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03-16-2006, 04:59 PM
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Hey fellow pumpers,
I just got hooked up to a CGMS and was wondering if there are any tips or precautions our group could share. I am trying to get my pump fine tuned so I can regain some lost control and varying numbers. Any info you can share would be great.
Thanks again
Vic L 
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03-16-2006, 05:21 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Jose, CA
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Originally Posted by Vic L Hey fellow pumpers,
I just got hooked up to a CGMS and was wondering if there are any tips or precautions our group could share. I am trying to get my pump fine tuned so I can regain some lost control and varying numbers. Any info you can share would be great.
Thanks again
Vic L | What did you get, how does it feel...? |
03-17-2006, 09:08 AM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Austin, Texas
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Originally Posted by spike What did you get, how does it feel...? | I don't understand your question but it is a bit bulky in size and the cable is not too long. Getting sleep last night was a chore. Sort of reminded me of when I first starting pumping. The needle doesn't hurt at all which is a plus.
If you want to restate your question as to what I got, I will be more than happy to answer.
Vic L 
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03-17-2006, 10:36 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin, Texas
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| | | Just make sure that you Calibrate or else there is not much that the reports can do for you and the 3 day's would have been a waste.
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 Type 1 - Diagnosed 12/30/1999
MDI: 99' - 04'
- 70/30, 75/25, Humalog, Novolog, Lantus
Pump Therapy: 04' - Present
- Animas 1200 (Silver) w/ Humalog: 03/04 - 12/05
- Cozmore w/ Cozmoniter (Slate Gray) w/ Novolog: 02/06 - Present
Infusion Set:
- Cleo 90 & Inset
A1C
- 02/13/2006: 6.4
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03-17-2006, 10:40 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 299
| | | CGMS
Continual Glucose Monitoring System. Also know as the Guardian. CGMS does not have a screen to view the numbers but the Guardian does. That is the only difference in the 2.
It is used for Doctors and Patients to get better control and is usually worn for 3 full days. It is similiar to a Pump (Wire, Injections etc.) The part that goes into your skin has a small sensor that takes a BG reading every 5 min, it is a way to see how your BG reacts between meals and night shifts with hormones. A great way to set up basal's on pumps as well as to discover the reasoning around low and high numbers.
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Type 1 - Diagnosed 12/30/1999
MDI: 99' - 04'
- 70/30, 75/25, Humalog, Novolog, Lantus
Pump Therapy: 04' - Present
- Animas 1200 (Silver) w/ Humalog: 03/04 - 12/05
- Cozmore w/ Cozmoniter (Slate Gray) w/ Novolog: 02/06 - Present
Infusion Set:
- Cleo 90 & Inset
A1C
- 02/13/2006: 6.4
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03-17-2006, 10:45 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 299
| | Hey Vic L. Your from AUSTIN! Me too. Have you checked out our Forum on the Diabetes Documentary? If your interested in possibly taking part or being one of the actors let me know. I didn't know there were anybody else from Austin on here. I don't know anyone in this town that has Diabetes. Makes me feel good to know that others are around me 
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Type 1 - Diagnosed 12/30/1999
MDI: 99' - 04'
- 70/30, 75/25, Humalog, Novolog, Lantus
Pump Therapy: 04' - Present
- Animas 1200 (Silver) w/ Humalog: 03/04 - 12/05
- Cozmore w/ Cozmoniter (Slate Gray) w/ Novolog: 02/06 - Present
Infusion Set:
- Cleo 90 & Inset
A1C
- 02/13/2006: 6.4
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03-17-2006, 10:46 AM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Austin, Texas
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Originally Posted by Doetsch Just make sure that you Calibrate or else there is not much that the reports can do for you and the 3 day's would have been a waste. | Oh yeah, I usually test between 7 & 9 times a day so the calibration should be good to go. I am eating like normal and not eating low carb meals. I want to see the real numbers. I don't want to be a perfect diabetic when using this device.
Vic L
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03-17-2006, 11:12 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Jose, CA
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Originally Posted by Vic L I don't understand your question but it is a bit bulky in size and the cable is not too long. Getting sleep last night was a chore. Sort of reminded me of when I first starting pumping. The needle doesn't hurt at all which is a plus.
