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Dexcom G4 PLATINUM - Start Up questions
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sarah on Sunday. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Hey everyone,I have searched through the site and found a lot of good information, I have tried to keep track of it, so I apologize if I ask a question that has been answered recently, but I am…Continue
Overwhelmed...Where to go now?
Started this discussion. Last reply by DeeJay Apr 26, 2012. 30 Replies 0 Likes
Hey everyone out there need some help.I am not sure how to cope any more. For years I have been able to handle it but it seems like lately it has gotten more and more difficult. I am a T2 on a…Continue
New to pumping (stupid questions)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Honeybear Jun 14, 2011. 28 Replies 0 Likes
So I just got my MM Paradigm 723 yesterday, I have to say I enjoy not having to shoot up multiple times through out the day and having to lug around everything with me. Having this on my side and…Continue
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Sarah replied to Damon's discussion 'Dexcom G4 PLATINUM - Start Up questions'"you're very welcome! :)"
Jim Devlin replied to Damon's discussion 'Dexcom G4 PLATINUM - Start Up questions'"Good advice MegaMinxX. Also, getting a CGM on a trial basis has become quite common in recent months. I'm approved for the new G4 but I'm holding off on delivery because I still have 6 extra sensors. Using them before getting the G4.
When…"
Damon replied to Damon's discussion 'Dexcom G4 PLATINUM - Start Up questions'"Sarah,
Thanks for all the good tips, I started to do pre-bolus, I was always told not to do this. I have always been told if you do that and you don't eat you could be in trouble. But I figure I can do 1/2 before and 1/2 after or something if I…"
Sarah replied to Damon's discussion 'Dexcom G4 PLATINUM - Start Up questions'"well, this is what's freaked me out too, we can see our blood sugars rising and quickly. I totally freak out when I see arrow(s) up and rising and sometimes will do a small bolus. I can actually start feeling when i go high before it hits the…"
Damon replied to Damon's discussion 'Dexcom G4 PLATINUM - Start Up questions'"Sarah,
Thanks I had the low set at 55 I think I will up mine to 90 because that makes a lot of sense. Today I had a low at the grocery store I knew it was coming on because I could feel the shakes and the other symptoms of it that I normally get. I…"
Sarah replied to Damon's discussion 'Dexcom G4 PLATINUM - Start Up questions'"please remember that it may take a day or two to get calibrated correctly. also, never correct or dose off your dexcom, it does have a lag time, especially when bolusing. i set my low at 90 during the day, when i'm bolusing, that way when it…"
Damon replied to Damon's discussion 'Dexcom G4 PLATINUM - Start Up questions'"Thanks, I didn't get a trainer =) I had to figure this out on my own, but have been reading and asking questions. Thanks for the heads up on the Tylenol, hopefully I can use Aleve with it =)
Thanks for the link!"
Damon replied to Damon's discussion 'Dexcom G4 PLATINUM - Start Up questions'"Glad to report, got it going today, little to no pain, the pain I did have was because I was too stupid to go quick =) now working on calibrating it and getting going, thanks again everyone!"
Damon posted a status"http://ning.it/11IGSe3 - Kyle Love NFL player released because he has diabetes. Complete and utter BS. Jay Cutler and others have it?!"
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes is
- me
- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
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- Date diagnosed
- May 1, 2004
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 7.9
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump, CGM, Diet and Exercise
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- MM Paradigm 720
- Tell us more about you (optional)
- I am a true family man. I strive to keep my kids, and wife happy and enjoying life. A smile or laugh from them is like earning a million bucks for me. I try not to let my diabetes control my life.
In April of 2013 I under went back surgery and am in the process of recovering. Healing faster than expected thanks to my semi-control over my health. Thanks to my great team of doctors, diabetes was a non-factor in this surgery!
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- At 6:55pm on May 16, 2013,
jrtpup said… Thanks for the friending Damon ;)
- At 1:23am on May 16, 2013,
rick phillips said… hey Damon, thank you for the friend.
Rick
- At 11:11am on January 13, 2013,
Linda G said… 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAMON!!
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
It's on right now!
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- At 5:20am on January 13, 2013,
brokenpole said… Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 3:58am on January 13, 2012, Linda G said…
Hello! How Do You Do, and....HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Damon....
Best Wishes NOW....and on the next 365 days! (it's a leap year!)
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 3:44am on January 13, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Damon. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 3:36am on January 13, 2011,
Pauly said… - Happy Birthday Damon. Enjoy your day! Hope Victoza going good for you.
- At 9:03am on June 24, 2010,
Doris D said… - WELCOME TO OUR REALLY BIG FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- At 10:22pm on June 23, 2010, Linda G said…
Welcome home Damon....
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups". Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided. Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for. Here are a few useful links to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/minimedparadigmusers
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes/New_Member_Guide
and I also wanted to invite you to enter your A1c through the TuAnalyze application:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/profiles/profile/apps
so we can light up Colorado on the TuAnalyze map:
http://www.tuanalyze.org
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 7:24pm on June 23, 2010,
Jim Roach said… - Welcome to Tudiabetes Damon!
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