Messages In This Digest (23 Messages)
- 1.1.
- Re: Thanks for all the help & your opinion please From: Brandy Beeson
- 2a.
- Re: Unexpected Christmas Present From: Brandy Beeson
- 2b.
- Re: Unexpected Christmas Present From: Jennifer McMonagle-Harris
- 3a.
- Navigator Warranty - (Was Ping/Dexcom combo) From: Mary C Baechtel
- 3b.
- What am I missing? From: Dan Evans
- 3c.
- Re: Navigator Warranty - (Was Ping/Dexcom combo) From: Bonnie
- 3d.
- Re: What am I missing? From: Bonnie
- 3e.
- Re: What am I missing? From: Ron Ziegler
- 3f.
- Re: What am I missing? From: Anngela
- 3g.
- Re: What am I missing? From: Jennifer McMonagle-Harris
- 3h.
- Re: What am I missing? From: Adam Jensen
- 3i.
- Re: What am I missing? From: Elizabeth Blake
- 3j.
- Re: What am I missing? From: Wendy Billingsley
- 3k.
- What am I missing? From: Signe Myhren
- 3l.
- Re: What am I missing? From: Mary C Baechtel
- 3m.
- Re: What am I missing? From: Glenda
- 3n.
- Re: What am I missing? From: Ming Themerciless
- 3o.
- Re: Navigator Warranty - (Was Ping/Dexcom combo) From: George D
- 3p.
- Re: What am I missing? From: Wyldceltic1
- 3q.
- Re: Navigator Warranty - (Was Ping/Dexcom combo) From: Andy Mayshar
- 4.1.
- Re: My trial of Medtronic and Dexcom CGM Systems From: Dave Guyer
- 5.
- Dexcom Newbie: Lesson Learned (the hard way) #1 From: Katherine Ames Iserman
- 6.
- David, Kent M is out of the office. From: kdavid@eqecat.com
Messages
- 1.1.
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Re: Thanks for all the help & your opinion please
Posted by: "Brandy Beeson" volleyheels13@yahoo.com volleyheels13
Wed Dec 30, 2009 7:46 am (PST)
For what it's worth I thought I would throw this article in here. There has been lots of talk about Type 1 diabetes and Alzheimer's. Apparently, there is an increased chance of us developing Alzheimer's at an earlier age and it heading straight into dementia. Here is one article. Just some food for thought!
http://www.usatoday.com/news/ health/2009- 03-16-diabetes- alzheimers_ N.htm
I would definitely fight as hard as I can to get a CGMS. That would be 10x better than having to deal with the long term complications of becoming a T1. I know that some of the drug companies (Minimed & Animas) have advocates for you that will fight insurance companies to help get you the things you need. I was on a time crunch because my insurance was changing and Animas pushed through to get me a new pump. Minimed is the same way, they contacted the insurance numerous times and found out what they needed for me to get a CGMS and was able to secure it for me. Definitely call some of the companies that make the CGMS and see if they can be an advocate for you. Or better yet, call all of them, that way surely one will get through! Good Luck. I hope you get your CGMS. From the research and updates I have seen, it seems like insurance companies are starting to approve them more and more!
Brandy
Dx 2/9/04
Minimed 722 + CGMS
--- On Sun, 12/27/09, Ron Ziegler <ronnielee2u@yahoo.com > wrote:
From: Ron Ziegler <ronnielee2u@yahoo.com >
Subject: Re: [diabetescgms] Thanks for all the help & your opinion please
To: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. com
Date: Sunday, December 27, 2009, 7:45 PM
http://www.diabetes daily.com/ forum/complicati ons/2907- short-term- memory-loss
https://www. diabetesnet. com/ask_john/ ?p=52
http://ezinearticle s.com/?Memory- Loss-and- Diabetes&id=329245
http://www.spacedoc .net/lipitor_ thief_of_ memory.html
I have encountered this complaint with many diabetics. Is there a correlation? I can't remember.
Ron
MM722+CGMS Type 1 26 years
--- On Sun, 12/27/09, Melissa Howell <melissahowell@ embarqmail. com> wrote:
From: Melissa Howell <melissahowell@ embarqmail. com>
Subject: Re: [diabetescgms] Thanks for all the help & your opinion please
To: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Sunday, December 27, 2009, 4:29 PM
what kind of damage from lows? I have been experiencing short term memory loss for a while and wondering if thats a result of type 1 for 21 years-anyone else?
melissa
----- Original Message -----
From: Allison Herschede
To: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2009 4:14 PM
Subject: Re: [diabetescgms] Thanks for all the help & your opinion please
I agree with Jayne. There is no way I would go type 1 if it could be avoided. You then risk all the long term damage (retinopathy, kidney damage, neuropathy etc. compounded with the damage from lows.
Allison
On Sun, Dec 27, 2009 at 11:23 AM, jayne Cathcart <jaynea.cathcart@ btinternet. com> wrote:
Oh Pat
In my opinion (and I am no Doctor but am type 1 diabetic for 47 years) do not get your pancreas removed - I would do anything possible if it meant I could be cured from diabetes.I know the lows are dangerous and terrible but as a type 1 diabetic you would also have the highs which over time can have devastating effects. this is just my opinion but there must be some other way to avoid these lows for you without having to take such drastic measures.
Good luck in whatever you decide and I hope something sorts out for you
Best regards
Jayne
--- On Sat, 26/12/09, Pat Fields <ptfields@bellsouth. net> wrote:
From: Pat Fields <ptfields@bellsouth. net>
Subject: [diabetescgms] Thanks for all the help & your opinion please
To: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, 26 December, 2009, 18:38
First off, I would like to take a moment to tell everyone "thank you" for all your help; I hope everyone is having a pleasant holiday.
I've been waiting two months now in hopes that my insurance would okay a CGMS for me, and they still have not made a decision. I've had to turn in the Guardian that the company let me keep for a month for evaluation. It was a blessing and I really miss it - even if it didn't always catch my sudden drops. I have adult onset Nesidioblastos is, a rare condition where I produce too much insulin, and my insurance company (Tricare Prime South) just doesn't seem to know what to do. I wish it did since my blood sugar dropped down to 21 the day before yesterday- very scary, and I would really like to prevent things like that from happening. I can't always tell when my blood sugar is going low; my body is so used to it happening that I was walking and talking during one hospital visit with a blood sugar reading of 24.
Last Oct., I had 85% of my pancreas removed in the hope of controlling the hypoglycemia. It did help - the drops are not as frequent, however, I'm still having life threatening drops. I won't bore you with everything the doctors have tried, but they have now suggested surgery to remove the rest of my pancreas, which would turn me into a Type I diabetic (because they -know- how to treat -that-).
The doctors have told me that I've been suffering from low blood sugar so much that it will begin to (if it has not already) permanently affect my mental ability. That is one of the reasons that I initially okayed the surgery, but now I'm getting cold feet and beginning to wonder if a cgms unit and a strict low carbohydrate diet might be the better way to go. The endocrinologist seems to think I would be better off as a diabetic. As diabetics ,what do you think? Do you prefer your lifestyle or would you prefer battling low blood sugar daily?
Oh, and if you know of any way to get an insurance company to make a faster decision, that would be great too!
Thanks again for all the help!
Pat from SC
- 2a.
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Re: Unexpected Christmas Present
Posted by: "Brandy Beeson" volleyheels13@yahoo.com volleyheels13
Wed Dec 30, 2009 8:04 am (PST)
I have had one problem before with my medtronic pump and they did the same thing. The Customer Service guy said I would have the pump the next morning by 10:00am. I didn't call until 10 that night, so I was very impressed. My animas experience wasn't as great. My site was leaking insulin (can't fake that smell!) and they said they checked the sites and there was nothing wrong, so they didn't do anything to fix it. I never knew how much insulin I was getting. I think it is great to know that there is still great Customer Service available!!!
--- On Sat, 12/26/09, Melissa Howell <melissahowell@embarqmail. > wrote:com
From: Melissa Howell <melissahowell@embarqmail. >com
Subject: Re: [diabetescgms] Unexpected Christmas Present
To: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, December 26, 2009, 9:47 PM
what a great story. Im so sorry that happened
with medtronic. i have had them for over 15 years and never had such a problem
but we have to remember that its technology and sometimes bad things happen to
technology that we can't fix. im so glad they came through to help you out
though and without any major issues you had a good recovery from all the
problems
melissa
----- Original Message -----
From:
resmith315@aol. com
To: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2009 8:44
PM
Subject: [diabetescgms] Unexpected
Christmas Present
We had a great Holiday with one tiny exception... ..
