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cdw replied to Dave _'s discussion 'MM site shows "limited inventory" for Sure-Ts'"I finally tried them after the Lot 8 disaster and I LOVE them. Only problem now is that they are running low and will only ship one box every three weeks. Hope I don't run out and have to use quicksets again........."
cdw replied to Ruth's discussion 'Quitting the CGMS'"I have had the Minimed CGMS for almost a year now and I have only once had readings that didn't correspond within 20 or 30 to my finger sticks. I guess maybe it doesn't work for everyone but if you calibrate correctly it can do wonders for…"
cdw replied to Dee's discussion 'Insulin pumps, mainly Omni pod, and MEDICARE...'"Fair, sure. If you want the latest things sometimes you have to be willing to wait or pay for it yourself. I had to wait many years before my insurance would cover ANY pump."
cdw replied to Leanna's discussion 'Insertion device? Yes or no?'"I have one that I was charged $46 for and have only used once. I hate the noise it makes and find I can insert it manually just as well and without the popping noise. If anyone wants it let me know and I'll mail it to you."
cdw replied to Joel Lasky's discussion 'Airport security'"I have flown twice with my paradigm 522 and the metal detector did not detect it either time. I wear a CGMS too and had no problems with that either?"
cdw replied to Amanda's discussion 'pregnancy and lantus'"I was also told that. There have not been enough studies to prove that it is same for the fetus."
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- Date diagnosed
- October 31, 1993
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.4
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- Pump
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- Paradigm 522
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- At 7:27am on September 2, 2008,
Beth said… 
- At 12:56pm on August 1, 2008,
Karen said… - Hi CDW,
Welcome to Tu, glad you found us!!
- At 11:45pm on July 31, 2008,
Sohair Abdel-Rahman said…
- Hallo Coty,welcome to this nice group,my daghter studied law in UK and working now with a good firm in Riyadh,doing commertial law.
- At 4:15pm on July 31, 2008,
MelissaBL said… - A Halloween diagnosee, huh? *laughs* I was 4th of July. You should check out Kelly Kunik's blog. She is a pretty funny type 1 who was diagnosed on Halloween.
- At 1:58pm on July 31, 2008,
Kristin said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes Coty! Glad that you are here!
Check out this guide for new members. It has lots of tips about finding your way around this community!
When you get a chance, add a photo of yourself or something related to you-- it helps us recognize you in discussions!
- At 1:35pm on July 31, 2008,
Doris D said… - Welcome to our growing family Coty!!! Please when you get time add a pic of yourself or something close to you. Also check out our site for new members it will help you get the ins and outs around here!
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