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ThunderOwl

How long were you T1D before you got the pump?

Do you have to wait until your pancreas totally burns out to start insulin pumping? Do you have to be stable on a certain amount of insul...

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Jacky Richardson

Need some help on Adjusting?

I have a visit with my Dr. in 3 weeks. Reason for visit is I am adding 3 to 5 Units at every Bolus. Whats happened, My Carb intake is no ...

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Hayaa

FUTURE PUMPS - UPDATED LIST JUNE 2009 ?

A "patch pump" is a device that adheres to the skin, contains insulin (or other medications), and can deliver the drug over a period of t...

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Jean Leonard

OmniPod skin reaction

I've been using the OmniPod pump for about a year with great results. However, about 3 weeks ago, I started having itchy skin where the p...

Started by Jean Leonard

6 47 minutes ago
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Leanna

Insertion device? Yes or no?

I am getting a minimed pump and they asked if we want to get the insertion device as it might not be covered by my insurance. I just want...

Started by Leanna

30 2 hours ago
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Dave

Minimed Carelink

Hello, For all the Medtronic pumpers out there I thought I would pass this bit of news on Medtronic has now come out with a wireless lin...

Started by Dave

44 2 hours ago
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Elizabeth Sanders

Frustrated

I have a quick question, when you got your pump, how long was it before you actually had your "class" to learn how to use/ connect it? I ...

Started by Elizabeth Sanders

8 4 hours ago
Reply by Ruth
ThunderOwl

How long were you T1D before you got the pump?

Do you have to wait until your pancreas totally burns out to start insulin pumping? Do you have to be stable on a certain amount of insul...

Started by ThunderOwl

37 6 hours ago
Reply by Mike Campana
Jon Clarke

How often do you change your pod?

I find that I am now changing the pod every 2 days. I seem to be using more insulin when I put it on my arm's then if I put it on my stom...

Started by Jon Clarke

0 1 day ago
Jacquie

CareLink Software and Mac Compatibility. Or lack thereof.

So now I have the MM 722. And the MM CGM. And 2 Macs, which are incompatible with CareLink software. I was frustrated enough, but then I...

Started by Jacquie

14 1 day ago
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Colette Henry

New Pumper

Will be getting my pump next week. I was at the hospital today and got a practice pump. Accu-Chek Combo. Available in Ireland and rest of...

Started by Colette Henry

0 1 day ago
ThunderOwl

How has insurance crapped on YOUR day?

I was calling my policy today to see what diabetic supplies and medications were covered. The first words out of the lady's mouth were "y...

Started by ThunderOwl

3 1 day ago
Reply by Mike Ratrie
Marie B

Who's been pumping the longest? Got scar tissue?

I think I got my first pump in 1991. That makes about 17 years. Everything was great until last year, when the "scar tissue issue" began ...

Started by Marie B

35 Nov 18
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