"I get 4 boxes every 3 months..I always have enough to keep going"
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Faz replied to Laura S.'s discussion 'How Many Infusion sets do you order?' in the group Pumping Our InsulinFaz replied to TS's discussion 'When to get new pump' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I have a 715.. had it since 2006. & I never had any issues with it. Yesterday I got a call from MM to tell me that my pump is out of warranty & I qualify for a new one. So today I got a call from MM telling me that my Dr. has signed the…"
Faz commented on Robert Yancey's group 'Type1 for 30 Plus Years'"Hi.. I was diagnosed in March of 1977 I was 12... I'll be 46 in May.. & have been using a pump for the last 4 years.. so far all is well.. no major complications"
Faz joined Robert Yancey's group
Type1 for 30 Plus Years
For those who've had Type 1 diabetes for a long time. I don't really care how long. Just long.
Faz replied to KiwiRox's discussion 'Killed another pump' in the group Pumping Our Insulin"what if you wrap the pump in plastic then put it in the pouch?"
Faz replied to KiwiRox's discussion 'Killed another pump' in the group Pumping Our Insulin"I have a velcro belt with a custom fit pouch for the paradigm.... you can get it from the minimed catalog it's about $10 & it works very well"
Faz replied to Kristin Butner's discussion 'TSA stopping and conducting thorough search of people with insulin pumps' in the group Pumping Our Insulin"I was told never put a pump thru a scanner & I also got a card for airports explaining what it is"
Profile Information
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- to learn from others who have to deal with this & maybe they can learn from me
- Date diagnosed
- March 23, 1977
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Paradigm 715
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- At 10:10am on April 17, 2009,
jessica vickers said… - i have the same pump as you but i dont use the link i feel like it is too bulky do you like useing that or have you tried other testers?
- At 11:23am on October 17, 2008,
Andrea said… - Welcome to Tudiabetes!
Andrea B.
- At 3:06pm on October 5, 2008,
Danny Weems said… - Howdy, I am a working carpenter. Glad to meet you. You have found a great website with great people. There are new diabetics, and experienced. Most are ready to help with difficulties and management. If you have an answer to a problem you've already solved please share it. I look forward to reading your posts.
peace and health
danny
- At 3:05pm on October 5, 2008,
Karen said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes, glad you found us!!!
- At 1:04pm on October 5, 2008,
Scott Strumello said… - Welcome to the TuDiabetes community, Faz!
- At 9:15pm on October 4, 2008,
Sohair Abdel-Rahman said…
- Hallo & welcome Faz to our amazing community
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