It's been about a month since I updated so here I am. Leo started his insulin in his pump on Wednesday, February 15th and it's been great! Since Leo started on his pump, his numbers have been much lower than usual (but still in his normal range) and he's been much more stable. It's amazing how a device no bigger than a cell phone can change a life and make living with Type-1 easier!
Giving Leo the right amount of insulin is so much easier now. Before he eats, we do a finger poke, enter his BG (blood glucose) number into the pump, enter the amount of carbs he's eating and the pump figures out the exact dose of insulin needed and gives it to him. We actually got a new meter that "talks" to the pump so we don't even have to enter the BG number! The pump calculates the amount of insulin to give based on how many carbs Leo is eating/drinking, what his BG is and how much insulin may still be active in his system. It's almost impossible to give an incorrect dose now.
The one thing we are still having trouble with is Leo's set changes. Every 2-3 days, the infusion site needs to be changed. That means peeling off the insanely sticky pad that's holding the tiny tube in his body, refilling the insulin reservoir in the pump, and inserting a new tube in Leo's body. He really doesn't like that part but it's still better than 4-5 injections per day. We'll get there!
I can't begin to tell you how grateful I am that we were able to get Leo on the pump. His life seems that much more "normal" now. We don't have to go off into a bathroom when we're out to do an injection. I don't have to keep him from snacking so much. He can enjoy cupcakes and other treats in class with his friends. If you know anyone who is thinking about the pump, I highly recommend it. It can be very expensive without good insurance coverage but it's been a great blessing to us. I wish I would have thought of doing it sooner!
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