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Permalink Reply by Ahmad on February 27, 2012 at 7:28pm

Hello Neighbor!? I live in Ames :)

Congrats on having the pump. Regarding your questions, for me I had a session with a diabetic educator who helped me in choosing what is best for me. Do you have an appointment or something for starting the pump?

Infusion set, I use Quick-Set 9mm, the reason is that it have the quick inserter which makes installing it a breeze!

If you by chance in Ames, lets hang out!

Permalink Reply by Erik on February 27, 2012 at 7:34pm

I guess I should add I don't get to start using it till the end of march. My counselor has recomended the quick set and I also got the cgm as it was free because of insurance. I have been mid for 11 years and can not wait to start the pump. Any Info or advice is welcome.

Permalink Reply by Didi on February 27, 2012 at 8:09pm

Hi! I personally have the Animas One Touch Ping. I started mine on Valentines Day. So I am fairly new to the pump. One of my biggest struggle is that I have gotten my tubes stuck and all of the sudden it has pulled my inset out. Before they put you in the pump, I was told that everyone has to go and speak to a pump educator. They will give you a lot of information. I hope this helped, at least just a little bit. You always have a friend here! :)

Permalink Reply by mspencer6480 on February 28, 2012 at 3:45am

Erik, Congrats on joining the pumpers. It is certainly the way to go. Hopefully you will receive some decent training and are used to monitoring your numbers so that you and your endo can determine all of the correct basal rates and bolus ratio.
I have been pumping since 97 and I've always used an infusion set similar to the silhouette. I like it because the needle goes in at an angle and then gets pulled out leaving only a small flexible cath. I usually put my infusion into my thigh. It stays hidden when shirtless and doesn't get in the way during everyday activities.
Good luck.

Permalink Reply by daniel billings on February 28, 2012 at 5:16am

i use the mio infusion set. every thing is in one device. also i was on animas for years and they have same device. see if you can get a sample

Permalink Reply by BlessedLife on February 28, 2012 at 9:27pm

Hi Erik! I am a brand new pumper myself. I finished one of the books today and I will finish the second tomorrow, then watch the CD-ROM. I also meet with the Diabetes Educator tomorrow, and my Medtronic Trainer on March 1st. I have the minimed 723 too. Today, my frustration comes from trying to go to the online courses and the Medtronic website is DOWN!!!!!! UGH!!!! It has been down for at least two days. You call and some rep tries to make it sound like it's nothing. You can not do anything on that site without logging in!

Permalink Reply by Erik on February 29, 2012 at 7:47pm

@ Blessed life i am also having issues logging on to their site it teels me I have an account and I dont.
@ daniel billings I have the quick set. H ave you used these? and if so which do you like better?
@ Ahmad I have also met with an educator as well as a medtronic rep who will monitor me once I start using the pump at the end of march. I am waiting as I will be on vacation and dont want to have any issues whils I am so fer from home.
Thannk you all for your input and please keep it coming.

Permalink Reply by etta amy on July 7, 2012 at 3:22pm

I am a new pumper. I'll be going to a warmer climate on vacation in a few weeks and I'm wondering if I should be worried about very hot temperatures with the pump. I know Frio makes a cooling bag for pumps but do I need that?