[jeremiahtren]

Me and my 7 year old daughter are both type 1s.My A1c number 3 months ago was at 9 and a week ago its at 6.1.Dr said I would be barly considered diabetic but then again iam on over 300 units of insulin.and when i asked can i back off some she said and i quote.Hell Nah!!!!

 

[Shanny]

Type 1 diabetics are insulin dependent for life.

 

[jeremiahtren]

I know.But do I have to stay on so much.

 

[foxl]

What type of insulin are you using?

You appear to be highly insulin resistant.

 

[jeremiahtren]

lantus,levemeir,humulin r,humulin 70/30,humolog

 

[onaughmae]

lantus,levemeir,humulin r,humulin 70/30,humolog

Well, that is a lot of insulin...and an odd combination....but the real question is, how are you blood sugars running? If that is keeping your blood sugar under good control, then that is all that matters in the long run.

 

[jeremiahtren]

There still very erratic.run from high to low very quickly but they eventually even themselves out.My dr just ordered the pump for me since iam injecting ten times a day.

 

[onaughmae]

what type of insulin will you be using? I know that my pump helped stabilize my blood sugar. Hopefully your dr office has a good education department and you learn to use it well.

 

[jeremiahtren]

I have no clue.Iam working with both a in home diabetes educator and one from houston who will train me on how to use the pump.

 

[onaughmae]

I have no clue.Iam working with both a in home diabetes educator and one from houston who will train me on how to use the pump.

Well I wish the best of luck! With a pump you will only use a fast acting insulin. You will no longer need a long acting or basal insulin since your pump will deliver a small basal rate constantly along with your boluses to cover meals. I am using the minimed Revel pump with humalog insulin. Any questions please feel free to ask...there are several pumpers here that are great sources of information.

 

[jeremiahtren]

thanks...i will