"I started with a MM pump but for some strange reason, my ENDO wouldn't write a script for MM. I wound up with an Animas which I really dislike. My Endo is now an ex-endo! I can't wait to get back to MM which I really liked and probably…"
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Jeff replied to Gordon Keys's discussion 'Looks like I'm approved for the MM CGM, but................................'Jeff replied to Shawn-ATL's discussion 'Switching from Minimed to Animas > Anything to learn from you?' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"Yes, but the endo who I dropped happens also to be one of the best in town. I seriously think there was something nefarious going on but I can never be sure. So I really wanted to stay with her but she "didn't treat me right".
Thanks…"
Jeff replied to Jack's Mom's discussion 'Experience on G4 and Calibrations' in the group Dexcom Users"In the past I was occasionally involved with ISO standards. ISO is a quality control and verification program which simply makes sure that there is a consistency in the manufacturing process. It does not specify what a target should be, rather it…"
Jeff replied to Jack's Mom's discussion 'Experience on G4 and Calibrations' in the group Dexcom Users"I think they are better than that. If they are both standard deviation estimates then the combination of two 20's would be almost 30%. That's is too big! I guess I need to read all of those stats in the Dex manual to see what they really…"
Jeff replied to Jack's Mom's discussion 'Experience on G4 and Calibrations' in the group Dexcom Users"Interesting point. From what I understand with the "7", it is accurate to 20%. Meters are only good to 10%. So how do we judge? I use the 20% guide and it seems ok.
Jeff"
Jeff replied to Laddie's discussion 'Sometimes I Don't Understand Calibrations' in the group Dexcom Users"Yeah. Phones are getting bigger and so are the bulges. I haven't heard anything much about the sensors from MM but I understand that they are only ok for 3 days (true??). Waiting sounds like the right decision but don't wait too long. You…"
Jeff replied to Laddie's discussion 'Sometimes I Don't Understand Calibrations' in the group Dexcom Users"I agree that doing nothing is often a wise decision. Personally, I would rather have the MM pump coupled with the DEXCOM CGMS. But we rarely get good choices. If I could get a new pump today, I would jump to the MM and stick with Dex. But, to be…"
Jeff replied to Laddie's discussion 'Sometimes I Don't Understand Calibrations' in the group Dexcom Users"Reps will say anything but it sounds reasonable. Thanks. Jeff"
Jeff replied to Laddie's discussion 'Sometimes I Don't Understand Calibrations' in the group Dexcom Users"Is the sensor different or just the transmitter? Does anyone actually know??"
Jeff replied to Laddie's discussion 'Sometimes I Don't Understand Calibrations' in the group Dexcom Users"That is what I was doing before and it really screwed things up. I agree that you should use a meter before you dose but with this new procedure I feel reasonably comfortable dosing right from Dex. Sounds crazy but so far, the results have been…"
Jeff replied to Shawn-ATL's discussion 'Switching from Minimed to Animas > Anything to learn from you?' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"I have posted before on this. I was a MiniMed user and happy with the product. My endo wouldn't prescribe another MM (kickback???) so now I have an Animas pump that I really dislike but a new endo who doesn't understand what the old endo…"
Jeff replied to Laddie's discussion 'Sometimes I Don't Understand Calibrations' in the group Dexcom Users"I'M NOT SURE THAT THE GEN4 WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE SINCE I BELIEVE THAT THE SENSOR IS THE SAME AS IT IS NOW. I THINK IT IS ONLY A NEW RECEIVER. IF IT IS A NEW SENSOR, THEN IT MAY MAKE A DIFFERENCE. I HOPE THAT'S THE CASE!
I KNOW THAT THE…"
Jeff replied to Laddie's discussion 'Sometimes I Don't Understand Calibrations' in the group Dexcom Users"I have been complaining to DEXCOM for a while about the erratic behavior with big differences with the BG meter. I spoke to someone at Dexcom who asked me to do an experiment:
Be sure to pinch the skin when inserting the device.
Calibrate when the…"
Jeff replied to Shawn-ATL's discussion 'Switching from Minimed to Animas > Anything to learn from you?' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"The alarm is very useful. It is having to do a quick strip to get to my infusion site to do another unnecessary prime. But it happens when I am giving a presentation so I have to excuse myself to take care of it. I am going back to MiniMed as soon…"
Jeff replied to Shawn-ATL's discussion 'Switching from Minimed to Animas > Anything to learn from you?' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"Well, the big A got me again. I went to sleep a bit early last night, got up, did my stuff and put on a shit and tie. Breakfast was delayed. Then A had a major fit because I hadn't pressed a button in 12 hours. On my MM I would just hit a…"
Jeff replied to Shawn-ATL's discussion 'Switching from Minimed to Animas > Anything to learn from you?' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"Actually, you can still do a manual insertion and it works fine. Lately I have been using their Ribe Goldberg contraption and it seems ok. Jeff"
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- June 5, 1980
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- At 10:34am on May 8, 2011,
lotsofshots said… - Hi there, I hope you have a super fantastic Happy Birthday today!
- At 8:05am on May 8, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Happy,Happy Birthday,Jeff. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 9:11am on February 13, 2011,
Dude said… - I agree! One can never have too many friends! Thanks for the friend add! :)
- At 5:50pm on December 16, 2010,
Donna H said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups on the site. It is a great way to get to know the community.
- At 11:56am on December 16, 2010,
catlover said… Hi Jeff- Welcome to TuD. We hope you like it here.
- At 10:09am on December 16, 2010,
Doris D said… WELCOME TO OUR WORLD WIDE LOVING, CARING, AND UNDERSTANDING FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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- At 6:26am on December 16, 2010,
Marie B said… Jeff,
hello and welcome! here is a page with lots of links to information about our community
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
let me know if you have any questions.
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