At Christmas Dinner my pump fried....totally completely went
bonkers....running through the menus by itself, then getting to the wizard and
putting in a glucose of 593 and at that point my engineer dh who was
looking at the pump with me as I was trying to fix it grabbed the thing and
then pulled the site out of my arm! He and I both were
afraid it was going to start bolusing insulin on it's own!!
Medtronic came through for me though. I have to say I was pretty
shocked about the whole episode. As I was going through the questions
with the lady on the phone after a couple she was just about screaming at me
to get the pump disconnected! I informed her that was no problem as I
rubbed my arm.....It had been removed!
They got me a pump about 10 hours later...a kind man, whom I am assuming
is getting paid for this, drove one to me...about 7 hours each
way. We was so grateful we gave him a present when he
got here at midnight! It's the first Christmas in a few years that I've
had all my kiddos here and it's the first time I've gotten to see my son since
he returned from Iraq and we have planned so many activities this
weekend..... I was seeing all my plans going down the tube as I don't do
well on MDI!!
It took me about an hour to get it set up and the sensor running again
but then I could feel the insulin back in my system and the calmness that
comes with that. I had covered most of the day with injections and
basically didn't eat anything but cucumbers. I didn't do a very
good job though....
So Santa was very good and kind to bring me an extra Christmas
Present.
And I am thankful to Medtronic for helping Santa....
Ressy
- 2b.
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Re: Unexpected Christmas Present
Posted by: "Jennifer McMonagle-Harris" jennifer@jharris.net turtle4461
Wed Dec 30, 2009 8:37 pm (PST)
I have also had excellent service for MM in the past, however their general
shipping policies have changed. If you need a new pump after 12 noon on
Saturday, they don't ship until Monday morning meaning Tuesday arrival.
That is a LONG time. The last time I had this issue I was about 32 wks
pregnant and no one tried to do much to help me at the time.
They used to ship overnight on Sunday, but since they now have a shipping
department at UPS in Louisville, UPS doesn't work on Sunday so they don't
work either.
So now I hope for malfunction before noon on Saturday or not until Monday!!
Jennie
-----Original Message-----
From: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. [mailto:diabetescgms@com yahoogroups. ] Oncom
Behalf Of Brandy Beeson
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 10:04 AM
To: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [diabetescgms] Unexpected Christmas Present
I have had one problem before with my medtronic pump and they did the same
thing. The Customer Service guy said I would have the pump the next morning
by 10:00am. I didn't call until 10 that night, so I was very impressed. My
animas experience wasn't as great. My site was leaking insulin (can't fake
that smell!) and they said they checked the sites and there was nothing
wrong, so they didn't do anything to fix it. I never knew how much insulin
I was getting. I think it is great to know that there is still great
Customer Service available!!!
--- On Sat, 12/26/09, Melissa Howell <melissahowell@embarqmail. > wrote:com
From: Melissa Howell <melissahowell@embarqmail. >com
Subject: Re: [diabetescgms] Unexpected Christmas Present
To: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, December 26, 2009, 9:47 PM
what a great story. Im so sorry that happened with medtronic. i have had
them for over 15 years and never had such a problem but we have to remember
that its technology and sometimes bad things happen to technology that we
can't fix. im so glad they came through to help you out though and without
any major issues you had a good recovery from all the problems
melissa
----- Original Message -----
From: resmith315@aol. com
To: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2009 8:44 PM
Subject: [diabetescgms] Unexpected Christmas Present
We had a great Holiday with one tiny exception... ..
At Christmas Dinner my pump fried....totally completely went
bonkers....running through the menus by itself, then getting to the wizard
and putting in a glucose of 593 and at that point my engineer dh who was
looking at the pump with me as I was trying to fix it grabbed the thing and
then pulled the site out of my arm! He and I both were afraid it was
going to start bolusing insulin on it's own!!
Medtronic came through for me though. I have to say I was pretty shocked
about the whole episode. As I was going through the questions with the lady
on the phone after a couple she was just about screaming at me to get the
pump disconnected! I informed her that was no problem as I rubbed my
arm.....It had been removed!
They got me a pump about 10 hours later...a kind man, whom I am assuming is
getting paid for this, drove one to me...about 7 hours each way. We was
so grateful we gave him a present when he got here at midnight! It's the
first Christmas in a few years that I've had all my kiddos here and it's the
first time I've gotten to see my son since he returned from Iraq and we have
planned so many activities this weekend..... I was seeing all my plans going
down the tube as I don't do well on MDI!!
It took me about an hour to get it set up and the sensor running again but
then I could feel the insulin back in my system and the calmness that comes
with that. I had covered most of the day with injections and basically
didn't eat anything but cucumbers. I didn't do a very good job though....
So Santa was very good and kind to bring me an extra Christmas Present.
And I am thankful to Medtronic for helping Santa....
Ressy
- 3a.
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Navigator Warranty - (Was Ping/Dexcom combo)
Posted by: "Mary C Baechtel" dragonblimps_mom@yahoo.com dragonblimps_mom
Wed Dec 30, 2009 5:58 pm (PST)
I was surprised when Bonnie mentioned that the warranty had expired on her Navigator in August. We got my daughter's Nav over a year ago and there was never any mention about a warranty expiration. I just now called up customer support and they told me they would always replace malfunctioning parts no matter how long you have them if the malfunction is beyond your control. If you lose the transmitter or receiver, call and ask if you can get a replacement even if the year is up. He said they are usually very lenient about these things and they will usually try to take care of you. Earlier this month I noticed the case of the receiver seemed "loose", like it might eventually work itself apart. It was still functioning fine and hadn't been dropped or anything. They replaced it without any hesitation. So Bonnie don't give up on your Nav just yet.
The warranty on our Cosmo, on the other hand, will expire in about 18 months and I'm dreading that day. I've even considered offering to buy one or more Cosmos from users who've chosen a new system so I'll have some replacement parts when Deltec cuts us loose. In my opinion, there's nothing out there yet that comes close to the functionality of the Cosmo. I'm hoping something new will come out but I don't see anything yet. So if you have a gently used Cosmo that you're no longer using, feel free to contact me offline. dragonblimpsmom@yahoo.net
Mary B.
- 3b.
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What am I missing?
Posted by: "Dan Evans" dan.evans@comcast.net danevansconsulting
Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:16 pm (PST)
I have an OmniPod "cordless" pump, and I can't imagine having a pump with a
cord. I also have a Navigator CGM and love the range and accuracy. I went
for years holding off on getting a pump because there weren't any on the
market that had the cordless feature. I have heard that there is a new pump
that is both cordless and will allow bolus from the unit on your arm, which
I now see as the VERY best situation.
My question is what is my blind spot - why are people so committed to the
functionality of their (corded) pumps?
I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Dan Evans
T1 - 1/94
Navigator - 9/08
OmniPod - 3/09
-----Original Message-----
From: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. [mailto:diabetescgms@com yahoogroups. ] Oncom
Behalf Of Mary C Baechtel
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 5:59 PM
To: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. com
Subject: [diabetescgms] Navigator Warranty - (Was Ping/Dexcom combo)
I was surprised when Bonnie mentioned that the warranty had expired on her
Navigator in August. We got my daughter's Nav over a year ago and there was
never any mention about a warranty expiration. I just now called up customer
support and they told me they would always replace malfunctioning parts no
matter how long you have them if the malfunction is beyond your control. If
you lose the transmitter or receiver, call and ask if you can get a
replacement even if the year is up. He said they are usually very lenient
about these things and they will usually try to take care of you. Earlier
this month I noticed the case of the receiver seemed "loose", like it might
eventually work itself apart. It was still functioning fine and hadn't been
dropped or anything. They replaced it without any hesitation. So Bonnie
don't give up on your Nav just yet.
The warranty on our Cosmo, on the other hand, will expire in about 18 months
and I'm dreading that day. I've even considered offering to buy one or more
Cosmos from users who've chosen a new system so I'll have some replacement
parts when Deltec cuts us loose. In my opinion, there's nothing out there
yet that comes close to the functionality of the Cosmo. I'm hoping something
new will come out but I don't see anything yet. So if you have a gently used
Cosmo that you're no longer using, feel free to contact me offline.
dragonblimpsmom@ <mailto:dragonblimpsmom@yahoo.net > yahoo.net
Mary B.
