"My Endo's justification for NO lows is that they cause brain damage and memory loss. Well, I've been doing this for over 40 years, and I THINK my brain and memory are both working pretty well! I could not find anything on line to…"
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matchmo1 replied to Romanova's discussion 'CGM is driving me crazy' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Usersmatchmo1 replied to Romanova's discussion 'CGM is driving me crazy' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Hi Romanova. I've been using the CGM since January. By February, my Endo had my average BS running about 160, which is about 40 points higher than I'm used to. I was furious. She doesn't want me to have ANY lows at all. (Has anyone…"
matchmo1 replied to matchmo1's discussion 'Minimed CGM' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Thanks for your reply, Diabetic Runner83. My first CGM sensor stayed in 6 days, the second one has been in 5 days. I noticed there was a little blood when I inserted the needle, but the rep said that's OK. I'll change my sensor tomorrow.…"
"I am new to the pump. I just started in the begining of Nov. I started the CGMS the first of Dec. I really do like it. At first I would freak out when I seen the differeneces on my pump and my tester and I would really freak when I would see down…"
Hope replied to matchmo1's discussion 'Minimed CGM' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Glad it is going well. I have noted the same thing. At night I clip the pump to my PJ bottoms, on the same side as the sensor or else I get low sensor signals."
matchmo1 replied to matchmo1's discussion 'Minimed CGM' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Well, it's been a while since I've posted, but I wanted to update everyone on the CGM. I sat down the Medtronic rep on December 13 and have been "hooked up" since then. Things are going great! I LOVE being able to watch the…"
Hope replied to matchmo1's discussion 'Minimed CGM' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"It means not using it one night, the night that you insert. I insert a new sensor, attach the CGM, and thengo to sleep. I pree "start new sensor" first thing in the AM, and it asks for a reading almost immediately, usually within 1-3…"
David C Weisberg replied to matchmo1's discussion 'Minimed CGM' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I don't think you can. If you are concerned about this, count the days from your placing the sensor and replace it before it usually conks out."
Robin Neel replied to matchmo1's discussion 'Minimed CGM' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"How do you avoid the 2 hour waiting time by inserting at night?"
Brent.Allsop replied to matchmo1's discussion 'Minimed CGM' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"As other’s have said, I’d give up the pump, before giving up CGM. In fact, I didn’t get the pump, till they had CGM. CGM is what makes reasonable control possible (mostly because of all the alarms that seem so anyoing.)
Also, as…"
Leotha Fleming III replied to matchmo1's discussion 'Minimed CGM' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"You do not want to turn off the high or low alarms. It would be defeating the purpose of CGM. Turning off the alarm would cause more unaware hypo or hyer. One of the purpose of CGM is to help control DKA, but if you turn off the high alarm, you…"
Kate's Mom replied to matchmo1's discussion 'Minimed CGM' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Good to know! Thanks Alon"
Alon Levi replied to matchmo1's discussion 'Minimed CGM' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Well, they do. That's what i'm using. have no idea why it takes the FDA so much time to approve it. have been around here (Israel) for the last year (and the veo pump)."
David C Weisberg replied to matchmo1's discussion 'Minimed CGM' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"The enlite sensors are for the new pump which, together with the sensors, are due to be through FDA approval by the end of 2013. I do not know if they will work with the paradigm pumps."
Alon Levi replied to matchmo1's discussion 'Minimed CGM' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"(my first comment ever... here it comes:) I have been on CGM for almost half a year now, and I consider it, generally speaking, a great experience. of course it's not a perfect technology, but as you get to know it - it really…"
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- Inputs on CGM
- Date diagnosed
- August 15, 1972
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- 7.1%, 10/15/12
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- Pump
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- Medtronic Revel
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- Been diabetic for 40 years; using a pump for 30 years. Good control, but going to try the CGM again.
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- At 6:59pm on November 17, 2012,
Linda G said… 
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home Matchmo...
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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- At 5:45am on November 16, 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 2:02am on November 16, 2012,
brokenpole said… - Welcome to the family!! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of what you will learn is 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 vent to, if needed.
- At 6:02pm on November 15, 2012,
Doris D said… Welcome to our family my friend!!!!! look at the groups and join any u want to. I'm hoping u enjoy it here with us come join uson our live chat at the bottom of our homepage anytime u want to
- At 4:49pm on November 15, 2012,
Marie B said… welcome to the community!
I'm an old timer too.
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