Messages In This Digest (17 Messages)
- 1a.
- New Navigator Receiver From: cherkay44
- 1b.
- Re: New Navigator Receiver From: Amy
- 1c.
- New Navigator Receiver From: cherkay44
- 2a.
- Re: Length of use of MM sensor From: Brandy Beeson
- 3a.
- Retiring of Dex sesnors From: Jeff Nathan, Award-Winning Author
- 3b.
- Re: Retiring of Dex sesnors From: Dave Guyer
- 4a.
- Re: Dexcom Seven From: jayne Cathcart
- 4b.
- Re: Dexcom Seven From: masheville
- 4c.
- Re: Dexcom Seven From: Todd Pearson
- 5a.
- Re: IV 3000 Waterproof? From: Richard Price
- 5b.
- Flexifix can be found on eBay too... From: Pat Fields
- 5c.
- Re: IV 3000 Waterproof? From: Wyldceltic1
- 5d.
- Re: IV 3000 Waterproof? From: Richard Price
- 5e.
- Re: IV 3000 Waterproof? From: Elizabeth Blake
- 5f.
- Re: IV 3000 Waterproof? From: Ron Ziegler
- 5g.
- Re: IV 3000 Waterproof? From: Ron Ziegler
- 5h.
- Re: IV 3000 Waterproof? From: Ron Ziegler
Messages
- 1a.
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New Navigator Receiver
Posted by: "cherkay44" cherkay44@yahoo.com cherkay44
Wed Jan 6, 2010 1:28 am (PST)
I have the new Receiver and I love it. The light is great and I never have a problem seeing the screen. It is especially great in the middle of the night. Other than the shorter calibration period and the light, there are a few other changes that are improvements in my opinion. For example, when you select System>Status, "Removed Sensor" is no longer on the top of the list and was moved to the bottom. I was always afraid of selecting "Removed Sensor" by mistake.
In the alarm settings, you can choose the length of time you want to "mute" your system (anywhere from 1-12 hours). If my sugar is going up, I will Bolus and then "mute" the alarm for an hour when I go to sleep. I can assure you that it wakes me up in an hour, in spite of the unacknowledged high glucose. I guess that problem was fixed.
By the way, sometimes I will get a failed calibration and a message tells me to re-calibrate in 3 hours. The person who trained me told that that even if I test again in 1/2 hour, it could actually accept the calibration. So 3 hours sometimes isn't really 3 hours.
Good luck. I hope you receive it soon.
Cher
--- In diabetescgms@yahoogroups. , "Nancy Stopper" <nancystopper@com ...> wrote:
>
> The FDA notice said something about "180 days". When we were discussing it
> on CWD, none of us were really sure what that meant, but there is a chance
> it meant they had to wait 180 days to release.
>
>
>
> I hope not - I really want the shorter startup and the automatic backlight
>
- 1b.
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Re: New Navigator Receiver
Posted by: "Amy" amieelynne@gmail.com amiee_lynne
Wed Jan 6, 2010 5:05 am (PST)
WOW--how did you get it already? new order or were you already using the nav
and got it as an upgrade? I just spoke to someone last week and they said it
wasn't out yet and they had no idea when it would be coming out...how fast
things change! that's great
On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 4:28 AM, cherkay44 <cherkay44@yahoo.com > wrote:
>
>
> I have the new Receiver and I love it. The light is great and I never have
> a problem seeing the screen. It is especially great in the middle of the
> night. Other than the shorter calibration period and the light, there are a
> few other changes that are improvements in my opinion. For example, when you
> select System>Status, "Removed Sensor" is no longer on the top of the list
> and was moved to the bottom. I was always afraid of selecting "Removed
> Sensor" by mistake.
>
> In the alarm settings, you can choose the length of time you want to "mute"
> your system (anywhere from 1-12 hours). If my sugar is going up, I will
> Bolus and then "mute" the alarm for an hour when I go to sleep. I can assure
> you that it wakes me up in an hour, in spite of the unacknowledged high
> glucose. I guess that problem was fixed.
>
> By the way, sometimes I will get a failed calibration and a message tells
> me to re-calibrate in 3 hours. The person who trained me told that that even
> if I test again in 1/2 hour, it could actually accept the calibration. So 3
> hours sometimes isn't really 3 hours.
