"My Consultant told me not to do this as the plastic bleeds from the reservoir into the insulin. We were told that we should not use a reservoir for more than six days and to change them even if not empty."
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Insulin Reseviors (Pre-Filling)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chas on Saturday. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Insurance - but untouchable due to high payout.
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Spock replied to Chadd's discussion 'Insulin Reseviors (Pre-Filling)'"You know, I hate filling reservoirs more than anything--except the CGM sensor insert. I fill 5-10 at a time. In winter they sit in my meds cabinet. In summer I move them to the fridge. If I forget to take a reservoir out, I warm it up under my arm…"
acidrock23 replied to Chadd's discussion 'Insulin Reseviors (Pre-Filling)'"I've done it if I have like 7U left in the tank, I'll go to work and just do the swap when it runs out but I don't see an advantage to having it ready. Filling the reservoir is the easy part of changes."
Laddie replied to Chadd's discussion 'Insulin Reseviors (Pre-Filling)'"The pumping companies will tell you that's it's a bad idea. However, many people do it and have no problems. So I would say "Give it a try.""
Chadd posted a discussionInsulin Reseviors (Pre-Filling)
I am wondering if anyone else does this. I am thinking of prefilling an Insulin Reservoir one by one so I always have one in the fridge that is ready to go. I am wondering, is this a good idea or a bad idea to do so?See More
Stemwinder replied to Chadd's discussion 'Insurance - but untouchable due to high payout.'"Hi Chadd, The problem here is not BCBS of Texas it must be with your employer and the type policy they have chosen for you. I have BCBS of Texas and get really good coverage. My company offers several different levels of coverage going from low…"
MegaMinxX replied to Chadd's discussion 'Insurance - but untouchable due to high payout.'"Do you know if you have a combined deductible/out of pocket for both services(Dr appts, etc) and Rx ? You say your deductible is 1400, and out of pocket max is 6000.
So assuming you have a 20% copay AFTER deductible is met, you should see the cost…"
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- August 3, 1979
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- At 4:12am on October 4, 2012,
Linda G said… 
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Chadd...
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 :)
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- At 3:29am on October 4, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Chadd. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 12:50am on October 4, 2012,
brokenpole said… - Happy Birthday, XX!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 6:51am on October 4, 2011,
Jeffrey said…
- At 4:51am on October 4, 2011,
Marie B said… - Happy Birthday Chad!
- At 4:30am on October 4, 2011, Linda G said…
Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Chadd.....
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 3:17am on October 4, 2011, SEAGATOR said…
- Happy,Happy Birthday,Chadd. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 1:13am on October 4, 2011, brokenpole said…
- Happy Birthday, Chadd!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 11:08am on October 4, 2010,
Doris D said…
- At 6:22am on October 4, 2010, Marie B said…
- hi Chadd, how is everything? I hope you have a special and Happy Birthday.
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