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Sorry, I haven't responded to everyones advice till now. I've been busy with things and this kept getting pushed back. I want to thank you all for your advice....
While I cannot argue or question the psak of your Rav, I would like to know the halachic reason why you can't look at the screen while bolusing. By your own...
Hi. To clarify, not looking at the screen may just be my mishigas, but I really recall my Rav mentioning that I can use the beeps so its better than looking at...
**** We just wanted to inform all Pumpers of an advertisement we came across, whoever is interested, please do your own research**** We are inviting insulin...
So, just for the update, I decided to go with Animas as I was able to call up and find out about the possibility of doing a 'blind' bolus. I also spoke with my...
This is not according to the ruling of our (FWD's) Rav, Rabbi M.M. Weissmandl of Nitra, Monsey. He paskens: No shinui is needed when pressing buttons with...
Yehudit wrote: I also spoke with my Rav, who basically had said that it's better if I don't look at the screen, because I would be using it directly to be...
I'm sorry to disagree with a Rav, but to not look at the screen when pumping is potentially placing oneself in sacanah - an issur doraysa. vs "looking at the...
Rav Morgenstern of Jerusalem told me 4 years ago to press the buttons with a shinui - such as press them with my knuckle instead of the tip of my finger. ... ...
BS"D As Pesach Cleaning season is soon coming.....we've got to make place for the new shipment of "donated diabetes supplies." Here is a list of our current...
BS"D Dear friends; We are currently arranging two upcoming inspiring events. If you are not on our phone list, please email us so we can contact you with more...
http://www.insulet.com/news/item/147 The OmniPodTM Insulin Management System, designed to simplify intensive insulin therapy, will be available later this year...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7080356/ How whole grains can fight disease All adults should have 3 servings a day, say diet guidelines By Karen Collins, R.D. ...
Dear friends; I will be away from my computer until after Yom Tov Pesach, IY"H. Messages will still be moderated. I can be reached by phone at the FWD tel...
Sorry for the cross post. Some friendly reminders: 1. Check and/or change batteries on pumps (and meters) especially for those outside Eretz Yisroel where we...
To all our members - I plan to be away from my office for all of Yom Tov. This includes Friday April 22 (YUD GIMMEL NISSAN). I will check the list sometime...
A good year (and a delicious key) to all: Having gone through my second set of foot infections this year I'm wondering if anyone else has been unfortunate...
Home psychotherapy helps teens control diabetes By Megan RauscherThu Jul 7,11:16 AM ET Adolescents with poorly controlled diabetes do better with a program of ...
Disetronic Medical Systems and FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients about a nationwide recall of D-TRON adapters, used with the D-TRONplus...
I have type 1 diabetes for three years now (I'm 27 yrs old). I have been contemplating going on a pump for about a year now. I know what Rabbi Meisels' opinion...
Hi,
My job is relocating us to the Chicagoland area for a couple of years
and I need recommendations for a pediatric endocrinologist for my
daughter. She...
Where did you pick up that info? ... From: "Shelley (Feldman) Levey" <JacknShelley@...> To: <JewishInsulinPumpers@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, October...
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...
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...
Pumpers: Just a quick reminder to turn off the "auto off" feature on your pump before Yom Kippur, since there is a possibility not to need any boluses ...