tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078033671006632606.post2204537796991796176..comments2024-01-31T15:10:50.656-06:00Comments on Diabetes Life Balance: My 10 Year Old is Now Hooked Up: CGMWendy Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585149956339276528noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078033671006632606.post-43038418107365370272011-04-16T08:47:34.066-05:002011-04-16T08:47:34.066-05:00As an additional follow up, the sensor worked grea...As an additional follow up, the sensor worked great for 6 days, but she will not wear it again. The good news is that she experienced the current sensor with all the trauma, so if they come out with anything new, it will be "better." So, I expect compliance. No, I demand it! Ha!Wendy Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10585149956339276528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078033671006632606.post-11181227692144356762011-04-16T08:09:22.349-05:002011-04-16T08:09:22.349-05:00Hi Kelly,
Slow to respond, but I did want to than...Hi Kelly,<br /><br />Slow to respond, but I did want to thank you for your post. We haven't tried the emla cream because her doctor doesn't recommend it any more. Something about other health related problems caused by the cream in some patients. I tried ice, but it isn't the pain that is the real problem, it is the anticipation of the potential pain. I can't even get her near me to put it on. <br /><br />When she was four, we had to hold her over our knee to get infusion sets on, but we can't really do that with a 10 year old. I am patiently waiting on the new sensor, which they said should be on in April. Pretty sure that is BS, but I'll wait.<br /><br />I use mine all the time and am so thankful for it. <br /><br />To the person who asked about the Navigator, I started this blog when I did a trial for the device. See my oldest blog posts. I liked it a lot, but really want the symbiotic system.Wendy Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10585149956339276528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078033671006632606.post-19626796619335295112011-03-28T12:23:43.403-05:002011-03-28T12:23:43.403-05:00Hi! My daughter has the Revel pump as well as MM ...Hi! My daughter has the Revel pump as well as MM CGM. We LOVE it! I really can't say enough good things about it. Yes the needle is large, but they are working on that. <br />I was wondering if you had tried Emla cream before inserting it or ice? The ice really helps dull the pain for my daughter she is 7. She wears hers 24/7 I really can't imagine diabetes without it. <br />As far as the alarms, set them with realistic expectations. Or don't set some of them if you find they are alarming all the time. We never use the missed bolus alarm, but she again is 7 and does not do the boluses her self. I would love to help in any way I can.<br /><br />KellyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078033671006632606.post-52601530202746152102011-03-01T08:08:35.043-06:002011-03-01T08:08:35.043-06:00We tried the Minimed system once. Same problems wi...We tried the Minimed system once. Same problems with needle length ... <br />Do you know the Freestyle Navigator sensor system? Injection needles are by far shorter. Okay, the receiver is an extra device, but with a range of more then 9+ meters it's actually even better. Our 6-year old is using it for nearly a year now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078033671006632606.post-61329552552139677892011-01-12T00:52:13.409-06:002011-01-12T00:52:13.409-06:00Hope it starts to adjust- thanks for sharingHope it starts to adjust- thanks for sharingContinuing Education for Counselorshttp://www.aspirace.com/continuing-education-for-counselors.aspxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078033671006632606.post-85660548311209675782011-01-11T16:54:36.521-06:002011-01-11T16:54:36.521-06:00My daughter is 10 too, and says she HATES wearing ...My daughter is 10 too, and says she HATES wearing the sensor....but I almost think she says that just for the control of it! <br /><br />I know the tape is the most annoying thing for her with itchiness (I agree!) and the alarms are irritating, even if we just set it on vibrate. We are due to upgrade to the Revel in June, I cant wait for the .025 basals! I hope it starts to calibrate well for you!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17009502794324247532noreply@blogger.com