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The Pietila Family

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• Barb Ibrahim Oct 15, 2010 (2 years ago)
  I agree with everything above. We love having the pump. It helps so much. There is a learning curve though, and I was shocked to realize that when we went through pump training I felt almost the same way I did in the hospital with my daughter. I felt very overwhelmed and frightened. I choked up, I grieved all over again, We were even a bit further out on diagnoses (8 months) and I didn't expect to have these feelings. No one warned me. Everyone just said how great it was. Well, I agree, I like the pump much better, but I still hate diabetes. I am thankful every day, and yes, it could be worse, but I still hate diabetes.
  
  I hope I have not rained on your parade. I just wanted to have you know that while it is great, that is what I went through so I wanted to share my story with you, so you can know what some folks experience.
• Maria Jackson Oct 15, 2010 (2 years ago)
  I got a cold chill when I read the date your son was diagnosed. My daughter was diagnosed August 18, 2005 she was 15mths old. She has been on the Mini Med for about 2yrs. now and I can not begin to tell you how much easier things are. You are not on such a strict schedule as if you were taking injections. I am not saying the pump gives you complete freedom because you still need to maintain a schedule, but if my daughter comes to me and says mommy I am hungry and its not time to eat I don't have to tell her to wait anymore I can give her a snack and just down load. Her A1C is much better since we have been pumping.
  I know it is very scary to make a change when you are use to doing things a certain way, but for our family the change has been worth it! The most important thing I think I can tell you about pumping is to still make sure you are doing regular blood sugar checks because remember your child is always getting insulin. If you have any questions for me just let me know.
• Angela Brinegar Oct 15, 2010 (2 years ago)
  Our son was diagnosed when he was 17 mo. old. (10/09) We switched to the pump in May. We are so thankful for it. There was a couple of weeks where it was very difficult to change the sites, but so worth being able to let him eat when he wants, not on a schedule. We are on the Medtronic Revel and are considering getting the CGM that goes with it.
• Karen Smith Oct 15, 2010 (2 years ago)
  I have 2 daughters. My oldest daughter has Type 1 diabetes and Nonverbal Learning Disorder. She was diagnosed with NLD 3 yrs ago and diabetes 2 years ago. My youngest daughter has dyslexia. She had to retake 1st grade last year. I know it's not easy right now for you guys. But, My family is now doing great and have adjusted to the changes that diabetes and learning disabilites sent our way. My daughter is now on the Animas pump. We love it. It has made a huge difference in our lives. It was another challenge after getting the shots down to switch to the pump. However, Now that we are on the pump it has helped to not always have to think about food and diabetes. It is now second nature that she just gets her insulin when she wants to eat a snack with everyone else. Let me know if you have any other questions for me:) Good luck things will get better!

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