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Thread: Batteries in your pump

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04-28-2006, 07:01 PM

poodlebone poodlebone is offline

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I am a: Type 1

Join Date: Apr 2006

Location: NYC

Posts: 1,575

I've always followed Minimed's recommendation of using Energizer batteries. They last for about 7 weeks (one AAA). I don't use the vibrate alarm function but I do use the backlight a lot. Saving a few cents on no-name batteries isn't worth the risk.

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Liz
Type 1 dx 4/1987
Minimed Paradigm 722 6/2008 + CGMS
Minimed Paradigm 715 5/2005 - 6/2008
13mm Silhouettes
Lifescan UltraSmart & UltraMini
Last A1c: 10/08/08: 5.6