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Tobiwan
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Tobiwan commented on Gregory Paranuik's group 'Bayer ContourUSB Users'"it does NOT use the same strip as the contour link meter"
Tobiwan replied to Gregory Paranuik's discussion 'Has anyone upgraded to the ContourUSB next?' in the group Bayer ContourUSB Users"I finally received the correct strips as well and have been using the Next meter for a little over a week and am very pleased with the results. It tracks the finger sticks within a few points of the CGM. The calibrations seem to be a little…"
Tobiwan replied to Gregory Paranuik's discussion 'Has anyone upgraded to the ContourUSB next?' in the group Bayer ContourUSB UsersTobiwan replied to Mom 2 Kyle's discussion 'Deciding which pump to go with - HELP!' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"My pump improved my control from A1c of 9-10 down to 6.1 for the last year, also close to 200 units between lantus and novolog a day to 70 on average. I love it"
Tobiwan replied to Carol's discussion 'Pump Return' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"+1 on the CS. called late evening with a problem on my wife's pump and 09:00 next morning FedX truck delivered replacement pump."
Tobiwan replied to Wiffy's discussion 'Has anyone heard when Medtronic's Enlite CGM Sensor might be released?' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Have been told by my rep "any day now" and there is a post on medtronic's site that any purchase of a new revel B4 Feb something will be upgraded to new technology at no additional cost. So my guess is that medtronic has finally paid…"
Tobiwan replied to Leotha Fleming III's discussion 'Apidra In MM Insulin Pumps' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I tried it for about one month because was told it was faster acting and would help prevent the spiking after meals. (was compared with novolog) I did not see any great improvement and since it is off formulary at the VA I went back to novolog and…"
Tobiwan replied to Gregory Paranuik's discussion 'Has anyone upgraded to the ContourUSB next?' in the group Bayer ContourUSB Users"Medtronic's just sent one at no cost for my wife. Have not had much experience with it, only from yesterday. and next week will get a new script for strips from her Dr.. Am also trying to get VA to upgrade my meter for me as I have been told…"
Tobiwan replied to Josh's discussion 'Meter updates' in the group Bayer ContourUSB Users"as you know if you have read my previous comments about the coutour meter. I had no trust in its measure. My medtronic educator recently suggested that they had made some changes and to try the linking version as they claimed to be more accurate.…"
etta amy replied to Tobiwan's discussion 'problem with confidence in Contour readings (or lack of)' in the group Bayer ContourUSB Users"I totally agree. My prior insurer required that I use a Bayer brand meter. In the past, my insurer covered One Touch strips and they were way more accurate. I am very diligent about hand washing before finger sticking. Despite that, I get widely…"
Tobiwan replied to Tobiwan's discussion 'problem with confidence in Contour readings (or lack of)' in the group Bayer ContourUSB Users"I am happy for you that it is working for you. I have gone through ten units now and have not found and that are able to reflect an accurate value for me. I am staying with the device that is working for me. I still get some unexplained highs and…"
Starfire replied to Tobiwan's discussion 'problem with confidence in Contour readings (or lack of)' in the group Bayer ContourUSB Users"Just a quick note, I have used the Bayer USB meter for 1 year now, and I am very happy with mine, I check it with doc's meter every time I go. I also check it with the control fluid. just to make sure....hope all this works out for everyone..."
Tobiwan replied to Tobiwan's discussion 'problem with confidence in Contour readings (or lack of)' in the group Bayer ContourUSB Users"A little variation is acceptable. What I experienced from time to time were variations of from 50-70% from the same batch of strips and good control tests as well. I have gone back to using the onetouch ultalink and presently paying the co-pay out…"
Anne replied to Tobiwan's discussion 'problem with confidence in Contour readings (or lack of)' in the group Bayer ContourUSB Users"As far as I know, the meters Bayer and Accu Chek work differently - or rater, the strips do.
Sometime around last year I was told to stop using both (I had an Accu Chek as a back-up) because they use different pats of the blood (forgot which one was…"
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- Date diagnosed
- September 24, 1986
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.2
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- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- minimed 722
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- At 11:14am on March 15, 2011,
Jesus Ingles said… - Welcome to our wonderful cyber home away from home. Hope you stay awhile, if you have any questions or just need some support, please feel free to reach out to any of us since we’re all here for each other. Look around and join any groups or discussions that might be of interest. Great job with that recent A1c, you could teach a lot of us how to keep great control of our BG levels.
- At 7:31pm on March 13, 2011,
Linda G said… 
Greetings Tobiwan....c'mon in out of the rain!!
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 page as well.
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- At 7:27pm on March 13, 2011,
Donna H said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community.
- At 6:40pm on March 13, 2011,
Robyn said… - Hello and Welcome!
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