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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 Type1 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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Permalink Reply by markkoeks on February 12, 2010 at 4:20am

Anybody know if the Carelink uploads the Ultrasmart's exercise and data entry? I have a Onetouch Select at the mo but it doesn't work with Carelink, so I'll be switching back to my Ultrasmart shortly.

Thanks!

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