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Continuous Glucose Monitor Users

Are you hooked up with one of these new devices? Have you advice to give others that are interested in trying one out? Join the CGM group and share your knowledge.

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NBC News shows a doctor with a Dexcom CGM hooked up to an IPHONE!

Started by Gayle Kodimer Mckenna. Last reply by Steve Fitzpatrick Mar 7. 4 Replies

combining CGM and infusion sites into one

Started by Steve Lancaster. Last reply by Gil DePaula Feb 28. 4 Replies

NBC News shows

Started by Gayle Kodimer Mckenna Feb 17. 0 Replies

Glucose monitor

Started by Caroles4 Feb 5. 0 Replies

Do you tape over the sensor?

Started by Siri. Last reply by wallskev Jan 2. 4 Replies

Serious bruising with MM CGM sensor

Started by Carole. Last reply by miketosh Nov 3, 2012. 1 Reply

do you need a prescription from doctor?

Started by dishers. Last reply by Joan Sep 10, 2012. 6 Replies

CGM Which system should I get?

Started by Paul. Last reply by Natalie ._c- Apr 21, 2012. 14 Replies

Pump or MDI?

Started by ATRannals. Last reply by TrueTheory Apr 17, 2012. 4 Replies

purhase sensors-cheap

Started by chriswhit Mar 31, 2012. 0 Replies

Dex Com 7 Vs Medtronic CGM

Started by Dee. Last reply by Scott E Jan 27, 2012. 11 Replies

Dexcom 7 shows ??? not glucose.

Started by Brian. Last reply by john Jan 11, 2012. 3 Replies

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Comment by Natalie ._c- on November 13, 2012 at 1:10pm

Good luck, Rebecca! :-)

Comment by Rebecca on November 12, 2012 at 5:02pm
I just ordered my Medtronic CGM today!!! I am totally scared out of my mind. By the way, I'm 42 years old- I should be able to handle this with no problem. Happened so fast that I had no time to look back. Have appointment with nurse at 9:30 tomorrow. Wow! Shazzzamm!!! I hope this contraption is worth it! I am an active female; I don't need anything else slowing me down. Wish me luck!
Comment by miketosh on November 3, 2012 at 6:07am

I love my CGM, I just hate the 5 hour recharge time.

Comment by miketosh on May 24, 2012 at 6:10am

So far, out of 4 MM sensors used from a box (7 days each), all have been unable to accurately track my sugars. Ugh. $700 wasted. I wonder if it has anything to do with the box being left at my door out in the sun by UPS!?!?! Do you think MM will replace/refund a bad box?

Comment by Rachel on May 4, 2012 at 7:33am

thanks for the input!

Comment by Meda-Kay on May 1, 2012 at 3:03pm

Rachel, I have the same problem with my infusion set kinking, etc. However, I use the Dexcom 7 Plus and have never had a problem inserting that. I can't speak specifically to the MiniMed, but I wouldn't think it would be that different, am I wrong?

Comment by diabud on May 1, 2012 at 1:21pm

Rachel, I think that the MiniMed Veo is going to be different from most of our experiences since it is in trial but I find the CareLink Sensor to be very different from the infusion sites.

Comment by Rachel on May 1, 2012 at 1:13pm

Hi all! I have a question for you: although I do not use a CGMS, I have the opportunity to wear one for a clinical trial. The MiniMed Paradigm Veo is the system being used in the trial, and I wonder about the durability of the sensor. I can not use any teflon cannulas for delivery of insulin via my regular pump, as they do not pierce my skin, and I end up with kinks galore. Before I enroll in the trial, I would like to know if I am wasting my time wrt the sensors not being able to get into my body. any input would be fab!
Thanks!
Rachel

Comment by Gil DePaula on January 12, 2012 at 6:00pm

I think Dexcom's needle-shaped sensor is thinner (therefore less painful) than Medtronic's. You can check their thickness and length and then make a decision. A second opinion is alwys good. Yes, it's common for some people to use a CGM for 3-day periods and then provide the info to the endo, so they can fine tune the total daily dose, basal rate, etc.

 

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