Thanks very much for your post, Dave. I appreciate it.

I did get John Walsh's book and have started reading it. I'm also reading 'Think Like A Pancreas' which is a nice introduction to pumping, too. One thing I need to get now is a good carb counting book...any suggestions?

Can't wait to get started and become established. Yesterday I dec'd to do a bit of yard work....after 20 minutes my sugar went low...I really start to panic when that happens. I typically can't tell the difference between a low BS and a cardiac event until I test. I quickly came in took reading and then ate some Skittles. Rebounded too high...felt like a truck had run me over for the rest of the day. Will be very happy when these experiences are over.

Dave....by any chance, at the beginning of your pumping experience, do you remember feeling a bit overwhelmed with all of the information? There are times when I will be reading Walsh's book, and I'll wonder if I'm ever going to remember enough information to be successful. Occasionally it becomes so much that I feel myself getting anxious and I just set the book aside. I think I'm fine if I take it one step at a time, but so far that's been a challenge, too.

I did get the CGM. I look forward to have that available. I hope it helps me avoid the extreme high and lows. Last week's pump went back to Medtronic and they are going to send me the 723 instead. (That's the new one with the enhanced predictative alarms, I think.)

Many thanks again, for your words of encouragement. Appreciate them very much.

Anthony.

Hello, Dave--- Anthony here. I came across one of your posts while reading through the discussion of Type 1 and Type 2, causes, etc. Let's see if I can say something without babbling here. This might be difficult since there are several points I wanted to comment on. You mention that you went to the CIA...is that the school in Vermont or is it in NYC ? It is something I always thought about doing. I have taken some courses at Johnson & Wales, from a pastry chef here in Boston, etc. Something about being able to cook that is attractive to me. Your bio now lists that you are a buyer. May I ask what it is you buy? Just curious....wondering if it is cooking related or if you've decided to move from the food business to something else.

Happy to hear that you are satisfied with your pump. I'm going to start on the pump at the end of this week and I'm also looking forward to that. I've had lots of frustration trying to manage thus far and hope the options the pump provide allow me to gain much better control.

Hmmm...your pics are beautiful...very nicely done. Your posts are also a pleasure to read.

I had better stop now...I can feel the babbling.....not enough sleep and no coffee yet.

I apologize for not being more coherent....this isn't like me....guess I better check my BG before I do anything else.

Hope to hear from you; warm regards. ---Anthony

Dear David,

Thank you for your comments on increasing the longevity of Medtronic sensors. I shall attempt to follow them.

At what point do you decide to change sensors?

Best,

David

Hi David!

I think I came across a comment that you re-used Medtronic sensors many times. How does one do that? Do you instruct the CGM to take on a new sensor after you get a 'change sensor' reading? How do you decide when to stop using a sensor -- do you detect some loss of accuracy.

Many thanks for your comments.

Kindest regards,

David Yolleck

Hi Dave! I noticed from a discussion that you take D3-- what dose do you take? I'm thinking to try it out, but I don't know how much to start with.

Thanks!!