If you want to restate your question as to what I got, I will be more than happy to answer.
Vic L |
sorry, I guess I was a bit too stingy with my words. I'm wondering if it's the MiniMed and does the sensor irritate your tissues? |
03-17-2006, 11:31 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin, Texas
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Originally Posted by Vic L Oh yeah, I usually test between 7 & 9 times a day so the calibration should be good to go. I am eating like normal and not eating low carb meals. I want to see the real numbers. I don't want to be a perfect diabetic when using this device.
Vic L | That is the best way to do it. You don't want to cheat the system or else it would have been for nothing. Good Luck
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Type 1 - Diagnosed 12/30/1999
MDI: 99' - 04'
- 70/30, 75/25, Humalog, Novolog, Lantus
Pump Therapy: 04' - Present
- Animas 1200 (Silver) w/ Humalog: 03/04 - 12/05
- Cozmore w/ Cozmoniter (Slate Gray) w/ Novolog: 02/06 - Present
Infusion Set:
- Cleo 90 & Inset
A1C
- 02/13/2006: 6.4
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03-17-2006, 12:36 PM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 140
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Originally Posted by Doetsch Hey Vic L. Your from AUSTIN! Me too. Have you checked out our Forum on the Diabetes Documentary? If your interested in possibly taking part or being one of the actors let me know. I didn't know there were anybody else from Austin on here. I don't know anyone in this town that has Diabetes. Makes me feel good to know that others are around me | Doetsch,
You'll have to point me in the right direction to read up on the Diabetes Documentary. Is it listed on this forum? I'm interested, it would be fun.
I'm a cubicle monkey too!
Vic L
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03-17-2006, 12:40 PM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Austin, Texas
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Originally Posted by spike sorry, I guess I was a bit too stingy with my words. I'm wondering if it's the MiniMed and does the sensor irritate your tissues? | Spike,
Yes, the CGMS I am using right now is made by Minimed. So far I haven't had issues but I am very conscious of the area. They made me sign like 4 forms just to drill into my head " If you break it, you'll pay". As far as irritation, can't say I had any yet but then again I just started last night.
Vic L 
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03-17-2006, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Vic L Spike,
Yes, the CGMS I am using right now is made by Minimed. So far I haven't had issues but I am very conscious of the area. They made me sign like 4 forms just to drill into my head " If you break it, you'll pay". As far as irritation, can't say I had any yet but then again I just started last night.
Vic L | thanks! Even though you just started, it's a good sign I think, because when I tried a Sil set it hurt immediately and after 3 hours I jerked that darn thing out and went back to Quick Sets. Please keep us updated. |
03-20-2006, 12:20 PM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 140
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My time with the CGMS came and went and I really look forward to my appointment this Friday. I will have a review of the results at that time. The time I spent connected to it was un-eventful so there was no need to call Minimed for an error or any site irritation. I just hope the results will help me get my A1C down further. It was an 8 in January.
Vic L
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03-20-2006, 03:43 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pleasantville, NY
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Originally Posted by Vic L Just an update
My time with the CGMS came and went and I really look forward to my appointment this Friday. I will have a review of the results at that time. The time I spent connected to it was un-eventful so there was no need to call Minimed for an error or any site irritation. I just hope the results will help me get my A1C down further. It was an 8 in January.
Vic L | Vic, please update us with any follow on info. I'm interested in trying the Guardian myself. I've been pumping for 5 1/2 years but am still stuggling with basal rates, insulin carb sensitivity, etc. Also, I'm interested in pursuing the MM 722 when it becomes available in the U.S. It's like a Gurardian that talks directly to the pump.
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03-20-2006, 04:20 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Jose, CA
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Originally Posted by RobB Vic, please update us with any follow on info. I'm interested in trying the Guardian myself. I've been pumping for 5 1/2 years but am still stuggling with basal rates, insulin carb sensitivity, etc. Also, I'm interested in pursuing the MM 722 when it becomes available in the U.S. It's like a Gurardian that talks directly to the pump. | Actually, the 722 is the 300U capacity pump that receives signals from the optional CGMS. |
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