Comments on: static electricity

By: colin_140

colin_140 — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 17:42:46 +0000

Hi Arianna: Welcome to the list…Joan:))

By: Randolph Fawn

Randolph Fawn — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 09:34:00 +0000

I did with my 506 and took care of it with the dryer sheets as told to me by
MM. No problem since then and I live in north-central Indiana. Lots of dry air
in winter.
Jan (~_^)

By: colin_140

colin_140 — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 17:19:45 +0000

<< Geeze, we don’t have dem problems wis our Disetronics do we?
fp >>
Nope, haven’t had the problem…Joan:)

By: Jeffry Jannette

Jeffry Jannette — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 08:33:49 +0000

HI, new to the list~

I have been on a 507C for two years and never had static electricity
problems. I HAVE had other difficulties though and when I have a minute
more, I would LOVE to post them for feedback. I am in an area with very,
very limitied knowledge about the pump and less support. Basically on my
own, so I look forward to getting new ideas and learning.

Arianna

~ One’s life…cannot be both
faith-filled and stress-free~
— N. A. Maxwell

By: Olin Ok

Olin Ok — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 13:01:03 +0000

I have been using a Minimed (506, 507c) for over 10 years, and have never had a
static problem. Do those with this problem live in a low humidity environment?
Or is this unique to the 508?

David

By: Bert Gould

Bert Gould — Sun, 08 Jan 2006 02:10:37 +0000

Sheena,

The paragraph below is quoted from www.diabetesnet.com (aka Diabetes Mall) about
the static problem with the MM 508.

Another feature of the 511 is expected to be better protection against
electrostatic discharge which has been a nagging problem with current 508
models. If static electricity is encountered in contact with devices like a
lawnmower or touching a doorknob after crossing a rug, it causes the 508 to zero
out the pump’s basal rates without warning. Basal rates on the 508 should be
immediately checked following any static discharge. The loss of basal
rates may be discovered after the user encounters unexplained high blood sugars.
MiniMed had a web page article addressing the electrostatic problem that is no
longer available. In the article, they recommended that the pump batteries be
removed for six to eight hours, then reinserted to remedy this

occasional problem.

Reading this information last week about static really concerned me and I was
wondering how big a problem it is for the average user. Removing the batteries
for 6-8 hours would mean a real hassle with having to use injections again.

How does everyone cope with times when something happens and your pump can’t be
used for several hours to overnight? Do you use NPH to fill in the extended
time or just work around with multiple injections of Humalog? I’m sure this
isn’t something that has to be dealt with on a regular basis, but being prepared
for anything is important.

Sheena Rat wrote:

By: Krystal Jesica

Krystal Jesica — Sat, 07 Jan 2006 22:21:49 +0000

Geeze, we don’t have dem problems wis our Disetronics do we?
fp

By: Tammi Elida

Tammi Elida — Sat, 07 Jan 2006 13:59:30 +0000

<< You can use a new one if you want a greasy, smelly pump. Used once - not
worn
out. (~_^)
>>

True that makes sence. What happens to the pump again w/the static
electricity? It gets very dry out here in the warm months. I cant even kiss
my husband w/o touching something first to difusse the shock. Chrissy

By: patience_15

patience_15 — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 20:35:46 +0000

<< You can use a new one if you want a greasy, smelly pump. Used once - not
worn
out. (~_^)
>>

By: Randolph Fawn

Randolph Fawn — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 15:46:32 +0000

You can use a new one if you want a greasy, smelly pump. Used once - not worn
out. (~_^)
Jan