Super bolus on a Minimed 512 insulin pump
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Very clever! Thanks for the tip.
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i'd seriously get it :) you get my approval :D
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@MadAidy thanks so much..I have been for 20 years and now just looking into this..lucky for me my insurance covers it all, just have to pay my copay for insulin..
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How did you get your hands on both a minimed AND a Animas 2020. Lucky you. Great videos By the way thank you
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No, I just put it directly in the pocket.
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Very cool, thank you, I am going to use this.
I like how you are using the prime feature to keep the integrety of the IOB, and it is also a good way to keep track of the use of the Super Bolus over time. Thank you again.
SoundStrayKat 2 years ago
You are most welcome. Though I didn't come up with the concept. I still use this approach several times a week, it's a great way to take the top off those high blood sugars.
I also use a temporary basal rate as a way to reduce oncoming lows.
bernfarr 2 years ago
***I wear a paradigm pump and cut a small hole in the top, inside of both pockets of all the pants I wear. I make it big enough so the round part of the infusion set can fit through. So, I put the pump in my pocket and pull the round tubing part through the hole and attach it to my stomach. The extra just sits in my pocket or hangs inside of my pants. No one ever sees the pump or the tubing. And, no one has ever commented on the holes.***
pumper8415 3 years ago 2
Nice idea. I don't mind showing the tubing, but I HATE IT when it snags on something that I'm walking by. Do you still wear the pump on your belt?
bernfarr 3 years ago
It is really a cool concept but I wouldn't trust myself to do it :D I've got a 512 too (clear) but I'll be getting a 722 with the CGM components so I'm really looking forward to that. Hopefully I can finally say goodbye to those scary overnight lows!
dreamcastdre 3 years ago
I'll bet you love the CGM. They take a while to get used to. It's easy to fall into the trap of micro-management, but you get over that.
The super bolus is best used when you have a HIGH blood sugar reading (say over 280). Then it helps drop your BG more quickly. You're not actually taking extra insulin, you're just moving some of the basal insulin forward in time.
It's not for everyone. Like any technique use it with caution. For me, it's another handy tool for improving diabetes control.
bernfarr 3 years ago