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Did Minimed "improve" its sensor technology - i.e. make them shorter-lived?

I've been using the Minimed CGM system off and on for the last three years with the Paradigm pump. It used to be that when the sensor ended…

Started by beanstock

10 Mar 20
Reply by Dalia

Infusion site change days - BG higher than normal

Hi everyone. I have searched a bit on this topic but haven't turned up much yet. I am new to having a pump and have been on it about three…

Started by Matt7571

34 Mar 18
Reply by LauraS

I've got a bad side: pump attached on my right = bad, but on my left = good

Please say it's not only me. I attach my pump on my belly and switch sides for balance. I've noticed that I'm more likely to lose my infusi…

Started by Regina

2 Jun 17, 2012
Reply by Regina

Thinking of switching to tubed pump from omnipod... feedback appreciated!

So June marks one year since we started on the Omnipod pump with my son, who will be 4 in May. It has been an up and down year for us- and…

Started by Taterbugs Momma

3 Apr 26, 2012
Reply by acidrock23

Do you use an inserter? How long do they last? Do you have a backup?

Before I joined TuDiabetes, I didn't even know there was such a thing as an inserter. Now I don't want to live without it. I was just chatt…

Started by Marie B

33 Mar 8, 2012
Reply by Charlie

In need of a MiniMed Remote for 722. Will pay!

Hi there, I have been desperately trying to get a MiniMed 722 remote but I just can't afford it. Does anybody have one that isn't using it?…

Started by Joanie

2 Feb 26, 2012
Reply by Carol

Continual Site Failure

Hi there! I am total need of help... I've been diabetic since 1998, and on an insulin pump (Minimed) since 2000 - but over the last month h…

Started by Alissa

22 Dec 16, 2011
Reply by mojavenation

Insulin pump question: Minimed's older Silhouette connectors?

When I wore an older Minimed 508 pump what I loved was they had infusion set connectors sold individually. This comes in handy for me becau…

Started by Regina

7 Nov 27, 2011
Reply by Regina

Possible Minimed malfunction/bad site lead to my DKA this weekend?

Hi Everyone! I just experienced my first DKA... it was totally a scary experience. I posted the whole story under T1, but I wondered if any…

Started by Devon Inglee

7 Nov 15, 2011
Reply by yotita

Question - please answer!

Long story short, my MiniMed died -___- I'm home from school for the weekend, and I didn't bring any insulin with me. Yes, dumb of me, I k…

Started by Patrick

8 Oct 22, 2011
Reply by MyBustedPancreas

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