Linking OneTouch UltraSmart to Minimed Paradigm

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Permalink Reply by Terry Keelan on September 19, 2008 at 9:00am

No, because it's not possible. The UltraLink is the ONLY OneTouch meter that has the technology to link with the Paradigm pump.

Sounds like negotiations are in order with your Endo about which meter is best for you. Both meters will store and allow download of blood sugar data. The UltraSmart will also store data about carb intake and exercise, but you have to enter it manually.

There's a trade-off then between data collection (UltraSmart) and convenience (UltraLink). Get the endo on the phone and work it out. Obviously you'll give up the automatic BG entry to your pump if you give up the UltraLink. You'll gather more data if you use the UltraSmart diligently, but you still have to enter the data - which you could do in a log book. Maybe your endo is looking for an easy way to download all the necessary data from the pump in one fell swoop.

Terry

Terry

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Permalink Reply by Tim Neill on September 19, 2008 at 9:09am

Dag nabbit! I was afraid that would be the case. Although I do like the light on the UltraSmart. What's pushing a couple of extra buttons...Thanks Terry!

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Permalink Reply by Richard P Cosgrove on November 15, 2009 at 7:54am

Doesn't your Endo have Carelink Pro sofware? I just went Friday and brought the Ultra link. She said she didn't need it because all the bg readings were already in the pump. Maybe your Endo doesn't use it, but I would ask the question anyways. You can get the USB thumb drive for Carelink Personal so you can keep track of your trends yourself between appointments.

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Permalink Reply by Dave   _ on November 15, 2009 at 1:08pm

Tell your endo you'll use the meter that YOU prefer. He has no business telling u which meter to use. I've had 7 endos over the years and none of them have ever demanded patients use a particular meter. I own all the Ultra series meters, and use the Ultra Mini because it's small, even though I have to forgo a light and averages on the unit itself. I have to download to OneTouch software on PC to get the averages, but no big deal. I also own the Ultra link, ultrasmart, ultra 2's in duplicates and triplicates. Politely tell your endo YOU are the one that has to use the meter every day--not him. Your doctor is supposed to serve YOUR needs; not for YOU to serve HIS.

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Permalink Reply by Ron on November 15, 2009 at 10:55pm

I'm backing Dave on this one for sure. I don't like some Dr. who thinks he/she can tell me what I can or can't use when it comes to my testing meters. Some Dr.s just don't get it. I will now shut up before I really shift gears... :)

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Permalink Reply by Joe on November 16, 2009 at 7:03am

amen Dave. =)

also - like Richard just said, you can use carelink. with the carelink database - the food/bolus/basal/BG's are all in there. there are reports and trends YOU can use, ...and you can show them to your endo if they ask nice.

Cheers

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