"Yes that's about right. I have my parameters set at 80 and 180, and some nights it just drives me nuts as it warns about "predicted lows". I have called Medtronci so often that we are on a first name basis and I have a specific person…"
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Prescription incentives
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mhazelip Mar 19. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Have you ever wondered why a doctor would place so much faith, and so insistently suggest a CGM, especially sine they are fraught with such unreliability?? I have a High Deductible Health Plan,…Continue
Constant reliability problems
Started this discussion. Last reply by Spock Nov 21, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Now that I have that new battery cap, started with another new sensor and it ran fine for a few hours, calibrating sucessfully. In the past half hour though, I got "weak signal" , for 30 mins; then…Continue
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john replied to john's discussion 'Straight Sensors' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users
Sonia replied to john's discussion 'Straight Sensors' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I know what you mean! I've been going in the 30's at night lately and I'm brain fogged in the middle of the night from being tired and low. I am crossing my fingers the Enlite sensors get FDA approved SOON. If this going low…"
john replied to Cocheze's discussion 'I need more information about continuous glucose monitoring.' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Doesn't the pump include a CGM? I thought it did and all you had to do was activate that feature. Anyway, plan on at least as many finger sticks as you currently perform. You have to perform 3 t 4 calibrations per day, then you'll get a…"
john replied to john's discussion 'Straight Sensors' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"That "below 40" is the same as I get. The problem i recently had was that mine dropped to 28, (yes, that was a 2 & an 8)But the CGM never recorded below 74. I was scared out of my wits. That is exactly the kind of thing I bought this…"
Sonia replied to john's discussion 'Straight Sensors' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Do you mean if you're below 40? Mine just says "BELOW 40" when I upload the data. Or are you having issues with values above 40 not recording? Can you please share what they say about the low values? I've wondered about that…"
john replied to john's discussion 'Straight Sensors' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"good idea. I'll suggest that when I call them tonight, about another 'sensor issue; not recording really low values in its history'"
john replied to john's discussion 'Straight Sensors' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"The place that seems to work best is in the upper regions of my buttocks. I try for just below the belt line, clear of the back pockets of my jeans. I have tried my thighs, but not so good as I am a long distance runner and so don't have much…"
Elizabeth replied to john's discussion 'Straight Sensors' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Never heard that one."
Sonia replied to john's discussion 'Straight Sensors' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Mine are typically fairly straight with a slight bend. Wish they would post a photo of what it "should" look like because my interpretation of straight might not be at all. If you don't use your abdomen for the sensor, where do you…"
Scott E replied to john's discussion 'Straight Sensors' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Yes, I've heard that they should be straight. When I remove mine, they rarely are, but I don't know if that's happening when I remove it or what. That said, I have no idea why it would matter.
If you use the inserter, you should be…"
Jeff Mather replied to john's discussion 'Straight Sensors' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I always figured that mine were bent a little due to the way that I removed them. I mean, unless you're obsessively careful taking them out, how can you tell how straight they were?
I would believe that the straightness of a sensor in the body…"
Steve Lancaster replied to john's discussion 'Straight Sensors' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"i have not heard anything like that from my pump trainer or from Medtronic. interesting to see if a bend would make any difference."
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Straight Sensors
Just got off the help line and was told something I have never heard before. Tha lady told me that when I remove a sensor, it should be straight. Any appreciable bend will upset the readings...Really??I cannot recall EVER seeing one of these things come out dead straight, they are always bent; some more than others, even the one that the Medtronics Rep inserted for me. I try to make sure that I insert them at approx 45 to 60 degrees or so. My abdomen gives me the worst results.Has anyone else…See More
Mhazelip replied to john's discussion 'Prescription incentives'"I was not a fan of the CGM since it seemed to work poorly for me with in accurate results or simply no readings.
I agree that cost is often a factor in what is prescribed. You have to build enough of a relationship with your doctor so you trust…"
Brian Wittman replied to john's discussion 'Prescription incentives'"I don't have a CGM because my insurance company doesn't really see the humor in them (they don't want to pay for it), but they were all for my pump. They pay for everything related to it without a deductible. Maybe, because I have…"
hackish replied to john's discussion 'Prescription incentives'"Most doctors I know are Canadian therefore they seldom see a dime from a patient. Instead, the majority of doctors would be pushing you toward CGM technology because there is significant clinical evidence that it leads to better glucose control and…"
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- Try to manage it well. I run between 6 adn 12 miles per day, sail my old boat and teach others to sail. Also like to compete in long distance runs, because I'm too old to be very good at anything under 6 miles! Backpacking and exploring are other areas of interest to me.
I have a wife, two grown daughters, with their own families, and 6 grandchildren.
Having lived in a couple of socialist countries, I am also now quite conservative; no more of that "equally shared misery' thanks.
I worked for John Deere, Komatsu and International Harvester; in the heavy machinery industry, managing various sales and service operations in several countries of the world.
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- At 7:12pm on December 12, 2011,
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 4:40pm on December 12, 2011,
Linda G said… 
Welcome home john....
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.
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 1:22pm on December 12, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. WELCOME!!!
- At 1:13pm on December 12, 2011,
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