>
> Good luck. I hope you receive it soon.
>
> Cher
>
> --- In diabetescgms@yahoogroups. , "Nancy Stopper" <nancystopper@com ...>
> wrote:
> >
> > The FDA notice said something about "180 days". When we were discussing
> it
> > on CWD, none of us were really sure what that meant, but there is a
> chance
> > it meant they had to wait 180 days to release.
> >
> >
> >
> > I hope not - I really want the shorter startup and the automatic
> backlight
> >
>
>
>
>
> --------------------- --------- ------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
--
Amy~mom to Alex 11 yrs old
dx'd 2/04, pumping since 4/04
in Massachusetts
- 1c.
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New Navigator Receiver
Posted by: "cherkay44" cherkay44@yahoo.com cherkay44
Wed Jan 6, 2010 7:30 am (PST)
First of all, I live in Europe where it is available. I had the Navigator for less than a year and purchased the new Receiver in July. It was worth it for me because my only very low glucose incidents occurred during the 10 hour waiting period.
--- In diabetescgms@yahoogroups. , Amy <amieelynne@com ...> wrote:
>
> WOW--how did you get it already? new order or were you already using the nav
> and got it as an upgrade? I just spoke to someone last week and they said it
> wasn't out yet and they had no idea when it would be coming out...how fast
> things change! that's great
>
> On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 4:28 AM, cherkay44 <cherkay44@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > I have the new Receiver and I love it. The light is great and I never have
> > a problem seeing the screen. It is especially great in the middle of the
> > night. Other than the shorter calibration period and the light, there are a
> > few other changes that are improvements in my opinion. For example, when you
> > select System>Status, "Removed Sensor" is no longer on the top of the list
> > and was moved to the bottom. I was always afraid of selecting "Removed
> > Sensor" by mistake.
> >
> > In the alarm settings, you can choose the length of time you want to "mute"
> > your system (anywhere from 1-12 hours). If my sugar is going up, I will
> > Bolus and then "mute" the alarm for an hour when I go to sleep. I can assure
> > you that it wakes me up in an hour, in spite of the unacknowledged high
> > glucose. I guess that problem was fixed.
> >
> > By the way, sometimes I will get a failed calibration and a message tells
> > me to re-calibrate in 3 hours. The person who trained me told that that even
> > if I test again in 1/2 hour, it could actually accept the calibration. So 3
> > hours sometimes isn't really 3 hours.
> >
> > Good luck. I hope you receive it soon.
> >
> > Cher
> >
> > --- In diabetescgms@yahoogroups. , "Nancy Stopper" <nancystopper@com >
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > The FDA notice said something about "180 days". When we were discussing
> > it
> > > on CWD, none of us were really sure what that meant, but there is a
> > chance
> > > it meant they had to wait 180 days to release.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I hope not - I really want the shorter startup and the automatic
> > backlight
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --------------------- --------- ------
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> Amy~mom to Alex 11 yrs old
> dx'd 2/04, pumping since 4/04
> in Massachusetts
>
- 2a.
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Re: Length of use of MM sensor
Posted by: "Brandy Beeson" volleyheels13@yahoo.com volleyheels13
Wed Jan 6, 2010 7:13 am (PST)
Okay so this may seem silly, but try to bear with me. If you are wearing jeans and you clip your pump to the pocket of your jeans, it generally hangs down about 6 inches or so from the pocket. If you place your finger where the pump ends on your leg, take the pump out of your pocket and place it on the other side of your finger (like you are measuring), that is where I place my transmitter. I guess using a pump to measure isn't such a weird thing for us! So, another way to look at it, is if you are sitting, the crease in your leg, at your hip, about 8" or so down from that. I also insert it on the outside of my leg, maybe 2 - 4" from the side seam of your pants (jeans). I hope this helps. I know it is a little weird and it is hard describing, but maybe you get the idea. If not, let me know and I'll try something else!
