INSULIN PUMP BREAK // my experience + pros & cons

[@bradleywinlaw4472]

took a pump vacation 5 years ago and I'm still on it ;)

[@mjajo32391]

I'm glad I found this video. I did MDI for 12 years with syringes and vials then switched to the insulin pens. I've been on the insulin pump for 5 years and I need a break. I'll be talking to my doctor about taking a break because honestly I just want a good night's sleep without worrying about pulling out my pump while I'm sleep and I want to be disconnected for few days.

[@flotopo]

This is one of the MANY reasons why I'm not sure whether or not I should switch from MDI to pump. The idea of sleeping with "one eye open" in order to not pull put the pump or do something to the tubing sounds tiring already and I haven't even made the switch. So, I understand what you're saying.

[@lydiafrazier5962]

After wearing Medtronic pump for 20 years. Took a pump break for 6 years. I enjoyed MDI ( Tresiba and novolog ) and mostly being UNattached!!!! About 6 months ago I got out of control so I just started on my new Tandem!

[@danielaculajay3658]

This is so inspirational to me because I have type 1 diabetes and I was diagnosed when I was 11 years old and I’m 12 years old now and I love watching your videos it so Inspirational and helpful keep doing more of your videos so others can see and be inspired by what you do 🌹🌹

[@Jay-wc4yz]

Your videos speak so much truth about living with diabetes I always say how come I can't get better control but I think alot of people think that and watching your videos really tell me that I'm not the only one with the ups and downs. I find your videos very inspiring Thanks

[@PelicanPines]

I have been MDI for 20 years... A1C 6.5... So many variables alter things. What works one day... doesn't work the next. If it was easy... if only it was easy... it isn't.

[@amandamctyre8390]

My husband is a pen user and I a pump user... we often go back and forth with our pros and cons for each. But we're ok with being a divided home 😂

[@Deoida]

I love how considerate and accepting you are in your videos. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us!

[@MichelleLord]

Thank you so much! That really means a lot to hear ☺️

[@evieann9137]

I've taken a couple pump breaks throughout my almost 8 years on a pump! Each time, I switched back to MDI for just a little while. This video perfectly described my experiences... I loved hearing that you've gone through a similar situation & hearing your thoughts on it :) Thank you for sharing with us!

[@SilverAscension]

I use the diabetes M app cause I don't have I phone. I am on Lantus and Humalog and have been doing MDI for two years it's tough sometimes.

[@doritshlomiamosi5082]

Hi Michelle! My son is still on his "pump holiday" :-). He wants to be on MDI until summer vacation is over and school starts and loves being "free" of his pump. He is using NovoRapid injections as he does when using his pump. He is using his Medtronic as his calculator which is convenient. The major con for him was, as you mentioned, not being able to give the temporary basal and going low many times after swimming or biking.

[@MichelleLord]

I'm glad your son is enjoying his pump holiday this summer :)! Yes, having that temporary basal is very helpful for activities like swimming!

[@russellseaton2014]

For some reason you missed the most important reason why the pump is superior to injections. A pump allows you to vary the basal insulin at anytime throughout the day. Every diabetic needs a different basal amount at different times during the day. The pump allows this. Injections of long acting insulin such as Levemir, Lantus, NPH, do not allow hour by hour changes in dosage. Long acting insulins provide a constant amount of insulin throughout their working time. You mentioned temporary basal in the video. But that is not the same. Temporary basal is a percentage reduction of basal during a time period. You can still have many levels of basal insulin while the temporary basal is reducing them all by 50%.

[@Scruffyone77]

I don't mind the MDI's as opposed to having another device. I am, however getting a cgm.

[@angelicajacobs584]

I've totally given shots on the TTC haha could fear the stares but meh it's my life. Good to hear what you thought. I don't think I need a pump vaca, I'm rather attached (pun intended) to my pump. I do think if I did I would still keep my Libre on because of the info it gives. Did you like Fiasp? Heard it's a lot faster!

