Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users

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Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users

For users of any model of the Medtronic Minimed Paradigm insulin pump.

Please note: the exchange, sale or giveaway of items between members that require a prescription from a licensed practitioner, including insulin pumps and pump supplies, is not allowed on TuDiabetes.

We encourage you to donate supplies to non-profits such as the Charles Ray III Diabetes Association and Insulin for Life, which accept insulin pumps and pump supplies (as well as other diabetes-related prescription items).

You can also approach your physician's office or local medical groups to discuss donating them to those in need of assistance in your area.

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Comment by Marfem on May 27, 2013 at 9:38am

Have you tried the recipe? How do you eat it?

Comment by Dlrdon on May 27, 2013 at 5:38am

NO DOUGH PIZZA!!!!!!! This one is a WINNER!!!!
Gluten Free, Low Carb, Diabetic Friendly!!!!!!
For when you absolutely want pizza but not all the carbs!!!!!!!

Crust
1 (8 oz) package of full fat cream cheese, room temperature
2 eggs
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Topping
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
toppings - pepperoni, ham, sausage, mushrooms, peppers
Garlic powder

Preheat oven to 350.

Lightly spay a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray. With a handheld mixer, mix cream cheese, eggs, pepper, garlic powder and parmesan cheese until combined. Spread into baking dish. Bake for 12-15 minutes, our until golden brown. Allow crust to cool for 10 minutes.

Spread pizza sauce on crust. Top with cheese and toppings. Sprinkle pizza with garlic powder. Bake 8-10 minutes, until cheese is melted.

Comment by Jennifer cauldwell on May 9, 2013 at 11:57am
I did have my low set to 65 for a while but raised it so it would alert me before it gets low instead of after. It helps me have less extreme lows.
Comment by Jennifer cauldwell on May 9, 2013 at 11:56am
Mine is set to 75 and 170. Snooze for high is 1 hour because it takes time for my insulin to kick in and lower bs. I was over correcting for a while too. It's hard to see the numbers high. I just want to fix em now. :).
Comment by lisa c on May 6, 2013 at 2:05pm

Kim,

I set at 65 for low and 180 for high.

Comment by Linda B on May 6, 2013 at 12:55pm

Kiminee and Amy,
If you want us to respond to your question you should start a discussion instead of posting a comment. That will allow you to click on your question and read everyone's responses, instead of having to plow through all of the comments. Just look above the place where you added the comment and you will see 'add a discussion'.

To answer Kiminee, my high alarm is set at 160 and my alarm snooze is set for an hour. Once my high alarm goes off I check with a finger stick if I am concerned (sometimes it is soon enough after a meal that I will just watch it). After the finger stick I will treat if needed. This works for me - my BG almost never goes above 200 and is usually below 170 even post meal.

Comment by Kiminee on May 6, 2013 at 11:42am

Question for the CGM users. What to you set your high glucose alarm at and how long for the snooze. I think I might have my settings to low and then i tend to over correct. just wondering what most people set their snooze and high settings at on the CGM. Thanks Kim

Comment by Kiminee on April 24, 2013 at 7:49am

Comment by Amy on April 23, 2013 at 7:13pm

I feel like everyone who uses a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) loves it. I have not been so lucky. One of the main issues I have with my Minimed CGM is that whenever I go to insert the new sensors using the insertion device the sensor needle CANNOT penetrate the surface of my skin. I click the button and the needle pushes up against my skin but will NOT go in. I try manually pushing in the needle slowly and painfully and..... nothing. Maybe the circumference of the needle is too large or my skin is too taut but it is terrible and I usually give up. Sometimes the metal sensor catheter will even bend :(.
Also I can't stand when it is inserted and functioning and it is constantly beeping and sending alerts. I try to push the ACT ESC to "accept" the warnings and they just keep going off and off and vibrating and beeping... all while I am trying to work. Anyway.. I was wondering if anyone else is having the same issue or if they have any advice for how to get the giant CGM insertion needle to penetrate the skin. Thank-you! -Amy

Comment by ukikawasaki on April 22, 2013 at 7:04pm

I have been on a pump for 13 years ... at last I have mastered the way to HIDE my pump with different kinds of clothes ... it is really easy , and I just feel moire comfortable hiding my pump , than havinf something that looks more like an 80's beeper ...
I would love some feedback on my tutorials ... please check them out :
http://www.youtube.com/user/ukikawasaki
or search by : ukikawasaki

they are in english and in spanish but are exactly the same ...

Happy Pumping !

 

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