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SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump Alert
Started this discussion. Last reply by Terry Jun 16, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Subject: FDA MedWatch - SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump - Expanded Class I Recall issued. Risk of over-infusion, could result in serious injury or death. Sigma Spectrum Infusion Pump Model 35700: Class…Continue
BG or A1c Vs Insulin Usage
Started this discussion. Last reply by acidrock23 May 8, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I must have been Board last night, Tried to do this but have failed so far.Has anyone ever tried to correlate Insulin Usage( u/Day ) to BG or A1c Values ?Continue
MM Sensor needle removal issues
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jennifer Jan 6, 2012. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone had problems removing the needle on the MM Sensors after Instertion ?I am finding that some times I cannot with all my strength, pull it out and had to revert to a pair of plyers to do the…Continue
Shelf Life of a MM CGM Sensor ?
Started this discussion. Last reply by MossDog Apr 1, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone have any knowledge of the useful shelf life of the MM Sensors past the date printed on the bag ?I am trying not to throw away good sensors, yet I am now past the date on the label.ThanksContinue
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wallskev replied to Siri's discussion 'Do you tape over the sensor?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users"I am running Medtronics not Dexcom and never go beyond 7 days"
wallskev replied to Siri's discussion 'Do you tape over the sensor?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users"I use a 4x4 Bandage either McKesson or Tegaderm to cover the inserted device and the Transmitter.
My favorite is the Tegaderm Transparent film dressings designed for protecting skin and wound sites.
They are water resistant and therefore I can go…"
wallskev replied to Stemwinder's discussion 'Supplies' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I have found it cheaper and much better service to by my pump supplies from http://www.solaramedicalsupplies.com/"
wallskev replied to Ellie's discussion 'Anyone know where to get Orbit Micro?'"My Experiences with them is just the Opposite. BEST service I have had in 11 years. Products ship on time, they call and confirm what they are reordering for me to validate against my inventory."
wallskev commented on Jen's blog post 'Blood sugar craziness'"When I eat at Home I can estimate my Bolas reasonably accurately. When I eat out I use the same estimates times 1.5 or 2. This works for me but you may be different. I also use a Square wave or dual wave delivery as I tend to peak in 2.5-3 hrs after…"
wallskev replied to Adriana's discussion 'Pump battery life?' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I have found that some "Batchs" of batteries last longer then others.
I am now using "enercell alkaline" and get 4-5 weeks. The last batch of the same battery , I was getting 2 weeks.
I also many times will replace the battery,…"
smokinbeaver commented on wallskev's blog post 'Scary TSA Event in Raleigh NC'"This freakin scarey!!!! I don't think we will ever fly again because of the gustapo stuff you keep hearing about. My husband has growths on his lower legs that would look suspicious on TSA scanning and they'd have him take off his pants.…"
Brian Wittman commented on wallskev's blog post 'Scary TSA Event in Raleigh NC'"You have to remember that TSA stands for Thousands Standing Around. Were this been me, I would have turned around and walked out of the screening area, rented a car and bee-lined it for my next appointment. Many things cause a false positive, from…"
Natalie ._c- commented on wallskev's blog post 'Scary TSA Event in Raleigh NC'"OMG, I wonder how that happened! I know that the TSA almost certainly won't tell you what would make the scanner (or whatever) turn red, but I'm assuming you were leading an ordinary life before that happened. That makes it all the more…"
Laddie commented on wallskev's blog post 'Scary TSA Event in Raleigh NC'"I once had my hands give a "positive" result. Later on I read that certain hand lotions can give a positive scan result. So I always wash my hands and wrists before going to the airport and out lotion back on after going through security."
wallskev posted a blog postScary TSA Event in Raleigh NC
I was going thru the TSA scanner and as normal for me, ( Traveler every week) I have my hands swabbed and checked fro explosives.Well the swab came Up RED and the army of agents decended on my saying they need to take me into a priovate screening area.While in there they calibrated checked their machine and it was positive, they then did a re-swab of me and my pump and it came up Red again.They wanted to me to then stip down, and when I ask why, they all clamed up and called for a supervisor…See More
wallskev replied to cassidy smith's discussion 'Please help me out! it takes 2 seconds! im a type 1, doing a homework assignment that involves statistics.'"current A1c 5.9 years with diabetes 12
A1c at diagnosis 11
A1c stayed above 7 till I got my CGM and Pump"
wallskev replied to PedsRN's discussion 'Humalog or Novolog for a pump'"From what I have read.... Novolog starts working faster than Humalog. Novolog reaches peak activity at 52 minutes, compared to Humalog peaks at about 75 minutes. Both pumpers and injectors may note lower post-meal readings due to the faster onset of…"
wallskev replied to Chadd's discussion 'Issues with Medtronic MiniMed 723' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I have no issues on re-using Reservoirs. I re-use 203 times and pre-fill mine and keep in refrigeration for quick and easy change.
