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James updated their profile
November 20
James updated their profile photo
November 20
James and Curtis Pitt are now friends
November 20
James replied to Curtis Pitt's discussion 'INSULIN PUMPS.......' in the group Diabetics in Law Enforcement
Curtis, I have been on a pump now for over five years, what a difference it has made, gives you much better control. I use a Minimed 722 with CGMS and the worst I have done is knock off a sensor. I have always worn it on my duty belt and the wors...
November 20
Beowulf replied to James's discussion 'How long did your transmitter last?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users
I'm on my first transmitter still. Going on 16 months and still chugging along. I expect it to die any day now. My insurance won't cover the transmitter, but do cover the sensors. It's something at least. Still working on them to cover the transmi...
August 31
Jan replied to James's discussion 'How long did your transmitter last?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users
That is great that Dexcom warranties the Transmitter for 12 months. Do they warranty the Receiver for twelve months as well? I would imagine insurance would just replace as needed, but not absolutely sure about that.
August 17
James commented on Bernard's group 'Continuous Glucose Monitor Users'
Angi, Have you used the tester to see if the transmitter has gone bad. I had the same issues with my first Minimed transmitter only to find out it had gone bad. The warranty on these are six months, so if you have had it less than that call the M...
August 10
James replied to Lisa's discussion 'What's your job?' in the group Diabetics in Law Enforcement
Don't let diabetes get in your way. I have been in federal uniformed law enforcement for over thirteen years now (I was diagnosed seven year back with type 1) and there is nothing that I can't do that the other guys can't. You just have to make su...
July 30

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Plympton, MA
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
6.4
What glucose meter do you use?
One Touch Ultra Link
Type of treatment you use
Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
Minimed 722
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
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How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
Google Search
What do you do for a living?
Federal Employee

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At 7:40pm on August 11, 2008, Doris Ann Dickerson said…
WElcome to our growing family James!!! A Type 1 and using the MM 722. Yes your after my own heart!!!
At 4:58pm on August 11, 2008, Karen Doering said…
Welcome to TuDiabetes, glad you found us!!
At 3:40pm on August 11, 2008, MelissaBL said…
Welcome to TuDiabetes, James! Glad to have you here.
At 10:24pm on August 10, 2008, Kristin said…
Welcome to TuDiabetes James! Glad that you are here!

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