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Tamara Gladden Lemus
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- Port Neches, TX
- United States
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Diabetes in Texas
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Think Tank for Pump Users
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Tamara Gladden Lemus's Discussions
Minimed says new length for Sure-T?
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I called the supply department today to re-order, and asked the rep when they were coming out with a longer tubing for the Sure-T's. He said very shortly, and he volunteered the info that the tubin...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave _ Nov 9.
Sure-T versus Silhouette
I can't feel the Sure-T's at all once they are in, and the 6 mm needles goes in quite easily. Last week at set change I started to insert and felt instant sharp pain. Must have been a nerve there. ...
Replied Oct 15
Sure-T versus Silhouette
Butting in here, but the IV3000 through Medtronics is $65 for a box of 100. That's the 2 1/4 x 2 1/2 size. That's cash price, but they said my Aetna would cover it, so my part is $6, and 100 packet...
Replied Oct 1
Tape for Sure-T's?
Thanks for the update! Since this post I tried the Tegaderm and another IV3000 sample and I have to say I like the IV3000 better, but the Tegaderm's not bad at all. If my insurance wouldn't cover ...
Replied Oct 1
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- Hometown (where you come from):
- Port Neches, TX
- Do you have diabetes?
- Yes
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Date diagnosed
- August 1, 2007
- Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
- 6.7
- What glucose meter do you use?
- OneTouch UltraLink and OneTouch Mini
- Type of treatment you use
- Shots, Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Minimed 7200
- What is the address for your Facebook profile, if any?
- http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000116966976&ref=prof...
- What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
- Advice from the BTDT experts here
- How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
- questions about how to wear the pump
- What do you do for a living?
- stay at home mom to special-needs child
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 6:35pm on September 30, 2009,
Amy M said…
- I just started pumping (with insulin) yesterday. I went to class at my dr. office from 9-3. So, today was my first full day on the pump. Its going great! Already I see that it is going to work a lot better than shots as far as being able to fine tune my basal settings. Before, I had an awful time with breakfast/morning numbers being high no matter what I did. I don't find it bad at all to be "attached to a machine" all the time. Especially since I will see how much better my numbers are! How are you doing with your pump? I wanted to let you know, also, that I purchased a SPIbelt and i LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! I have been wearing it to bed and around the house when i have on sweats or pj's with no pockets. Just thought I would share! Hope all is going well with you! :)
- At 5:25pm on September 20, 2009,
Amy M said…
- Wow, I can't believe they sent you home with insulin right away! Sounds like you are doing good though! :) I have heard a lot of good things on this website about the Sure-T's and it sounds like you like them also so maybe I will give them a try someday. I wish I could try to insert another set but the rep only gave me one (that's inserted right now) and all I have here are the silhouettes which I need to call Medtronic to try to switch out for the Quick-Sets. But even thought i think the cannula is bent I am still liking getting used to carrying it around and having something attached to me all the time. Honestly, its really not that bad! But, one of my fears is that sometime I will go to the bathroom and forget I am attached to it and rip it out or something as I'm pulling down my pants!
Yes, it is very nice to have a buddy on here that is going through the same thing! I go next Tuesday the 29th for the training at my dr. office and that's when i'll start on insulin. I can't wait! Hope all is still going well with you! :)
- At 9:07am on September 20, 2009,
Amy M said…
- Hi Tamara!
I had my training on Friday afternoon. The training went great and the rep was super friendly and helpful! I talked to her about my concern with the Silhouettes and she said she thought the Quick Sets were better suited for me. So, she had a sample of the Quick Sets and that's what I put on. It was pretty easy and didnt really hurt at all! The rep left shortly after I inserted the quick set and she told me to just leave it on for 2-3 days and play around with it. After she left i tried to give a bolus and I got a no delivery alarm. I think the cannula got bent when I inserted it becuase if I disconnect and give a bolus, i can see the saline coming out of the end, so i think the pump is working fine but the cannula must have got bent. A little upsetting, but i'm still wearing it to get a feel for it and get used to it. So far I love! I'm so excited to use it for real with insulin instead of saline!
- At 6:21pm on September 16, 2009,
Amy M said…
- How did your training go today?
- At 6:38am on September 16, 2009,
pumpnhappy said… - Hi Tamara!
I'm right down the road in Nederland! I've been T1 for 30 years and using a Minimed Paradigm 522 pump for 7 years. I've only lived in SE Texas for 2 years and see Dr. Hood. Who's your endo?
Let me know if you have any questions about the pump, or diabetes in general. I've BTDT!!
Lynne
- At 6:54am on September 15, 2009,
Robyn said… - Hi Tamara,
Beautiful name! I have used the Ultra Mini for a few years...love it! never a problem. I like simple, so this woks well for me. I do have another meter for back up but dont use it on a regular basis. I am glad you found this site. alot of really nice and supportive people. Take care Robyn
- At 7:28pm on September 14, 2009,
Stick Me Designs::Rickina said… - Hi Tamara! Thanks for adding me as your friend. I have shipped your case so you should be getting it any day now! I'm not on Tu much, but I'm on Facebook most days :)
- At 6:16pm on September 14, 2009,
Robyn said…
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