Continous Glucose Monitoring System
They anticipate PMA submission at the end of the year.
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My pumps been upgraded! Hope they offer a way to get the new one.
children with DIABETES – Animas Receives FDA Clearance for IR 1200 Pump
Nothing on their own website yet though.
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This one might explain my fathers problems — and mine.
Younger Adults With Type 2 Diabetes 14 Times More Likely to Suffer Heart Attacks
Stroke Risk Increased Up to 30 Times
And my grandfather’s….
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Why I chose my pump
As I said in my “Minimed” post, pump users are passionate about their pumps.
I looked at all the pumps, and narrowed down to Minimed, Distronic and Animas fairly quickly.
Customer service was what finally helped me make the decision. I looked at over 3 months of insulin pumpers digest, and Minimed was complained about weekly. From supplies service to customer support, there were complaints. And this was about a month before the water debacle too…
I also looked up the pump manufactures on the FDA Maude Database. This database lists all equipment failures. It’s pretty interesting if you are a data voyeur.
I believe one of the reasons that Cigna is denying my pump, is because I selected the Animas — but that’s okay. The education I’m getting from the pump trainer is almost worth it.
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Minimed comes out with a new pump
FYI: Pump Wars are very similar in nature to Mac vs. PC wars. Remember that we are connected to our pumps 24/7, and that we become passonate about our pumps and their manufactures.
Medtronic MiniMed Press Releases – Corporate Information
I looked at the Minimed pumps and rejected them based on reservior size right away. I use 70-100 units of insulin a day, and their smaller size wasn’t an option.
More on another post.
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IRS changes in Allowable Medical Expenses
From Diabetes in Control Newsletter:
FACT:
IRS reconsiders blood glucose meters:
Because only 6 percent of taxpayers claim medical expenses on their tax returns, probably due to the fact you can only claim medical expenses that exceed 7.5 percent of their adjusted gross income. But on May 15th the Internal Revenue Service made it a bit easier for those with diabetes to reach the cutoff mark of 7.5%. On a May 15, 2003 ruling, IrRS determined that this limitation will no longer apply to other nonprescription medical care items such as bandages, crutches, and blood sugar checking kits and equipment. This means that blood glucose meters and strips are now an allowable medical expense. So if you claim medical expenses on your taxes, don’t forget to include the money spent on your supplies come next April 15th. -
Cholesterol Drugs Work Best in Evening
Cholesterol Drugs Work Best in Evening
I guess I will give it a try.
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They get us coming and going don’t they?
CNN.com – Daily aspirin use linked with pancreatic cancer – Oct. 27, 2003
Hmm, well, since mine already isn’t working, I guess I’ll vote for Aspirin.