"My daughter goes low from swimming...so we disconnect and check bg every hour. She usually needs a snack and no insulin."
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Kate's Mom replied to Erika's discussion 'Afternoon at the pool' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump UsersKate's Mom replied to Marypat's discussion 'Airport Security' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Aww thanks! She's an amazing kid!"
Kate's Mom replied to Marypat's discussion 'Airport Security' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"TSA and the ADA have great tips on their websites. Medtronic has a travel card which can be downloaded to show at the airport. I have links in this blog post:…"
Kate's Mom replied to Geoffrey Steinman's discussion 'Contour NEXT USB (Link Meter) pouch' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Glad you finally got it!"
Kate's Mom replied to Romanova's discussion 'CGM is driving me crazy' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Some people find that the longer you use a sensor the better the accuracy. The FDA approved the current Medtronic sensor for 3 days. Some people, who shall remain nameless, like to buck the system and stretch the sensor to 6 days. On day three they…"
Kate's Mom replied to Romanova's discussion 'CGM is driving me crazy' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I do calibrate Kate's if she's in the teens and stable as well...just not below say 14 or above 26? It's when you see really low or high isig numbers that you need to be careful about calibrating."
Kate's Mom replied to Romanova's discussion 'CGM is driving me crazy' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"We love Carelink too! Good luck and here's to smoother numbers!"
Kate's Mom replied to Romanova's discussion 'CGM is driving me crazy' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"1. Remember that interstitial fluid readings are bout 20 minutes behind blood glucose readings. 2. Rapid rise/fall will make it harder for the cgm to keep up.
3. Common mistake is to try to calibrate when the numbers are so far off...this actually…"
Kate's Mom replied to Geoffrey Steinman's discussion 'Contour NEXT USB (Link Meter) pouch' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Did he ask you for model/serial number for your meter? If not, try emailing them. I explained how poorly the pouch worked in an email. Include your name, address + model/serial number. Good luck."
Kate's Mom replied to Geoffrey Steinman's discussion 'Contour NEXT USB (Link Meter) pouch' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"i did try our Microlet lancets and they worked in the Bayer2. I know the Microlets worked in the non-Delica OneTouch prickers are well."
Kate's Mom replied to Geoffrey Steinman's discussion 'Contour NEXT USB (Link Meter) pouch' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"My daughter always takes the pricker out to use it. Call Bayer or you can contact them on their website. If you call, you get a choice of colors....I did it through email, so we got black by default. It is similar to the OneTouch Mini case, but…"
Kate's Mom replied to Geoffrey Steinman's discussion 'Contour NEXT USB (Link Meter) pouch' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users" Here is the picture of the new case. It may be the best fitting one we've had for any meter! Thanks Bayer!"
Kate's Mom replied to Geoffrey Steinman's discussion 'Contour NEXT USB (Link Meter) pouch' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"My daughter hates the Delicas and I just sent 6 boxes to another family to use + the two prickers. Interesting how everyone has their own favorite!"
Kate's Mom replied to Geoffrey Steinman's discussion 'Contour NEXT USB (Link Meter) pouch' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"The Bayer lancing device does use a universal lancet. OneTouch Delicas is only for the Delica...the other version of the OneTouch lancing device uses the same lancets (the Microlet style) as the Bayer...we have all of 3 types of lancing devices."
Kate's Mom replied to Maddy's discussion 'New MiniMed insulin pumps?' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Medtronic will have a Pathways plan for Medtronic pumps underwarranty to switch to the new pump when it becomes available. It will be out of pocket but much less than the cost of a new pump."
Kate's Mom replied to Geoffrey Steinman's discussion 'Contour NEXT USB (Link Meter) pouch' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Will do!"
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- December 20, 2010
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My daughter, Kate, now 11, was diagnosed with T1 on Dec. 20, 2010. We are newcomers to this journey. She is handling herself beautifully and anxiously awaiting her pump start on May 24th.
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- At 6:12pm on January 12, 2012,
MarysMom said… - Hi Kate's Mom,
December 26th will mark our 4th year dealing with this. How are you doing by now, now that you have 1 year under your belt? I guess we can say we are "pros", but I find diabetes to be very unpredictable, and at times, very scary. We have had some close calls a few times, but every time, God has pulled us through it. My prayer for you is that you, too can trust His strength when you feel you cant go on.
Please let me know how you like the Sentry. It's a hefty price but must be well worth it. Last night Mary's alarm was going off and I didn't hear it until hours later. (Her room is upstairs from ours), sure would like to get it. We are considering it.
Blessings to you!
- At 12:33pm on May 19, 2011,
catlover said… - Hi Kate'sMom- Welcome to TuD. We hope you like it here.
- At 4:10am on May 17, 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 3:05am on May 17, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. WELCOME!!!
- At 9:33pm on May 16, 2011,
Robyn said… - Hello and Welcome!!
- At 8:42pm on May 16, 2011,
Jim Roach said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes Kate's Mom!
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