"I started on a 523 Revel pump at the end of March and flew 4 times in 10 days last month. I was worried because I was sure it would set off the metal detector, but was surprised that it never did. I just stuffed it in my underwear and walked through…"
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bort269 replied to Sara's discussion 'Issues w/ pumps after going through security' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Usersbort269 replied to G.C.'s discussion 'Dexcom Usage' in the group Dexcom Users"Welcome to the forum! This is an amazing place where you will learn some very useful tips and tricks!"
bort269 replied to G.C.'s discussion 'Dexcom Usage' in the group Dexcom Users"My sensors last ~2 weeks, I recently had one last 3 weeks! :-) I use the Dexcom G4.
The way it works is that when the clock runs out and it tells you to Change the Sensor, you just click on Start Sensor and it will think it's a brand new…"
bort269 replied to Fabian's discussion 'Here is a fix to run Dexcom Studio with Windows 8' in the group Dexcom Users"Hi Dondi,
Yes, this works! Three other tudiabetes users have had it successfully work for them, you can read all the details (and the back and forths with Fabian as he was troubleshooting our issues) in my…"
Fabian replied to bort269's discussion 'Success getting Dexcom Studio(G4) running on Windows 8?' in the group Dexcom Users"I have posted a new thread here with the newest version of the tool. I was able to simplify it so that it is not necessary anymore to manually figure out on which port the receiver is attached.
Best regards, Fabian"
bort269 replied to bort269's discussion 'Success getting Dexcom Studio(G4) running on Windows 8?' in the group Dexcom Users"Awesome! I know how hard you've been trying to get it to work since last year! (we can finally uninstall VirtualBox ;-)
Thanks again, Fabian.
I really think Dexcom should add your fix to its FAQ even if it's with a warning (but I know they…"
Hank replied to bort269's discussion 'Success getting Dexcom Studio(G4) running on Windows 8?' in the group Dexcom Users"Thanks bort269. That fixed it. :)"
bort269 replied to bort269's discussion 'Success getting Dexcom Studio(G4) running on Windows 8?' in the group Dexcom Users"Hopefully if you try:
C:\test>installDexcomWorkaround 3
then it'll work!"
luxmatic replied to bort269's discussion 'Success getting Dexcom Studio(G4) running on Windows 8?' in the group Dexcom Users"That sorted it out! Thanks very much for taking the time to look into this. Studio is now showing me data from my G4.
For your reference, this is the output from your workaround:
C:\Users\David\Downloads>InstallDexcomWorkaround.exe 9…"
Hank replied to bort269's discussion 'Success getting Dexcom Studio(G4) running on Windows 8?' in the group Dexcom Users"I'm still getting no receiver attached. I've attached the fix results."
Fabian replied to bort269's discussion 'Success getting Dexcom Studio(G4) running on Windows 8?' in the group Dexcom Users"I added yet another post with a new version. Sorry for the inconvenience. Bort69 had the same problem - also getting the error for multiple receivers. The new version should fix this - but it is slightly more complicated, because you need to…"
Fabian replied to bort269's discussion 'Success getting Dexcom Studio(G4) running on Windows 8?' in the group Dexcom Users"I have added another version of the InstallDexcomWorkaround tool.
luxmatic and bort269 both ran into an issue because the device driver for the virtual USB port for teh Dexcom receiver was installed for multiple COM ports (i guess each time you…"
luxmatic replied to bort269's discussion 'Success getting Dexcom Studio(G4) running on Windows 8?' in the group Dexcom Users"Poked around the registry. Not clear what needs to be cleared out. Those strings appear in numerous places."
bort269 replied to bort269's discussion 'Success getting Dexcom Studio(G4) running on Windows 8?' in the group Dexcom Users"Great news: Fabian has a fix for this, and it works!!!!
He's spent the last 2 days helping me to get it to work on my windows 8 and it just worked (2 minutes ago)!!!!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU Fabian!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I cannot describe how…"
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes is
- me
- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- Learn different ways to better manage my diabetes, and share my experiences if it can help others.
- Date diagnosed
- January 10, 2012
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.9, 5/1/13
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump, CGM
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- 523 Revel with G4 CGM
- Enter your website, if any (blog, Facebook, Twitter)
- http://fold.it/portal/info/science
- Tell us more about you (optional)
- Initially diagnosed as Type 2 in August 2010 and put on medication, I was finally diagnosed as Type 1 earlier in 2012 and have been on insulin since.
I hadn't heard of TuDiabetes until I gave a talk at the recent Diabetes Innovation 2012 summit where I got to meet Manny Hernandez and enjoy his amazing keynote presentation.
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- At 7:55am on March 22, 2013,
Linda G said… 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BORT!!
Best Wishes NOW...and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
It's on right now!
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- At 7:04am on March 22, 2013,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,bort269. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 1:33pm on October 1, 2012,
Doris D said… WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY MY FRIEND!!!!!! Please enjoy it here with us!!!
here'a a link to get u on ur way with us http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
to comment back to us just hit the "comment Back" bar under our comments
- At 11:02am on September 30, 2012, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home bort....
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
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.
The resource boxes at the top of the home "Home" page, and
"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for.
Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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There are also groups here for young people with diabetes, such as....
"Young Adults with Diabetes".
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
It's on right now!
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 6:32am on September 30, 2012,
Donna H said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community.
- At 6:24am on September 30, 2012,
brokenpole said… Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
- At 4:58am on September 30, 2012, SEAGATOR said…
Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Please read the BLOGS the FORUMS and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!
- At 3:56am on September 30, 2012,
Marie B said… hi Bort, welcome to the community! let me know if you have any questions about us. We would love to hear about the Joslin conference, your participation there, and Manny's speech. We are all waiting to get a video of it. we have a video chat here every Friday afternoon, hope to see you there sometime.
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