- 3c.
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Re: Navigator Warranty - (Was Ping/Dexcom combo)
Posted by: "Bonnie" bonnieandrachel@gmail.com bonnieandrachel
Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:23 pm (PST)
Mary - yes, although our warranty on the Nav was up in August (it came with
a 12 month warranty), they actually told me that they will keep replacing it
as well :-) They do, after all, make the real money on the sensors :-)
I wasn't considering getting anything else until my Cozmo warranty is up. I
was VERY disappointed to learn from someone on either this listserv or the
children with diabetes listserv that the Animas Ping/Dexcom combo will NOT
have an integrated portable, remote. Apparently, the current Ping, has a
remote, as well being able to operate the pump, on the pump. I am SO very
tired of "digging" for the pump while my daughter is sleeping (usually
waking her to some degree).
I also, am a DIE HARD Cozmo fan. We were one of the very, very early users,
Jan 03, right after it came out. Of course, upgraded in Jan 07, thus the
warranty expiration in Jan 11. :-( I now, don't have a
"plan"............... ......
Bonnie S.
mom to Rachel, type 1 2/02, celiac 2/04, Cozmo, Navigator, Apidra (for the
past 2 weeks), previously Novolog for 7 years
On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 6:58 PM, Mary C Baechtel <dragonblimps_mom@yahoo. com
> wrote:
>
>
> I was surprised when Bonnie mentioned that the warranty had expired on
> her Navigator in August. We got my daughter's Nav over a year ago and there
> was never any mention about a warranty expiration. I just now called up
> customer support and they told me they would always replace malfunctioning
> parts no matter how long you have them if the malfunction is beyond your
> control. If you lose the transmitter or receiver, call and ask if you can
> get a replacement even if the year is up. He said they are usually very
> lenient about these things and they will usually try to take care of
> you. Earlier this month I noticed the case of the receiver seemed "loose",
> like it might eventually work itself apart. It was still functioning fine
> and hadn't been dropped or anything. They replaced it without any
> hesitation. So Bonnie don't give up on your Nav just yet.
>
> The warranty on our Cosmo, on the other hand, will expire in about 18
> months and I'm dreading that day. I've even considered offering to buy one
> or more Cosmos from users who've chosen a new system so I'll have some
> replacement parts when Deltec cuts us loose. In my opinion, there's nothing
> out there yet that comes close to the functionality of the Cosmo. I'm hoping
> something new will come out but I don't see anything yet. So if you have a
> gently used Cosmo that you're no longer using, feel free to contact me
> offline. dragonblimpsmom@yahoo.net
>
> Mary B.
>
>
>
--
Bonnie S.
- 3d.
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Re: What am I missing?
Posted by: "Bonnie" bonnieandrachel@gmail.com bonnieandrachel
Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:28 pm (PST)
Dan: VERY great question. I can't answer for anybody else, but last
summer, my daughter (now 11) BEGGED me to get the Omnipod. They were
offering a ridiculously great deal for Cozmo converts. So, obviously for
me, it had nothing to do with money. For me, it is all about the software.
There were so many software features (remember, YMMV) that I absolutely,
would not be willing to give up - even at the expense of my daughter's
incessant begging to go cable free.
JMO.
Bonnie
mom to Rachel, type 1 2/02, celiac 2/04, Cozmo, Navigator, Apidra
On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 7:16 PM, Dan Evans <dan.evans@comcast.net > wrote:
>
>
> I have an OmniPod �cordless� pump, and I can�t imagine having a pump with
> a cord. I also have a Navigator CGM and love the range and accuracy. I
> went for years holding off on getting a pump because there weren�t any on
> the market that had the cordless feature. I have heard that there is a new
> pump that is both cordless and will allow bolus from the unit on your arm,
> which I now see as the VERY best situation.
>
>
>
> My question is what is my blind spot � why are people so committed to the
> functionality of their (corded) pumps?
>
>
>
> I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
>
>
>
> Dan Evans
>
> T1 � 1/94
>
> Navigator � 9/08
>
> OmniPod � 3/09
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> *From:* diabetescgms@yahoogroups. [mailto:diabetescgms@com yahoogroups. ]com
> *On Behalf Of *Mary C Baechtel
> *Sent:* Wednesday, December 30, 2009 5:59 PM
> *To:* diabetescgms@yahoogroups. com
> *Subject:* [diabetescgms] Navigator Warranty - (Was Ping/Dexcom combo)
>
>
>
>
>
> I was surprised when Bonnie mentioned that the warranty had expired on her
> Navigator in August. We got my daughter's Nav over a year ago and there was
> never any mention about a warranty expiration. I just now called up customer
> support and they told me they would always replace malfunctioning parts no
> matter how long you have them if the malfunction is beyond your control. If
> you lose the transmitter or receiver, call and ask if you can get a
> replacement even if the year is up. He said they are usually very lenient
> about these things and they will usually try to take care of you. Earlier
> this month I noticed the case of the receiver seemed "loose", like it might
> eventually work itself apart. It was still functioning fine and hadn't been
> dropped or anything. They replaced it without any hesitation. So Bonnie
> don't give up on your Nav just yet.
>
>
>
> The warranty on our Cosmo, on the other hand, will expire in about 18
> months and I'm dreading that day. I've even considered offering to buy one
> or more Cosmos from users who've chosen a new system so I'll have some
> replacement parts when Deltec cuts us loose. In my opinion, there's nothing
> out there yet that comes close to the functionality of the Cosmo. I'm hoping
> something new will come out but I don't see anything yet. So if you have a
> gently used Cosmo that you're no longer using, feel free to contact me
> offline. dragonblimpsmom@yahoo.net
>
>
>
> Mary B.
>
>
>
>
>
--
Bonnie S.
- 3e.
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Re: What am I missing?
Posted by: "Ron Ziegler" ronnielee2u@yahoo.com ronnielee2u
Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:39 pm (PST)
I would never have held off on having a pump just because of a cord. Maybe it was just more important for me. A cord was and still is the last little concern I can imagine.
1. The Veterans Administration only offers 1 option, and I jumped on it, and it works for me.
2. Beats the heck out of my previous 21 years MDI and it works for me
3. It's always on my person anyway, so the cord is not a factor and it works for me
4.As long as it improves my control and my A1C, I don't care what I have to wear and it works for me.
5. If the only option the Veterans Administration offered was a pump with 2 cords, I'd still jump on it. I'm certainly not going to let a little cord keep me from getting a pump. It's a cord, not an anchor.
I'm glad you were able to be selective and hold out until something you liked came along. I had more pressing matters to be concerned about at the time. My blood sugar levels, my health, my A1C, my diabetic control. A cord was very, very insignificant in my decision to get a pump.
Glad you like your cordless, and I'm glad I like my cord.
Ron
MM722+CGMS Type 1 27 years
On Wed, 12/30/09, Dan Evans <dan.evans@comcast.net > wrote:
From: Dan Evans <dan.evans@comcast.net >
Subject: [diabetescgms] What am I missing?
To: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 8:16 PM
I have an OmniPod "cordless" pump, and I can't imagine having a pump with a cord. I also have a Navigator CGM and love the range and accuracy. I went for years holding off on getting a pump because there weren't any on the market that had the cordless feature. I have heard that there is a new pump that is both cordless and will allow bolus from the unit on your arm, which I now see as the VERY best situation.
My question is what is my blind spot – why are people so committed to the functionality of their (corded) pumps?
I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Dan Evans
T1 – 1/94
Navigator – 9/08
OmniPod – 3/09
-----Original Message-----
From: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:diabetescgm s@yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Mary C Baechtel
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 5:59 PM
To: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com
Subject: [diabetescgms] Navigator Warranty - (Was Ping/Dexcom combo)
I was surprised when Bonnie mentioned that the warranty had expired on her Navigator in August. We got my daughter's Nav over a year ago and there was never any mention about a warranty expiration. I just now called up customer support and they told me they would always replace malfunctioning parts no matter how long you have them if the malfunction is beyond your control. If you lose the transmitter or receiver, call and ask if you can get a replacement even if the year is up. He said they are usually very lenient about these things and they will usually try to take care of you. Earlier this month I noticed the case of the receiver seemed "loose", like it might eventually work itself apart. It was still functioning fine and hadn't been dropped or anything. They replaced it without any hesitation. So Bonnie don't give up on your Nav just yet.
