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Type1 replied to Timothy's discussion 'I found either a nice bonus feature or it's a bug.' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump UsersType1 replied to jasonb's discussion 'Where else do you use for insertion sites besides your stomach?' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I've been pumping for over 10 years now. For quite some time now I use my upper thigh areas.
Wearing jeans, if I put my hand into my pocket, I can feel the site.
After 20 years of injections, I have way too much scar tissue on my stomach, so…"
Type1 replied to Tom Goffe's discussion 'Dept. of Veterans Affairs Support for CGMS'"Congratulations Mary - well done.
The VA gave me my first pump in 2005 and my first CGMS in 2009.
I've been type 1 for at least 30 years and so far I'm still able to do the battle every day with it.I haven't felt my feet in at least…"
Type1 replied to crash's discussion 'Bad teeth, Bad sugars' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Why lie, I just change my sensitivity and or change basil/bolus settings when needed.
I even have to do that when changing seasons from witner to summer."
Type1 replied to Jackie's discussion 'Battery Issue' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I use exactly what MM says - Energizers. What I find so strange is when I get the low battery alarm, which is when you are instructed to change the battery, when I remove that "old" one and test it with a very accurate and expensive…"
Type1 replied to Tom Goffe's discussion 'Dept. of Veterans Affairs Support for CGMS'"Hines VA located in the Chicago area has been giving Medtronic insulin pumps since late 2005.
Kansas City,MO. VA gives the same pumps to many diabetics.
Why your VA does not give insulin pumps to type 1 diabetics seems very weird. Something is not…"
Type1 replied to Tom Goffe's discussion 'Dept. of Veterans Affairs Support for CGMS'"Makes NO sense at all. I am at a loss as to why you are having problems. First, to use CGMS, you need to be using the Medtronic insulin pump. Why are you not on an insulin pump?
That comes first before the CGMS is added as an extra feature."
Type1 replied to Tom Goffe's discussion 'Dept. of Veterans Affairs Support for CGMS'"I agree - You should already be seeing your Endocrinologist anyway as a diabetic.
In all my cases, my Diabetic Training Nurse who works closely with the Endos was the person who gave me my Medtronic CGMS. I have been on a Medtronic pump since late…"
Type1 replied to Jenny's discussion 'expired sensors' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Yes...I have been using expired sensors for quite awhile now. I also know first hand of others as well.
Some have been 6 months old but work exactly like a new one.
As a side note, I am currently on day 22 with the same expired sensor. Been using…"
Type1 commented on TuAnalyze Team's blog post 'Take our new survey on hypoglycemia!'"Pretty simple to me. Done."
Type1 commented on Manny Hernandez's group 'Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users'"I sure did not go through all that with the VA. My first pump came in the mail and I taught myself. I'm now on my 2nd VA pump and now CGMS too and I never did any extra jumping thru hoops..
It's been a breeze and not just for me. Most Vets…"
Type1 commented on Manny Hernandez's group 'Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users'"dino,
that just is NOT good policy. The 2 VA's I've used have the exact opposite policy. Sounds like 2 totally different VA's now, doesn't it?
I'd be interested to hear our state representatives explain how the VA can be so…"
Type1 commented on Manny Hernandez's group 'Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users'"Well dino, at least ur making progress. At the beginning in 2005 they just asked me if I wanted an insulin pump. Of course! Then moved to Kansas City,MO. and they again, just asked me if I wanted CGMS. Of course! But it is well documented that I am…"
Type1 commented on Manny Hernandez's group 'Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users'"Congratulations Bunny. I bet you will love it:)
dino...wow, sounds like progress since I last heard from you. What was the magic method used to finally get the OK for the pump from your VA?
Ron"
Type1 replied to Sarah Moulton's discussion 'CGM sensors and expiration dates' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users"I use expired sensors all the time with no less accurate readings. Oct-Nove,2010. Many of my cohorts do as well with equal results.
Good luck.."
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Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 12:49pm on November 19, 2009,
heather mallett said… - Hi! Sweet bike
I'm moving up to MO in the next 6 months and need help!
I'm desperate and need to find a new doctor near KC, MO who is good with thryoid and diabetes type 1 also.
I'm a very TOUGH case.
Looking for a doctor who can work with me as an individual, readily prescribes Armour (dissected pig thyroid) doses not only by blood reference ranges but also by symptoms, who can work with minimed insulin pumps, knows how to work with athletes, has an incredible understanding of pituitary, hypothalamus, adrenal, thyroid relationship, can work with natural/integrative/holistic approaches.
if you can point me in a direction it would be a HUGE help.
thank you so much
- At 6:08am on October 21, 2009,
Marie B said… - thanks for the articles, I haven't read them all yet - just wanted to let you know I got them.
- At 2:59pm on October 12, 2009,
Kelly Rawlings said… - I'm from the vast lands known as the Shawnee Mission 'burbs, actually. Also a Drake grad. Nice to meet you online. It's always great to know more long-time PWDs!
- At 8:52am on October 8, 2009, Marie B said…
- Happy Birthday, Ron!
- At 12:49am on October 8, 2009,
Patti Burns said… - Hi and Happy Birthday!
- At 6:36am on September 25, 2009,
Tom Goffe said… - You are right, we do. As Ben Franklin famously said, "We must hang together, or we will all hang separately."
- At 10:17am on September 23, 2009,
Robyn said… - Welcome!
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