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[IPn] day 8

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:18:36 -0800

Greetings Pumpers and Friends, We've reached day 6 of the nid-winter Pledge drive and have raised $272 of the $5000 needed for the winter quarter

Fwd: [IP] Medtronic CareLink Personal for Mac OS X Lion 10.7

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:46:01 +0100

No it does not work . Medtronic has always been desperately slow in upgrading its Carelink software. Here in Europe, Windows users have had to wait until six month ago to be able to use it on Visa and/or Windows 7. Only XP machines would work

Re: [IP] Shasta, UHC, & DME

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:29:29 -0800

Good to hear. I haven't had some of the billing problems that others have reported with Edgepark and I've been using them for about 15 months now. They ship quickly and seem to bill insurance properly

Re: [IP] Shasta, UHC, & DME

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:17:34 -0800

UHC is in network for Dexcom also. It is my primary insurance, Shasta Administrative Services, that was the problem. Looks like Edgepark is in network for both UHC and Shasta. Edgepark is still working on it, so we'll see

Re: [IP] Shasta, UHC, & DME

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:12:09 -0800

Sorry to bring up an old thread---it's been some time since I've checked my email. Brent, Dexcom referred me to Edgepark with the indication both my insurances are in network. Edgepark is still working on it. I've heard no negatives about Edgepark, so I'm pleased

Re: [IP] Medtronic CareLink Personal for Mac OS X Lion 10.7

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:15:17 -0800

I've been using it in OS 10.6 for about one year now, should have been working in 10.7, no

[IP] Medtronic CareLink Personal for Mac OS X Lion 10.7

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:32:02 -0800

Today a customer rep told me that this would be available in a few days.

[IPn] support?

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:01:21 -0800

Hello Pumpers and Friends, Thank you to the members from Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, California, and Maine who pledged matching donations toward last weeks genereous challenge from Nor Cal. There is still $13 remaining that can add to your pledge of support to Insulin Pumpers

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Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:03:01 -0500

Re: [IP] Eruptions

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:59:06 -0500

wow, this happens to me and I use a MiniMed, so yeah I guess it's just a thing , afterall we are inserting a device into our bodies for a min. of 3 days every day, so I guess we will get gushers, all I can do is just apply pressure to it until the bleeding stops

Re: [IP] Eruptions

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:43:21 -0500

I've had gushers from time to time. They are annoying! Luckily they don't happen too often. As for the tape -- I never had that issues with quicksets (I use a minimed) but have had it once with a mio set. Stacey Sent from my iPod On Feb 6, 2012, at 3:23, "email @ redacted" <email @ redacted

[IPn] SF Bay Area - yes

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:56:50 -0800

Hello Pumpers and Friends, This is day 6 of our mid-winter pledge drive and Insulin Pumpers would be pleased to accept whatever contribution you can afford to make so that we can continue to serve the new pumpers and the diabetes community at large

[IP] I am my own boss

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:39:39 -0800

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Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:03:46 -0600

Re: [IP] Eruptions

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:32:02 -0500

Dennis, I use the Animas pump and Insets and I have had only one or two little gushers in the five years that I have been pumping. So I can't help you there. But, I do sometimes have te problem of the paper tearing before it is all the way off. I try to remember to take it off slower, but sometimes forget

[IP] Eruptions

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:23:34 GMT

Does anyone else get blood that squirts out like a volcano erupting when you take off infusion set with the Animas? Has anyone found any techniques to keep this to a minimum? How about the piece of paper that you unwind before you take off the needle cover on the infusion set

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Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:46:36 -0800

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Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:05:56 -0800

[IPn] Superbowl Sunday

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:33:05 -0800

Greetings Pumpers and Frinds AND Superbowl Fans, Thanks to members from Arizona, Michigan, and Utah for their contribution of matching funds toward NOR CAL's challenge. There is still $123 remaining to double the value of your mid-winter pledge

Re: [IP] effects of cereal vs. toast

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:45:49 -0800

I'm 100% the same; I just try not to eat carbs at all. My morning carb ratio is 1 unit per 7g; dinner is 1 unit per 16g. The range of error when giving that much insulin is just too much - I always over or under shoot. So my answer

[IPn] thanks for a good start

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:10:35 -0800

Hello Pumpers and Friends, First off I'd like to thank memberfs in Michigan, Maryland, New York and Great Brittian for there contribution to help match NOR CAL's challenge and get the mid-winter pledge drive off to a great start

Re: [IP] effects of cereal vs. toast

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:06:15 -0600

A non-diabetic typically has a fasting BG of 70-110, but after eating this number will rising gradually by 40 points and then return to the fasting level after 4 hours - assuming no other carbohydrates are consumed

Re: [IP] effects of cereal vs. toast

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:25:45 +0100

Susan, As far as I'm concern, "spiking" is when insulin action and carb rising are not coordinate. If I eat breakfast and forget to bolus, then comes the orange juice spike, very fast up to the 250 range, and sometimes higher. If I don't have a look at my CGM, it will cry out loud