The warranty on our Cosmo, on the other hand, will expire in about 18 months and I'm dreading that day. I've even considered offering to buy one or more Cosmos from users who've chosen a new system so I'll have some replacement parts when Deltec cuts us loose. In my opinion, there's nothing out there yet that comes close to the functionality of the Cosmo. I'm hoping something new will come out but I don't see anything yet. So if you have a gently used Cosmo that you're no longer using, feel free to contact me offline. dragonblimpsmom@ yahoo.net
Mary B.
- 3f.
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Re: What am I missing?
Posted by: "Anngela" anngelia@ymail.com anngelia@ymail.com
Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:56 pm (PST)
I have been on a "cord" pump for 10 years. Doesnt bother me in the least.
--- On Thu, 12/31/09, Dan Evans <dan.evans@comcast.net > wrote:
From: Dan Evans <dan.evans@comcast.net >
Subject: [diabetescgms] What am I missing?
To: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, December 31, 2009, 2:16 AM
I have an OmniPod "cordless" pump, and I can't imagine having a pump with a cord. I also have a Navigator CGM and love the range and accuracy. I went for years holding off on getting a pump because there weren't any on the market that had the cordless feature. I have heard that there is a new pump that is both cordless and will allow bolus from the unit on your arm, which I now see as the VERY best situation.
My question is what is my blind spot – why are people so committed to the functionality of their (corded) pumps?
I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Dan Evans
T1 – 1/94
Navigator – 9/08
OmniPod – 3/09
-----Original Message-----
From: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:diabetescgm s@yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Mary C Baechtel
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 5:59 PM
To: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com
Subject: [diabetescgms] Navigator Warranty - (Was Ping/Dexcom combo)
I was surprised when Bonnie mentioned that the warranty had expired on her Navigator in August. We got my daughter's Nav over a year ago and there was never any mention about a warranty expiration. I just now called up customer support and they told me they would always replace malfunctioning parts no matter how long you have them if the malfunction is beyond your control. If you lose the transmitter or receiver, call and ask if you can get a replacement even if the year is up. He said they are usually very lenient about these things and they will usually try to take care of you. Earlier this month I noticed the case of the receiver seemed "loose", like it might eventually work itself apart. It was still functioning fine and hadn't been dropped or anything. They replaced it without any hesitation. So Bonnie don't give up on your Nav just yet.
The warranty on our Cosmo, on the other hand, will expire in about 18 months and I'm dreading that day. I've even considered offering to buy one or more Cosmos from users who've chosen a new system so I'll have some replacement parts when Deltec cuts us loose. In my opinion, there's nothing out there yet that comes close to the functionality of the Cosmo. I'm hoping something new will come out but I don't see anything yet. So if you have a gently used Cosmo that you're no longer using, feel free to contact me offline. dragonblimpsmom@ yahoo.net
Mary B.
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Re: What am I missing?
Posted by: "Jennifer McMonagle-Harris" jennifer@jharris.net turtle4461
Wed Dec 30, 2009 7:03 pm (PST)
I can't imagine not having a cord or tether of some sort. I prefer the
flexibility of putting the big "pump" part anywhere I want to put it and
then change my mind at any time and stick it somewhere else. The infusion
sets are low profile and I can put them just about anywhere. In addition, I
can simply disconnect it if I need to for short periods of time.
I'll admit that I know next to nothing about the omni pod, but I hope my
tethered options will be offered as an option in the future. After my
experience with the CGM, I know I don't want to deal with anything more
bulky than my transmitter. In addition, I assume you need to have some sort
of controller device?? I am so absent minded I would loose it for sure.
Does that help. One more thing, I have learned the hard way that old dogs
don't learn new tricks easily. I learned this lesson after I chose a cozmo
pump after 12 years with MM. I wanted to return it almost immediately, but
could not figure out how to do it in time so when MM offered the buyout, I
jumped at the chance. It is really hard to get used to where the features
are. So a major departure is not likely for me.
Jennie
DX 1983
Pumping since 1993
MM CGM 7 months
-----Original Message-----
From: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. [mailto:diabetescgms@com yahoogroups. ] Oncom
Behalf Of Ron Ziegler
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 8:39 PM
To: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [diabetescgms] What am I missing?
I would never have held off on having a pump just because of a cord. Maybe
it was just more important for me. A cord was and still is the last little
concern I can imagine.
1. The Veterans Administration only offers 1 option, and I jumped on it, and
it works for me.
2. Beats the heck out of my previous 21 years MDI and it works for me
3. It's always on my person anyway, so the cord is not a factor and it works
for me
4.As long as it improves my control and my A1C, I don't care what I have to
wear and it works for me.
5. If the only option the Veterans Administration offered was a pump with 2
cords, I'd still jump on it. I'm certainly not going to let a little cord
keep me from getting a pump. It's a cord, not an anchor.
I'm glad you were able to be selective and hold out until something you
liked came along. I had more pressing matters to be concerned about at the
time. My blood sugar levels, my health, my A1C, my diabetic control. A
cord was very, very insignificant in my decision to get a pump.
Glad you like your cordless, and I'm glad I like my cord.
Ron
MM722+CGMS Type 1 27 years
On Wed, 12/30/09, Dan Evans <dan.evans@comcast.net > wrote:
From: Dan Evans <dan.evans@comcast.net >
Subject: [diabetescgms] What am I missing?
To: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 8:16 PM
I have an OmniPod "cordless" pump, and I can't imagine having a pump with a
cord. I also have a Navigator CGM and love the range and accuracy. I went
for years holding off on getting a pump because there weren't any on the
market that had the cordless feature. I have heard that there is a new pump
that is both cordless and will allow bolus from the unit on your arm, which
I now see as the VERY best situation.
My question is what is my blind spot - why are people so committed to the
functionality of their (corded) pumps?
I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Dan Evans
T1 - 1/94
Navigator - 9/08
OmniPod - 3/09
-----Original Message-----
From: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:diabetescgm s@yahoogroups. com]
On Behalf Of Mary C Baechtel
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 5:59 PM
To: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com
Subject: [diabetescgms] Navigator Warranty - (Was Ping/Dexcom combo)
I was surprised when Bonnie mentioned that the warranty had expired on her
Navigator in August. We got my daughter's Nav over a year ago and there was
never any mention about a warranty expiration. I just now called up customer
support and they told me they would always replace malfunctioning parts no
matter how long you have them if the malfunction is beyond your control. If
you lose the transmitter or receiver, call and ask if you can get a
replacement even if the year is up. He said they are usually very lenient
about these things and they will usually try to take care of you. Earlier
this month I noticed the case of the receiver seemed "loose", like it might
eventually work itself apart. It was still functioning fine and hadn't been
dropped or anything. They replaced it without any hesitation. So Bonnie
don't give up on your Nav just yet.
The warranty on our Cosmo, on the other hand, will expire in about 18 months
and I'm dreading that day. I've even considered offering to buy one or more
Cosmos from users who've chosen a new system so I'll have some replacement
parts when Deltec cuts us loose. In my opinion, there's nothing out there
yet that comes close to the functionality of the Cosmo. I'm hoping something
new will come out but I don't see anything yet. So if you have a gently used
Cosmo that you're no longer using, feel free to contact me offline.
dragonblimpsmom@
<http://us.mc588.mail.yahoo. >com/mc/compose? to=dragonblimpsm om@yahoo. net
yahoo.net
Mary B.
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Re: What am I missing?
Posted by: "Adam Jensen" adam.jensen@gmail.com adamixoye
Wed Dec 30, 2009 7:17 pm (PST)
I have to echo several of the comments so far. First, I think cord/cordless
would be one of the last deciding features for me in choosing a pump---the
three main reasons I went Cozmo in 2007 were because of the available
customization, 300 unit reservoir, and non-proprietary infusion set
compatibility. Second, if I had to pick, I would probably go with a cord.
It's much more easily disconnected, and my Navigator transmitter is big
enough, I would rather not have another "box" attached to me. However, for
the right features I would be willing to give cordless a try.
