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Permalink Reply by acidrock23 on June 26, 2012 at 6:43pm

I think the easiest way to get the BG results into CareLink is to use the bolus wizard when you test, even if you don't bolus?

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Permalink Reply by NiceDiabetes on June 27, 2012 at 5:21pm

Thanks Ive just started doing that but it seems like double effort when my meter records everything but looks like I may have no other options

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Permalink Reply by JohnG on June 26, 2012 at 7:26pm

Push the "B" button enter BG into the bolus wizard and then (push the ESC button) it's saved in the pump and will show up on your Carelink reports.

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Permalink Reply by gawnfishin on June 26, 2012 at 8:01pm

Ditto

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Permalink Reply by gawnfishin on June 26, 2012 at 8:00pm

I use the meter that came with my pump and have had no problems. I also am using the continous monitor and upload the data from that. Does yur endo also use carelink? Are you using the CGM as well?

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Permalink Reply by NiceDiabetes on June 27, 2012 at 5:23pm

My endo does use Carelink, thats why she is so keen to get all my results in there. Unfortunately Im in Oz, so CGM is too expensive ($100 a sensor) and no private health insurance company will subsidise. If any of them are listening Im happy to be a guinea pig (ha ha!)

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Permalink Reply by acidrock23 on June 27, 2012 at 5:25pm

I think CareLink will also compile the data from your pump? To me, that was huge progress, as I didn't have to be concerned about gathering numbers or thinking of some clever excuse for the doc. The numbers are there and are in intelligible reports that I've found pretty easy to make changes from?

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Permalink Reply by NiceDiabetes on June 28, 2012 at 3:31am

Hi,
Yep I have the pump information but I haven't until recently been entering the BG results in. Its just a change of behaviour thing. Just thought it would be easier to go the BGL automated load. I work in IT, Id prefer the PC to do as much as I can

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Permalink Reply by Timothy on June 29, 2012 at 2:34am

I suggest getting a new meter. I use the one that they gave me when i got my new REVEL pump about 6 months ago. It is the Onetouch Ultralink.
It sends the results to y pump via some kind of telemetry I think prob Bluetooth? Im not sure but it sends all my data to my pump. I can choose to use to to calibrate my CGM or not but all results are logged.

I bought a second one to keep at work. I traded in my old onetouch meter and it ended up only costing me 29$. If you threaten to use a competing meter, they are more likely to give you a break I think.

I dont bother to upload my meters results because they are all already in my pump, but I tried it once to see and it worked perfectly.

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Permalink Reply by MyBustedPancreas on June 29, 2012 at 11:54am

I would recommend using the meter that came with the pump. The meter sends the reading to the pump, so it will be recorded in the pump. BUT, you can also get a cable from Medtronic (or Lifescan, can't remember who provided me the cable) that will enable you to also upload the meter info to Carelink. This is good if you use the tags in the meter to note if a reading was before or after a meal, after exercise, etc. I have found this REALLY helpful when I wanted to get more detailed information.

The only thing I really want from Minimed now is for them to come out with a complimentary iPhone app that would enable me to add in additional details/information about my day (i.e., other snacks I have that I don't bolus for, exercise details, etc). For me, this is the last missing piece that would make Carelink even better.

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Permalink Reply by NiceDiabetes on July 1, 2012 at 11:13pm

Thanks, unfortunately I got my pump and meter at different times. Where Im from there is no such thing as a set.
I might try Accu Check again or alternatively Ill 'just stick with entering BGLs into my pump.

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