 CGMS Infusion set combo? |
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 Jun 15 2010, 07:50 PM
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 IPF Rookie  Group: Members Posts: 49 Joined: 10-April 10 From: Silicon Valley, CA Member No.: 2,803 My Pump: MiniMed 723  |
Does anyone know if the CGMS / Pump companies are working on a combo CGMS/Infusion set? Wouldn't it be great if we could get the benefits of both an insulin pump and a CGMS system with only one injection every 3 days!
Just checking... -- Michael -------------------- Michael
Type 1 - 39 years MDI - 15 years MiniMed 723 Revel - June 16th 2010 |
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Jun 15 2010, 07:55 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(Michael-95037 @ Jun 15 2010, 03:50 PM)  Does anyone know if the CGMS / Pump companies are working on a combo CGMS/Infusion set? Wouldn't it be great if we could get the benefits of both an insulin pump and a CGMS system with only one injection every 3 days! Since I use my sensors as long as possible I would definitely NOT want to see a sensor/set combo. Also, since they warn you to keep your sensor away from your infusion site I doubt it will ever happen. The infused insulin could mess up the sensor readings. -------------------- --
Liz Type 1 4/27/87 Minimed Revel 723 + CGMS |
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Jun 15 2010, 10:00 PM
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IPF Regular Group: Members Posts: 396 Joined: 23-March 08 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 1,014 My Pump: Paradigm 722 Nav CGM |
There have been rumors of this for several years. Even if they figure out how to make the sensor work that close to the infusion set, there's still the 3-day issue.
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Jun 15 2010, 11:03 PM
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IPF Rookie Group: Members Posts: 49 Joined: 10-April 10 From: Silicon Valley, CA Member No.: 2,803 My Pump: MiniMed 723 |
Good points, but I can still keep hoping...
Although the CGMS is a great idea, I don't like the thought of becoming a human pin cushin. This post has been edited by Michael-95037: Jun 15 2010, 11:04 PM -------------------- Michael
Type 1 - 39 years MDI - 15 years MiniMed 723 Revel - June 16th 2010 |
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Jun 16 2010, 12:51 AM
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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 |
One of the MM reps told me they are working on this. If it is priced right, I might not care about using the sensor only 3 days. It would obviously be a different type of sensor, probably something tiny attached to the infusion cannula. It would be a completely different sensor.
Linda B. -------------------- Linda
Forum Moderator Pumping with Minimed since 1995 Paradigm Revel w/ CGMS |
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Jun 16 2010, 04:52 PM
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IPF Regular Group: Members Posts: 396 Joined: 23-March 08 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 1,014 My Pump: Paradigm 722 Nav CGM |
QUOTE(Linda B @ Jun 15 2010, 05:51 PM) One of the MM reps told me they are working on this. If it is priced right, I might not care about using the sensor only 3 days. It would obviously be a different type of sensor, probably something tiny attached to the infusion cannula. It would be a completely different sensor. Linda B. Actually, just last night, we had our local pumper's support group meeting and one of the CDE/pump educators stated that Medtronic had figured out how to make this work and that it will be out eventually. Still, I'll believe it when I see it. /Ted |
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