"Ahh, it's the Enlites than, although in a different colour scheme (blue with grey button) just to be awkward. Sadly still not had one with doesn't hurt yet though :("
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Pain when bolus insulin is delivered
Started this discussion. Last reply by Terry Keelan May 7, 2011. 9 Replies 0 Likes
My daughter swapped from a Cozmo pump to Animas 2020 pump a couple of months ago. She loves her new pump but there is one thing that is bothering her.When her bolus insulin delivers it causes her…Continue
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Nyadach replied to Michelle's discussion 'Nhs funding for continuous glucose monitoring systems' in the group United Kingdom Diabetics
Alison Finney replied to Michelle's discussion 'Nhs funding for continuous glucose monitoring systems' in the group United Kingdom Diabetics"If its the old ones you're using, they come with a long blue inserter and are put in at an angle. It really was like a harpoon. The new Enlites have a grey/dark blue inserter that fires in vertically. Pics here…"
Nyadach replied to Michelle's discussion 'Nhs funding for continuous glucose monitoring systems' in the group United Kingdom Diabetics"That's the one with the blue inserter gadget like the quickset you press and zap in it goes? Sounds a lot like the one I've been using, to be honest haven't paid much attention to the name of it other than it being from Medtronic and…"
Alison Finney replied to Michelle's discussion 'Nhs funding for continuous glucose monitoring systems' in the group United Kingdom Diabetics"Have you tried the Enlite sensors from Medtronic? They've got rid of the harpoon insertion that the old ones use, and go in vertically like a Quickset. The needle is much smaller and I rarely have one that hurts when it goes in now. I wear mine…"
Nyadach replied to Michelle's discussion 'Nhs funding for continuous glucose monitoring systems' in the group United Kingdom Diabetics"Maybe over exaggerating a bit on the harpoon part, but they do feel rather more like something you want to go fishing with and personally I find they are rather irksome when inserted, and even more so when being inserted.
Removal wise they do come…"
latvianchick replied to Michelle's discussion 'Nhs funding for continuous glucose monitoring systems' in the group United Kingdom Diabetics"What is a mini harpoon?"
Nyadach replied to Michelle's discussion 'Nhs funding for continuous glucose monitoring systems' in the group United Kingdom Diabetics"I am partially lucky enough to get one every so often...well the Medtronic one which is a mini harpoon if that's lucky :P and I only use it for trends as I don't think I've ever had an accurate reading out of one yet. Anyhow, getting…"
latvianchick replied to Michelle's discussion 'Nhs funding for continuous glucose monitoring systems' in the group United Kingdom Diabetics"I have just received notice from the Northampton Hospital to say that I can have a CGM for 1 week only to see what is going on with my very erratic levels. We put the request in ub January 2011! Only just come. Apparently they have funding for two…"
Teo replied to Michelle's discussion 'Nhs funding for continuous glucose monitoring systems' in the group United Kingdom Diabetics"I suppose that it always depends on the quality of the particular make. Probably if a common glucose meter on finger pricks is a bad quality one, they can also make such drastic mistakes as the CGM you describe."
La replied to Michelle's discussion 'Nhs funding for continuous glucose monitoring systems' in the group United Kingdom Diabetics"I have used a CGM of a different make. The do occasional funding so I have one every few months and I am not going to lie, I hate every minute of having it. To onlookers, this is strange as I love my pump to the world. The CGM actually makes my…"
"I agree AC - but as you said we have to make an argument for CGM from a cost side. 1 being day to day. 2 being long term"
"So just a few numbers - personal of course - I have had a Navigator CGM from Abbott for about three years now. It has been fantastic on all fronts. I have got back into cycling and skiing with no problems (except when it gets too cold which oddly is…"
Alison Finney replied to Michelle's discussion 'Nhs funding for continuous glucose monitoring systems' in the group United Kingdom Diabetics"AC I agree with you that we need to raise awareness of CGM - my care team had barely used one until I started using one, and they certainly learned about the benefits of it from my experience.
How do you decide that they're too expensive for…"
everydayupsanddowns replied to Michelle's discussion 'Nhs funding for continuous glucose monitoring systems' in the group United Kingdom Diabetics"I have seen forum posts by people (notably ShootUp's Alison, of course, but some children too) who have managed to secure funding, but since NICE don't currently recognise CGMs as a treatment option(!) these are very much the…"
Alison Finney replied to Michelle's discussion 'Nhs funding for continuous glucose monitoring systems' in the group United Kingdom Diabetics"Hi. CGMS works by placing a sensor under your skin (I wear mine in my stomach or back) which monitors the levels of glucose in your intistitial fluid (fluid just under your skin). You wear a small transmitter attached to the sensor and that sends…"
CheekyGrin2011 replied to Michelle's discussion 'Nhs funding for continuous glucose monitoring systems' in the group United Kingdom Diabetics"Hey I am sorry I cannot answer your question but am interested in what contious glucose monitorig system is and how it works."
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- At 10:27am on September 5, 2010,
Jim Roach said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes Michelle!
- At 10:53am on July 31, 2010,
Linda G said… - Hi Michelle! Nice to hear from you. The CGM should make life easier, with far less guessing, and closer tabs on lows (well, highs too)...keep me posted on how it all goes!
- At 12:42pm on July 30, 2010, Linda G said…
- Delighted to be your friend!
How' your loved with diabetes doing? If he/she is an adult...there are groups at tudiabetes adding support there too....to you as well, the person who doesn't have diabetes. Groups such as "Type 3 Diabetes" or "I Don't Have Diabetes"
Take care,
luv....linda in canada.
- At 11:38am on July 30, 2010,
Doris D said…
- At 8:45am on July 25, 2010,
Marie B said… - hi Paul, welcome! just in case your loved one is a child, here is a link to our Parents' Group
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/parentsofkidswithtype1
- At 6:32pm on July 24, 2010, Linda G said…
Welcome to the pod Paul.....
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups". Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided. Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for. Here are a few useful links to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/minimedparadigmusers
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes/New_Member_Guide
and I also wanted to invite you to enter your A1c through the TuAnalyze application:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/profiles/profile/apps
so we can light up the TuAnalyze map:
http://www.tuanalyze.org
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 6:21pm on July 24, 2010, Doris D said…
- WELCOME TO OUR REALLY BIG FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here's some info about us to help our new member's get to know us better: http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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