Adam
On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 10:03 PM, Jennifer McMonagle-Harris <
jennifer@jharris.net > wrote:
>
>
> I can�t imagine not having a cord or tether of some sort. I prefer the
> flexibility of putting the big �pump� part anywhere I want to put it and
> then change my mind at any time and stick it somewhere else. The infusion
> sets are low profile and I can put them just about anywhere. In addition, I
> can simply disconnect it if I need to for short periods of time.
>
>
>
> I�ll admit that I know next to nothing about the omni pod, but I hope my
> tethered options will be offered as an option in the future. After my
> experience with the CGM, I know I don�t want to deal with anything more
> bulky than my transmitter. In addition, I assume you need to have some sort
> of controller device?? I am so absent minded I would loose it for sure.
>
>
>
> Does that help. One more thing, I have learned the hard way that old dogs
> don�t learn new tricks easily. I learned this lesson after I chose a cozmo
> pump after 12 years with MM. I wanted to return it almost immediately, but
> could not figure out how to do it in time so when MM offered the buyout, I
> jumped at the chance. It is really hard to get used to where the features
> are. So a major departure is not likely for me.
>
>
>
> Jennie
>
> DX 1983
>
> Pumping since 1993
>
> MM CGM 7 months
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> *From:* diabetescgms@yahoogroups. [mailto:diabetescgms@com yahoogroups. ]com
> *On Behalf Of *Ron Ziegler
> *Sent:* Wednesday, December 30, 2009 8:39 PM
> *To:* diabetescgms@yahoogroups. com
> *Subject:* Re: [diabetescgms] What am I missing?
>
>
>
>
>
> I would never have held off on having a pump just because of a cord. Maybe
> it was just more important for me. A cord was and still is the last little
> concern I can imagine.
>
>
>
> 1. The Veterans Administration only offers 1 option, and I jumped on it,
> and it works for me.
>
>
>
> 2. Beats the heck out of my previous 21 years MDI and it works for me
>
>
>
> 3. It's always on my person anyway, so the cord is not a factor and
> it works for me
>
>
>
> 4.As long as it improves my control and my A1C, I don't care what I have to
> wear and it works for me.
>
> 5. If the only option the Veterans Administration offered was a pump with 2
> cords, I'd still jump on it. I'm certainly not going to let a little cord
> keep me from getting a pump. It's a cord, not an anchor.
>
>
>
> I'm glad you were able to be selective and hold out until something you
> liked came along. I had more pressing matters to be concerned about at the
> time. My blood sugar levels, my health, my A1C, my diabetic control. A
> cord was very, very insignificant in my decision to get a pump.
>
>
>
> Glad you like your cordless, and I'm glad I like my cord.
>
>
>
> Ron
>
> MM722+CGMS Type 1 27 years
>
>
>
>
>
> On *Wed, 12/30/09, Dan Evans <dan.evans@comcast.net >* wrote:
>
>
> From: Dan Evans <dan.evans@comcast.net >
> Subject: [diabetescgms] What am I missing?
> To: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. com
> Date: Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 8:16 PM
>
>
>
> I have an OmniPod �cordless� pump, and I can�t imagine having a pump with a
> cord. I also have a Navigator CGM and love the range and accuracy. I went
> for years holding off on getting a pump because there weren�t any on the
> market that had the cordless feature. I have heard that there is a new pump
> that is both cordless and will allow bolus from the unit on your arm, which
> I now see as the VERY best situation.
>
>
>
> My question is what is my blind spot � why are people so committed to the
> functionality of their (corded) pumps?
>
>
>
> I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
>
>
>
> Dan Evans
>
> T1 � 1/94
>
> Navigator � 9/08
>
> OmniPod � 3/09
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> *From:* diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:diabetescgm s@yahoogroups.com ]
> *On Behalf Of *Mary C Baechtel
> *Sent:* Wednesday, December 30, 2009 5:59 PM
> *To:* diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com
> *Subject:* [diabetescgms] Navigator Warranty - (Was Ping/Dexcom combo)
>
>
>
>
>
> I was surprised when Bonnie mentioned that the warranty had expired on her
> Navigator in August. We got my daughter's Nav over a year ago and there was
> never any mention about a warranty expiration. I just now called up customer
> support and they told me they would always replace malfunctioning parts no
> matter how long you have them if the malfunction is beyond your control. If
> you lose the transmitter or receiver, call and ask if you can get a
> replacement even if the year is up. He said they are usually very lenient
> about these things and they will usually try to take care of you. Earlier
> this month I noticed the case of the receiver seemed "loose", like it might
> eventually work itself apart. It was still functioning fine and hadn't been
> dropped or anything. They replaced it without any hesitation. So Bonnie
> don't give up on your Nav just yet.
>
>
>
> The warranty on our Cosmo, on the other hand, will expire in about 18
> months and I'm dreading that day. I've even considered offering to buy one
> or more Cosmos from users who've chosen a new system so I'll have some
> replacement parts when Deltec cuts us loose. In my opinion, there's nothing
> out there yet that comes close to the functionality of the Cosmo. I'm hoping
> something new will come out but I don't see anything yet. So if you have a
> gently used Cosmo that you're no longer using, feel free to contact me
> offline. dragonblimpsmom@ yahoo.net<http://us.mc588.mail.yahoo. >com/mc/compose? to=dragonblimpsm om@yahoo. net
>
>
>
>
> Mary B.
>
>
>
>
>
>
--
Adam Gabriel Jensen
Postdoctoral Astrophysicist, UMD / CRESST
Goddard Space Flight Center
Building 34, Room E319
Code 665
Greenbelt, MD 20771
301-286-3211
Adam.Jensen@gmail.com
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Re: What am I missing?
Posted by: "Elizabeth Blake" poodlebone@yahoo.com poodlebone
Wed Dec 30, 2009 8:29 pm (PST)
>From: Dan Evans <dan.evans@comcast.net >
>My question is what is my blind spot –
>why are people so committed to the functionality of their (corded) pumps?
For me, the size of the pod is just too big. I know that it would constantly annoy me and I would knock them off. While the tubing on my pump somestimes annoys me it's usually only when I'm in a bad mood anyway and I'm getting undressed or dressed. As someone else said, I like being able to shift the bulk of the pump around so that I'm always comfortable when I sleep. I have the option of using different types of infusion sets. I have no issues inserting any type of set manually - angled, 90 degree, or metal. I can see how the OmniPod would appeal to someone who is terrified at the thought of infusion set insertions since it's automatic.
Tubed pumps come in various reservoir capacities (the Minimed 7xx pumps hold 300 units and the Accu-Chek Spirit holds 315) which is good for those who are insulin resistant and need more than 200 units over 3 days. If I leave my meter behind I can still bolus with my pump. I'm the type of person who has left her meter behind more times than I should have, which is why I now keep 2 in my bag at all times. While I try to change my infusion set every 3 days sometimes I have let it go for a 4th day when I was away from home and not really prepared. You can't do that with an OmniPod (and you shouldn't, I know, but sometimes you need to squeeze an extra day out of it...).
The upcoming tubeless competition, the Solo pump, is supposed to be out sometime this year. It looks like it has some advantages over the OmniPod with the most important being the ability to do a basic bolus right on the pump. You can also remove the pump, another big plus. I believe that the only infusion set/cradle they are going to offer at first is inserted at 90 degrees and many people have problems with 90 degree teflon sets, so that could lose them some potential customers. I think that the remote part doesn't include a meter so you'd have 2 devices to carry. I had gotten samples of both the OmniPod and Solo and the Solo seemed flatter and less obvious under clothing.
--
Liz
Type 1 dx 4/1987
Minimed 722 + CGMS
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Re: What am I missing?
Posted by: "Wendy Billingsley" billingsley.wendy@gmail.com mom2type1
Wed Dec 30, 2009 8:30 pm (PST)
We are curious about it and picked up a fake one to try. It was kinda
big and bulky on my six year old. Maybe when he gets older and our
warranty is up I will consider.
Sent from my iPhone
On Dec 30, 2009, at 10:03 PM, "Jennifer McMonagle-Harris" <jennifer@jharris.net
> wrote:
> I can't imagine not having a cord or tether of some sort. I prefer
> the flexibility of putting the big "pump" part anywhere I want to
> put it and then change my mind at any time and stick it somewhere el
> se. The infusion sets are low profile and I can put them just about
> anywhere. In addition, I can simply disconnect it if I need to for
> short periods of time.
