Paradigm With Minilink (64 mg/dl)

I got a new pump to replace my deltec cozmo. I liked the cozmo but felt it was time to move on. I like the medtronic minimed paradigm pump because of the minilink glucose sensor.

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• cosmo
• cozmo
• deltec
• diabetes
• glucose
• insulin
• medtronic
• minilink
• minimed
• paradigm
• pump

[DiabetesGirl3145]

Great video! I should be getting the minimed in the mail today, I am sooo exited! How do you like it?

[SeanoStang]

best pump yet...the only problem was a computer error a few months after i got it, but customer service was great and they sent a new pump to me in about a day.

[luxvenitkyrieeleison]

Nice video. I've got that exact same system (except my pump is "charcoal" colored). Do you ever bleed (like a lot) after you put the sensor in?

[SeanoStang]

i did bleed a little in the video...

bleeding is fairly normal with the system, as it is a thicker needle than most anything else you leave in your body for days at a time. if you bleed profusely, it may be because the needle is too deep. the sensor reads your glucose level from interstitial fluid, not blood. so if you get a lot of blood (if it doesnt stop bleeding for a while), you may have gone past the interstitial fluid and you may want to redo it.

hope this helps

just my opinion

[luxvenitkyrieeleison]

Wow, thank you. I knew about the interstitial fluid reading but didn't realize that if it bleeds a lot then it's probably in too far. Thanks!

[SeanoStang]

it varies, i have experimented with the angle of injection, and i'm sure its different for each person.

[dogstar4ogd]

you seriously have the best nonverbal videos.

[klafever1]

SeanoStang, Thanks for posting this video; the music is a nice touch. We got this system for my 10 year old and we are just now figuring it all out. We switched from Ominpod back to this system when the Sensor became covered by our insurance. I hope it's helping you keep your blood sugars in check. Thanks again for the video, Krista

[rodriguesjura]

Hi, I really liked this video. I want the name of this music or the name of the artist. Thanks you very much.

[heberfenderful]

Hye..nice video...my brother was diagnosed with type 1...i was hopin to find more info as to what this is and what health benefits from it

[luckywill1]

Ive had a minimed paradigm for about half a year now but Im just now getting the minilink. How does it work and does it help you control your overall numbers?

[DominikTheProducer]

Cool video man. Does the arm work good for you? I have never tried it there before.

[CaptKat3]

Great chart line you've got going there! The video makes a sensor changeover look fast and easy. Can't wait 'till I get adept at changing my minilink, too. Happy pumping and may all your BG's be in your target range. :)

[Polyana97]

hello very good your video congratulations, I wanted to know the name of the song

[Polyana97]

hello very good your video parabens, I wanted to know the name of the song

[sandylundberg]

Great video, you make it look so easy, it usually takes me 1/2 for both the sensor and pump at once. And thanks for the advice on the arm! Stay positive, I've had Juvie for 51 1/2 years---you can have a long, long life.

[DiabetesGirl3145]

Awesome.