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 Jun 28 2010, 01:54 PM
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IPF Rookie  Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 7-April 10 From: Pennsylvania Member No.: 2,798 My Pump: Minimed Revel  |
Hi Everybody!
I finally had my training a few days ago! I am up and running and LOVING it!!! All the things I was worried about..(being connected all the time, sleeping with it... ect) are completely non -factors! As stated earlier, I hooked up the CGM while waiting on my training... I was able to see how effective my BG control was with injections vs. when I got started on the pump... Its night and day... You should see the over night fasting graphs with Lantus vs Basal with the pump! Its up and down with the Lantus but its almost a straight line on the pump!!! So much more control!!! I am so glad I made the decision to go with the pump and I am VERY appreciative of all of you taking the time to answer my questions and give support!!! |
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Jun 28 2010, 02:49 PM
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IPF Rookie Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 20-April 10 From: Chesapeake Beach, MD, USA Member No.: 2,833 My Pump: Paradigm 522 w/ cgm |
QUOTE(mauserme @ Jun 28 2010, 09:54 AM)  Hi Everybody! I finally had my training a few days ago! I am up and running and LOVING it!!! All the things I was worried about..(being connected all the time, sleeping with it... ect) are completely non -factors! Mauserme, Glad to hear your excitement about being on the pump!! It definitely is a pretty sharp little piece of equipment!! Like you, I had many of the same concerns about being "wired" and I also found it to be of no concern. When I first went on the pump 5 years ago, I did have one problem. I showered and jumped into the car and got an hour away before I realized I had left my pump at home. What a pain in th a**! I showed up at a family outing 2.5 hours late and with a very unhappy wife.......it can happen very easily.... Good Luck and Happy Pumping!!!!!! Peter |
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Jun 28 2010, 02:49 PM
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 IPF Pundit Group: Members Posts: 969 Joined: 4-January 09 From: Dallas, Texas Member No.: 1,726 My Pump: Paradigm 723/CGMS |
Glad to hear about your smooth start up. I think most people form a close bond with there pumps. This is
impossible to explain to a none user but you probably understand now what everyone has been trying to explain. Good luck hope you enjoy your pump as much as I do mine ;-) JohnG This post has been edited by JohnG: Jun 28 2010, 02:50 PM -------------------- John
T1-LADA 1988 Paradigm-723/CGMS |
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Jun 28 2010, 03:17 PM
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 IPF Addict Group: Members Posts: 2,091 Joined: 4-June 08 From: NYC Member No.: 1,173 My Pump: Minimed Revel |
QUOTE(mauserme @ Jun 28 2010, 09:54 AM) I finally had my training a few days ago! I am up and running and LOVING it!!! All the things I was worried about..(being connected all the time, sleeping with it... ect) are completely non -factors! As stated earlier, I hooked up the CGM while waiting on my training... I was able to see how effective my BG control was with injections vs. when I got started on the pump... Its night and day... You should see the over night fasting graphs with Lantus vs Basal with the pump! Its up and down with the Lantus but its almost a straight line on the pump!!! So much more control!!! I'm so glad that your startup went smoothly! I'm also glad to hear that you've had no problems adapting to the tubing and having something clipped to you all the time. I have to say that I got used to that very quickly as well. Did your trainer say anything about starting the CGMS up on your own? -------------------- --
Liz Type 1 4/27/87 Minimed Revel 723 + CGMS |
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Jun 28 2010, 03:30 PM
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IPF Rookie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 7-April 10 From: Pennsylvania Member No.: 2,798 My Pump: Minimed Revel |
QUOTE(Liz @ Jun 28 2010, 11:17 AM) I'm so glad that your startup went smoothly! I'm also glad to hear that you've had no problems adapting to the tubing and having something clipped to you all the time. I have to say that I got used to that very quickly as well. Did your trainer say anything about starting the CGMS up on your own? Yup, Its been pretty smooth so far... I just clip it to the waist band on my PJs and sleep away... it hasnt gotten in the way yet! : ) She didnt seem to mind that I startd the CGM on my own.. Made her life easier I guess. : ) During my training, she mentioned that she had an app on her IPhone that really helped her figure out carbs... I use Verizon so I ordered the new Droid Incredible smartphone... Was wondering if anyone on here knew of the best Android carb apps??? Thanx!! |
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Jun 28 2010, 04:25 PM
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 Apple Jockey Group: Members Posts: 583 Joined: 8-March 08 From: Aurora, CO Member No.: 974 My Pump: 723 Revel w/CGMS |
QUOTE(Linda B @ Jun 6 2010, 10:49 AM) I still hesitate and I've been using the sensors for almost 5 years!!! One other thing, be sure you have covered the sensor and transmitter with tape. It is extremely important that the sensor stays put. If it is allowed to move around underneath your skin it will definitely not work well. Linda B. No kidding on that harpoon sized needle! I about had a heart attack the fist time I saw it. LOL As for the taping, I only tape down the sensor. I don't put tape on the transmitter. Then I just put a couple IV3000 over the whole thing. Been working great for me like that for over 2 years now. Like everything else I guess, everyone is different. Justin -------------------- Do not yield to misfortunes, but advance more boldly to meet them, as your fortune permits you. ~ Virgil
T1 since 1990 MDI MM 722 RT since April 1, 2008 MM 723 RT since April 1, 2010 (Lovin the Blue!) |
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Jun 28 2010, 05:03 PM
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Diabetical Pundit Group: Moderator Posts: 1,581 Joined: 7-February 08 From: was Colorado, now Washington, DC Member No.: 857 My Pump: mm 522 |
I will join in the chorus of 'congrats' for your successful start. Now, you need to update your profile to show the 'My Pump' field as something other than 'none yet'! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/Celebrate 2.gif)
