tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434974132017943694.post4706847582209703312..comments2023-05-22T09:32:37.942-05:00Comments on If you or a luv'd one has DY-UH-BEATUS...: What do YOU think? I need some opinions!Amber-Bamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17643209754066149920noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434974132017943694.post-45470372549340476492007-07-03T07:43:00.000-05:002007-07-03T07:43:00.000-05:00I've been using a Dexcom STS since March. Entry c...I've been using a Dexcom STS since March. Entry cost is lower than the Minimed system. <BR/><BR/>I paid for it myself, and have been paying for the sensors. Officially they are good for 3 days, but I've been getting 9-12 days out of each one.<BR/><BR/>It tracks my blood sugar fairly well <I>most</I> of the time. Of course last Sunday it decided to tell me it was 250, when it was a lot longer and I ended up at 40 with 5 units of insulin on board (gasp). But that's unusual.<BR/><BR/>Software paints pretty pictures but is not very informative. <BR/><BR/>And it's another thing to carry around and is larger than your pump.<BR/><BR/>But despite all this I'm finding it very useful and won't give it up until something better comes along.Bernardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936264471078732019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434974132017943694.post-23429051531723360742007-07-03T07:13:00.000-05:002007-07-03T07:13:00.000-05:00I'm really thinking of doing this myself. The ben...I'm really thinking of doing this myself. The benefits seem great, but I'm having a really hard time convincing myself to pour over $1k into something with a 6 month warranty.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564731989568599206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434974132017943694.post-69045097715242549922007-07-02T19:06:00.000-05:002007-07-02T19:06:00.000-05:00I don't know where to start!I am using the Minimed...I don't know where to start!<BR/><BR/>I am using the Minimed model, but mostly because it was the only one available in Canada when I was shopping!!<BR/><BR/>First, you are lucky to have your insurance company's support! Mine supports my pump 100%, but nothing towards the transmitter and sensors!<BR/><BR/>I have found I sleep better, and do not worry about my BG level. The sensor will alarm for me when I am out of range! I used to creep up to 10, 11...12 (mmol/L) and not even feel it, until I was 15 or so...so the sensor is helping me keep in my target area!<BR/><BR/>The Minilink is small, and I forget it is there. That is a bonus...and rechargeable!<BR/><BR/>-What don't I like? It is a second item attached to my body, but it is small and I don't mind.<BR/>-My insurance does not cover the sensors...<BR/>-calibration is no problem, but took a few sensors to get a hang of it!Dreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17936665366295488012noreply@blogger.com