IMHO, Rav Weissmandel's response is that one should not have specific
"intention" to "carry" the excess insulin in the reservoir on SHABBOS for
use after SHABBOS. Even if one does have that intention it does not
necessarily mean that the insulin would have to be discarded.



While I am far from an expert in HILCHOS SHABBOS, I do not recall ever
learning that if one carries something on SHABBOS that the item becomes
forbidden from use.



I have not spoken with Rabbi Meisels about this issue, but the question that
I have is it even HALCHACHICALLY considered "carrying"? The reservoir is
connected into the body via the infusion set and therefore it might be
considered as part of the body. In addition, there is no extra TIRCHAH
(exertion) in carrying 100 units or 200 units.



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From: JacknShelley@... [mailto:JacknShelley@...]
Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 9:55 AM
To: JewishInsulinPumpers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [JewishIP] Leftover Insulin after Shabbos



In your Tishrei newsletter you have a section "Pumping on Shabbos". The
second question to Rav M.M. Weismandle, shlit"a states:

Q: "The pump reservoir most often contains more insulin than one would
normally use in a single day. Would this excess insulin complicate matters
and
possibly alter the Rav's ruling about carrying the pump outdoors on Shabbos?
A: The extra insulin may be carried along with the pump, but one should not
do so with the specific intention that he will use the insulin after
Shabbos."

The answer is not really clear. Is he stating that the extra insulin left
in
the reservoir after Shabbos cannot be used?

Please clarify this. Thank you.


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