Tom -------------------- Tom
Forum moderator LADA - dx'd 1985 at age 31 - treated as type 2 Insulin therapy in 1987 mm 522 since Aug. 2007, cgms since Nov. 2007 |
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Jun 28 2010, 05:29 PM
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IPF Rookie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 7-April 10 From: Pennsylvania Member No.: 2,798 My Pump: Minimed Revel |
Done and Done!!!!! : )
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Jun 28 2010, 07:02 PM
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IPF Rookie Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 20-April 10 From: Chesapeake Beach, MD, USA Member No.: 2,833 My Pump: Paradigm 522 w/ cgm |
QUOTE(mauserme @ Jun 28 2010, 11:30 AM) During my training, she mentioned that she had an app on her IPhone that really helped her figure out carbs... I use Verizon so I ordered the new Droid Incredible smartphone... Was wondering if anyone on here knew of the best Android carb apps???Thanx!! Hey Mauserme, I've been looking for a carb app on my Droid and I downloaded one but it didn't work too well from my limited amount of trying to play with it. I only saw, I think, 3 apps but am going to look for a calorie counter that might include carbs. Let me know if you find anything and we can post. As a matter of fact, I think I'll start a new thread! Peter This post has been edited by Peter B: Jun 28 2010, 07:03 PM |
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Jun 28 2010, 07:18 PM
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IPF Rookie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 7-April 10 From: Pennsylvania Member No.: 2,798 My Pump: Minimed Revel |
QUOTE(Peter B @ Jun 28 2010, 03:02 PM) Hey Mauserme, I've been looking for a carb app on my Droid and I downloaded one but it didn't work too well from my limited amount of trying to play with it. I only saw, I think, 3 apps but am going to look for a calorie counter that might include carbs. Let me know if you find anything and we can post. As a matter of fact, I think I'll start a new thread! Peter Sounds awesome man... I dont get my Droid till July 23 (back order)... But ill start looking over the internet to find some clues! |
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Jun 28 2010, 10:07 PM
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IPF Addict Group: Members Posts: 2,091 Joined: 4-June 08 From: NYC Member No.: 1,173 My Pump: Minimed Revel |
QUOTE(Beowulf @ Jun 28 2010, 12:25 PM) As for the taping, I only tape down the sensor. I don't put tape on the transmitter. Then I just put a couple IV3000 over the whole thing. Been working great for me like that for over 2 years now. Like everything else I guess, everyone is different. By "taping", we pretty much mean covering the whole thing with something that sticks down and will hold it in place, not just tape. Covering it with IV3000 is considered taping. I put a strip of Hypafix over the sensor after I insert it (I have a 2" wide roll and cut off a strip maybe 3/4" deep) and then I put a piece of removable double sided Scotch tape on the transmitter. This makes it easier for me to peel off the Opsite Flexifix or Hypafix or Tegaderm that I use to tape the whole thing down since the double sided removable tape comes right off the transmitter. I do get some Opsite residue on the edges of the transmitter. -------------------- --
Liz Type 1 4/27/87 Minimed Revel 723 + CGMS |
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Jul 27 2010, 11:22 AM
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IPF Rookie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 7-April 10 From: Pennsylvania Member No.: 2,798 My Pump: Minimed Revel |
Hey everybody,
I got another question for you all. I am at the point now where I am running out of some of the supplies from my initial order... Test strips and Sensors. My question is, how do the insurance companies usually look at supplies? I have Highmark and my yearly deductable has been met. All supplies now should be covered... but if I went and ordered 50 boxes of Sensors, I am sure they would put up a fuss! How much can I get away with ordering at a time do you think?? Thanx!!! Eric B |
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Jul 27 2010, 12:27 PM
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IPF Addict Group: Moderator Posts: 3,159 Joined: 6-October 06 From: Florida Member No.: 30 My Pump: MM Revel with CGMS |
QUOTE(mauserme @ Jul 27 2010, 07:22 AM) Hey everybody, I got another question for you all. I am at the point now where I am running out of some of the supplies from my initial order... Test strips and Sensors. My question is, how do the insurance companies usually look at supplies? I have Highmark and my yearly deductable has been met. All supplies now should be covered... but if I went and ordered 50 boxes of Sensors, I am sure they would put up a fuss! How much can I get away with ordering at a time do you think?? Thanx!!! Eric B Hi Eric, I order my sensors just one box of 10 at a time, because I don't want them to expire before I use them. Some folks order 3 boxes at a time, but then you take the chance that they will expire. I use one sensor for 5 - 7 days, so my box of 10 lasts me at least 2 months. I have never had a problem ordering them 'too soon' after the last order, but every insurance is different. If your insurance makes you order 90 day supplies at a time, then order 2 boxes so you don't run out before you are allowed to order again. MM should be able to help with your decision. Linda B. -------------------- Linda
Forum Moderator Pumping with Minimed since 1995 Paradigm Revel w/ CGMS |
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Jul 27 2010, 01:24 PM
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IPF Rookie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 7-April 10 From: Pennsylvania Member No.: 2,798 My Pump: Minimed Revel |
QUOTE(Linda B @ Jul 27 2010, 08:27 AM) Hi Eric, I order my sensors just one box of 10 at a time, because I don't want them to expire before I use them. Some folks order 3 boxes at a time, but then you take the chance that they will expire. I use one sensor for 5 - 7 days, so my box of 10 lasts me at least 2 months. I have never had a problem ordering them 'too soon' after the last order, but every insurance is different. If your insurance makes you order 90 day supplies at a time, then order 2 boxes so you don't run out before you are allowed to order again. MM should be able to help with your decision. Linda B. Hi Linda, I just called Minimed and my insurance does do the 90 day thing so I am all set! Thank you much!! Eric B |
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