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.

Website: http://www.minimed.com
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Latest Activity: 27 minutes ago

Discussion Forum

Airport Security

Started by Marypat. Last reply by Fred Goldberg 27 minutes ago. 13 Replies

Infusion problems after exercise

Started by Kiminee. Last reply by FP1966 yesterday. 2 Replies

Contour NEXT USB (Link Meter) pouch

Started by Geoffrey Steinman. Last reply by Kate's Mom on Tuesday. 57 Replies

Problems after resetting a low.

Started by Lukas. Last reply by Linda B May 11. 7 Replies

CGM Settings

Started by Kiminee. Last reply by Romanova May 9. 4 Replies

CGM is driving me crazy

Started by Romanova. Last reply by matchmo1 May 9. 13 Replies

Enlite Sensors Not Sticking

Started by Graeme. Last reply by Unicornzzz May 7. 5 Replies

How Low Can You Go?

Started by Cocheze. Last reply by lisa c May 7. 3 Replies

Experience with the Technology Gaurantee?

Started by Mï§§Çhïêvðµ§. Last reply by Linda B May 5. 9 Replies

Temporary Basals

Started by Mari_in_France. Last reply by Mari_in_France May 1. 12 Replies

New Pump User

Started by MKSSS. Last reply by T1Teen Apr 23. 16 Replies

Does anybody know what's next?

Started by Cocheze. Last reply by Pumper1994 Apr 23. 13 Replies

Trying to find CDE

Started by Janny. Last reply by David Wheeler Apr 23. 4 Replies

New MiniMed insulin pumps?

Started by Maddy. Last reply by Kate's Mom Apr 23. 6 Replies

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Comment by Tee on April 10, 2010 at 4:52pm
thank you..i will go check that out..have a great weekend : )
Comment by Ursela on April 10, 2010 at 4:45pm
@Tee: My daughter just started and we have had no issues with the quickset. I know that there are a few things that the trainer really pointed out to us is to make sure that when you are putting the set into the injector that you need to "bounce" it a little and then flip it upside down to make sure that the set is truly being held by the injector. There are also step by step instructions on minimed's website. The website is: http://www.minimed.com/help/insulinpumps/index.html#tutorial. Good luck!
Comment by Tee on April 10, 2010 at 4:24pm
im havin trouble with the quickset and injector..ive only been on the paradigm since last sunday..the other day i went thru 4 infusion sets and today i went thru 2 ..it wont even shoot the infusion set in and i had trouble insterting it manually..they are sending me replacements ..anybody else have troubles?
Comment by Gary Harrison on March 28, 2010 at 3:37pm
Jenny
I have used a Cell phone holder that has a magnetic flap with out any problems.
I also have one that uses Velcro from t&j designs
The owner Joan does quality work.
You should look at her site and see what she has
I know she has done some custom cases also.
Comment by David C Weisberg on March 27, 2010 at 8:58pm
I use the Krusell horizontic xs cell phone holder. It has a magnetic catch. It works like a charm and looks terrific. I have had no problems due to the magnet at all. The medtronic cases are really cheap crap for which they overcharge. plenty. They do not hold a horizontal position.
Comment by Jenny on March 27, 2010 at 4:56pm
I have used a cell holder too. The ones I found just had a snap, so no magnet to worry about. I'm not sure if a magnet would affect anything or not.
Comment by DARGIRL on March 27, 2010 at 4:04pm
Can you use a cellphone holder for your MM pump? It fits perfectly. My only concern is the magnetic closer. Does anyone know if it is suggested not to use magnetic snaps. The one's sold on Minimed on line are velcro.
Comment by Jennifer on March 26, 2010 at 8:43am
@ Michael...Congrats.. life is now gonna get a lot easier for you!!!!! if you need any help feel free to ask!!!
Comment by Jennifer on March 25, 2010 at 7:52am
@Jeremy,
Yes, the quickserter gets buildup on it and makes the adhesive stick to it. I wipe my quick serter with babyoil first which breaks down the stick residue then clean up with alcohol wipe to take the greasiness away.. its something that happens and its an easy fix. I am going to try the Mio sets to see how these go!!!!
Comment by Geoffrey Steinman on March 25, 2010 at 7:26am
@Jeremy - Unomedical was having an issue with the adhesive circles being slightly mis-cut - clean the adhesive buildup out of the inserter with an alcohol wipe. also check to make sure you don't have the recalled "lot 8" sites; these were the only ones that were sticking ot the inserter for me.

@Erika - the wrinkling makes it sound like the skin wasn't completely dry when you put the site in. You can also try mastisol or skintac, both more powerful adhesives than the IV Prep
 

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