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<blockquote data-quote="dancer" data-source="post: 2183061" data-attributes="member: 110569"><p>[USER=912]@aphex2k[/USER] I'm sorry you're having such an awful time. To have problems with the sensor/transmitter is bad enough but the problem with infusion sets is too much. You've had such bad luck, no wonder you're so exhausted.</p><p></p><p>Medtronic replaced my transmitter, as I was having to test and calibrate so often (every 3 or 6 hours) on the first day of a new sensor and then, after 6 months, also on the last 2days of a sensor. They wouldn't admit the transmitter was faulty, but said this happens with some people, though they couldn't explain why.</p><p></p><p>During the first week of new transmitter, I was on manual mode and only had alerts for heading low. It was bliss. No unnecessary alerts to calibrate, no false lows, I slept like a baby. I dreaded going back on auto mode, in case it all started up again. On Monday I started a new sensor and switched on auto. Everything has been great in comparison to the first transmitter. It's not perfect. On the first day I didn't get 12 hours between calibrations, till after I'd calibrated 5 times. I asked my consultant if the fact I have eczema means I have less interstitial fluid than normal. He said it didn't. I still don't know why I still have to calibrate a lot on the first day but the new transmitter is certainly an improvement.</p><p></p><p>Maybe when you see your endo they can suggest what could be happening. If it's not your sites or technique, it could be the equipment. I had someone fighting for me in the background, otherwise I don't think Medtronic would have changed my transmitter. Maybe, if necessary, your endo could fight for you too.</p><p></p><p>Take care of yourself (on manual mode??) and rest. Everything feels better if you can get a decent sleep!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dancer, post: 2183061, member: 110569"] [USER=912]@aphex2k[/USER] I'm sorry you're having such an awful time. To have problems with the sensor/transmitter is bad enough but the problem with infusion sets is too much. You've had such bad luck, no wonder you're so exhausted. Medtronic replaced my transmitter, as I was having to test and calibrate so often (every 3 or 6 hours) on the first day of a new sensor and then, after 6 months, also on the last 2days of a sensor. They wouldn't admit the transmitter was faulty, but said this happens with some people, though they couldn't explain why. During the first week of new transmitter, I was on manual mode and only had alerts for heading low. It was bliss. No unnecessary alerts to calibrate, no false lows, I slept like a baby. I dreaded going back on auto mode, in case it all started up again. On Monday I started a new sensor and switched on auto. Everything has been great in comparison to the first transmitter. It's not perfect. On the first day I didn't get 12 hours between calibrations, till after I'd calibrated 5 times. I asked my consultant if the fact I have eczema means I have less interstitial fluid than normal. He said it didn't. I still don't know why I still have to calibrate a lot on the first day but the new transmitter is certainly an improvement. Maybe when you see your endo they can suggest what could be happening. If it's not your sites or technique, it could be the equipment. I had someone fighting for me in the background, otherwise I don't think Medtronic would have changed my transmitter. Maybe, if necessary, your endo could fight for you too. Take care of yourself (on manual mode??) and rest. Everything feels better if you can get a decent sleep! [/QUOTE]
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