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Permalink Reply by MKSSS on February 25, 2013 at 5:31pm

Also I have to say browsing the forum and groups I am so amazed at the amount of knowledge people here have about diabetes in general but more specifically at how much they know about their bodies in general. It is awe-inspiring. I've only been diagnosed as a T1 for about a year (I'm LADA) but I feel so clueless about it all sometimes. I hope that I can learn and grow and get to know all this stuff so well too someday. I think the conversations people have here are really helpful and I'm so thankful for Tudiabetes. I don't get this kind of support from my own family!

Permalink Reply by Hanneke van Proosdij on February 25, 2013 at 5:49pm

Don't despair--we've all been there. I hope you will get to enjoy the benefits that the pump offers soon. I've been on the pump for 14 years and it has been wonderful for me. Yes, it's a lot of information to process, but it will all become normal soon, and give you a lot of flexibility and stability. Hang in there!

Permalink Reply by Nori on February 25, 2013 at 6:37pm

I'm also LADA and started the pump a year ago. Love it. You will really be able to get better control. I remember it all seeming overwhelming, but it will all fall into place! You can do it!

Permalink Reply by Jtausch on February 25, 2013 at 7:11pm

You can go to http://www.medtronicdiabetes.com and read up on the pump. and if you know the info they used name address-etc you can sign up and start using the E-learning on the web site. this way you can get a head start.

P.S. you sure its not a 723? the 5 series I think is no longer made.

Thats what I have the 723 and I started pumping on DEC 4 2012

Permalink Reply by S Woodward on February 25, 2013 at 7:40pm

Revel 723 is just a larger insulin syringe than the Revel 523. They are the same pun otherwise. They are the latest version of he Minimed pump.

MKSSS, you should read "Think Like a Pancreas..." if you have not already. It is a great reference for T1D mgmt.

Permalink Reply by gabby on February 25, 2013 at 8:49pm

The 522-722 are not made anymore. The ONLY difference between the 523 and the 723 is that that the 523 holds 180 units and the 723 holds 300 units. The 5 series will never be discontinued. Minimed will always have the two reservoir sizes. The 523/723 are called the Revel. they are exactly the same including the same operating system the only difference is how much insulin they hold!

Permalink Reply by MKSSS on February 26, 2013 at 4:46am

I did start it a few weeks ago and I really struggled with the all the numbers and the basal info (I'm really bad at math), but I think now that I've started some pump training I will go back and reread since I think some of this might make more sense to me. Thanks!

Permalink Reply by Jtausch on February 27, 2013 at 1:16am

oops had a brain fart Its the 522 i was thinking about.

Permalink Reply by Kate's Mom on February 25, 2013 at 7:36pm

It is just like learning to manage diabetes all over again...yes, overwhelming at first but does get better. Good luck!

Permalink Reply by Kalobe on February 25, 2013 at 11:31pm

It takes a long time at first. Basal setting is time consuming but it's worth it in the long run. I use the UK version of the Revel, called the Veo (with the smaller size reservoir) and the Mio set. Both are very good. Good luck and we are all willing to help with questions if we can.

Permalink Reply by MKSSS on February 26, 2013 at 4:48am

Thank you so much. This site in invaluable! I so thankful for so many caring helpful people!

Permalink Reply by Sandy on April 4, 2013 at 3:02am

MKSSS, I'm new to the pump too, so I can relate that it is all so overwhelming!!! Like u I was so excited to get & start my pump, but I've been having infusion set problems with the quick set and had to stop pumping for a couple of days until we got it sorted out.

Ask Medtronics about instructions instead of going to the dr's office. I did that and the educator came right to my house!! Not traveling, child care, parking etc. Just sitting in my own home with the educator. It only took 90 mins because it was just me and not a classroom full of people asking questions. I had 2 appts with her and at first infused saline for a few days and then started insulin. I just restarted insulin today and I think I need a few things adjusted as I have a headache and have already had a couple of lows today. But, I'll just call the endo & speak with the nurse and hopefully she will give me some adjustments to my settings. I'm told that's how it works with my endo's office.

Hang in there!! We'll be pro's at this before we know it!! I'm really looking forward to better BG control and more flexibility. Thinking of you as you start your pump!!
Sandy

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