http://www.mypump.co.uk en-gb mypump.co.uk 2010-9-3T00:00:00Z mypump.co.uk http://www.mypump.co.uk/page12.htm#74619 Hi I have finished my trial with the Medtronic Paradigm 722 CGM Continous Glucose Meter after a very kind offer from Medtronic to try the CGM to see how I found it. So the trial it really did take some getting used to as you basically have another thing stuck in your butt the size of a 50p coin not forgetting I already have a canular for my insulin pump. The sensor is a bit of a pain to put on at first as you think it just inserts like a canular but you actually need to have a clear breathable sticky patch over the whole thing to stop it falling off. It certainly does not look pretty but once on feels fine to be honest and the clear patch they provide does a great job. I did find that the alarms were quite annoying to tell you your BG was lowhigh or you need to calibrate by checking your BG on a standard meter you still must test your blood sugar three times per day to callibrate the CGM. I know it must alarm to tell you what is going on but it is a little annoying. On the flip side... 2010-9-3 22:23:06 http://www.mypump.co.uk/page12.htm#72451 Hi all I have been lucky enough to have the opportunity of trialling the Medtronic Paradigm 722 Insulin Pump with a CGM Continous Glucose Monitor which I must say is amazing. I hope by me trying this peace of kit it can help you decide whether or not it is something you should consider. The actual piece of kit is an addition to your Medtronic Paradigm or if you are luck enough to own a Veo insulin pump as it works in conjuction with your pump Also available seperate. One of the big down sides for me is that this piece of kit is not funded by your PCT Only in serious cercumstances which is a real pain as the costs of the sensors could be approx 1632000 per year so please check with Medtronic. Anyway back to the trial I have just been given a kit to try which contains the wireless device which connects to the sensor to allow the sensor to talk to the pump along with four sensors which I now understand last for 6 days each. The sensor is similar to your existing insulin pump canula... 2010-8-9 21:17:47 http://www.mypump.co.uk/page12.htm#67832 Hi I was lucky enough to have been invited to visit Medtronic in Switzerland this weekend in Luasanne Switzerland which is very close indeed to Lake Geneva. The objective of this event is to collectively discuss and explore the internet communication opportunities as part of a patients quest to manage hisher diabetes mellitus. Attending the event was a really great person from Medtronic UK called Justin USA Born lucky on the football who was very new to the world of Diabetes so I think he was broken in during this event ha ha thanks for your support Justin. There was also myself Lesley from httpwww.input.me.uk Tim from Scotland httpwww.shootuporputup.co.uk and not forgetting Mike from Madrid who is also UK born httpwww.diabetesinspain.com. Also we had some other Diabetic bloggers from Austria and Germany who I am afraid to say I do not have there web site details but hopefully I can add at a later stage. The event was to provide diabetes diagnosis and therapy information w... 2010-6-12 16:37:04 http://www.mypump.co.uk/page12.htm#19821 Hi. Well what can I say the pump is amazing and to be honest you hardly know its even on. I have had the pump on since the 4208 and it is still trying to get the right long term insulin rate set i.e. 0.7 units per hour. It is a bit strange having a pump connected in bed but you soon get used to it and I have not managed to pull it off yet it is the opposite problem as it sticks to your skin really well. I am not using the Bolus Wizard until 12208 when I go for my second training session at Wycombe General the wizard basically works out how much insulin you need for the carbohydrates you have eaten. It has not changed my life yet as my sugars are still running high due to the fact I have not got the base rate set yet. It is nice though only having to put the tiny canualar in twice a week instead of having 28 injections per week. Also having the pump with you all the time means if you decide to go out at the last minute you know you have your insulin with you. Please keep coming bac... 2008-2-11 21:07:34 http://www.mypump.co.uk/page12.htm#18687 Great news I cant believe it I have finally received the Medtronic Paradigm 722 Insulin Pump after waiting for Berkshire PCT to sign off the funding. It has only taken them approx 10 weeks which is unbelievable considering Wycombe General put me forward for the pump back in October. My next stage is pump training which is at Wycombe General on 4208 so I am really excited and will of course keep my progress updated on the Blog I have never used an insulin pump and have been Diabetic since 1972. At the moment I am using Nova Rapid three times per day and Lantus once per day so the idea of only having to inject the pump canualar once every three days sounds brilliant the only downside I can think of is that I have to keep it on 24 hours per day. But hey we will see ....... 2008-1-15 19:51:08 http://www.mypump.co.uk/page12.htm#17038 Hi. I just wanted to give my weekly news update of what is going on with my site. As you have probably noticed the site is slowly growing as I work on the site most evenings and it takes a long time to addremove items. I have had a good response from Diabetic product manufacturers and hope to have more info on their products very soon. My meeting with Elaine from Bayer a couple of weeks ago was brilliant and both Elaine and Bayer were very helpful with product info samples and information. Bayer were also kind enough to make a contribution to the up keep of my site this really helps as I am not trying to earn a salary from this site but would like to help myself and other Diabetics find new products. I have spoken to other companies but I am still awaiting their comments regarding me adding their products to my site so please be patient with me. Also I have still not had anymore information from Berkshire PCT regarding funding for a Medtronic Paradigm 722 pump. I have even conta... 2007-11-29 22:36:12 http://www.mypump.co.uk/page12.htm#16618 Just to give you an update on my Medtronic Paradigm Pump 722 situation. I have been contacting my Hospital in High Wycombe and they have been contacting Berkshire PCT to find out what is going on with my pump. Basically all I can find out is that I meet the criteria to get funding for a pump but Berkshire PCT are dragging their heals. I have also contacted John Davis and Leslie from www.input.me.uk who are really excellent and helpful. Leslie has told me she will contact my local M.P. to see what can be done for me. On another note I had a meeting with Elaine from Bayer Healthcare on 151107 to talk about their blood glucose meters and products for Diabetics. After a great meeting with Elaine we have decided to add Bayer products and descriptions to www.mypump.co.uk and I will also be writing a short review about the products once I have given each a fair test. Dont forget to keep checking my web site as new items being added over the next few weeks. Click on the mailing list and I... 2007-11-18 14:48:29 http://www.mypump.co.uk/page12.htm#16060 Hi this is my first Blog so please bear with me I have been waiting to go on an insulin pump since about February 2007 when I went to High Wycombe General Hospital and my consultant recommended the Medtronic Pump. It all sounded a little high tech and a bit scary to be honest but I was told how it could help my glucose control. So the wheels started and my next step was to go on an InsulinCarbohydrate Counting Course at High Wycombe Hospital to teach you how to work out the exact insulin dose for how ever many carbohydrates you have. This course I managed to get on was early October for 4 days over 4 weeks which is the best course I have ever been on and learned alot. Once you have completed this course you need to speak to your consultant about going on a pump they will then check if you meet the criteria and then contact your local PCT Primary Care Trust to see if you get funding. I was lucky and the PCT said yes but I am still waiting to get the pump but I hope to receive it soon ... 2007-10-31 21:29:37