Brandy
dx 2/9/04
MM 722 + CGMS
--- On Tue, 1/5/10, Melissa Howell <melissahowell@embarqmail. > wrote:com
From: Melissa Howell <melissahowell@embarqmail. >com
Subject: Re: [diabetescgms] Re:Length of use of MM sensor
To: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. com
Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 6:14 PM
when you say upper thigh how far up do you
go? Maybe I am going to close to the bend in my leg and thats y i am
bruising so bad?? just trying to figure out where on the thigh people are
getting good results-thanks
----- Original Message -----
From:
Maureen
Helinski
To: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 11:04
AM
Subject: [diabetescgms] Re:Length of use
of MM sensor
I agree with Liz. I use the MM
sensor as long as it will go. Sometimes that is 10 days, 14 days, or even 27
days, which was my longest. If they are not giving correct readings I pull
them. I do recharge on day 7 and I religiously use the Opsite Flexifix, which
keeps them completely waterproof. I also use my upper thighs slightly
toward the inside. I have trouble with my stomach and it never goes more than
7 days there. I sleep on my sides so my outer thighs are not
good.
Maureen Helinski
helins19@verizon. net
- 3a.
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Retiring of Dex sesnors
Posted by: "Jeff Nathan, Award-Winning Author" jeff@incredibleassemblies.com chucklejeff
Wed Jan 6, 2010 1:07 pm (PST)
How do the Dexcom sensors typically die? I'm on my 3rd week with my
evaluation sensor and would like to know the first symptoms I will see of
its needing replacement. Is it a sudden "sensor failed" display or does it
slowly start to get less accurate/
Thank you for your help.
-jeff toll-free: 1-888-967-3386
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- 3b.
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Re: Retiring of Dex sesnors
Posted by: "Dave Guyer" daveg2@charter.net davegyr
Wed Jan 6, 2010 6:10 pm (PST)
It'll gradually start to lose accuracy at the high end. I pull when it
flat lines or display ??? for no good reason.
Jeff Nathan, Award-Winning Author wrote:
>
> How do the Dexcom sensors typically die? I�m on my 3^rd week with my
> evaluation sensor and would like to know the first symptoms I will see
> of its needing replacement. Is it a sudden �sensor failed� display or
> does it slowly start to get less accurate/
>
- 4a.
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Re: Dexcom Seven
Posted by: "jayne Cathcart" jaynea.cathcart@btinternet.com jayne6287
Wed Jan 6, 2010 4:36 pm (PST)
Maryle
I keep a spare Dexcom system which has never been used and Dexcom told me that if I dont charge the system (receiver and transmitter) it will be alright until I need to use it, however long that is. Are you saying the transmitter will be no good if and when I need to use it.
Thanks
Jayne
--- On Wed, 6/1/10, masheville <masheville@yahoo.com > wrote:
From: masheville <masheville@yahoo.com >
Subject: [diabetescgms] Re: Dexcom Seven
To: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, 6 January, 2010, 2:12
Dear Todd,
I am having trouble understanding what you are doing.
Are you not upgrading to the Dex 7 Plus until your old transmitter dies? Your thinking is you want to let the old black transmitter run out first? But you are updating your receiver with the Dex 7 Plus software?
The Dex transmitter is compatible with the sensors. There should be no problem there. But the old Dex transmitter is not sending all the data that the Dex 7 Plus software can use. I don't know how the Dex 7 Plus software will work. Have you tried it?
I changed over to the Dex 7 Plus in May 2009. I got my original Dex set in March 2008. My transmitter was still working in May 2008 but I was technically out of warranty. Dex let me upgrade. That gave me a new warranty period on the new transmitter. I downloaded the software upgrade to the receiver. And the receiver continues to work (although it was out of warranty after 1 year in Mar 2009).
I started Dex 7 Plus in May 2009 and it was working ok but not great, but I found in Oct 2009 the Dex started working very well for me and continues to do so. All the time before that I got some help but never the spot on readings I get now. I have no idea why it got better but I sure am enjoying it. If it has anything to do with being on the Dex 7 Plus I wouldn't wait to upgrade. Especially if Dexcom would give you the upgrade price instead of a full cost replacement. Have you asked?
I'm not sure if you already have the new Dex grey transmitter. If you do, know that it is running and although you are using the time on the old transmitter, the new transmitter is also running down even though you haven't used it yet.
Maryle
discontinued Cozmo and Dexcom
--- In diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com, "tm_pearson" <tm_pearson@ ...> wrote:
>
> Can anyone tell me if anything with the Dexcom Seven and the Plus is NOT compatible? In other words can I use my ole Seven (black) transmitter with the current sensors and my Plus Receiver? Want to use up the battery life that I have in my old transmitter first before I move over to the new Plus (Grey) transmitter.
