Hi Kristin. Thanks for the comments. I’m definitely sticking with the pump for at least 6 months. I agree that programming basals is also a big plus for the pump - I forgot to mention it in my post. I’ll have another post about this in 3 months, when I get back my first post-pump HbA1C.
I use the Silhouette infusion set and I wear it on my abdoment. When this is the case, it becomes a very sensitive issue when I play with my kids, especially when I pick them up and carry them. Unfortunately, I can no longer carry both of my kids at once, like I used to before the pump. I’m usually very active and playful with my kids and suddenly this is no longer the case.
I use an old cell phone case worn on my belt for the pump. Do you put the infusion set on your calf? What insertion points do you use? I am not aware of any other places other than the abdomen area.
I have ordered the book by John Walsh and I will be reading it this week.
As for the CGM, the Minimed rep told me that it carries only the previous 6 calibration readings in memory and if the calibrations are not done when the sugars are ready the readings go all over the place until the 6 readings are again from stable sugars. I have been careful to calibrate only 3-4 times, and that too only when I have very steady readings (+/- 3 mg/dL according to the sensor). But the inaccuracy really makes it worthless.
Thanks also for the dual bolus tip. I’ll try it when I have pizza next.