"Well, when you're move the air from the cartridge, you create a vacuum in the cartridge. If you let go of the plunger on the syringe before you pull it, the vacuum in the cartridge will try to suck some of that air in the syringe back into the…"
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Symlin NOT working?
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Natalie ._c- replied to Lizzie's discussion 'How I beat the bubbles' in the group Tandem T:Slim Users"The part I don't understand is "remove syringe from cartridge, keeping pressure on the plunger not to allow air back in." If you've stuck the needle in the new cartridge and pulled the plunger back, there should be air in the…"
How I beat the bubbles
I've been using the tslim since February. By far, my biggest frustration has been with the loading process and the bubbles that I'd continue to find in my tubing for the next three days. Tandem support told me to make sure that I was using room temp insulin and that I kept the pump upright, which I was already doing and didn't really solve anything. After a lot of profanity, I've landed on the process below which has kept me pretty bubble free for the past three site changes. The bubbles that I…See More
Tandem T:Slim Users
New insulin pump from Tandem, the T:Slim touch screen insulin pump.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…See More
Richard157 replied to Lizzie's discussion 'Importance of rotating sites?' in the group Dexcom Users"I also use a pump and I have to choose a new site that is not near a recent pump or CGM site. I have read that a CGM does not cause scar tissue, but a pump can. Something being delivered into your body without site rotation can cause scar tissue,…"
"Good advice and back up! I'm simply using opposite sides of my lower abdomen, though I may mix an arm site in there ever once and a while while it's winter and I'm wearing long sleeves most of the time anyway.
Thanks for the reply!"
Mike replied to Lizzie's discussion 'Importance of rotating sites?' in the group Dexcom Users"Clearly pump site rotation is more important but the Dexcom manual does state:
I'd say you're lucky if you don't have any irritation at all. I simply alternate between sides of my abdomen. Since the wire is so small it would be nearly…"
Importance of rotating sites?
I know it's important to change up my pump sites, but is the same true with dex sites. The smaller wire leaves no irritation at all, and I find with the higher profile of the transmitter, I have less places where I like sticking it. Should I be worried about tiring those spots out?Thanks!See More
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- August 15, 2006
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- 6.5
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump, Diet and Exercise
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Animas 2020
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- http://lizziemusar.blogspot.com
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I got a bum leg (site)
Posted on January 28, 2008 at 2:51pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
On Saturday I decided to give my abdomen a rest and try doing a site on the front of me thigh. Everything seemed ok, it didn't even hurt going in. Sure, my insulin intake was higher than normal and I bumped up my basal a lot, but I had just gotten my period and it was the weekend, so I was carb heavier than during the week. No problem, leg site is working out great.
Until I woke up this morning at 177. WHAT?!? I went to bed at 175 with 1.7 until of IOB. What's up with that? Well, I…
ContinueAnother Installment of the Exercise Experiment
Posted on January 24, 2008 at 4:55am 0 Comments 0 Likes
The facts:
Turn basal off at 5 pm, BG is 139
At 7 pm, BG is 86, eat whole wheat bread and peanut butter - 20g carbs
At 7:15 pm, do 35 minutes of VERY HIGH hills on the treadmill at brisk walk
At 7:55, BG is 118
At 8:00 pm, decide to do yoga class, drink 5 sips of Powerade - 10g carbs?
At 9:00 pm, end awful yoga class, BG is 149
At 9:05 pm, go home feeling like I missed the mark again.
The theories:
For just the 35…
ContinueInsulin needs exercise and exercise needs insulin
Posted on January 22, 2008 at 6:43pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I've had a pretty good week, I've gotta say. I started doing the Couch to 5k running program last Tuesday, which has gotten me into the gym for at least 30 minutes of good cardio every day for the past week, and the results have been FABULOUS for my blood sugar. I've dropped my basal .05 units/hour, and I turn my pump off for at least two hours a day before exercise. My total daily dose is coming in around 17 - 23 units. I'm very happy with these results.
I'm still having…
ContinueWhy I don't want a CGM
Posted on January 21, 2008 at 12:55pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
My pump manufacturer, Animas, announced recently that they are joining up with Dexcom to incorporate CGM technology into their 2020 pumps - http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080110/20080110005232.html?.v=1 - and it got me thinking about how that's not a road I'm too keen to walk down.
I've been doing this diabetes thing myself for about 1.5 years now. I've lived with my mom's own brittle T1 diabetes for the 22.5 years that preceeded my own diagnosis. I know all about fluctuating sugars and…
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- At 10:41am on April 9, 2008,
MIGUEL said… - FOR YOU TRAVEL PLAN ASK YOU DOCTOR FOR A NOTE EXPLAINING ABOUT YOU HAD DIABETES AND THE TYPE OF PUMP YOU USE
- At 11:40am on March 9, 2008,
Gina Capone said… - It seems to be working for me.
she has suggested a seperate basal for the night. If i am lower than 150. I have to go down to .10 for 7 hrs to prevent hypo. she said it will be some trial and error the first couple of times but to just keep going down a tenth each time.
Also they added another basal rate and took one out so now my pump runs like this:
12am 1.15
230am 1.2
730am 1.0
12pm 1.1
9pm .85
seems to work well for me this past week. my blood sugars have been amazing. Like im cured hahaha
- At 11:27am on March 8, 2008, Gina Capone said…
- latest basal help from doc to prevent lows at gym.
put pump to temp basal
50% one hour before gym
0% during gym
50% as soon as i finish workout for 2 hours
- At 7:44pm on March 3, 2008, Gina Capone said…
- Lizzie, i changed my diet. i am now eating 6 small meals a day. tonite i pupt a temp basal of 50% at 4pm. at 815 i was 156 so i put another temp basal of 0% for two hours. I checked and i was 117 after workout. so it seems to be working so far. i will keep you posted! you can find me on my website as well. www.diabetestalkfest.ning.com i check tud and mine as well.
- At 7:27am on February 1, 2008, Gina Capone said…
- Hey lizzie thanks for the comment. it seems that we have the exact same problem, i think i am going to try the powerade during as well. Stay tuned!!!
- At 5:55pm on November 22, 2007,
Allie Beatty said… - Hey Lizzie, I put a response into your discussio about "the cure" today. I actually went way too deep into it. But I did come to grips with the fact that I may never see "a cure" -- but I don't think it's because somebody is keeping it from us. I don't think there is anything to "cure" but the complications of diabetes. I'm sorry if my response is lame :( but your question was awesome! Thanks for putting it out there for everybody!
- At 10:06am on November 10, 2007,
landileigh said… - i've been loving reading your journey with acquiring your pump!
- At 8:28pm on July 16, 2007,
Manny Hernandez said… - Welcome aboard, Captain Lizzie!!! :)
If you find the community useful, I'd be honored if you could link to us on your blog and/or share news about it with family, friends, colleagues, readers and anyone whom you feel may benefit from it.
- At 5:36pm on July 15, 2007,
Luis E said…
- Lizzie, welcome aboard!
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