Filling is a key - Purge any residual air bubbles as part of the filling process. I find them maybe 20% of the time…"
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 2 diabetes
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- Date diagnosed
- January 1, 2000
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 5.8 10/25/12
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Oral, Pump, CGM, Diet and Exercise
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- minimed 722 with CGM
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Scary TSA Event in Raleigh NC
Posted on November 8, 2012 at 12:07pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
I was going thru the TSA scanner and as normal for me, ( Traveler every week) I have my hands swabbed and checked fro explosives.
Well the swab came Up RED and the army of agents decended on my saying they need to take me into a priovate screening area.
While in there they calibrated checked their machine and it was positive, they then did a re-swab of me and my pump and it came up Red again.
They wanted to me to then stip down, and when I ask why, they all… Continue
Well the swab came Up RED and the army of agents decended on my saying they need to take me into a priovate screening area.
While in there they calibrated checked their machine and it was positive, they then did a re-swab of me and my pump and it came up Red again.
They wanted to me to then stip down, and when I ask why, they all… Continue
SOLARA MEDICAL vs Medtronics ??
Posted on July 1, 2012 at 6:47am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Does any one deal with SOLARA MEDICAL on their Medtronics Supplies ?
They have come at me with some discounts and quotes but I am hesitant to switch suppliers for sensors and Infusion sets.
Being on a HDHP determining my copays is a chore due to time of the year. This year I am already in Phase 3 due to some surgery whereas last year I did not get to this point till October.
OneTouch Ultra Link Case Replacement - A++ for Customer Service
Posted on April 19, 2012 at 2:31am 0 Comments 1 Like
Called "Medtronics" and a rude lady answered and when I told her what I needed (a case for my Meter as the Zipper had torn" she abruptly, and negatively said "they don't replace them !!" but I could buy a new meter or call LifeScan and ended the call.
Hopefully she was just having a bad day.
Called Johnson and Johnson LifeScan at 1-800-227-8862 and one of…
Continue Donation of Syringes and Pen Needles
Posted on October 29, 2011 at 6:54am 1 Comment 1 Like
I have an assortment of 3 items that I will donate to anyone in Diabetes that has a real need for the cost of Postage to my Paypal Account.
95 ea Novafine Pen Needles 30Gx8mm
25 ea BD Ultrafine III Short 31Gx8mm
45 ea 31 Guage 8mm 30 Unit Syringes - Individual Sealed Package
Quantities are estimated but close.
Would like to ship all as 1 shipment . First come First Get
Send me your email for communications to… Continue
95 ea Novafine Pen Needles 30Gx8mm
25 ea BD Ultrafine III Short 31Gx8mm
45 ea 31 Guage 8mm 30 Unit Syringes - Individual Sealed Package
Quantities are estimated but close.
Would like to ship all as 1 shipment . First come First Get
Send me your email for communications to… Continue
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- At 2:32pm on August 29, 2012,
Marie B said…
- At 3:52pm on November 22, 2010,
Manny Hernandez said… - Hey there,
Got your question:
"I wanted to ask if any consderation has been done in the Forums to seperate MM from Others and in CGM MM from Dexcom as seperate Discussion Groups ?"
There are separate Groups for all types of pumps and a specific group has been set up for Dexcom users (and I believe) for Navigator CGM users. I'd encourage you to create a new group for MM CGM users, if there's not one already in existence (do a search before, to make sure). Anyone can create a new group.
Hope this helps.
- At 9:12am on October 21, 2010,
Doris D said… - And postive we try to stay! But sometimes a thing called life gets in the way.
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- At 12:01pm on October 19, 2010,
catlover said… - Hi wallskev- Welcome to TuD. We hope you like it here.
- At 5:47pm on October 18, 2010, Doris D said…
- WELCOME TO OUR BIG LOVING & CARING FAMILY WALLSKEV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here's a link to help our new member's learn more "About Us": http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
Also please put up a picture (of you or something realated to you) so we can tell you from other's on our Forum
- At 11:32am on October 18, 2010,
Realsis77 said… - Thanks for being my friend! , Have a great day!
- At 11:24am on October 18, 2010,
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 10:18am on October 18, 2010, Marie B said…
- thanks! let me know if you're looking for anything special here, or have any questions about the community. I've been here almost daily for almost three years, and I know where things are (well, a lot of things)
- At 9:40am on October 18, 2010, Marie B said…
- hello and welcome!
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