>
>
>
> I'll admit that I know next to nothing about the omni pod, but I hop
> e my tethered options will be offered as an option in the future. Af
> ter my experience with the CGM, I know I don't want to deal with any
> thing more bulky than my transmitter. In addition, I assume you nee
> d to have some sort of controller device?? I am so absent minded I
> would loose it for sure.
>
>
>
> Does that help. One more thing, I have learned the hard way that
> old dogs don't learn new tricks easily. I learned this lesson after
> I chose a cozmo pump after 12 years with MM. I wanted to return it
> almost immediately, but could not figure out how to do it in time s
> o when MM offered the buyout, I jumped at the chance. It is really
> hard to get used to where the features are. So a major departure is
> not likely for me.
>
>
>
> Jennie
>
> DX 1983
>
> Pumping since 1993
>
> MM CGM 7 months
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. com
> [mailto:diabetescgms@yahoogroups. ] On Behalf Of Ron Zieglercom
> Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 8:39 PM
> To: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. com
> Subject: Re: [diabetescgms] What am I missing?
>
>
>
>
>
> I would never have held off on having a pump just because of a cord.
> Maybe it was just more important for me. A cord was and still is the
> last little concern I can imagine.
>
>
>
> 1. The Veterans Administration only offers 1 option, and I jumped on
> it, and it works for me.
>
>
>
> 2. Beats the heck out of my previous 21 years MDI and it works for me
>
>
>
> 3. It's always on my person anyway, so the cord is not a factor and
> it works for me
>
>
>
> 4.As long as it improves my control and my A1C, I don't care what I
> have to wear and it works for me.
>
> 5. If the only option the Veterans Administration offered was a pump
> with 2 cords, I'd still jump on it. I'm certainly not going to let
> a little cord keep me from getting a pump. It's a cord, not an
> anchor.
>
>
>
> I'm glad you were able to be selective and hold out until something
> you liked came along. I had more pressing matters to be concerned
> about at the time. My blood sugar levels, my health, my A1C, my
> diabetic control. A cord was very, very insignificant in my
> decision to get a pump.
>
>
>
> Glad you like your cordless, and I'm glad I like my cord.
>
>
>
> Ron
>
> MM722+CGMS Type 1 27 years
>
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, 12/30/09, Dan Evans <dan.evans@comcast.net > wrote:
>
>
> From: Dan Evans <dan.evans@comcast.net >
> Subject: [diabetescgms] What am I missing?
> To: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. com
> Date: Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 8:16 PM
>
>
>
> I have an OmniPod "cordless" pump, and I can't imagine having a
> pump with a cord. I also have a Navigator CGM and love the range an
> d accuracy. I went for years holding off on getting a pump because
> there weren't any on the market that had the cordless feature. I ha
> ve heard that there is a new pump that is both cordless and will all
> ow bolus from the unit on your arm, which I now see as the VERY best
> situation.
>
>
>
> My question is what is my blind spot – why are people so committed t
> o the functionality of their (corded) pumps?
>
>
>
> I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
>
>
>
> Dan Evans
>
> T1 – 1/94
>
> Navigator – 9/08
>
> OmniPod – 3/09
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:diabetescgm
> s@yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Mary C Baechtel
> Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 5:59 PM
> To: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com
> Subject: [diabetescgms] Navigator Warranty - (Was Ping/Dexcom combo)
>
>
>
>
>
> I was surprised when Bonnie mentioned that the warranty had expired
> on her Navigator in August. We got my daughter's Nav over a year ago
> and there was never any mention about a warranty expiration. I just
> now called up customer support and they told me they would always
> replace malfunctioning parts no matter how long you have them if the
> malfunction is beyond your control. If you lose the transmitter or
> receiver, call and ask if you can get a replacement even if the year
> is up. He said they are usually very lenient about these things and
> they will usually try to take care of you. Earlier this month I
> noticed the case of the receiver seemed "loose", like it might
> eventually work itself apart. It was still functioning fine and
> hadn't been dropped or anything. They replaced it without any
> hesitation. So Bonnie don't give up on your Nav just yet.
>
>
>
> The warranty on our Cosmo, on the other hand, will expire in about
> 18 months and I'm dreading that day. I've even considered offering
> to buy one or more Cosmos from users who've chosen a new system so
> I'll have some replacement parts when Deltec cuts us loose. In my
> opinion, there's nothing out there yet that comes close to the
> functionality of the Cosmo. I'm hoping something new will come out
> but I don't see anything yet. So if you have a gently used Cosmo
> that you're no longer using, feel free to contact me offline.
> dragonblimpsmom@ yahoo.net
>
>
>
> Mary B.
>
>
>
>
>
>
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What am I missing?
Posted by: "Signe Myhren" jechante17@yahoo.com jechante17
Wed Dec 30, 2009 9:15 pm (PST)
I went from 30 some odd years of shots to the OmniPod. At first I thought I had died and gone to heaven, because I was used to ducking into the Ladies' room at restaurants, etc. to inject before eating. After maybe 6 months I began to have troubles. Besides numerous Pod failures, the Pod's cannula apparently would fall out from time to time, without my being aware of it. That's because the cannula is EXTREMELY short. On children, this can be problematic because the Pod weighs a lot and it can yank the cannula out. Apparently parents have luck with Mastisol adhesive.
That brings me to another issue: I live in hot, humid NJ, and have sensitive skin. By June, I began to have large red welts where Pods had been. Using IV 3000 beneath the Pods did not help. I think my skin just could not 'breathe" because of the bulky plastic Pod over it.
When I first switched to MM Paradigm 522, with the Quick Set, I had infusion problems because I'm slender. My MM trainer/CDE switched me to Silhouette infusion sets, which I insert manually. I also have the built-in CGMS, which I enjoy immensely.
Some people, young and old, do enjoy the OmniPod system. It just didn't work for me.
SM
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Re: What am I missing?
Posted by: "Mary C Baechtel" dragonblimps_mom@yahoo.com dragonblimps_mom
Wed Dec 30, 2009 9:45 pm (PST)
Dan, Here are just a few of the features I don't want to lose when we're forced to give up the Cosmo. The bolus wizard knows what your last blood sugar was and how much of a correction you need to get back to target. It knows if you have insulin on board and takes that into consideration. You can have multiple target BS values based on time of day, or day of week, or activity level.
My daughter has Celiac disease and has certain foods she likes to eat all the time. Her standard breakfast is 28 carbs, usual lunch at school is 65, plus 12 if she buys milk that day. Her favorite dinner is fried rice. One cup is 50 carbs. Then I just add additional carbs based on any extras she chooses. Each of these are easily preprogrammed right into the pump. Press a few buttons and we're done. The school nurse says it's far easier to use than others she has had experience with.
The endochrinologist has patients on all the pumps and won't recommend one over another. But she's confided that the Cosmo is the one she would least want to go away. All pumps have some good features but none have so many.
Mary B.
--- On Thu, 12/31/09, Dan Evans <dan.evans@comcast.net > wrote:
From: Dan Evans <dan.evans@comcast.net >
Subject: [diabetescgms] What am I missing?
To: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, December 31, 2009, 2:16 AM
I have an OmniPod "cordless" pump, and I can't imagine having a pump with a cord. I also have a Navigator CGM and love the range and accuracy. I went for years holding off on getting a pump because there weren't any on the market that had the cordless feature. I have heard that there is a new pump that is both cordless and will allow bolus from the unit on your arm, which I now see as the VERY best situation.
My question is what is my blind spot – why are people so committed to the functionality of their (corded) pumps?
I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Dan Evans
T1 – 1/94
Navigator – 9/08
OmniPod – 3/09
-----Original Message-----
From: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:diabetescgm s@yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Mary C Baechtel
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 5:59 PM
To: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com
Subject: [diabetescgms] Navigator Warranty - (Was Ping/Dexcom combo)
I was surprised when Bonnie mentioned that the warranty had expired on her Navigator in August. We got my daughter's Nav over a year ago and there was never any mention about a warranty expiration. I just now called up customer support and they told me they would always replace malfunctioning parts no matter how long you have them if the malfunction is beyond your control. If you lose the transmitter or receiver, call and ask if you can get a replacement even if the year is up. He said they are usually very lenient about these things and they will usually try to take care of you. Earlier this month I noticed the case of the receiver seemed "loose", like it might eventually work itself apart. It was still functioning fine and hadn't been dropped or anything. They replaced it without any hesitation. So Bonnie don't give up on your Nav just yet.
