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Comment by Richard157 on November 29, 2010 at 3:30pm

Susie, I am 71 years old, and have some arthritis. An hour of brisk walking is all I can handle. I do that 5 or 6 days per week. I test before, half way through, and after the exercise. I need to have a BG at least 100 before starting. Exercising at most 30 minutes after a meal works best for me, otherwise I need a snack before walking. Walking with no carbs in me can cause higher BG after the walk, than before I started.

Comment by Rene on November 29, 2010 at 3:03pm

Hi Susie;
When I exercise I test before I start and as long as my sugar is around 150 or less but more than 90 I just turn my pump off for the duration and put a pack of LifeSavers in my pocket just in case. My first doctor many years ago said better safe than sorry.
It usually works but sometimes my sugar drops too much and I have to resort to the LifeSavers or orange juice.

Comment by Susie on November 29, 2010 at 2:46pm

I've been pumping for over 15 years. Have a CGM but don't really use it. Info is 20% off and 20 min. late. Live in Schaumburg, suburb of Chicago. Like to know how you senior pumpers handle intense exercise.

Comment by wallskev on November 5, 2010 at 6:17am

Looking for seniors with Pump and/or CGM in Southern Wake County, NC

I am looking for seniors that have a Pump and/or CGM in South Eastern Wake County
(Willow Spring – FuquayVarina Area) that would be interested in forming a small social group to share experiences and have fun in spite of our problems.

Please let me know if you are interested. Send me a message or replay to this thread.

Thanks

Comment by nel on October 28, 2010 at 10:42am

Yes, I did Marie ...good question to post it here :)
Thanks.

Comment by Marie B on October 28, 2010 at 10:26am

has everyone participated in this discussion?

http://www.tudiabetes.org/forum/topics/5000-diabetes-years

Danny only needs about 300 more years to reach his goal.

Comment by Sidney Partridge smile on October 3, 2010 at 9:41am

Hello All,
. Would this be a good time for Basal testing during Colonoscopy prepping? Liquid diet along with prep liquid the day before. No food. Pumping for two years now. Diabetic type1 for 20 years. Always a struggle to control. I use the MM 722 pump and printouts from CareLink. Seems like the ideal time for Basal testing. Any thoughts? Thank You, Sid

Comment by Rene on October 3, 2010 at 9:09am

Hi Florian; I am on Medicare, have been for a while, and I do use CGM but the bottom line is after qualifying medicare will pay for your pump and supplies but they do not pay for the sensor or its 'battery pack, I have forgotten what it is called. You must pay for that part yourself but you can take the cost off of your taxes. At $35.00 a sensor it is expensive.
Medtronics keep saying Medicare is looking at it and considering paying for it but as of the last time I bought some,1 month ago, they were not doing it.

Comment by nel on October 3, 2010 at 8:09am

Hi Florian , Our Canadian system different from yours and am not really answering your question .We have an Extended Health Benefit program from where both Hubby and I worked here in Canada and I understand , that not many ( including ex ) employers are this generous ..in other words , I think it is a rare exception....I am covered for 4 per month ( and use MM ) ...we are both retired : Hubby is 80 and I am at 70 .

Comment by Florian Menninger Jr on October 3, 2010 at 7:39am

I just asked this question in another group and I'm going to ask the same question here. This is for all Seniors on medicare. Have you or are you using a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) and who is paying for it?

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