Hi Everyone, I hope you've had a great summer. Hard to believe that it is already September! This month's meeting will be on Sept. 8th @ Baldwin Park in Woburn...
I'm afraid I'll miss this meeting. We'll be in Connecticut because my Diabetes Bike Ride is on the Sunday. Money is going to support Dr. Faustman's research...
Hi all. Charlie here. Looking for someting to do after the Insulin Pump Support Group Meeting on Saturday? Consider joining the Boston Chapter of DESA for a...
Hi Charlie, I so wish I could make it this Saturday! Especially for the kayak trip! But I will be in Hyannis doing a triathlon. I hope you have a fun and safe...
Hi all, I will not be at the pumpers meeting. I plan to attend the AARP Convention in Boston. Soooo no kayaking take care see all of you at the next meeting. ...
Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend this month's meeting...was hoping to be able to get there...but just found out I can't. Oh well.....there is always...
Hi Charlie, Nice to speak with you today. Would you please change my email address from craftycah@... to craftycah@.... See you next month! ...
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It's nice to know that the "Cure" is coming in 4 years now instead of 5 years!!!! P.S. Don't forget for all who are interested the Boston DESA Chapter is...
... ABSOLUTELY! And is aimed at type 1s...........I'm counting the days.................only 370 to go, better stop ordering infusion sets soon. :-) Deb...
Hi all, Charlie Conway here. Just a quick "heads up". I saw today on the DESA Website that the 2008 International DESA Conference will be in Toronto, Canada...
Hi Charley, What does DESA stand for? And, maybe I just got so excited when I read your first post but was there any mention on results with how long people...
I'll answer for Charlie. DESA = Diabetes Exercise & Sports Association. Karen Wright <kvw9153@...> wrote: Hi Charley, What does DESA stand for? And,...
Hi all, Has anyone ever had surgery and wore the pump during the surgery? Also, I was told by my CDE that I need to ask the hospital if they allow patients to...
Hi Jennifer, I'm sorry to hear that you have to have surgery. I wish you the best of luck and a speedy recovery. Did you call the pump manufacturer? Of...
I had hand surgery at Mt. Auburn hsp and was able to wear my pump. I have a medtronic Paradigm. I wouldn't have done it with this doctor if he didn't allow me...
Good luck! That sounds awful. I've heard of not wearing for something like an MRI but nothing more than that. I wore mine when I had a c- section without...
A lot does depend on which hospital you are in. I have a two (or more) part answer: First, as a patient: I've had several minor surgeries done at Winchester...
Hi Jennifer, I read your question and I had a D&C, and I wore my pump the whole time checked my BG level prior and spoke to my doctor performing the surgery ...
I had a colonoscopy wearing my pump. no problem. Call your pump company with questions, I have a Metronic pump and they are always very patient and helpful...
Hi Everyone, Thank you for all the replies. I called St. Elizabeth's Hospital (where I'm having surgery) and they told me that they do not want me to wear a...
Good luck with your surgery, my thoughts and prayers are with you. charlotte ... From: jennno@... Hi Everyone, Thank you for all the replies. I called...
Jennifer, You will be fine. prryers for a quick recovery. Let us know when you return home. Carol ... I had a colonoscopy wearing my pump. no problem. Call...