The warranty on our Cosmo, on the other hand, will expire in about 18 months and I'm dreading that day. I've even considered offering to buy one or more Cosmos from users who've chosen a new system so I'll have some replacement parts when Deltec cuts us loose. In my opinion, there's nothing out there yet that comes close to the functionality of the Cosmo. I'm hoping something new will come out but I don't see anything yet. So if you have a gently used Cosmo that you're no longer using, feel free to contact me offline. dragonblimpsmom@ yahoo.net
Mary B.
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Re: What am I missing?
Posted by: "Glenda" ggilstr@yahoo.com ggilstr
Wed Dec 30, 2009 9:56 pm (PST)
I agree. I've had a pump since 1988 (that makes it about 5 pumps since I get a new pump every four years) and my present pump is a Cozmo. It is so far superior from the other four I've had--they were all MiniMeds. I just couldn't change to the proprietary infusion sets since they had sold them to me but would not trade the ones I had on hand for the "Paradigm" sets, so I got a Cozmo, which has been awesome. MM never did me any favors except to forget to charge me for my daughter's first pump.
I like the idea of no tether, but I don't think I could keep a Pod attached in the summer time. Tether or no tether, I need the insulin.
I'm really going to miss my Cozmo when when I have to replace it.
--- On Thu, 12/31/09, Mary C Baechtel <dragonblimps_mom@yahoo. > wrote:com
From: Mary C Baechtel <dragonblimps_mom@yahoo. >com
Subject: Re: [diabetescgms] What am I missing?
To: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, December 31, 2009, 12:45 AM
Dan, Here are just a few of the features I don't want to lose when we're forced to give up the Cosmo. The bolus wizard knows what your last blood sugar was and how much of a correction you need to get back to target. It knows if you have insulin on board and takes that into consideration. You can have multiple target BS values based on time of day, or day of week, or activity level.
My daughter has Celiac disease and has certain foods she likes to eat all the time. Her standard breakfast is 28 carbs, usual lunch at school is 65, plus 12 if she buys milk that day. Her favorite dinner is fried rice. One cup is 50 carbs. Then I just add additional carbs based on any extras she chooses. Each of these are easily preprogrammed right into the pump. Press a few buttons and we're done. The school nurse says it's far easier to use than others she has had experience with.
The endochrinologist has patients on all the pumps and won't recommend one over another. But she's confided that the Cosmo is the one she would least want to go away. All pumps have some good features but none have so many.
Mary B.
--- On Thu, 12/31/09, Dan Evans <dan.evans@comcast. net> wrote:
From: Dan Evans <dan.evans@comcast. net>
Subject: [diabetescgms] What am I missing?
To: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, December 31, 2009, 2:16 AM
I have an OmniPod "cordless" pump, and I can't imagine having a pump with a cord. I also have a Navigator CGM and love the range and accuracy. I went for years holding off on getting a pump because there weren't any on the market that had the cordless feature. I have heard that there is a new pump that is both cordless and will allow bolus from the unit on your arm, which I now see as the VERY best situation.
My question is what is my blind spot – why are people so committed to the functionality of their (corded) pumps?
I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Dan Evans
T1 – 1/94
Navigator – 9/08
OmniPod – 3/09
-----Original Message-----
From: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:diabetescgm s@yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Mary C Baechtel
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 5:59 PM
To: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com
Subject: [diabetescgms] Navigator Warranty - (Was
Ping/Dexcom combo)
I was surprised when Bonnie mentioned that the warranty had expired on her Navigator in August. We got my daughter's Nav over a year ago and there was never any mention about a warranty expiration. I just now called up customer support and they told me they would always replace malfunctioning parts no matter how long you have them if the malfunction is beyond your control. If you lose the transmitter or receiver, call and ask if you can get a replacement even if the year is up. He said they are usually very lenient about these things and they will usually try to take care of you. Earlier this month I noticed the case of the receiver seemed "loose", like it might eventually work itself apart. It was still functioning fine and hadn't been dropped or anything. They replaced it without any hesitation. So Bonnie don't give up on your Nav just yet.
The warranty on our Cosmo, on the other hand, will expire in about 18 months and I'm dreading that day. I've even considered offering to buy one or more Cosmos from users who've chosen a new system so I'll have some replacement parts when Deltec cuts us loose. In my opinion, there's nothing out there yet that comes close to the functionality of the Cosmo. I'm hoping something new will come out but I don't see anything yet. So if you have a gently used Cosmo that you're no longer using, feel free to contact me offline. dragonblimpsmom@ yahoo..net
Mary B.
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Re: What am I missing?
Posted by: "Ming Themerciless" clytusimbored@yahoo.com clytusimbored
Wed Dec 30, 2009 11:12 pm (PST)
Omnipod also seems more wasteful, in terms of amount of stuff thrown away. Plus, I would hate to have
to rotate it to a place I need to sleep on... Also also, I don't know that this is necessarily true, but I would be
concerned that since it's so disposable, it might also be prone to more failures?
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From: Adam Jensen <adam.jensen@gmail.com >
To: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Wed, December 30, 2009 7:17:06 PM
Subject: Re: [diabetescgms] What am I missing?
I have to echo several of the comments so far. First, I think cord/cordless would be one of the last deciding features for me in choosing a pump---the three main reasons I went Cozmo in 2007 were because of the available customization, 300 unit reservoir, and non-proprietary infusion set compatibility. Second, if I had to pick, I would probably go with a cord. It's much more easily disconnected, and my Navigator transmitter is big enough, I would rather not have another "box" attached to me. However, for the right features I would be willing to give cordless a try.
Adam
On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 10:03 PM, Jennifer McMonagle-Harris <jennifer@jharris. net> wrote:
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>I can't imagine not having a cord or
>tether of some sort. I prefer the flexibility of putting the big "pump"
>part anywhere I want to put it and then change my mind at any time and stick it
>somewhere else. The infusion sets are low profile and I can put them just
>about anywhere. In addition, I can simply disconnect it if I need to for
>short periods of time.
>
>I'll admit that I know next to
>nothing about the omni pod, but I hope my tethered options will be offered as
>an option in the future. After my experience with the CGM, I know I don't want
>to deal with anything more bulky than my transmitter. In addition, I
>assume you need to have some sort of controller device?? I am so absent
>minded I would loose it for sure.
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>Does that help. One more thing, I
>have learned the hard way that old dogs don't learn new tricks
>easily. I learned this lesson after I chose a cozmo pump after 12 years
>with MM. I wanted to return it almost immediately, but could not figure
>out how to do it in time so when MM offered the buyout, I jumped at the
>chance. It is really hard to get used to where the features are. So
>a major departure is not likely for me.
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>Jennie
>DX 1983
>Pumping since 1993
>MM CGM7 months
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com >[mailto:diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com] On
>Behalf Of Ron Ziegler
>Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009
>8:39 PM
>To: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com
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>Subject: Re: [diabetescgms] What
>am I missing?
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>I would never have held off on having a pump
> just because of a cord. Maybe it was just more important for me. A cord was
> and still is the last little concern I can imagine.
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>1. The Veterans Administration only offers 1
> option, and I jumped on it, and it works for me.
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>2. Beats the heck out of my previous
> 21 years MDI and it works for me
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>3. It's always on my person anyway, so the cord is
> not a factor and it works for me
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>4.As long as it improves my control and my A1C, I
> don't care what I have to wear and it works for me.
>
>> 5. If the only option the Veterans Administration offered was a pump with 2
> cords, I'd still jump on it. I'm certainly not going to let a little
> cord keep me from getting a pump. It's a cord, not an anchor.
>
>I'm glad you were able to be selective and hold out
> until something you liked came along. I had more pressing matters to be
> concerned about at the time. My blood sugar levels, my health, my A1C, my
> diabetic control. A cord was very, very insignificant in my
> decision to get a pump.
>
>Glad you like your cordless, and I'm glad I like my
> cord.
>
>Ron
>MM722+CGMS Type 1 27 years
>
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> On Wed,
> 12/30/09, Dan Evans <dan.evans@comcast. net> > wrote:
>
>>>> From: Dan Evans <dan.evans@comcast. net>
>>>> Subject: [diabetescgms] What am I missing?
