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Permalink Reply by Jodil on February 29, 2012 at 1:04pm

Congratulations. I have been on the Revel for a month and love it. Was not sure about the tubing either (love the idea of tubeless but heard too many negatives of the Omnipod failing and causing high sugars.

I have already seen improvement in my sugars as I also have "brittle" diabetes and always had trouble controlling my sugars requiring 10 shots per day.

Good luck!!!

Permalink Reply by BlessedLife on March 2, 2012 at 1:21pm

Hello. I have just completed my first 24 hours using the pump. I initally attached it to my abdomen. I think the next time, I will insert it on my upper thigh, just to see the difference.
I put it up inside of my bra for a bit, but I like it better clipped to my waistband. (No pockets today.) I can see the benefits of wearing it in my bra, but everytime I need to bolus, I have to take it out. So, I prefer wearing it on my waistband for that reason.

Permalink Reply by dave on March 7, 2012 at 5:29am

hello! i also will be starting on the pump ( revel 723, and cgm ) I should be recieveing it today. Will be takeing a class here in a couple weeks march 19 to learn about it. Have learned alot about it through every ones discussions in this group (very helpfull) Im looking forward to even better control of my diabetes!

Permalink Reply by sultansfam on March 20, 2012 at 11:16am

Good Luck Dave with your new pump.
Definetly, the online videos are helpful. Make sure you ask as many questions as you can with the instructor. I found out that they are pretty much - Dont ask dont tell. The first few days will be a learning curve but once you get used to it, you will be on top of your diabetes management.

Permalink Reply by LadyD on March 7, 2012 at 9:14am

Hi Janie:

My first pump, medtronic revel, will arrive tomorrow. I was excited but now I'm getting a little nervous. I'm sure all will be well after I get more education on using the pump. The folks on here are great sources of info. I'll definitely be looking to them as I begin my journey.

Best of luck

Permalink Reply by sultansfam on March 20, 2012 at 11:10am

You definetly will.. I started with my pump about a month ago and was in the same situation.. Once its been a couple of weeks and a few email with the Diabetes educator, you will be more confident.

Permalink Reply by KevinS on March 20, 2012 at 10:55am

I love the onmipod and the no tubing concept. I surf with it and workout without ever having to worry about a long tube attached to me. It works great for my lifestyle.

Permalink Reply by sultansfam on March 20, 2012 at 11:14am

I started using the MM 723 about a month ago thinking that the tubing will be an issue. I was very inclined towards getting the omnipod instead. I do love my pump even though it has the tubing. For workouts and other activites, I disconnect my pump coz the workout is enough to maintain my BS levels.. works for me and also is a personal choice.

Permalink Reply by BlessedLife on March 20, 2012 at 1:11pm

I have been wearing my Revel for almost a month and I am doing great! There have been a couple of hiccups, but nothing major. I use a lot less insulin with the pump than I did with the MDI. I have made several set changes. All without incident. So far, so good. I am looking for a sharps container with larger openings to accomodate the Quick Set and that inserter needle (once folded, it does not fit in the standard sharps container hole easily). I have ordered and received a SpiBelt, but I have not worn it for a full day yet. I still have a couple of online videos to watch at the Medtronic site. Just wanted to update and get some feedback.

Permalink Reply by jujube on March 20, 2012 at 8:21pm

Go to your ER and pick up a hospital one. In Florida they have to give us hospital sharps containers and take our full ones back. I was told that it is the law in all states but I don't know for sure! The hospital ones hold a lot more and accomodate all shapes/sizes!

Permalink Reply by Dlrdon on March 20, 2012 at 3:40pm

Get a variety of infusion sets from pump company and try them all,I like sure-tI am thin, but a personal decision for you to make.

Permalink Reply by jujube on March 20, 2012 at 8:24pm

I'm just going to say, "I LOVE MY PUMP!" Paradigm 723. Sugars are soooooo much better controlled and I use a lot less insulin!!!

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