tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post113882773327035088..comments2023-09-18T10:25:26.878-05:00Comments on A Shot in the Dark: A Child is Getting the GuardianSandra Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16664436447708465809noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-1143254878589895532006-03-24T20:47:00.000-06:002006-03-24T20:47:00.000-06:00Medtronic has made such an incredible pump and the...Medtronic has made such an incredible pump and their research into an artifical pancreas over the last 20 years makes them highly qualified to manufacture a continuous BG monitoring system that works. I am going to pay for the unit and supplies for a year and hope that my insurance picks it up as soon a s possible. I think the benefits of lovering my A1C is worth it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-1139003837109210002006-02-03T15:57:00.000-06:002006-02-03T15:57:00.000-06:00You know, Karen (Red),Joseph and I talked about th...You know, Karen (Red),<BR/><BR/>Joseph and I talked about this just last night. When I asked how he felt about us waiting, he said:<BR/><BR/>"Mom, I really don't want to wear anything but the pump. I just don't want to have to keep track of it. <BR/><BR/>And I also don't want anything that doesn't replace my meter... if I'm gonna have to stick something else in me, I don't want to have to keep Sandra Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664436447708465809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-1138997878515169792006-02-03T14:17:00.000-06:002006-02-03T14:17:00.000-06:00Woah! Sandra LOL - I didn't realize it was alread...Woah! Sandra LOL - I didn't realize it was already on the market!!! I admit, I don't do much research on the lastest technology as right now I'm still in the "OMG, my kid has Diabetes!" Phase.<BR/><BR/>wow, wow, wow. And in my own country too - heh. I'll DEFINATELY be keeping my eye on this one!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for letting me know!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174978790549584487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-1138978398799362412006-02-03T08:53:00.000-06:002006-02-03T08:53:00.000-06:00Sandra - The girl's name is Lauren Lanning and her...Sandra - The girl's name is Lauren Lanning and her mother is on the CWD arents email list. She's posted quite a few times about it. If you don't want to join the list, I believe you can still join to just read the list online. go to www.childrenwithdiabetes.com and click on the mailing lists link on the left hand side of the page. There should be directions for how to subscribe to read onlineMajor Bedheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17669161302510096751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-1138913726659666952006-02-02T14:55:00.000-06:002006-02-02T14:55:00.000-06:00Julia,You said you know someone who has a Navigato...Julia,<BR/><BR/>You said you know someone who has a Navigator on her daughter-- is she part of a clinical trial? I'd love to know how she was able to get this for her... <BR/><BR/>One of the most interesting things I've read about this CGMS is that Abbott is trying to get FDA approval for the Navigator as a replacement for finger sticks (unlike the Guardian, which requires finger sticks for Sandra Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664436447708465809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-1138899611126306432006-02-02T11:00:00.000-06:002006-02-02T11:00:00.000-06:00I understand your frustrations Sandra :)I think th...I understand your frustrations Sandra :)<BR/><BR/>I think that I will just sit back and see how the next couple of years go on the glucose monitoring systems and pumps go. The ultimate would be to have a machine that does both (which it looks like they are working on that) and wait a little bit longer until the wrinkles are ironed out. I guess where its easier for me is that Dani is still so Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174978790549584487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-1138896628105891312006-02-02T10:10:00.000-06:002006-02-02T10:10:00.000-06:00I too have battles with the green eyed monster. Ma...I too have battles with the green eyed monster. Mainly because I always want the next big thing straight away... or better still, yesterday.<BR/><BR/>But as others have said, there are very good reasons for waiting. Medtronic are the first to market their continuous monitoring technology, and at the moment have no competition. When the others come along, they'll be entering into a market with Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-1138895028559796832006-02-02T09:43:00.000-06:002006-02-02T09:43:00.000-06:00Yeah, so I need to learn to READ before I comment....Yeah, so I need to learn to READ before I comment. Totally missed the part where you said you can't afford it (me either). Kindly ignore my previous blather and excuse me while I go re-boot my brain. Oy.Major Bedheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17669161302510096751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-1138894760034099412006-02-02T09:39:00.000-06:002006-02-02T09:39:00.000-06:00If I had the money, I'd get one, but I don't have ...If I had the money, I'd get one, but I don't have the money. Minimed is supposed to come out with an integrated pump/Guardian next year sometimes (which I'm taking to mean 2007), so I'll probably wait for that. <BR/><BR/>I know someone who has a Navigator on her daughter and she absolutely loves it. I'd go with either one, really, but only if/when they're covered by insurance. That's the onlyMajor Bedheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17669161302510096751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-1138891070542138152006-02-02T08:37:00.000-06:002006-02-02T08:37:00.000-06:00Sandra,You are an awesome mom!!! I know you reall...Sandra,<BR/>You are an awesome mom!!! I know you really wanted this for Joseph. We would all love to have that second helper, especially during the night, but there is a reason for the wait. Hang in there and know Joseph is going to do fine and so are you. Look how much you have accomplished and you did that slow and steady, not by jumping out without research and knowledge. *Sending you Vivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276484548667354919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-1138854526518397362006-02-01T22:28:00.000-06:002006-02-01T22:28:00.000-06:00I think your doing what you think is right for you...I think your doing what you think is right for you at this moment trust your gut and go with it. I did try the CGM for a 3 days download to see if we could figure out why my sugar was going so crazy.. I felt like I was wearing a tool belt between my pump and the CGM and my pager for work it was cumbersome. I think a lot for a kid to handle. Not to put off anyone from trying it just alot to know Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10148339013263096171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-1138848213228126742006-02-01T20:43:00.000-06:002006-02-01T20:43:00.000-06:00Ladies,This is very encouraging to hear. I'm real...Ladies,<BR/><BR/>This is very encouraging to hear. <BR/><BR/>I'm really not all that familiar with the alternatives to the Guardian. I'd heard mention of the Navigator, but not much more beyond that.<BR/><BR/>I'll have to do a bit of research on these alternatives...<BR/><BR/>Thanks!Sandra Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664436447708465809noreply@blogger.com