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Diabetic with no pancreas

Posted by crickard70 @crickard70, Jan 2 11:47am

I have pancreatic cancer and have had my pancreas removed which has made me type 1 and brittle. I am having a difficult time getting my numbers regulated. I have too many readings over 300 and too many 58. If anyone takes the long lasting lantus, do you split or take at one dose? Open to any suggestions thank you. Getting the dexcomg7 and hoping I can use the pump.. thank you

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drlundeen | @drlundeen | Oct 6 7:54pm
In reply to @carol1024 "My sister is having major issues with scar tissue on her lower abdomen where she uses..." + (show)
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My sister is having major issues with scar tissue on her lower abdomen where she uses the insulin infusion piece. It is always kinking up and then she doesn't get the insulin and that results in her sugar getting out of control. She sweats severely because of other medical issues so placing the fusion disk somewhere else is out of the question. Her sugar right now is rising and she's upset. What can she possibly do to ensure she gets the insulin? She wears an insulin pump.

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Sorry to hear of your sisters issue. If it were me and scar tissue in that area is the problem, Doing the same thing and getting the same results is not the direction to keep going. By kinking up, do you mean the external tubing gets kinked? If so perhaps shorter tubing could help. Manage the tubing by coiling it loosely and securing with a twister tie (like those on a loaf of bread). Wrap excess tubing around the pump itself and secure with a rubber band.
If the cannula is kinking, review the procedure for inserting the infusion set. Some sets can get inserted improperly if great care in the insertion process isn't followed. We all can get lax in procedures we do frequently. YouTube is a good source to see where you maybe missing or doing something that's just not quite right. Just input the fusion set name in the search area.
Cleaning the infusion area with soap and water, then wiping down the area with alcohol before insertion. Skin-tac is a wipe on sticky agent that is really sticky and helps keep the infusion set from peeling off. In addition, put on a Skin Grip over patch could provide additional insurance. The upper arms, and thighs. Not sure if an antiperspirant could be applied beforehand? Wishing her the best.

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