>
> So, if anything is not Compatible between the two please let me know.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Todd
> dx 12/1986
> MM 722 + CGMS + Dexcom Seven
>
- 4b.
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Re: Dexcom Seven
Posted by: "masheville" masheville@yahoo.com masheville
Wed Jan 6, 2010 8:21 pm (PST)
Hi, Jayne,
We never charge Dex transmitters. Only the receiver.
My understanding is that the transmitter is continually "on" so that it is transmitting whether in use or not.
I could be wrong. I upgraded to the Dex 7 Plus in May 2009 (new transmitter) and have not yet had a transmitter expire.
Is there something that keeps your spare transmitter from working now?
Maryle
--- In diabetescgms@yahoogroups. , jayne Cathcart <jaynea.cathcart@com ...> wrote:
>
> Maryle
> I keep a spare Dexcom system which has never been used and Dexcom told me that if I dont charge the system (receiver and transmitter) it will be alright until I need to use it, however long that is. Are you saying the transmitter will be no good if and when I need to use it.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jayne
>
- 4c.
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Re: Dexcom Seven
Posted by: "Todd Pearson" tm_pearson@yahoo.com tm_pearson
Wed Jan 6, 2010 11:19 pm (PST)
Maryle, the transmitter from DEX comes 100% operational and is not in a dorm-it state or sleep mode at all. So, the clock is ticking on it's lifespan. As for the Receiver, that's a different story. That should be fine stored away, but you still would want to pull it out at least every 3-4 weeks and fully charge it back up. Don't let the batteries in the receiver completely die out. Not good for any type of batteries.
Todd
dx 12/1986
MM722 + CGMS
Dexcom 7+
_____________________ _________ __
From: jayne Cathcart <jaynea.cathcart@btinternet. >com
To: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Wed, January 6, 2010 4:36:49 PM
Subject: Re: [diabetescgms] Re: Dexcom Seven
Maryle
I keep a spare Dexcom system which has never been used and Dexcom told me that if I dont charge the system (receiver and transmitter) it will be alright until I need to use it, however long that is. Are you saying the transmitter will be no good if and when I need to use it.
Thanks
Jayne
--- On Wed, 6/1/10, masheville <masheville@yahoo. com> wrote:
>From: masheville <masheville@yahoo. com>
>Subject: [diabetescgms] Re: Dexcom Seven
>To: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com
>Date: Wednesday, 6 January, 2010, 2:12
>
>
>>
>
>
>
> >
>
>
>>
>
>
>>Dear Todd,
>
>>I am having trouble understanding what you are doing.
>
>>Are you not upgrading to the Dex 7 Plus until your old transmitter dies? Your thinking is you want to let the old black transmitter run out first? But you are updating your receiver with the Dex 7 Plus software?
>
>>The Dex transmitter is compatible with the sensors. There should be no problem there. But the old Dex transmitter is not sending all the data that the Dex 7 Plus software can use. I don't know how the Dex 7 Plus software will work. Have you tried it?
>
>>I changed over to the Dex 7 Plus in May 2009. I got my original Dex set in March 2008. My transmitter was still working in May 2008 but I was technically out of warranty. Dex let me upgrade. That gave me a new warranty period on the new transmitter. I downloaded the software upgrade to the receiver. And the receiver continues to work (although it was out of warranty after 1 year in Mar 2009).
>
>>I started Dex 7 Plus in May 2009 and it was working ok but not great, but I found in Oct 2009 the Dex started working very well for me and continues to do so. All the time before that I got some help but never the spot on readings I get now. I have no idea why it got better but I sure am enjoying it. If it has anything to do with being on the Dex 7 Plus I wouldn't wait to upgrade. Especially if Dexcom would give you the upgrade price instead of a full cost replacement. Have you asked?
>
>>I'm not sure if you already have the new Dex grey transmitter. If you do, know that it is running and although you are using the time on the old transmitter, the new transmitter is also running down even though you haven't used it yet.