Re: Fwd: [IP] effects of cereal vs. toast

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:15:14 -0700

thanks, that's exactly what I wanted to know. I appreciate your reply. On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 9:50 AM, email @ redacted < email @ redacted> wrote:

RE: Fwd: [IP] effects of cereal vs. toast

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:50:11 -0600

Susan When I was wearing my Navigator I figured out that if everything was on track and I ate responsibly I would expect that a typical meal would cause my BG to go up 70 or so points from where it started If I was 80 I would go to 150 or so - If I was 200 I would go to 270 or so -

Re: Fwd: [IP] effects of cereal vs. toast

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:42:41 -0700

I'm kind of curious about what everyone considers spiking. If you could all just let me know what it means for you, I'd appreciate it. Like is it just going over a certain bg level or is it going up a certain amount of points

Re: Fwd: [IP] effects of cereal vs. toast

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:51:12 -0500

Also I find that adding some flaxseed/flaxseed meal to your cereal slows down the effect of high spikes in your bs levels. On Feb 3, 2012 9:11 AM, "Jean Van Den Rawette" <email @ redacted> wrote:

[IP] RE: [neuropathy

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:54:37 -0500

Valerie What is done in nerve conduction tests for neuropathy? ******* NOTICE: This e-mail message and any attached files are intended solely for the use of the addressee(s) named above in connection with official business

Re: [IP] Tingling in my left foot

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:47:59 -0800

How's your back? Lumbar spine problems like bulging discs can also cause tingling in the legs and/or feet. I've been waking up in the middle of the night with my forearms and hands numb, like they're asleep

Fwd: [IP] effects of cereal vs. toast

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:07:15 +0100

Correct me if I'm wrong : I have been told that adding some fat to carbs will "slow them down". That might be the explanation for the difference between the toast and the cereals in this threads initial mail

Re: [IP] Free Meter Update

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:07:01 -0600

Jean, I wonder if the problem is that you need to change batteries. Can you try that? Or have you already tossed the old meter? Denise B. On 2/3/2012 7:50 AM, Jean Van Den Rawette wrote: > Such things DO happen

Re: [IP] effects of cereal vs. toast

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:59:27 -0600

I've been struggling with breakfast lately, as well. Oatmeal, even plain, just sends me. I try to stay away from eating, just sticking to sausage or scrambled eggs to avoid carbs and coffee

Re: [IP] Free Meter Update

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:50:16 +0100

Such things DO happen. I use to create an easy to remember alias email address (say, email @ redacted - nascefil is life scan reversed) for such occasions. If the site response is not up to my expectations, I can easily destroy that account and stay away, reasonably anonymous

Re: [IP] Free Meter Update

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:32:03 -0800

Call Life Scan, at the number on the bottom of your meter, and tell them your meter is no longer working properly, that you did all of the tests and because your meter is not working properly you are afraid that you might have an accident or episode and end up in the hospital

[IP] Re: [] Free Meter Update

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:44:05 -0500

Jean, call 1-800-730-9887 ext 7201. Ask for Tim Cady and say you need to speak only with him. his direct number is 1-760-579-7201. He is an owner of Advanced Diabetes Supply in California

[IP] Free Meter Update

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:23:47 -0600

Thanks to those of you who responded to my post about where to get a free meter. I had an older Ultra2 that was giving crazy numbers. I called LifeScan, and the call was outsourced, I think, as I got someone with an accent

RE: [IP] effects of cereal vs. toast

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:42:35 -0500

To everyone writing on this topic,I do agree previously with the person that said Hood milk,it also helped me out,but I combined that with a cereal called Simply Fiber Cinnamon Cereal,which is distributed by Benefit Nutrition,Ridgewood,N.J.,07451,www.benefitnutrition

[IP] breakfast carb ratios - glycemic index

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 1:14:06 -0800

Most diabetics have a higher insulin resistance in the a.m. which is usually controlled with a slightly higher a.m. basal rate. Because of this, the a.m. insulin to carb ratio is different

[IP] Re: effects of cereal vs toast

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:04:19 -0800

No, I'm sure it's not the milk since I use unsweetened soy milk that only has 4 grams of carbs for a whole cup and sometimes I drink that milk by itself later in the day and there's no problem. I'm pretty sure it's the cereal and that seems to be what others are saying

Re: [IP] effects of cereal vs. toast

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:40:39 -0600

Interesting. I have never heard of this. I do great with oatmeal. I do not eat cereal, except for maybe a handful for snacks. I just don't love cereal. A "holistic" practicioner told me to stay away from cereal becasue it is so highly processed and is not "all that" as they claim on the box

RE: [IP] effects of cereal vs. toast

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:17:51 -0800

Breakfast has always been difficult meal for me. I really enjoy cereal too but it has the same effect on me...even if I don't eat the Cap'n Crunch (LOL) and eat a high fiber cereal instead...still spiking BG's. Oatmeal is a mess for Bg's, it's great on cold mornings but impossible to control

