I tried...

[quietann]

I keep insulin pump supplies in my desk at work, so I can refill the pump if needed. I was not expecting the set (the tubing with the needle that goes into my belly fat) to be defective. I have about an hour before I start feeling really crappy due to lack of insulin. (I have Type 1, which means my body makes *no* insulin at all.)

deguspice is on his way down from Andover with everything I need, and spares. I love him.

Comments

[donnad.livejournal.com]

Oh no, I hope he makes it in time. Last time I had a gathering you were sick because of some insulin issues.

I'm suprized you don't keep some of the inhaled or injectable handy in case something like this happens. Can you even use the inhaled stuff?

[quietann.livejournal.com]

I can't use the inhaled... and need to add some regular syringes to my stash at work. (I can use the pump insulin as an injectable.) But having syringes at work seems... weird.

[hammercock.livejournal.com]

Not as weird as having an insulin crash would be. :/ I hope Ben gets there in time to spare you the sick feelings.

[c1.livejournal.com]

I'll second that. Never do anything that you don't want to explain to the paramedics.

[halleyscomet.livejournal.com]

If the needles were for recreational purposed then I would agree, but this is for a valid medical reason. If you’re feeling self conscious, you can either tell people what they’re for or just label them. Nothing explains away needles in a desk drawer like an easily read portion of the word "Insulin"

*hug*

[fixx.livejournal.com]

My father was a diabetic, and I've dated diabetics. Those who don't use pumps keep fresh syringes around like I keep pens and screwdrivers. Nothing weird about it at all, especially when your life can depend on it.

Then again I'm they guy who brought a spare air mattress *and* a spare inflator to Baitcon, "just in case" and found that a friend with a bad back left his at home. Even my spares have spares.

[persis.livejournal.com]

*hugs* And keeps fingers crossed that all is well.

[gingicat]

Well, this is your *life* we're talking about. For that level of emergency, it would be out of character for just about everyone on your flist not to respond with speed.

[marmota.livejournal.com]

If I recall correctly, the sets are bulky enough that you don't want to carry one around with you, and pricy enough that you can't leave spares everywhere. Having a syringe or two with you for emergencies sounds like an excellent alternative. I hope you're well.

All set

[deguspice.livejournal.com]

I drove down there and delivered the pump supplies to Ann. She replaced the defective tubing with the new parts I brought with me. I also brought two extra sets, so Ann has a backup for the next time she changes her set.