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From: Marshall on 21 Aug 2006 08:59
Any reviews on the Paradigm Real-Time Insulin Pump?
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From: David on 21 Aug 2006 12:32
Marshall wrote:
> Any reviews on the Paradigm Real-Time Insulin Pump?
It's not accurate enough to be considered safe by ANY well informed
pumper. Wait for the next version, or maybe the one after that. It's
just not accurate! Same thing with the Dexcom.

Keep your fingers crossed that the Freestyle Navigator will be much
improved over those 2 units. Otherwise we have a long wait ahead of us
for a trustworthy CGMS. How would you like being awakened time and time
again by a false alarm? How would you like to bolus for a high reading,
only to find it was bogus, and in a few minutes you become severely
hypo? Granted one is NOT supposed to make therapeutic changes based on
CGMS readings, but people will do it, at least until they get themselves
in major trouble.

My 2 pennies: Don't be a guinea pig: wait for the next gen of this stuff.

Dave
From: ppp on 22 Aug 2006 14:31
David <David(a)invalid.com> wrote:

>Marshall wrote:
>> Any reviews on the Paradigm Real-Time Insulin Pump?
>It's not accurate enough to be considered safe by ANY well informed
>pumper. Wait for the next version, or maybe the one after that. It's
>just not accurate! Same thing with the Dexcom.
>
>Keep your fingers crossed that the Freestyle Navigator will be much
>improved over those 2 units. Otherwise we have a long wait ahead of us
>for a trustworthy CGMS. How would you like being awakened time and time
>again by a false alarm? How would you like to bolus for a high reading,
>only to find it was bogus, and in a few minutes you become severely
>hypo? Granted one is NOT supposed to make therapeutic changes based on
>CGMS readings, but people will do it, at least until they get themselves
>in major trouble.
>
>My 2 pennies: Don't be a guinea pig: wait for the next gen of this stuff.
>
>Dave


Have you actually used either one (Paradigm or Dexcom)? If not what is your
agenda on this?
From: Charly Coughran on 22 Aug 2006 17:32
Marshall <notmkatzman(a)verizon.net> wrote in news:t6iGg.3942$hP6.1645
@trnddc04:

> Any reviews on the Paradigm Real-Time Insulin Pump?

I tried to send this in response to a question in the thread which
included the Dexcom version, but it seems to have been lost.

Here are comments on the Dexcom from the organizer of our local
pumper's club taken from the last meeting announcement.


The DEXCOM Continuous Glucose Monitoring System

At our May 8th Pumpers meeting, Ken Roberts presented the DEXCOM
continuous glucose monitoring system. Last week, I purchased this
fantastic device. Being able to view real-time glucose readings on a
wireless easy-to-read display in a compact system is a huge step
toward better control. I have gotten used to using the DEXCOM system
and have been impressed with the timely support that I received from
their Sorrento Valley office. I don't know how I ever got along
without this technology. In addition to being able to read blood
glucose values at a glance, you are able to see 1-hour, 3-hour, and 9-
hour trends and know if your blood glucose is going up or down and if
you basal rates are set properly to maintain fasting blood sugar.

The DEXCOM monitor has to be calibrated using a OneTouch Ultra meter
every 12 hours. The only problem with the system is that it does not
have a memory feature so you can discuss readings with your doctor or
diabetes educator.

The glucose sensor inserts like a silhouette infusion set and is good
for three days. The wireless transmitter attaches to the sensor and
has a battery that should last 600 hours. The sensors are not cheap.
The monitor can be carried anywhere within 5-feet of the transmitter
and is rechargeable.



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From: David on 22 Aug 2006 21:52

> The glucose sensor inserts like a silhouette infusion set and is good
> for three days. The wireless transmitter attaches to the sensor and
> has a battery that should last 600 hours. The sensors are not cheap.
> The monitor can be carried anywhere within 5-feet of the transmitter
> and is rechargeable.
>
>
>
> -- ------- Charly Coughran ccoughran(a)DELETE-TO-RESPOND-UCSD.EDU
>
People have been having trouble keeping the link active while sleeping
with the receiver on a nightstand, depending on the distance. All in
all, it's not "product of the year".

Dave
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