>
>>Maryle
>>discontinued Cozmo and Dexcom
>
>>--- In diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com, "tm_pearson" <tm_pearson@ ...> wrote:
>>>
>>> Can anyone tell me if anything with the Dexcom Seven and the Plus is NOT compatible? In other words can I use my ole Seven (black) transmitter with the current sensors and my Plus Receiver? Want to use up the battery life that I have in my old transmitter first before I move over to the new Plus (Grey) transmitter.
>>>
>>> So, if anything is not Compatible between the two please let me know.
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>>
>>> Todd
>>> dx 12/1986
>>> MM 722 + CGMS + Dexcom Seven
>>>
>
>
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Re: IV 3000 Waterproof?
Posted by: "Richard Price" captdr@sbcglobal.net type1too
Wed Jan 6, 2010 7:32 pm (PST)
That Flexfix sounds good! . Is it more waterproof than IV3000? Also, where do you get it? Locally they don't have
it but see it online with AllegroMedical. Who makes it? It sounds like the answer for securing my sensor.
Thanks, Richard
On Jan 3, 2010, at 8:13 PM, Elizabeth Blake wrote:
> ----- Original Message ----
>
> > From: Brandy <volleyheels13@yahoo.com >
>
> > Okay so the IV 3000 is what came with my CGMS to use to cover it. One thing
> > that I have found is every time I get out of the shower, there is water pooling
> > around the sensor. I always change it because I am worried about skin
> > breakdown. I make sure that the "top" of the IV 3000 is completely flat with no
> > bubbles or anything. So, with that being said, am I just having bad luck or is
> > the IV 3000 not really waterproof? Any other things out there that is so I am
> > not having to change the stuff all the time. I normally keep my sensor in for
> > anywhere between 14 - 21 days. 21 was my limit. I started getting freaked out
> > and was worrying I would get an infection! Any thoughts would be greatly
> > appreciated. Thanks!
>
> I find that I end up with water under the dressing when I use IV3000 as well, and that's just another reason why it is far from my first choice. I don't find that it sticks as well as other options. If there's even the tiniest fold in the dressing water gets in and it all starts to peel up. In the summer it sweats right off.
>
> If the tape seems to be sticking well you can just use a lancet to poke a hole in the dressing to drain the water out rather than changing it all. The water won't affect the sensor/transmitter because once they're connected the system is waterproof. However, once water gets in I find that it will all start to loosen and pull up very soon anyway.
>
> You should look for a roll of 4" Opsite Flexifix. It comes in a roll rather than individual pieces. It holds far better than IV3000 (they're made by the same company) and since it's one piece you don't have to worry about overlapping individual pieces. I find that even Tegaderm holds better than IV3000 but the Flexifix is better. You can also use Hypafix, which is not waterproof. It's like the adhesive that's built into infusion sets, like cloth and breathable. Water & sweat evaporate quickly and I find that I get no irritation from it even in the summer when every other tape bothers my skin. As I said, once the transmitter is connected to the sensor it's waterproof so your tape/dressing does not have to be. I use Hypafix exclusively during the summer.
>
> --
> Liz
> Type 1 dx 4/1987
> Minimed 722 + CGMS
>
>
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Flexifix can be found on eBay too...
Posted by: "Pat Fields" ptfields@bellsouth.net ptfields@bellsouth.net
Wed Jan 6, 2010 7:49 pm (PST)
I just purchased Flexifix off eBay. I would have never thought to look there
if someone else on the list hadn't mentioned finding sensors there. ($33.75
+$8.95 shipping, 4" by 11 yd roll) I received it in less than a week.
(Expiration date of Oct. 2012.)
I always check the seller's feedback before I buy anything, though...
_____
From: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. [mailto:diabetescgms@com yahoogroups. ] Oncom
Behalf Of Richard Price
Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 10:33 PM
To: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [diabetescgms] IV 3000 Waterproof?
That Flexfix sounds good! . Is it more waterproof than IV3000? Also, where
do you get it? Locally they don't have
it but see it online with AllegroMedical. Who makes it? It sounds like the
answer for securing my sensor.
Thanks, Richard
On Jan 3, 2010, at 8:13 PM, Elizabeth Blake wrote:
- 5c.
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Re: IV 3000 Waterproof?
Posted by: "Wyldceltic1" wyldceltic1@me.com wyldceltic1
Wed Jan 6, 2010 7:56 pm (PST)
I get it at Amazon.com. Dead cheap! Gr8 stuff.