>>>> To: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com
>>>> Date: Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 8:16 PM
>>
>>I have an OmniPod "cordless"
>> pump, and I can't imagine having a pump with a cord. I also have
>> a Navigator CGM and love the range and accuracy. I went for years
>> holding off on getting a pump because there weren't any on the market
>> that had the cordless feature. I have heard that there is a new pump
>> that is both cordless and will allow bolus from the unit on your arm, which I
>> now see as the VERY best situation.
>>
>>My question is what is my blind spot
>> – why are people so committed to the functionality of their (corded)
>> pumps?
>>
>>I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
>>
>>Dan Evans
>>T1 – 1/94
>>Navigator – 9/08
>>OmniPod – 3/09
>>
>>
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups.
>> com [mailto:diabetescgm s@yahoogroups. com] On
>> Behalf Of Mary C Baechtel
>>Sent: Wednesday, December 30,
>> 2009 5:59 PM
>>To: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com
>>Subject: [diabetescgms]
>> Navigator Warranty - (Was Ping/Dexcom combo)
>>
>>
>>I was surprised when Bonnie mentioned that the
>> warranty had expired on her Navigator in August. We got my
>> daughter's Nav over a year ago and there was never any mention about a
>> warranty expiration. I just now called up customer support and they told me
>> they would always replace malfunctioning parts no matter how long you have
>> them if the malfunction is beyond your control. If you lose the transmitter
>> or receiver, call and ask if you can get a replacement even if the year is
>> up. He said they are usually very lenient about these things and they will
>> usually try to take care of you. Earlier this month I noticed the case
>> of the receiver seemed "loose", like it might eventually work
>> itself apart. It was still functioning fine and hadn't been dropped or
>> anything. They replaced it without any hesitation. So Bonnie don't give up
>> on your Nav just yet.
>>
>>The warranty on our Cosmo, on the other
>> hand, will expire in about 18 months and I'm dreading that day. I've
>> even considered offering to buy one or more Cosmos from users who've chosen
>> a new system so I'll have some replacement parts when Deltec cuts us
>> loose. In my opinion, there's nothing out there yet that comes close to the
>> functionality of the Cosmo. I'm hoping something new will come out but I
>> don't see anything yet. So if you have a gently used Cosmo that you're no
>> longer using, feel free to contact me offline. dragonblimpsmom@
>> yahoo.net
>>
>>Mary B.
>>
>
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Building 34, Room E319
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Re: Navigator Warranty - (Was Ping/Dexcom combo)
Posted by: "George D" geosdavis@yahoo.com geosdavis
Thu Dec 31, 2009 5:59 am (PST)
I'm glad to hear you love your Cozmo as much as I do, Mary. I dread the day when I have to replace it (My warranty doesn't expire for 3 more years) No other pump comes close to Cozmo's functionality and features.
George D
--- In diabetescgms@yahoogroups. , Mary C Baechtel <dragonblimps_com mom@...> wrote:
>
>
> I was surprised when Bonnie mentioned that the warranty had expired on her Navigator in August. We got my daughter's Nav over a year ago and there was never any mention about a warranty expiration. I just now called up customer support and they told me they would always replace malfunctioning parts no matter how long you have them if the malfunction is beyond your control. If you lose the transmitter or receiver, call and ask if you can get a replacement even if the year is up. He said they are usually very lenient about these things and they will usually try to take care of you. Earlier this month I noticed the case of the receiver seemed "loose", like it might eventually work itself apart. It was still functioning fine and hadn't been dropped or anything. They replaced it without any hesitation. So Bonnie don't give up on your Nav just yet.
>
> The warranty on our Cosmo, on the other hand, will expire in about 18 months and I'm dreading that day. I've even considered offering to buy one or more Cosmos from users who've chosen a new system so I'll have some replacement parts when Deltec cuts us loose. In my opinion, there's nothing out there yet that comes close to the functionality of the Cosmo. I'm hoping something new will come out but I don't see anything yet. So if you have a gently used Cosmo that you're no longer using, feel free to contact me offline. dragonblimpsmom@...
>
> Mary B.
>
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Re: What am I missing?
Posted by: "Wyldceltic1" wyldceltic1@me.com wyldceltic1
Thu Dec 31, 2009 6:05 am (PST)
Also, consider insurance companies & how some will not cover the
omnipod.
A friend whose husband is in the service and doing his stint in
Afganistan has a major 'todo' every time she must get omnipod supplies
-Tricare/TriWest keeps denying her, than grants it, now denying her
again, over and over.
But HER friend also an army wife on Tricare/triwest in Sun City, uses
a Minimed & has no such battle every three months so if you think
about the persons' insurance coverage, that will also help to answer
your "blind spot" :-D
Transmogrified on my beautiful iPhone 3G S!
Jenny Sutherland
<wyldceltic1@me.com >
> On Wed, 12/30/09, Dan Evans <dan.evans@comcast.net > wrote:
>
> From: Dan Evans <dan.evans@comcast.net >
> Subject: [diabetescgms] What am I missing?
>
> I have an OmniPod "cordless" pump, and I can't imagine having a
> pump with a cord. I also have a Navigator CGM and love the range an
> d accuracy. I went for years holding off on getting a pump because
> there weren't any on the market that had the cordless feature. I ha
> ve heard that there is a new pump that is both cordless and will all
> ow bolus from the unit on your arm, which I now see as the VERY best
> situation.
>
>
>
> My question is what is my blind spot – why are people so committed t
> o the functionality of their (corded) pumps?
>
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Re: Navigator Warranty - (Was Ping/Dexcom combo)
Posted by: "Andy Mayshar" andyma@charter.net necountryboy55
Thu Dec 31, 2009 6:31 am (PST)
George
I'm glad you love your Cosmo so much. I realize that it has a good user interface, but I can't see much that it offers that the OmniPod doesn't. And the OmniPod is tubeless, autoprimes and painlessly auto inserts. Most of the people that negatively talk about the OmniPod's features just haven't explored them all. and they are so easy to use, just like an iPhone
Andy
---- George D <geosdavis@yahoo.com > wrote:
> I'm glad to hear you love your Cozmo as much as I do, Mary. I dread the day when I have to replace it (My warranty doesn't expire for 3 more years) No other pump comes close to Cozmo's functionality and features.
> George D
>
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Re: My trial of Medtronic and Dexcom CGM Systems
Posted by: "Dave Guyer" daveg2@charter.net davegyr
Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:18 pm (PST)
Too true. Particularly the low cartridge alarm! I run mine 100% dry, but
want to know about it at about a day remaining so I can plan. Like you,
I'm frustrated by repeated alerts.
Adam Jensen wrote:
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> Dave,
>
> I know the software is free--I'm not sure what you're getting at. I
> guess I was wrong about the specific feature that you mentioned, the
> percentage bolus increases--until I did some searching just now, I
> didn't know how to access them from my pump without using the link.
>
> But there are in fact certain things that can only be accessed through
> the computer software--anything to do with naming (home screen, custom
> boluses, basal patterns), and also (I think) creating custom boluses
> and loading/editing CozFoods. However, now that I'm really thinking
> about it, it's less than I thought.
>
> I guess my real point is that I can still think of a laundry list of
> reasonably straightforward features that could improve my Cozmo--and
> presumably other pumps, because as of 2007, Cozmo had far more
> customizable features than other pumps. For example, the low cartridge
> alarm is pretty annoying, it needs a better "snooze" feature. I really
> hope that in the future, pump designers consider these things.
>
> Adam
>
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Dexcom Newbie: Lesson Learned (the hard way) #1
Posted by: "Katherine Ames Iserman" k_iserman@yahoo.com k_iserman
Wed Dec 30, 2009 7:01 pm (PST)
We started our three-year-old daughter on a Dexcom Christmas day and here's our first lesson learned the hard way...
Inserting the sensor through skin treated with i.v. prep kills the sensor. Apparently it coats the wire, interfering with sensing (one cause of "???" and "Failed Sensor" messages).
So far we love our Dex. At this point, it's been tracking within 2-3 points of the finger sticks with the exception of a post meal high, where is stayed 'HIGH' and didn't track down. We did a calibration while she was still high and quickly moving down. Dex immediately adjusted and has been tracking well again.
Katherine
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David, Kent M is out of the office.
Posted by: "kdavid@eqecat.com" kdavid@eqecat.com bearlycivil
Wed Dec 30, 2009 8:23 pm (PST)
I will be out of the office starting 12/30/2009 and will not return until
01/04/2010.
I will respond to your message when I return.
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