"Have a snack of nuts or peanut butter before you go to bead. If I wake up in the middle of the night i have yogurt or handfull of nuts to stop dawn effect."
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Carelink
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom T Apr 4, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
The carelink website now works for MAC's has anyone found the drivers page so the carelink will talk to Mac and you can upload your pump info. I sent them an email for the info.
Not Pumping full amount
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dlrdon Jan 26, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I have been haunted with high BS using 6mm quicksets on my MM722. I called MM support today and they went thru all of the setting and was short yesterday 5 units of insulin, actual vs computed…Continue
Matrix
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave _ Dec 29, 2009. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I have been on a mm722 for two weeks, still fine tuning my basal. The first was bad but getting better. Have had some problems with quick setter bending tubes so I am inserting by hand.
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Dlrdon replied to Mom 2 Kyle's discussion 'Deciding which pump to go with - HELP!' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump UsersDlrdon replied to Jamie Osterman's discussion 'Sets stop working after two days' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I use "Sure-t's" for that same problem. Call Medtronics for free samples of sure-t or Silhouettes get a inserter for the Silhouettes. I never had problem inserting sure-T"
Dlrdon commented on Manny Hernandez's group 'Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users'"Another thing to check is java turned on, not talking about java scripts? Some browsers are turning it off for safety, viruses."
Dlrdon replied to r's discussion 'y is dat everytime i use a new quick set i go 200+' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I don't fix prime. I just attach the infusion set and then prime the whole tube and infusion set. Like when you rewind the pump and then prime tubing. I hold the pump so that the tube end is facing up so any bubbles will come to the top. Then…"
Dlrdon replied to ohmyglucose's discussion 'Need Infusion Sets!' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"See who is PPO, for pump supplies like edgepark, for your insurance. Contact them once you get prescription for the supplies from you doctor, or have doctor send direct."
Dlrdon replied to BlessedLife's discussion 'New Pump I read about.' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Will the accu-check work with 64 bit OS's like windows 8 or mac osx?"
Dlrdon replied to Stemwinder's discussion 'Sil-Serter or whatever you call that thingy.' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I had problems with sil-serter and just used it to manually insert so no tape problems.I would cock it and then insert manually instead of using button. Iw worked for me now I am using Sure-T's"
Dlrdon replied to Mom 2 Kyle's discussion 'Deciding which pump to go with - HELP!' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"The new One Touch Ping is waterproof and pump control thru the Meter.My wife saw someone with one and they liked it. Pretty new not much reviews or info on it yet, not sure what infusion sets work with it."
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Animas Insulin Pump Users
For users of any model of Animas insulin pumps.Please note: the exchange, sale or giveaway of items between members that require a prescription from a licensed practitioner, including insulin pumps and pump supplies, is not allowed on TuDiabetes.We encourage you to donate supplies to non-profits such as the Charles Ray III Diabetes Association and Insulin for Life, which…See More
Dlrdon replied to Daisy Mae's discussion 'pumpers at the beach(not pool-side)' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I leave my pump in ziplock bag in ice chest and test every couple hours and then use pump to adjust. I always take an ice chest for food and drinks for the kids."
Linda G left a comment for Dlrdon"Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you DIrdon.... Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year! Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Dlrdon commented on Manny Hernandez's group 'Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users'"I will be moving to Jacksonville FL, anyone have a good internal medicine and endocrinologist south part of town toward St. Johns?"
Dlrdon replied to CDN's discussion 'Airport Security' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Put your pump on suspend and put it in a ziploc bag and in your carryon. After you go thru security take it out and put it back on, in the bathroom if you need to. That what I do with out any problems. I fly 8-10 time per year."
Dlrdon commented on Manny Hernandez's group 'Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users'"If you beep going thru metal detector you will be patted down. I put my pump on suspend, in a ziplock bag and in my carryon . After I go thru security I put it back on. Works great for me."
Dlrdon replied to Janie G's discussion 'Need helps...Getting a pump for the first time!' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Get a variety of infusion from pump company and try them all,I like sure-tI am thin, but a personal decision for you to make."
Dlrdon replied to Chauncey's discussion 'Type of Infusion Set & Length of Tubing' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I have been using sure-T's for a year now, luv the 32"- 9mm,"
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- At 4:45am on September 25, 2012, Linda G said…
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you DIrdon....
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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- At 6:29am on September 25, 2011,
brokenpole said… - Happy Birthday, Dirdon!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 6:12am on September 25, 2011, Linda G said…
Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dlrdon.....
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 4:53am on September 25, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Happy,Happy Birthday,Dirdon. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 8:15am on September 25, 2010,
Doris D said… - I see where you commented back to yourself. If you just hit the comment back bar under our comments it will take you to our pages where you can leave your comment to us and also read a bit about us at the sametime. You can also acess our pages by clicking your mouse on our pictures.
- At 8:13am on September 25, 2010, Doris D said…
- At 8:06pm on December 2, 2009, Dlrdon said…
- I am going thru pump school, online right now, I hope so. It is to arrive on 12-07
- At 6:17am on December 2, 2009, Doris D said…
- Welcome Dirdon!! You'll LOVE the MM722 I know I've got one!!!
- At 1:00am on December 2, 2009,
Teena said… - Hello there Dlrdon. Welcome!
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