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olu Oog
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I stopped using dexcom CGM
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Devlin Aug 29, 2012. 48 Replies 0 Likes
I started using dexcom cgm March 2011 and I saw my H1c dropped down below 7 for the 1st time. Fast forward to May this year, I got an animas pump and I felt that i cant carry both of them and have…Continue
Battery
Started this discussion. Last reply by 2ie9kxi6ykbpm May 24, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
How often do you change your pump batteries?Continue
When you get a new DEXCOM kit, what do u do with old one?
Started this discussion. Last reply by olu Oog Apr 18, 2012. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Dexcom just wrote that they are sending me a new starter kit (which includes receiver and transmitter) as my old one is a year old and is not covered by warranty. My question is, what do you friends…Continue
How to avoid Error 1 and "????" issue.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sportster Jun 3, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
If your BG number is very different from your sensor display, you are bound to get Error1 or the "????" error. To avoid this when my BG is very different from my DEX sensor reading, I do the…Continue
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olu Oog replied to E. Louise's discussion 'TIghtening control with a G4' in the group Dexcom Users"why do we target <6? It should be less of number and more of health benefit. There is no data to my knowledge that indicate that 5 is better than 6. I think we will all live a normal life as long as we keep that thing around 6.5 every other…"
olu Oog replied to artwoman's discussion 'Any tips for going from the Seven+ to the Dex4?' in the group Dexcom Users"same here."
olu Oog commented on Manny Hernandez's group 'Animas Insulin Pump Users'"whao! I use left and right of my navel area. How does it work using ones bottom, never tried that."
olu Oog replied to Kristen's discussion 'Seven Plus Data Cable/Plug question' in the group Dexcom Users"do you still have the 7+ charger? Mine is on its death bed!"
olu Oog commented on Manny Hernandez's group 'Animas Insulin Pump Users'"Infusion set; Animas_ping: i recently changed from the 90 degrees one to the 30 degree one and find that I loved the 90 a lot better. Is that everyone's experience or am i doing something wrong"
olu Oog replied to Melissa M.'s discussion 'Burning with Bolus' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"I get this 50% of the time and do not change the infusion set. It still works pretty ok."
olu Oog commented on Rob's group 'Dexcom Users'"Last year I wrote that I stopped using my DEXCOM cgm when I got an Animas Ping. My reasons were that (1.) I can do a good job with the pump alone without using the CGM and (2.) I was (still am) of the opinion that the Animas company or DEXCOM should…"
olu Oog commented on Manny Hernandez's group 'Animas Insulin Pump Users'"O ring. Where do i get to buy one?"
olu Oog replied to Laddie's discussion 'Gen4 but no Sensors' in the group Dexcom Users"I reached out to my dexcom rep and here is her answer; "Your device is still in warranty until 4/12/2013. You aren’t eligible to get a new one through the insurance until that time. Dexcom is running an early upgrade program and you can…"
olu Oog replied to Laddie's discussion 'Gen4 but no Sensors' in the group Dexcom Users"thanks. Yes I have an in-warranty 7+. I have always been covered 100% and got my last 7+ i believe, around mid year. It was a "replacement" for the one i had from 2011. Both of them are working very well. I gave one to a friend who is…"
olu Oog replied to Laddie's discussion 'Gen4 but no Sensors' in the group Dexcom Users"How do you order the G4? Did u call a rep or through the website? I logged on and find that they still have the 7+ on there. Can someone explain to me how to go about it."
olu Oog commented on Manny Hernandez's group 'Animas Insulin Pump Users'"yes the "regular" Alkaline batteries have short life of 1 week or at most 2"
olu Oog replied to Siri's discussion 'Does anyone use the Animas Vibe yet?' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"looking fwd to that. I hate that they are separate at this time. I have actually stopped using my CGM"
olu Oog replied to NatalieHodge's discussion 'new g4 shipping next week!' in the group Dexcom Users"i have stopped using my dexcom for a while and haven't been paying lots of attention. Pls what is that will make the g4 superior to what we already know? ANyone?"
Jim Devlin replied to olu Oog's discussion 'I stopped using dexcom CGM'"Having T1 reminds me of having a ferocious beast chasing me every day of my life. I'm aggerating to make this point. Although it would be nice to think less about my diabetes, I'm not sure this wouldn't do more harm than good.
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- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- lower my a1c
- Date diagnosed
- March 1, 1997
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.7
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Shots, CGM
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Dex and Pump
Posted on February 22, 2012 at 10:53am 8 Comments 0 Likes
I think I am at a point where I need a pump.
I have been on Dex CGM for about a year and it has been good.
Which pump will most Dex CGM users recommend?
How do I go about acquiring it?
At the moment, I am 100% covered on my CGM
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- At 11:54pm on August 22, 2011,
JackSprat999 said… - Howdy olu Oog,
When I started with diabetes so long ago, I was on a single shot per day of NPH. When I got to my teenage years, I went onto multiple daily injections. However, I never liked having to take a syringe to school or into work for a lunchtime injection, thus I rarely did so. My BG control was OK, but not that good. Besides, pumps back then were huge and unreliable. So when my endocrinologist finally said it was time for a pump about 10 years ago, I did a lot of research and I chose Animas. Most of their staff are actual diabetic users!
It takes a good bit of effort to figure out your proper background basal levels (I have 4 different ones through a full day) and to focus in on carb/insulin ratos, etc., but once you have them dialed in, your control will be MUCH better! The ease with which you take a bolus with a meal makes the experience much more satisfying. You still have to carb count and calculate your dosages, but life is definitely better with a pump! To top that, if you couple it with using a CGMS meter, your control is improve even more so. The one drawback is that you really need insurance to cover all of this because it would be wicked expensive with their help. Do your homework before diving in! All the luck, Jack
- At 4:00pm on August 16, 2011,
Ayomideji said… - hello. am so happy i met someone like you who had lived in Lagos. it means you will understand me better. its not too easy to Manage DM around here. i just resume back to using biosullin recently when my BG rised to about 240. Getting it is not a very easy thing, i bought the one am presently using in a pharmacy around Obalende/CMS axis. please inbox me your contact i think we need to talk. you may join me on facebook with "AYOMIDEJI OSAKUADE EMMANUEL". looking forward to hearing from you.
- At 2:50am on January 10, 2011,
Donna H said… - I don't use a CGM but I had no problem getting the pump approved by my insurance carrier. In fact, I let the Animas rep handle the whole thing. I had already decided with my doctor to go on the pump. I researched pumps, decided on the one I wanted, and contacted the rep on my own (my CDE would have done this for me but I'm a control freak). The rep took care of everything and I had the pump in hand within a month of that initial contact with the rep.
- At 2:05pm on January 9, 2011, Donna H said…
- Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups on the site. It is a great way to get to know the community.
- At 8:52am on January 9, 2011,
Marie B said… - Please join our dexcom Group
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/dexcomusers
also, if you click on "Media" on the top banner, there are videos of people showing how they use their dexcoms.
- At 8:46am on January 9, 2011,
Doris D said… - WELCOME TO OUR WORLD WIDE LOVING, CARING, & UNDERSTANDING FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- At 6:53am on January 9, 2011, Marie B said…
- At 6:19am on January 9, 2011,
lotsofshots said… - Hi, Welcome to TuDiabetes. I am glad you found us.
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