"Medtronic recommends that you not expose your pump to x-ray. Some full body scanners are a type of x-ray. You can request an alternate check like a pat down. A year ago I did this in Newark and the agents told me that it was fine for the pump to go…"
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dside replied to Marypat's discussion 'Airport Security' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users
dside replied to MKSSS's discussion 'Square Wave bolus' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I use it for pizza. Yes, could use it for other high carb - high fat foods but for me that category mainly includes pizza. I could totally call it the pizza bolus - in fact, I'm going to start."
dside replied to Cocheze's discussion 'I need more information about continuous glucose monitoring.' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I've had enough problems with the accuracy of the Medtronic CGM that I stopped using it. I posted my concerns here a month or two ago and most of the people who responded said that they had the same problems or that they used it simply to get…"
Linda G left a comment for dside"HAPPY BIRTHDAY DSIDE!! 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…"
DaveH replied to dside's discussion 'Considering stopping CGM' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I also find CGM helpful when travelling..."
Bill replied to dside's discussion 'Considering stopping CGM' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"HI Megaminx, can you share how you insert the sensor the night before?
After inserting sensor, do you wait 20 minutes before attaching the transmitter, go to sleep, and in the morning link to the sensor, wait two hours then calibrate?
Thanks"
"I agree with John. Used Dex CGM first then went on MM pump and decided to only use MM pump as I didn't want 2 devices. Now also using MM CGM. It is good for trends so that I can have several basal rates (4) and see how certain foods or…"
john replied to dside's discussion 'Considering stopping CGM' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I too have this problem; if one more (no)help desk person tells me yet another elaborate calibration procedure, so I "don't upset the algorithm" I'll bloody well puke! After all, if my blood glucose was stable, I wouldn't…"
Sam Iam replied to dside's discussion 'Considering stopping CGM' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I had similar experiences. The CGM is also very expensive, even with insurance. I think it makes more sense to test your glucose more often, instead. Maybe, someday, they'll come up with something better."
Natalie ._c- replied to dside's discussion 'Considering stopping CGM' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I used the MM for about a year and a half and it was frustratingly inaccurate. And as soon as it settled down a bit, it was time to change it. So I switched to the Dexcom. The Dex has been more accurate, although not 100%, and most of the time, I…"
MegaMinxX replied to dside's discussion 'Considering stopping CGM' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I used MM CGMS for about 3 years (2008-2011), and then switched to Dexcom.
For me, the accuracy for MM CGMS varied, and depended a lot on the timing of the calibrations. I learned to use the 'ISIG' number to guide me on when to calibrate,…"
Nyadach replied to dside's discussion 'Considering stopping CGM' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I only get allowed a CGM every so often so I'm not a pro (NHS so it's free to get them so that's acceptable), but my DSN (diabetic specialist nurse) always says ignore the readings and just go with the pattern and direction it's…"
DaveH replied to dside's discussion 'Considering stopping CGM' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I certainly understand your experiences, as mine have been similar. But, as many have said, it's really about understanding the trends, at least for now. Maybe in the future they'll get it down pat but not now.
I've only been using a…"
Kate's Mom replied to dside's discussion 'Considering stopping CGM' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"We have times when the cgm is spot on and times of variation. It helps identify trends for my daughter and warn of lows and highs. She doesn't feel the lows so I don't mind false low predictions--better safe than sorry. It really helps…"
Since '86 replied to dside's discussion 'Considering stopping CGM' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I started on the pump about 6 months ago. I have been diabetic for 26 years. I was excited about the cgm when I started, and it was one of the reasons I chose Medtronics, but honestly the cgm is useless. It is also very painful. I got off it 3…"
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- March 22, 2011
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- At 7:34am on March 22, 2013, Linda G said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DSIDE!!
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 7:12am on March 22, 2012, Linda G said…
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you dside...
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
- At 5:22am on March 22, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,dside. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 12:51am on March 22, 2012,
brokenpole said… Happy Birthday, dside!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 4:09pm on April 4, 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 7:01am on April 4, 2011,
Marie B said… - well I hope you get more answers with the endo today. You might be LADA
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/lada_diabetics
like our founder manny Hernandez. It's very frequently misdiagnosed as type2. We have many many members here with this type of diabetes. We also have lots of teachers here. I live in far northwest NJ, Sussex County.
- At 3:30pm on April 3, 2011, Linda G said…
Welcome home dside..........
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.
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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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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 1:37pm on April 3, 2011,
Doris D said… - Glad your here with us!
- At 12:30pm on April 3, 2011,
Anonymous Jim said… - Welcome aboard
- At 12:09pm on April 3, 2011, Doris D said…
- WELCOME TO THE BEST FAMILY YOU CAN EVER FIND MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And like all families we sometimes agree and sometimes disagree, but you know families right?
Here's a link with loads of info on it to help our new member's learn more "About Us": http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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