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re-pumper thoughts/issues
Started this discussion. Last reply by acidrock23 Apr 5. 36 Replies 0 Likes
So I finally got started on my minimed paradigm revel 723 this past Monday. It's been a roller coaster with my levels after the first day.Concerns:I'm still paranoid that I'm not getting the insulin.…Continue
pump advice
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jtausch Feb 27. 17 Replies 0 Likes
I've narrowed down my choices to two, the medtronic paradigm and the one touch pingMy background: been a type 1 diabetic for 16 years and I had a medtronic pump about 14 years back for about a year.…Continue
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deathjamm replied to deathjamm's discussion 're-pumper thoughts/issues'"So I've got a stupid question. I currently stick my infusion set in my stomach and I'm going with the rotation as instructed. I always keep my pump in my right pocket (maybe this will have to change). When the infusion set is on the left…"
deathjamm replied to deathjamm's discussion 're-pumper thoughts/issues'"Small update (03/29/2013)
I did do the overnight basal testing last night (with a 1.25 basal rate instead of the 1.15 my trainer initially set)
Pre-dinner I was @ 158 @ 7:36 and bolused at about 7:40pm
dinner was a baked salmon with salsa, some…"
deathjamm replied to deathjamm's discussion 're-pumper thoughts/issues'"I haven't read either book. I found Think like a Pancreas: http://www.amazon.com/Think-Like-Pancreas-Practical-Insulin--Completely/dp/0738215147/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1364512069&sr=8-1&keywords=Think+Like+a+Pancreas
But when I…"
deathjamm replied to deathjamm's discussion 're-pumper thoughts/issues'"I think I wrote it wrong, sorry! I meant they reduced it by 25% so it's set to 75% of my old dosage. I used to take 40 units of lantus and my basal is currently set to 1.15 units / hr (which when I do the calculation, I think she screwed up…"
Terry replied to deathjamm's discussion 're-pumper thoughts/issues'"If there's one thing I've learned from T1D is that the change game is never over."
Zoe replied to deathjamm's discussion 're-pumper thoughts/issues'"Same here; I think numbers from Endos, CDE's and Pump trainers, and even the formulas in books like Pumping Insulin are just baselines; then we have to tweak and tweak some more until we find what works for us."
Terry replied to deathjamm's discussion 're-pumper thoughts/issues'"Sarah - Maybe I was misinterpreting deathjamm's description of his basal conversion calculation. He said, "They took the amount of lantus I was taking before and took 25% of that and made that my basal rate (divided by 24 of course)."…"
deathjamm replied to deathjamm's discussion 're-pumper thoughts/issues'"My pump trainer did. I think you folks are right that I'll have to take more of a pro-active role in setting up my pump."
Terry replied to deathjamm's discussion 're-pumper thoughts/issues'"You may want to check out Gary Scheiner's basal testing protocol. Here's the link:
http://www.integrateddiabetes.com/p_basaltest.shtml
I think it goes into a little more detail than what you showed above. The ideal is to maintain your…"
deathjamm replied to Suzanne's discussion 'Why are we not supposed to put an infusion site too close to our belly buttons?'"haha I was googling this very topic and found this thread. So I just inserted my infusion set and did so without paying attention to my belly button. As you can see from the picture, I'm about 3-3.5 inches from the center of my belly button to…"
Sarah replied to deathjamm's discussion 're-pumper thoughts/issues'"my endo - pump nurse did the same 25% decrease in MDI levemir when going on a pump too, most do. also I would and could never eat that many carbs and have a good number...I too rarely eat over 60 carbs per day. do you prebolus, wait a good 20…"
deathjamm replied to deathjamm's discussion 're-pumper thoughts/issues'"So just tested just now (2 hours after eating and I'm @ 183) I used the bolus wizard to attempt to do a correction but it's not wanting me to bolus anything right now since I've still got about 2.5 units (with the wizard, it said the…"
deathjamm replied to deathjamm's discussion 're-pumper thoughts/issues'"hmmm thanks for all the info folks. I think I'll move up my basal testing up to tomorrow. For those that have done the basal testing, does that guide look about right (as far as the steps are concerned?)"
Zoe replied to deathjamm's discussion 're-pumper thoughts/issues'"Perhaps someone else will comment on your basal testing plan. I don't do basal testing myself but simply tweak the time zones two hours before the times where I have a pattern of highs. But I believe the goal is to remain as steady as possible…"
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- At 10:58am on September 20, 2012, deathjamm said…
Thank you all for the warm welcome and for the birthday wishes! :)
- At 9:47am on September 20, 2012,
Linda G said… 
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you deathjamm....
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?
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- At 6:21am on September 20, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,deathjamm. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 6:24am on August 10, 2012, deathjamm said…
Thank you all for the warm welcome!
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Doris D said… WELCOME TO OUR LOVING, CARING, AND UNDERSTANDING FAMILY MY FRIEND!!! Great to have you here with us!!!!Please feel free to check out our Forum, Blogs and Groups here!!! If u have any questions please feel free to ask any of us or put it on our forum. To answer any of us back just hit the "comment back "bar under our comments and you will go to our page where you can leave a comment to us and also read abit about us.
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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 10:05pm on August 9, 2012, Linda G said…
Just to let you know...
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- At 5:06pm on August 9, 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 2:58pm on August 9, 2012, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home deathjamm.
Sending you a sprinkle of everything re. information, as I'm not sure what you are looking for, or for whom specifically.
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".
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Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
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There are also groups here for young people, and parents of children with diabetes, such as....
"Teenagers with Type 1", "College Students with Diabetes", "Young Adults with Diabetes",
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AND....groups for folks with more than diabetes to contend with,
such as..."Diabetes Plus".
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 12:38pm on August 9, 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!!
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