[Diabetes-Talk] did you know this julia Re: Dexcom problem

Jamie Gurganus jamielgurganus at gmail.com
Mon Dec 24 11:16:36 UTC 2018 

Bridget,


I have not experienced this when I change mine.  The thing that I have noticed with their infusion sets is that they seem to last a lot longer than the ones I’ve used with my other pumps. I used to have to change my set every two days or else it would start to leak. I have never had a med Tronic infusions that leak and I often have to remember to change my set after three days! I think it may have to do with the fact that it infuses the insulin at a much slower pace than the other pumps. 

    Jamie

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> On Dec 23, 2018, at 11:32 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Bridgit, I don't know which cannula you're using but there are a couple of things that could be happening. The Medtronic delivers basal patterns in a different way than the Cozmo and the Animas did. So particularly if you take a small amount of basal insulin, in that first day the basals don't come as often so the tubing can behave differently and it takes time to get the insulin flowing properly. If you haven't already done so, you might try inserting the new one right before a bigger meal and see if giving a larger bolus will get things off on a better foot. Just a thought.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2018 7:30 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] did you know this julia Re: Dexcom problem
> 
> Jamie, BTW, when you change your canula with the Medtronic, do you notice that for a day, your glucose levels sitter a little higher? I never noticed this with my other infusion sets, but everytime I change mine, for almost an entire day, I can't get below 150. Then all of a sudden, they go back to normal. The first time, I thought I had a bad canula and was about to change it, then they dropped. But, now every time, I notice this happens. I've only been using the Medtronic since mid-November, and I can't imagine why the infusion sets would be different or why this would happen, but consistently every time I do a set change, this happens.
> 
> Bridgit
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> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2018 6:45 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] did you know this julia Re: Dexcom problem
> 
> Yes, I was told to never walk through any of the scanning machines- metal detector one or the full body scan.  I always insist to be patted down.  The insulin pump is not supposed to go through the scanners either.
> 
>                Jamie
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lester Cameron via Diabetes-Talk
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> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] did you know this julia Re: Dexcom problem
> 
> I just got this email check it out or did you know this already julia
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2018 5:01 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom problem
> 
> At airports, there are certain security devices you cannot walk through. You just tell them that your medical device can't go through, and they can either pat you down or use the hand wand.
> 
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> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Dar via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2018 4:02 PM
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> Cc: Dar <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom problem
> 
> I know if something goes off while walking threw the thing to make sure you don’t have anything that would go off.
> Or they wish to scan you.
> Sorry can’t think of words.
> 
> 
> Dar
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>> On Dec 23, 2018, at 2:53 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> What do you mean by "What do you do with the device when traveling?"
>> I'm not sure how to answer this. Can you be more specific? You do what 
>> you always do with it, unless you mean if traveling by airplain, which 
>> you would need to adjust the settings on your phone for the app.
>> 
>> I'm not sure about the Libra, but with Dexcom, you can wear the device 
>> anywhere. I'm currently wearing mine on my tummy.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Dar via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2018 3:12 PM
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>> Cc: Dar <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom problem
>> 
>> What do you do when you travel with the device on?
>> I thought about this this wearing my fdisk as I call it on my arm.
>> Libre patch.
>> Being new at this I thought I would ask.
>> I must say it is working well, and I am almost ready for a new change.
>> This is the first one I have had go threw all of the 14 days. Exciting 
>> for me.
>> I enjoy reading all of the different devices out there and how you 
>> wear them.
>> I wish I could put this in a different place than the arms.
>> 
>> 
>> Dar
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>> 
>>> On Dec 22, 2018, at 6:10 PM, Diane via Diabetes-Talk
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> That happens to me sometimes as I also wear it swimming.
>>> Diane
>>> 
>>> 
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>>>> On Dec 22, 2018, at 1:05 PM, Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hi All,
>>>> I got training on my Dexcom and started using it Thursday. I have 
>>>> the
>>>> G5 and so far am liking it. Could use some help or would like to 
>>>> know experiences with problems. I just took a shower, and was told 
>>>> wearing the transmitter and getting it wet wouldn't be a problem.
>>>> However, now it isn't transmitting. It says to wait up to 3 hours, 
>>>> so I guess it somehow tries to fix xself? I know I can call tech 
>>>> support, but was just wondering about what people here know and have 
>>>> experienced.
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> Doula
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