[@DCARA06]

well said. my 9yr old daughter just passed her 1year since diagnosis, she's still on MDI She just got home from her first diabetes camp. I was wondering if you were ever involved with D Camps. She had fun but had a couple nights when she wanted to come home. They require at least 4 finger pricks/day but she didn't complain about that even though she is used to her Libre. I was thinking we might start looking at pumps in the Spring, I really want the Dexcom G6 to be available in Canada

[@MichelleLord]

I'm so glad to hear that your daughter got to attend diabetes camp! I feel that this is so important for children with diabetes. I never attended camps as a child because I was diagnosed at age 12 (almost 13) and for some reason I thought that I was "too old" for camp. I wish that I would have had this experience though!

[@yoonoxmusic1419]

I’ve been using pens for about a year since I was diagnosed and I’ve been hating them, wishing that I had a pump to take away the leg work. But you’ve helped me realize that there’s no fix all and I just have to stop being so lazy lol

[@rushabhdoshi9612]

Interesting Pros and Cons. The Pro of thinking twice before eating something should be given more importance as we generally eat out of boredom and that leads to increased weight overall....

[@MichelleLord]

I agree! I often find myself going to get a snack when I'm not even hungry.

[@mralexpawlik]

so michelle, have you had just a "carb day" where you kinda do what you want with carbs and responceable taking normal insulin but just going a day being "normal" ? im guilty of those days i have been a diabetic for 22 years and one of those days are so nice to have

[@debbiewithtype1diabetes559]

Pros Freedom, no Extra bulky ness, access to insulin on ttc and calculations are done for me! Cons Less control no suspension mode and temp basal

[@alisonedwards63]

Maybe switch to omnipod it is like the dexcom no wires and waterproof

[@MichelleLord]

Alison Edwards Thanks for the suggestion, but I am really happy on my t:slim and much prefer pumps with tubing. We are all different :)

[@wmfchan]

I have been MDI for over 35 years and now doing some research to switch to Pump, trying to have a better control. Have you ever think of Omnipod?

[@hey-jd7fh]

I have been MDI for 10 years nver been on a pump but I really want to try it.

[@ChilangoDios333]

It’s the only way you can get a emergency stockpile so I do it from time to time

[@chrysanthii9482]

Love your videos!!!

[@MichelleLord]

Thank you so much!!

[@johnedwards5575]

I’ve only done MDI for.. 35 years. One thing I’m experiencing now that I’m in Toronto, is figuring out how to carry a Fiasp pen in this constant heat. I found something by Frio in England that is a gel cooler shaped for pens. I fear I’m on a bit of a rollercoaster with sugar rises in the middle of the night, but not really sure if that is a sign of not taking enough Tresiba or not as it isn’t consistently rising, and was fine for six weeks. This past month is another story. (recent convert from Humalin N) Any overall suggestions on taking more Tresiba? The super long acting aspect of it just sort of makes me a bit nervous in adjusting it.

[@giorgospapadopoulos1886]

You should do a live sometime!

[@donatasidlauskiene4311]

Did you go to the hospital when you taked of your pump?? P. S. Your videos are really helpful ❤

[@MichelleLord]

No, I did not go to the hospital during my pump break. Thank you :)!

[@debbiewithtype1diabetes559]

But fiasp is not covered by Trillium Health benefits prescription plan still right ?? Did you have to pay out of pocket for Fiasp ? Or do you have Private??

[@MichelleLord]

I have private insurance through my husband's work. I'm so grateful for that.

[@sarahschlotfeldt8698]

Meeting Dr IGUDIA KZbin channel was the beginning of a new life for me after using his herbs medication in curing my Diabetes disease.

[@groupmedicalsupplyllc2545]

How often do you change your site with the t:slim?

[@MichelleLord]

Every 3 days :)

[@groupmedicalsupplyllc2545]

@@MichelleLord thanks for the info :)

[@debbiewithtype1diabetes559]

That’s awesome You are definitely lucky ! I too live in Toronto we should be diabuddies

[@fadumaweyrah9478]

Guys got 1 diabetes don’t know how to Control my English is not good can any one help me please

[@rebarnax]

What is your typical A1c, on the pump?

[@sarahwolfmoon]

cool 😎 😎😎 😎

[@MichelleLord]

☺️☺️

[@monicaperdomo845]

Hola chica bonita!!! 😁

[@MichelleLord]

Hola 💞!!