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starting CGM soon
Started this discussion. Last reply by Maycri Jul 30, 2012. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Hey everyone, I had tried the minimed cgm a few years ago but stopped using it. I am meeting with my doctor in a few weeks and I am going to be starting the CGM up again. I was wondering what…Continue
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jrtpup left a comment for Deb"Pssst.... pass it on!
I just wanted to stop by to see if you've done your Big Blue Test Today. Dont' forget that every time you log a Big Blue Test $5 is donated to diabetes charities that are providing life-saving supplies and…"
Maycri replied to Deb's discussion 'starting CGM soon'"This thread is awesome I was looking into trying a CGM too since I just went on the pump and I want to be able to see my trends more accurately. I went to the dexcom website and entered my info... there's no "BUY NOW" button :/"
Deb replied to Deb's discussion 'starting CGM soon'"Thanks Jonah! The Dexcom sensor sounds really good. comfort and the fact that it doesn't catch on things is key for me as well. I am going to try the Dexcom. I don't mind having to carry around the receiver because I always have a bag with…"
"I've used both- I used a Guardian in 2008 and have been using Dexcom from Sept 2010 to the present.
I thought they were roughly equally accurate, that Minimed had a much nicer reciever (lets you scroll back through the numbers, set predictive…"
Deb replied to Deb's discussion 'starting CGM soon'"that does speak volumes..I am seriously considering the dex and I am excited to start up the cgm again..I am a nursing student and it is very difficult dealing with my eating/blood sugars at clinical. I think the cgm will make it a lot easier and I…"
Deb replied to Deb's discussion 'starting CGM soon'"Haha..you are right..that definitely is a benefit..and it allows us to have our bags with us when other people can't..and it is definitely a great excuse to go out and buy new bags..I need big bags..my purses always feel like they weigh 50…"
"Another thing I forgot to mention, Gary Scheiner (author of "Think Like a Pancreas") wears a Medtronic/Minimed pump but uses the Dexcom CGM. To me, that speaks volumes. I wear the Animas Ping and have the Dexcom CGM, and I hope the FDA…"
Deb replied to Deb's discussion 'starting CGM soon'"Thanks everyone!! I remember that calibrating the minimed was difficult and a pain. I have heard great things about the dex from many people. I am thinking that I will end up getting the dex. I already have to carry tons of things with me everywhere…"
adam nash replied to Deb's discussion 'starting CGM soon'"Yeah I kind of agree. I find after 2 years with dex I am like dependent on it and check it constantly. But it does help me feel at ease when I can just look at dex to get an idea of what's happening. I wish the sensors weren't so…"
"Several years ago, I tried the Medtronic (Minimed) Guardian. It was so inaccurate, hard to calibrate, and just not useful. With trepidation, I started using the Dexcom 7 just over a year ago. Love it! My Dex is so accurate, and has really made a…"
barbraann replied to Deb's discussion 'starting CGM soon'"I've only experience the Dex so I can't compare. I think everyone is different. I know someone who is right on all the time. My readings tend to be off most of the time. The second week on it they seem to be more accurate. I don't…"
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- 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?
- I hope to use it as a support group
- Date diagnosed
- July 17, 1991
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- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Minimed Paradigm 715
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What I thought was Dooms Day
Posted on October 19, 2011 at 9:38am 7 Comments 1 Like
I suppose I should introduce myself and tell my story of my diagnosis. I am 27 years old and I live in the mountains of New Hampshire, where I am currently in Nursing School. I was diagnosed with T1 when I was 7 years old in July of 1991. My older sister also has T1 and was diagnosed at the age of 7 as well. I remember this one day I was out at a restaurant with my parents and we were waiting for our food to be served. The glasses of water they gave us were pretty big; before our food came out,… Continue
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- At 6:24am on April 7, 2013,
Linda G said… 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY is only the beginning Deb!!
Wishing you all that is good in life and top it
with more happiness and endless love. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 8:55pm on October 23, 2012, jrtpup said…
Pssst.... pass it on!
I just wanted to stop by to see if you've done your Big Blue Test Today. Dont' forget that every time you log a Big Blue Test $5 is donated to diabetes charities that are providing life-saving supplies and services.
If you haven't yet, go log a Big Blue Test at http://www.bigbluetest.org/. If you have, do another!
- At 7:21am on April 7, 2012, Linda G said…
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Deb...
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
- At 5:52am on April 7, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Deb. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 3:39am on April 7, 2012,
brokenpole said… Happy Birthday, Deb!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 5:09pm on December 3, 2011,
Mick said… - Absolutely, Dr. Wolperrt is a great guy. Please give him my best the next time you see him.
- At 4:21pm on October 23, 2011,
Donna H said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community.
- At 8:42pm on October 21, 2011,
Robyn said… - You are welcome and I am very glad you are here. I read your story and I am so in awe of you and others that were dx'ed so young. We are all warriors I feel...living with this "D". I went into DKA in 1995....1 hr. from dying the Doctor said. I had some nerve damage and a drop foot for about 6 months. Recovered and very, very grateful to have lived. I am glad you did too. I look forward to knowing you. Take care Robyn xo
- At 10:14am on October 20, 2011, Robyn said…
- Hello and Welcome!
- At 3:29pm on October 19, 2011, Linda G said…
Evening Deb!!! Thank you so much for counting me as a friend ♥ My eldest (daughter) is your age :)
luv.....linda in canada
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