"i had not heard this either, so I guess that makes ME the last to know. Anyway, I have always had good luck with liberty, getting most of my stuff overnight. I always have to call them to ask how much I owe because I have NEVER received a bill in…"
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Reusing insulin when changing infusion set
Started this discussion. Last reply by DC Reporter Jan 21, 2011. 35 Replies 0 Likes
What do you all do with the insulin left in the canister when changing your infusion set? Is this something that you can reuse? Sometimes I have about 20 units or so and I feel like I'm wasting too…Continue
Finally ordered a pump
Started this discussion. Last reply by Unicornzzz Nov 29, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I am new to this site and very excited that I will soon be pumping. I have done a lot of research and decided to go with the Animas Ping. Now I just have to sit and wait for all of the insurance…Continue
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Mike W replied to Melissa M.'s discussion 'Suggestions for pumping and exercise' in the group Athletic Diabetics"When I do any cardio I just take the pump off. If I am going to do something really intense I lower the basal about 45 min before. Remember everyone is going to react differently ."
Mike W replied to Mike W's discussion 'Different numbers on two receivers' in the group Dexcom Users"Same thing"
Bill Quick replied to Mike W's discussion 'Different numbers on two receivers' in the group Dexcom Users"Mike: You mentioned that you "received a new Dexcom to replace my broken rail." Not sure what you meant by "rail" but there's another discussion I've found about the sliding cover for the USB port having problems -- I…"
SSD replied to Mike W's discussion 'Different numbers on two receivers' in the group Dexcom Users"I couldn't agree more with Phil and Andy's comments. The G4 is a directional tool, not an exact tool. (Plus the difference between meter & G4 may be around 20% +/-.)Therefore, the photo you have of the two G4s and your meter is pretty…"
Jay replied to Mike W's discussion 'Different numbers on two receivers' in the group Dexcom Users"Phil has it down well. Even if you pulled one tube of blood in a lab and ran the same lab test twice on the same sample, you can get values of ±2%. So for a real bG of 100mg/dL, a lab can get 98-102mg/dL. The same sample on a finger stick bG…"
Natalie ._c- replied to Mike W's discussion 'Different numbers on two receivers' in the group Dexcom Users"Not a significant difference. As the others have said, there are a lot of things that go into calculating the number that shows up. What IS interesting is that they show the same curve, which is pretty much all you can expect from a CGM. And the…"
Clare replied to Mike W's discussion 'Different numbers on two receivers' in the group Dexcom Users"I got the ocean blue one too. That's about all I can add to the conversation. Andy and Phil seem to know the inner workings far more exactly than I and I can't stand math. Good numbers though from where I sit."
Mike W replied to Mike W's discussion 'Different numbers on two receivers' in the group Dexcom Users"Good points"
Phil Lindner replied to Mike W's discussion 'Different numbers on two receivers' in the group Dexcom Users"I think we all have a tendency to get too hung up on the exact number. Please remember your fingerstick meter as well as the Dexcom units only show an approximation of what your blood glucose value is. They are not like a BG test at a lab which is…"
Andy replied to Mike W's discussion 'Different numbers on two receivers' in the group Dexcom Users"If there's only one transmitter, it's sending the same data to both units, and the only difference is from calibration. Once they are off by even a point, you can't calibrate it the same on both, because being 102 or 108 and entering…"
Mike W added a discussion to the group Dexcom Users
Different numbers on twp receivers
I recently received a new Dexcom to replace my broken rail. I set up the new one and before sending the old one back figured I would track both receivers for a day or two. Surprisingly they do not show the same numbers. What do you all think?…See More
Mike W replied to Biff's discussion 'NEED DEXCOM In-Network BCBS provider! "Diabetes Specialty Center" has totally failed me.' in the group Dexcom Users"Do you have a local rep? might want tostart"
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- At 9:36am on January 6, 2012,
Linda G said… 
Hello! How Do You Do, and....HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Mike.....
Best Wishes NOW....and on the next 365 days (it's a leap year)!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 2:09am on January 6, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Mike. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 1:44am on January 6, 2012,
brokenpole said… Happy Birthday, Mike!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 10:25am on September 9, 2011,
Gary R. Taylor said… - Hi Mike,
Justy a word of encouragement. I was diagnosed the summer of 1950, have been pumping for 16 years. Used Disetronic for 10 years and Animas for 6. Have used a Dexcom for 4 years. Just had my 73rd Bday. No end organ problems. Have had good treatment, rigerous self control, and good luck. A1c'sgenerally 5.8 to 6.2. I figure that since 85% of humans will have some type,of medical issue (if they live long enough), Diabetes is as good as it gets. Keep a positive attitude, mind your P's and Q's, and have a great life.
Gary T
- At 5:03pm on January 6, 2011, Linda G said…
- Is that your little boy in the pic.... or is that you??? So cute!!
Greetings Mike!
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 1:28pm on November 29, 2010,
Marie B said… - hi Mike, welcome! Let us know how you get along with your pump. I've been pumping 20 years. be sure to rotate carefully.
- At 12:36pm on November 29, 2010,
Doris D said… - WELCOME TO OUR WORLD WIDE LOVING, CARING, GIVING AND UNDERSTANDING FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here's a link to help our new member's get to know more "About Us": http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
- At 7:15am on November 29, 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. I just started pumping a few weeks ago. I also went with the Ping. You're going to love it!
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