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10-10-2007, 10:25 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mid-West
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Originally Posted by Funnygrl  The CGMS technology and the BD meter communication have to be turned off on planes. | LOL...What they don't know, won't hurt them. I don't have the BD Link meter or MM pump anymore, but do have the MM CGMS & left mine on during all my flights. Only thing I did was silence alarms.  Nobody had a problem with it & they didn't say a word. In fact, one of the flight attendants who has a relative with Diabetes was talking to me about the CGMS system. 
I don't know why the FAA set it up that way originally, but it's been that way for years. Same applied to cell phones, but they're now considering changing it so people can at least text one another while in flight. What I don't get is that CGMS systems don't even operate on the same freq. as the plane equipment does.
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Pumps & Meters Used:
MM506,7,8,11 & 12, Cozmo, Animas 1200 & 1250 Many
A1C: 6.4
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10-10-2007, 10:47 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: USA
Posts: 949
| | | I was recently on a flight and the flight attendent told me I would have to power off my pump. I told her it didn't have an on/off button, since it was an always on lifesaving device. That explanation seemed to work just fine.
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10-17-2007, 03:56 PM
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I am a: Parent | | Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 19
| | | Choosing pump
I've read every post on this string, and my eyes hurt. 
I need to make a decision about my son's First Pump. I'm choosing between Cozmo and Animas. I read the flyer, and visited their website for Cozmo, and everything is just hitting home. From programing meals (ie School Lunch for the nurse), the attachment for testing (especially since he uses Freestyle test strips), waterproof and the program to use on the computer is perfect for me since I live on my computer.
My question is, am I missing something re: Animas? It just doesn't seem to have the bells and whistles that will make my life easier than I could imagine. If anyone has information that would be helpful regarding the Animas, please shed some light. I think I made up my mind, but I would hate to regret this decision.
Thank you.
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10-17-2007, 04:43 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas
Posts: 1,083
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Originally Posted by Dewey LOL...What they don't know, won't hurt them. I don't have the BD Link meter or MM pump anymore, but do have the MM CGMS & left mine on during all my flights. Only thing I did was silence alarms. Nobody had a problem with it & they didn't say a word. In fact, one of the flight attendants who has a relative with Diabetes was talking to me about the CGMS system.
I don't know why the FAA set it up that way originally, but it's been that way for years. Same applied to cell phones, but they're now considering changing it so people can at least text one another while in flight. What I don't get is that CGMS systems don't even operate on the same freq. as the plane equipment does. | I've worn my CGMS on a number of flights. I keep it in my pocket so there's really no way anyone is going to know. Are they seriously going to tell me that an 8 mhz (or something like that) transmitter is going to interfere with the airplane's communication? That is unbelievable and ridiculous.
Dewey, you might update your original post because the Animas software has been approved. I just called today and according to the person on the phone, they are shipping software to everyone who has purchased or upgraded to the 2020 in the order the orders for the pumps were placed.
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10-17-2007, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by someone I've worn my CGMS on a number of flights. I keep it in my pocket so there's really no way anyone is going to know. Are they seriously going to tell me that an 8 mhz (or something like that) transmitter is going to interfere with the airplane's communication? That is unbelievable and ridiculous.
Dewey, you might update your original post because the Animas software has been approved. I just called today and according to the person on the phone, they are shipping software to everyone who has purchased or upgraded to the 2020 in the order the orders for the pumps were placed. | The problem with RF devices is called intermodal interference or as hams call it ...intermod.
It is not the radios the are particularly worried about, it is the navigation equipment. Most airliners use GPS now a days and the signal from the satellite is not all that strong, wouldn't take much to cause significant interference. Imagine, flying from San Francisco to Tokyo and going a tad too close to North Korea. A degree or two difference in heading could cause disaster. Or flying the crowded skies in the US and being a degree or two off course and shaking hands with the plane headed in the other direction. If you know a ham operator, ask them to show you an example of intermod......lots of it on the ground, cell phones, pagers, business radios just about any other source you can think of. Oh, those nice big plasma TV...whew do they put out a bunch of intermod!!!!
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03-02-2008, 09:58 AM
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| | | I will be elgible for a new pump in July. I really like the Omnipod since I have problems with the lines in my MiniMed 522. You have talked about new pumps coming out in the latter part of the year. Who thinks I should await for a new arrical? and why.
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03-02-2008, 10:04 AM
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Posts: 2
| | | Omnipod and Medicare
I have been told that Omniod is not available or approved if Medicare is the primary insurance. Does anyone have information abot tha policy? |
03-02-2008, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by nfy I have been told that Omniod is not available or approved if Medicare is the primary insurance. Does anyone have information abot tha policy? | I believe older Minimed pumps (refurbished 508s) are the only pumps Medicare will pay for. |
03-08-2008, 12:24 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, Ga
Posts: 39
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Originally Posted by Funnygrl I believe older Minimed pumps (refurbished 508s) are the only pumps Medicare will pay for. | Medicare paid for my Cozmo 1700 which I upgraded to an 1800 with Smith's free upgrade program. |
03-22-2008, 08:28 PM
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| | | Wearing Your pump
i have heard that wearing pumps is difficult and uncomfortable. has anyone had any problems |
03-24-2008, 07:48 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick Canada, eh
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Originally Posted by betty inquirer i have heard that wearing pumps is difficult and uncomfortable. has anyone had any problems | You need to stop reading the Inquirer.
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03-24-2008, 07:59 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH
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Originally Posted by betty inquirer i have heard that wearing pumps is difficult and uncomfortable. has anyone had any problems | I've been pumping for 5 years. At times they are uncomfortable but I'd add it up to maybe 3 days worth in a year. Which for the benefit is well worth it. Wearing them is very easy. Some on here worry about hiding it but I wear mine like a cell phone and most just look at me for having a pager, a cell phone, and what they think is another pager.
If you are interested call the pump companies up and ask for a trial wear. They will put saline in the pump and let you wear it for 3 days to see how it feels.
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03-24-2008, 08:20 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Livonia, MI
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Originally Posted by betty inquirer i have heard that wearing pumps is difficult and uncomfortable. has anyone had any problems | Neither difficult nor uncomfortable, in my opinion... Biggest problem was the first few years, just being self-conscious about it... but that passed.
Tucking in shirts is annoying, and sleeping is sometimes annoying when I roll over on it... Awkward moments otherwise sometimes... bathroom, etc....
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03-25-2008, 04:21 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston
Posts: 140
| | | I wear the OmniPod. Not only is it comfortable, but i forget where on my body i am wearing it a lot of the time. Especially if it's on the back of my arm. Out of sight, out of mind.
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04-02-2008, 02:29 PM
| | Junior Member | | Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 9
| | | I have tried wearing a sample pod on my belly area and I felt like something heavy is hanging on when I walk! I only wore it for couple of days and decided against it due to that annoying feeling. Don't you feel the same wearing it on stomach area?
I prefer the smaller infusion set. |
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