On Jan 6, 2010, at 7:32 PM, Richard Price wrote:
> That Flexfix sounds good! . Is it more waterproof than IV3000? Also, where do you get it? Locally they don't have
>
> it but see it online with AllegroMedical. Who makes it? It sounds like the answer for securing my sensor.
> Thanks, Richard
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Re: IV 3000 Waterproof?
Posted by: "Richard Price" captdr@sbcglobal.net type1too
Wed Jan 6, 2010 8:51 pm (PST)
Thanks to you and Pat
Richard
On Jan 6, 2010, at 7:56 PM, Wyldceltic1 wrote:
> I get it at Amazon.com. Dead cheap! Gr8 stuff.
>
>
> On Jan 6, 2010, at 7:32 PM, Richard Price wrote:
>
>> That Flexfix sounds good! . Is it more waterproof than IV3000? Also, where do you get it? Locally they don't have
>>
>> it but see it online with AllegroMedical. Who makes it? It sounds like the answer for securing my sensor.
>> Thanks, Richard
>
>
>
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Re: IV 3000 Waterproof?
Posted by: "Elizabeth Blake" poodlebone@yahoo.com poodlebone
Wed Jan 6, 2010 9:33 pm (PST)
>From: Richard Price <captdr@sbcglobal.net >
>
>That Flexfix sounds good! . Is it more waterproof than IV3000? Also, where do you get it? Locally they don't have
>it but see it online with AllegroMedical. Who makes it? It sounds like the answer for securing my sensor.
>Thanks, Richard
>
I get my Flexifix from eBay. There are a lot of good sellers there. I think the one I use is something like healthproducts4u. I have also gotten my Hypafix from the same seller and never have any problems. Opsite Flexifix is made by Smith & Nephew, the same company that makes IV3000, IV Prep Wipes and a lot of other stuff. Since the Flexifix holds better and is one piece (assuming you get the 4" wide roll, not 2"), I find that it's rare for any water to get underneath when I shower. With IV3000 it was always peeling up and any little fold in the dressing while applying it allowed water in.
--
Liz
Type 1 dx 4/1987
Minimed 722 + CGMS
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Re: IV 3000 Waterproof?
Posted by: "Ron Ziegler" ronnielee2u@yahoo.com ronnielee2u
Wed Jan 6, 2010 9:56 pm (PST)
sales@HealthProductsforyou.com
This is where I got Smith & Nephew OpSite Flexifix Transparent Film Rolls
$33.75 TOTAL...Free shipping.
Thanks to Liz I now know where to get it.
Ron
MM722+CGMS Type 1 27 years
Option: 4" x 11yd Roll
--- On Wed, 1/6/10, Elizabeth Blake <poodlebone@yahoo.com > wrote:
From: Elizabeth Blake <poodlebone@yahoo.com >
Subject: Re: [diabetescgms] IV 3000 Waterproof?
To: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 11:33 PM
>From: Richard Price <captdr@sbcglobal. net>
>
>That Flexfix sounds good! . Is it more waterproof than IV3000? Also, where do you get it? Locally they don't have
>it but see it online with AllegroMedical. Who makes it? It sounds like the answer for securing my sensor.
>Thanks, Richard
>
I get my Flexifix from eBay. There are a lot of good sellers there. I think the one I use is something like healthproducts4u. I have also gotten my Hypafix from the same seller and never have any problems. Opsite Flexifix is made by Smith & Nephew, the same company that makes IV3000, IV Prep Wipes and a lot of other stuff. Since the Flexifix holds better and is one piece (assuming you get the 4" wide roll, not 2"), I find that it's rare for any water to get underneath when I shower. With IV3000 it was always peeling up and any little fold in the dressing while applying it allowed water in.
--
Liz
Type 1 dx 4/1987
Minimed 722 + CGMS
- 5g.
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Re: IV 3000 Waterproof?
Posted by: "Ron Ziegler" ronnielee2u@yahoo.com ronnielee2u
Wed Jan 6, 2010 9:59 pm (PST)
Guess the link should have read...
.http://www.healthproductsforyou. us/
Ron
MM722+CGMS TYpe 1 27 years
--- On Wed, 1/6/10, Ron Ziegler <ronnielee2u@yahoo.com > wrote:
From: Ron Ziegler <ronnielee2u@yahoo.com >
Subject: Re: [diabetescgms] IV 3000 Waterproof?
