"I had a similar situation recently and, perhaps strangely, seemed to resurrect my pump, getting an "A21" error message instead of the "button error" message which the MM rep said "means I have to send you a new pump".…"
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paradigm help urgent!
Started this discussion. Last reply by acidrock23 Jul 11, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I have a minimed paradigm insulin pump with a broken screen, dropped it and now most of the screen is black. I am ordering a replacement from minimed, but that will not come in till tuesday (it is…Continue
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brokenpole replied to sweakley's discussion 'paradigm help urgent!'"IF oyur worried ab out the cost of OTC regular insulin go to Walmart and ask for their Reli-On brand. It used to be half the price of either Humlin ir Novlin. Last I checked the Reli-on brand is now being furnished by Lili.
Not sure of all the…"
karen replied to sweakley's discussion 'paradigm help urgent!'"Even if you could change the res, how the heck can you bolus / prime / with no screen or read any alarms that might result There is a reason MM won't walk you through the buttons and such!
I'm with Lathump on the "putting yourself in…"
Laddie replied to sweakley's discussion 'paradigm help urgent!'"Even though NPH ins not the best insulin in the world, you can buy it over the counter to help you get through the next few days. Or you could also buy Regular insulin OTC and it would last 4-6 hours in your body. Whatever you do, just be sure to…"
sweakley posted a discussionparadigm help urgent!
I have a minimed paradigm insulin pump with a broken screen, dropped it and now most of the screen is black. I am ordering a replacement from minimed, but that will not come in till tuesday (it is sun night now). I have to work and cannot take off mon and tues. I only have a prescription for humilin (fast acting insulin) so if I give myself shots, I will have to do it every 2 hours or so. ugh.so, main problem is....I ran out of insulin in the pump (which has been working fine for a few days…See More
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- At 10:47am on April 22, 2011, Linda G said…
Welcome home sweakley.....
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- At 5:35pm on April 21, 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 5:03pm on April 21, 2011, lotsofshots said…
Hi there, welcome to TuDiabetes. We are so happy that you found us!
- At 11:59am on April 21, 2011, Doris D said…
- WELCOME TO OUR GREAT BIG (WORLD WIDE) LOVING, CARING, & UNDERSTANDING FAMILY MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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