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Old 07-11-2008, 08:51 AM
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Starting on my pump today! (finally)
Hi Everyone!

Today is the big day! I am going back on a pump (Mini-Med with cgms) I'm a little nervous and a lot excited. Hopefully it will ba a smooth transition. Wish me luck!!
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Old 07-11-2008, 09:25 AM
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Good luck Jenn!

I hope you like it. Just be prepared for a few little kinks the first month or so. And if you seem high for no reason, make sure you verify the canula is IN you! Also, the IV3000 really helps prevent bruising.
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Old 07-11-2008, 09:41 AM
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Congratulations and good luck.
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Old 07-11-2008, 09:49 AM
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Congratulations! I've been pumping for 3 years and using the CGMS for less than 3 weeks and I love it so far! I've had a few frustrations but it's been mostly smooth.
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Old 07-11-2008, 10:24 AM
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Sounds like a good plan. Besides cgms, are you gonna do things differently then when you used to pump, I guess from going back to shots, have you noticed anything that may hold an advantage now....

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Old 07-11-2008, 01:16 PM
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Good luck, Jenn. I'm sure you'll be fine. If you're anything like me, your only regret will be that you didn't do it sooner...
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For wonderful fun (and sometimes a shower)

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Old 07-11-2008, 01:22 PM
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Congratulations and Good Luck!
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Old 07-12-2008, 01:31 PM
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Good luck! I'm 2 weeks in and things are going pretty well. Things are more predictable on a pump.
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Old 07-12-2008, 07:53 PM
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Jenn, I'm so happy that you are going back on a pump. I hope it was a smooth re-transition back to it. Good luck with the CGMS.
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