To: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 11:56 PM
sales@HealthProduct sforyou.com
This is where I got Smith & Nephew OpSite Flexifix Transparent Film Rolls
$33.75 TOTAL...Free shipping.
Thanks to Liz I now know where to get it.
Ron
MM722+CGMS Type 1 27 years
Option: 4" x 11yd Roll
--- On Wed, 1/6/10, Elizabeth Blake <poodlebone@yahoo. com> wrote:
From: Elizabeth Blake <poodlebone@yahoo. com>
Subject: Re: [diabetescgms] IV 3000 Waterproof?
To: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 11:33 PM
>From: Richard Price <captdr@sbcglobal. net>
>
>That Flexfix sounds good! . Is it more waterproof than IV3000? Also, where do you get it? Locally they don't have
>it but see it online with AllegroMedical. Who makes it? It sounds like the answer for securing my sensor.
>Thanks, Richard
>
I get my Flexifix from eBay. There are a lot of good sellers there. I think the one I use is something like healthproducts4u. I have also gotten my Hypafix from the same seller and never have any problems. Opsite Flexifix is made by Smith & Nephew, the same company that makes IV3000, IV Prep Wipes and a lot of other stuff. Since the Flexifix holds better and is one piece (assuming you get the 4" wide roll, not 2"), I find that it's rare for any water to get underneath when I shower. With IV3000 it was always peeling up and any little fold in the dressing while applying it allowed water in.
--
Liz
Type 1 dx 4/1987
Minimed 722 + CGMS
- 5h.
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Re: IV 3000 Waterproof?
Posted by: "Ron Ziegler" ronnielee2u@yahoo.com ronnielee2u
Wed Jan 6, 2010 10:53 pm (PST)
http://www.healthproductsforyou. us/
I'll get this address right yet. Sheesh.
It's been snowing for at least 8 hours now, must be why I can't type anymore. Just came in from outside and It's 14 degrees out and my hands are too cold.
Ron
MM722+CGMS Type 1 27 years
--- On Wed, 1/6/10, Ron Ziegler <ronnielee2u@yahoo.com > wrote:
From: Ron Ziegler <ronnielee2u@yahoo.com >
Subject: Re: [diabetescgms] IV 3000 Waterproof?
To: diabetescgms@yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 11:59 PM
Guess the link should have read...
.http://www. healthproductsfo ryou.us/
Ron
MM722+CGMS TYpe 1 27 years
--- On Wed, 1/6/10, Ron Ziegler <ronnielee2u@ yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Ron Ziegler <ronnielee2u@ yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [diabetescgms] IV 3000 Waterproof?
To: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 11:56 PM
sales@HealthProduct sforyou.com
This is where I got Smith & Nephew OpSite Flexifix Transparent Film Rolls
$33.75 TOTAL...Free shipping.
Thanks to Liz I now know where to get it.
Ron
MM722+CGMS Type 1 27 years
Option: 4" x 11yd Roll
--- On Wed, 1/6/10, Elizabeth Blake <poodlebone@yahoo. com> wrote:
From: Elizabeth Blake <poodlebone@yahoo. com>
Subject: Re: [diabetescgms] IV 3000 Waterproof?
To: diabetescgms@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 11:33 PM
>From: Richard Price <captdr@sbcglobal. net>
>
>That Flexfix sounds good! . Is it more waterproof than IV3000? Also, where do you get it? Locally they don't have
>it but see it online with AllegroMedical. Who makes it? It sounds like the answer for securing my sensor.
>Thanks, Richard
>
I get my Flexifix from eBay. There are a lot of good sellers there. I think the one I use is something like healthproducts4u. I have also gotten my Hypafix from the same seller and never have any problems. Opsite Flexifix is made by Smith & Nephew, the same company that makes IV3000, IV Prep Wipes and a lot of other stuff. Since the Flexifix holds better and is one piece (assuming you get the 4" wide roll, not 2"), I find that it's rare for any water to get underneath when I shower. With IV3000 it was always peeling up and any little fold in the dressing while applying it allowed water in.
--
Liz
Type 1 dx 4/1987
Minimed 722 + CGMS
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