"I use the Animas version, contact-D's. Before I insert, I lightly touch the needle tip to my skin in the area I plan to insert. If I can feel it acutely, I keep trying till I find a spot that has less feeling. In my case, these spots with less…"
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Medtronic plastic/metal switch
Started this discussion. Last reply by earthling Apr 27. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Recently changed from plastic canula to MMT874 metal. Gone through 6 so far, and every time the used needle is removed, it bleeds. This never happened with the plastic. Does anyone know the Medtronic…Continue
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Jtausch replied to StAilbe's discussion 'Medtronic plastic/metal switch'"I was told to grab the plastic disc and pull straight out. but I only used to of those sets and the sites did not bleed."
StAilbe posted a discussionMedtronic plastic/metal switch
Recently changed from plastic canula to MMT874 metal. Gone through 6 so far, and every time the used needle is removed, it bleeds. This never happened with the plastic. Does anyone know the Medtronic instructions for removal of the metal canula?See More
StAilbe replied to Marypat's discussion 'Accidentally pulling out a cannula' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"722 approaching 8 years. Although sweating is a big problem, never lost one . The few times it did accidentally pull out, every incident involved pets at home. (2 dogs 3 cats). Their combined intelligence is equal to a rock, so I have learned to be…"
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Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users
For users of any model of the Medtronic Minimed Paradigm 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…See More
StAilbe replied to Robyn's discussion 'How many Test Strips do you use in 1 month? Just Curious.'"150 readings. Have benign tremors, so actually use 200. out of pocket."
StAilbe replied to Kitabparast's discussion 'Your motivation'"Have been owned by type one for 51 years. Stopped “kicking” many years ago. Do not care to apply any more effort. Far too tired. I do like tudiabetes .org. Apparently, sometimes people fight and win. Just not me. Ever."
StAilbe replied to Big Daddy's discussion 'Coffee spiking levels'"I have been drinking coffee with half & half for about thirty years. The most erratic BG levels have always been between 3 AM and noon. Have had to use “911” twice in the past 30 years for low BG. Of course, in the morning. I now…"
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- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
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- November 10, 1959
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- At 1:36pm on January 3, 2012,
Sidney Partridge smile said… Hello,
Thinking about going back to Joslin in Peoria. Type1 for 21 years. 61 years old. Harder to control now and need more help.
I won't mention names, the young lady got me started on the medtronic pump and off to a good start. When I wanted to go
beyond the basic however she didn't seem too keen on looking at my printouts. Is Dr. Sfeir the person to talk to and is
he up to the challenge? I live near Pekin.
Thanks a million
Sid
- At 1:21pm on February 19, 2010,
Linda G said… - You're welcome....and have a great weekend,
linda
- At 2:14pm on February 18, 2010,
Kitten said…
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