tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190081544755555396.post2920907017087642027..comments2023-10-07T11:01:47.586-05:00Comments on Dam Diabetes: Cartridges woesMollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07563743917551672283noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190081544755555396.post-43665804601361201732007-09-02T12:44:00.000-05:002007-09-02T12:44:00.000-05:00OH MOLLY - WHAT A BUMMER!!!! Such bad luck. I have...OH MOLLY - WHAT A BUMMER!!!! Such bad luck. I have a Cosmo but if I were to send you some empty cartridges there is no way you would get them in time.... But now I see that Scott has already helped you. Thand goodness for Scott!Chrissie in Belgiumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02556806942193998413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190081544755555396.post-49783274075239457432007-08-29T18:33:00.000-05:002007-08-29T18:33:00.000-05:00Hey Molly - give me a call - I can get you fixed u...Hey Molly - give me a call - I can get you fixed up. I would be more than happy to set you up with some CLEAN & NEW cartridges I have at home... <BR/><BR/>I'm a little late on this comment, so I hope I haven't missed you!!Scott K. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601851114190791084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190081544755555396.post-652779244744064942007-08-29T15:52:00.000-05:002007-08-29T15:52:00.000-05:00Hey. Wow. Know how you feel. We have had two insta...Hey. Wow. Know how you feel. We have had two instances that were similar recently.<BR/>1) Pump broke just after a big dinner and before a big bolus -ahh! Spent forever on the phone with pump company trying to "prime" it- not happening. Then on the phone trying to get help "after hours" from a doctor. Needless to say count was high and the next 24 hours with long-acting was not a happy experience either, but it was only 24 hours.<BR/>2)Got into car for 3 hour ride home. Sat on new cannula, smooshed it closed. But what we learned from last time: have several small disposable syringes around (esp. for trips). Take count every hour and give yourself your basal rate per hour the old fashioned way. It worked very well for us (I would not do this if you are driving, its better to wait and be safe) I suggest to use this only in an emergency and when you cannot get in touch with your doctor immediately. I know its hard to always have the extra supplies around that you need.<BR/><BR/>As always, discuss with your doctor and use common sense. Of course this method is not the best and can only be realistically done for a short amount of time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190081544755555396.post-69343728424649842682007-08-29T12:26:00.000-05:002007-08-29T12:26:00.000-05:00Or call your endo's office. A CDE there may have s...Or call your endo's office. A CDE there may have some spare cartridges for you.<BR/><BR/>I'm evaluating a Coxmo right now. If you were local (Massachusetts) I could mail you a spare cartridge or two. Let me know.Bernardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936264471078732019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190081544755555396.post-84352246521651997872007-08-28T20:51:00.000-05:002007-08-28T20:51:00.000-05:00You use a Cozmo, right? I would call Smith's and ...You use a Cozmo, right? I would call Smith's and ask if they could get you an emergency supply.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564731989568599206noreply@blogger.com