cocker5 wrote: » He did contact the aminas rep, and I do think they are cheaper, but they won’t / cant supply to him until he gets the pump (hopefully early next year) etc.
cocker5 wrote: » If you are getting the Dexcom you won’t be disappointed, my husband finds it excellent, it’s a massive help , especially of you are very active and on the go. While sometimes the reading can be a little out i.e. if your rising very quickly etc., it may be out by 10&% or 15% (max), it’s still very reliable. Just giving you the heads up on the placement of the sensors… For the first 4 months he would position the sensors around his stomach area which was grand, but he decided to try another area, so he tried the back of his upper arm and he found the readings very very accurate – just something to think about. Plus when he puts the sensors on his tummy area it usually last 10 – 12 days per sensor… but on his arm it lasted 20 days with very accurate reading up until the end J Also the transmitter doesn’t need to be covered over etc. as long as you “click” it into place correctly (it’s very easy) its waterproof. My husband goes swimming etc. and no bother at all. Plus covering it with tape could affect its transmitting if that makes sense J after 5 days of wearing the sensor we do place a clear skin plaster (I can get you name and size if you need it they are 60 cents each in a chemist), we could a hole so the transmitter isn’t covered and its great keeps it on for the rest of the life of the sensors etc., it’s a very fine clear plaster so it’s not obtrusive etch Best of luck with it, if you go ahead let me know what you think J
Meauldsegosha wrote: » Hi is anyone using the new Optium Neo? I got one in April from the diabetic clinic and it was working fine until a few weeks ago. I have found lately that the test strip area has become very sensitive. If I move the test strip even slightly when putting to my finger to it, it won't work. Sometimes I have to use 4 or 5 strips before I get a reading. Anyone else having issues?
CramCycle wrote: » What pump will lI get based on the following order? Answers on a postcard.3ml Reservoir mmt 332a MIO infusion set 60 cm MMT 943 NOVOrapid 10 ml vials All I can figure out is that it is Medtronic
Eurovisionmad wrote: » It seems to be a Medtronic (Minimed) Paradigm insulin pump, the larger 3ml size one rather than 1.5ml.
gctest50 wrote: » https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK9F221JF48
BlackEdelweiss wrote: » http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/17/google-health-smart-contact-lenses-diabetes/?ncid=rss_truncated
On Monday, Novartis announced an agreement with Google to license and commercialize contact lenses that measure the patients' glucose level, which were first unveiled by Google X team back in January. The lenses consist of a tiny sensor and antenna, measuring the glucose level through tears. Google described the electronics used as "so small they look like bits of glitter" and stated the antenna is thinner than a human hair. The electronics used are placed between two soft layers of the contact lens and can transmit data wirelessly to other devices. The prototype can assess glucose levels every second. Novartis Chief Executive Joe Jimenez stated this technology can also be used to improve eye health and this kind of advancement is a step towards going beyond traditional treatment techniques. Novartis is now hoping to produce the first prototypes for research and development purposes by early 2015. The financial details of the deal are not yet known, but Jimenez believes the smart contact lens technology will generate considerable new revenues for Novartis.
CramCycle wrote: » Cheers, five more days till I confirm it, anything to be wary about on my first day with the pump?
Rucking_Fetard wrote: » Google and Novartis join forces to produce smart contact lenses Not often the stuff you'll read about actually arrives. Usually "in 10 years" stuck in there somewhere. This *should* be along *soon*.
CramCycle wrote: » ....... Getting my pump today so haven't fully read through it yet
Eurovisionmad wrote: » So CramCycle, how's life as a robot?
CathyMoran wrote: » Latest Hba1c was 32 or 5.1 in old units - pity that I have brittle type 1 due to having a total oesophagectomy a few years ago and I do work hard to look after it but happy with this - I want to be around to see my young children grow up.
gerrybbadd wrote: » Hey guys. I've finally got an appointment in Sligo General after having my care transferred from Vincent's over 12 months ago. Sligo are requesting that I have bloods done prior to going in. Does anyone know if there is a drop in clinic to have bloods done in Sligo General by any chance? Vincent's used to have a system where they would give you the required baggie things for the different blood tests to bring with you. Then just take a ticket and queue for your test! Also, If i go to a GP to have the blood tests done, should these tests be free, or will I be looking at the €50 standard GP Fees? Thanks guys!
graflynn wrote: » Sligo General may have a phlebotomy (a place where all they do is take bloods) clinic where it can done for free. The diabetic clinic would be able to tell you if the hospital has such a thing.
Preset No.3 wrote: » Can I assume that the option for the pump is not available on the LTI?
graflynn wrote: » My advice to anyone looking for a pump is to do a lot of homework about why you want one
CramCycle wrote: » +1 on this, it is not as simple as I had thought it would be even after all my homework had been done. 30 years of injections is a hard habit to break and my control has worsened in the first three weeks. My biggest issue so far is something hitting against the cannula and myself not noticing until my bloods start spiking. My son in particular loves to kick me exactly where the cannula is inserted. The third night in a row it stopped working I was nearly throwing it in the bin. I took it out for half a day and went back to injections. Finally seem to be hitting my stride this week but the second week where i was already exhausted from our son deciding sleeping was not his thing, and getting ketones for the first time I remember, having it kicked, caught in seat belts, getting hooked on a bag of turf etc. As a matter of interest, does anyone insert it anywhere other than there abdomen? could you put it on your arm or leg with an ipod style holder for the pump itself?
gerrybbadd wrote: » Wondered this myself - I'm not a pump user. Would it be possible to insert into the buttocks? (not meaning to be funny here, genuine question!):o
cocker5 wrote: » but you could try in the back of your upper arm with like an iphone holder etc, seems like it could be a good idea?
