batteries
The SofSerter does make a difference. As far as batteries go, I get about 8
weeks out of my 3 little batteries my MiniMed 507c requires. I do anything
manually that I can to not deplete battery power. Filling the 42" tubing by
pushing it through with the plunger until I see a drip saves power. Then I
place the syringe in the pump and put the locking levers down as closely as
I can to it. Then I set a basal at 10u which is the *back end* of a bolus
(using down arrow key — not going up to 10). I press ACT until I see it
begin to come through the needle — then press STOP. Every *beep* I can
eliminate, and as much power as I don’t use helps preserve battery power.
Jan
October 1st, 2003 at 1:33 am
I do use the Disetronic pump. I love it LOTS! I change batteries every 5
weeks or so. I just thought that was really often. I guess I was wrong.
The display one goes first and then the motor. I guess I have my finger on
the display more often than I actually have my pump do something. It has to
do with fading memory….Did I do a bolus? Ummm better check
Catie
October 1st, 2003 at 11:44 am
Don’t forget that the more insulin you use each day, the faster you will
get through your batteries… pushing the plunger really gobbles up
electricity. So someone on 60 units a day will get through their batteries
much faster than someone on 30 units a day.
John
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October 1st, 2003 at 9:41 pm
Catie, that doesn’t sound unreasonable considering the "exercise" you are
putting it through. Are you having to pay for the batteries yourself? My
insurance won’t pay for the batteries.
fp
October 2nd, 2003 at 5:39 pm
Hey Catie: you’re lucky, the batteries last 5 weeks…better than me…Joan:)
October 4th, 2003 at 6:57 pm
No I don’t have to pay for them. My insurance pays for everything. I am
very lucky in that respect. I guess there is just a lot to know and I am
just getting the hang of this. I have noticed some interesting facts.
Tubing attracts cats. No matter where your infusion site is, that is where
the dog will step. If you are in a business meeting your pump will give you
an error beeping that you can’t shut off!
Catie
October 4th, 2003 at 10:50 pm
Small sacrifices Catie. LOL
fp
October 5th, 2003 at 7:49 pm
Yes good idea to give them a call about the alarms.
I know of a girl in Florida who’s Cat put a small hole in the tubing. She
could not figure out why her sugar had started to rise so rapidly. So when
she went to change the set she examined the tubing.. the cat had put such a
small hole in the tubing it was almost impossible to detect. Moral Be
careful around Cats.
October 5th, 2003 at 11:13 pm
Use your nose too ya can smell the stuff.
fp
October 6th, 2003 at 11:03 am
<< If you are in a business meeting your pump will give you
Just thought I’d share my little story.
an error beeping that you can’t shut off! >>
That reminds me of the day i was taking a test in English Class, so the class
was totaly quite, and my pump went off, so i just reached over and turned it
off. Of course everyone heard it. Anyway at the end of class the assistant
principal came to the door with a disciplinary slip in his hand asn asked for
me. So we walked all the way to his off ice and he asked my if I had
"contraband" i was like "no, but if you’re talking about a beeper, it’s not a
beeper it’s and insulin pump." He looked at me wiith a look that was like
"oh i feel so stupid" and i showed him the pump and so he too ke back to
class where my teacher was waiting outside for me and she goes "Julia, is
that somethingd to do with you’re diabetes? Becasue i forgot all about it
untill you left." I told her it was and another teacher stoarted laughing at
my teacher. I was funny. My teacher was apologising all over the place.
Do well and doubt not
Julia
October 21st, 2003 at 11:10 pm
You are sure right about the cats and dogs. Also having the pump jump out at
a meeting. (lose its grip on the belt or thigh holder). Pagers just don’t do
that.
July 17th, 2005 at 3:49 pm
I did find the batteries yesterday at a Walbaums for 1:49 a piece.
Frank