Re: [IP] effects of cereal vs. toast

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:31:54 -0500

I always have orange juice & milk (skim) with my breakfast, whether it be toast or cereal. For me - I only have the high rise in BG's if I eat the cereal. Jan G. Yours Sincerely - Janet Goenner In a message dated 2/2/2012 4:19:51 P.M

Re: [IP] Tingling in my left foot

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:32:32 -0700

Dilip, I once had a growth on the bottom of my foot. Went to two podiatrists and could have had surgery or endured the pain. Decided to buy new sneakers and miracle of miracles, it went away. Neither doc suggested it could be my shoes. On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 3:27 PM, Dilip Ladhani <email @ redacted

Re: [IP] Tingling in my left foot

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:27:53 -0600

Just to update this thread.. My wife suggested the other day to check my shoes. I walk everyday (5-6 times a week) and have been using the same pair of shoes I bought in 2009. I realized that the tingling feeling happens more so at night and so I picked up a new pair and have been using it the last couple of days

Re: [IP] effects of cereal vs. toast

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:19:08 +0000

For me (YMMV) it wasn't the cereal that was the problem - it was the milk (although it didn't matter if it is skim, 2%, whole). Someone on this list (must have been about 5 years ago) said to use HOOD brand milk

Re: [IP] t-slim and Dex

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:05:55 -0800

Susan This is the same reason that I bought the Dexcom about 5 years ago after starting on the pod. They said at that time it would take another year before they would be integrated. I'm still waiting :) Oliver Sent from outer space On Feb 2, 2012, at 11:17 AM, Susan Lane <email @ redacted

[IPn] over 1000 contributions

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:52:36 -0800

Hello Pumpers and Friends, Did you know that over the last year your fellow members made over 1,000 contributions to Insulin Pumpers? These donations provide over half the operating budget for Insulin Pumpers. What is it worth to you to have this support group

Re: [IP] effects of cereal vs. toast

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:03:11 -0500

I always have higher blood sugers with cereal too. I thought maybe it was that the cereal got digested and into the blood stream as sugar faster than bread/toast. Jan G

Re: [IP] effects of cereal vs. toast

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:01:03 -0900

I've been having Greek Yogurt with fruit for breakfast lately and it's really smoothed out my morning sugars. Used to have the lean pockets with egg and sausage, until they increased the size, but the yogurt works a lot better

Re: [IP] effects of cereal vs. toast

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:47:22 -0500

I never could get cereal right either. My Doc suggested I try muesli. That seems to be very slow absorbing and works well with my breakfast bolus. Problem is, it's quite dense and I only have a quarter cup or a third of a cup. I find the "Swiss muesli" a bit dry and I let it soak in the milk for a few minutes

Re: [IP] effects of cereal vs. toast

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:45:44 -0600

I asked a similar question several years ago about cereal while I was adjusting to my pump. I tried everything, from high fiber cereals (atleast the ones I could fathom eating) to corn flakes and cherios and I would always get a high. I don't do cereal anymore

Re: [IP] effects of cereal vs. toast

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:36:18 -0800

I would venture to guess without the facts in front of me that you where experiencing problems with the sugar in the soy milk. Judy On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 10:42 AM, Pam Brown <email @ redacted> wrote: > breakfast

Re: [IP] effects of cereal vs. toast

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:36:24 -0600

Now, my mother, Mrs. B., she knew how to make bread! Since she also had T1D, she was always trying to calculate how many grams of carbohydrate in one slice

Re: [IP] effects of cereal vs. toast

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:25:23 -0700

When I first got diabetes a year and a half ago, my CDE told me that she didn't know why, but cereal is one of the worst things you can eat for breakfast. She said she didn't know why, but it has a terrible effect on diabetics glucose levels. I tried to eat it anyway and just gave up

Re: [IP] t-slim and Dex

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:17:18 -0700

I purposely got the Dexcom and Omnipod because they were to be integrated. It's far more complicated than they let on. It's been a year and a half since I was told they'd be combined and I'm still waiting. If Tandem can get this done any sooner, good for them

[IP] t-slim and Dex

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:58:49 -0600

I received an e-mail from Tandem announcing that they've signed an agreement with Dexcom. This might just be something that gets blocked by the FDA, but we'll just have to wait and see. Denise B

[IP] effects of cereal vs. toast

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:42:47 -0800

I'm curious about something. For years I ate two pieces of whole grain toast, one with butter and jam and one with peanut butter and half a banana for my breakfast

[IP] airport scanners not detecting CGMS

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:35:00 -0800

Twice now I've gone through one of the full body scanners at the airport and it never picked up my Medtronic CGMS sensor and transmitter which was on my thigh. This last time I even saw the image that the agent was looking at as the monitor was right there by the scanner, and there was nothing visible at all

RE: [IP] One Touch Meter

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:39:16 -0400

Seems like they're always free if you buy a box of strips. They're free without stripts at some pharmacies too. Anne <email @ redacted>wrote:

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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:41:09 -0800

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