Comments on: OneTouch UltraLink Meter available… http://diabeticrunner.com/2008/04/28/onetouch-ultralink-meter-available/ A podcast following the life of a diabetic runner. Jamie uses an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor as he trains for various races as a middle-of-the-pack runner. Follow his training, and gain some insights into running on insulin from first hand accounts of someone actually doing it. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:40:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Jamie http://diabeticrunner.com/2008/04/28/onetouch-ultralink-meter-available/#comment-1331 Jamie Fri, 02 May 2008 16:57:54 +0000 http://diabeticrunner.com/2008/04/28/onetouch-ultralink-meter-available/#comment-1331 If you are a Kaiser patient, as I am, DON'T HOLD YOUR BREATH! It turns out that Kaiser, and a few other insurance carriers (names now forgotten) have funky contracts with Minimed, and thus their patents WILL NOT be receiving this meter free... BUMMER! BUT, given that the RF thing that sends your BG to the meter when you test ends up doing a CGMS calibration every time you test, I wouldn't use this feature anyway... to not cal. CGSM, you have to turn off wireless BG communication on the pump before testing if you don't want it calibrate... and it's easier to just enter the BG reading on the occasions you actually DO want to tcalibrate... so until a new pump remedies this situation, I won't be too upset that I don't have it. If you are a Kaiser patient, as I am, DON’T HOLD YOUR BREATH! It turns out that Kaiser, and a few other insurance carriers (names now forgotten) have funky contracts with Minimed, and thus their patents WILL NOT be receiving this meter free… BUMMER!

BUT, given that the RF thing that sends your BG to the meter when you test ends up doing a CGMS calibration every time you test, I wouldn’t use this feature anyway… to not cal. CGSM, you have to turn off wireless BG communication on the pump before testing if you don’t want it calibrate… and it’s easier to just enter the BG reading on the occasions you actually DO want to tcalibrate… so until a new pump remedies this situation, I won’t be too upset that I don’t have it.

]]> By: Rob http://diabeticrunner.com/2008/04/28/onetouch-ultralink-meter-available/#comment-1327 Rob Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:55:42 +0000 http://diabeticrunner.com/2008/04/28/onetouch-ultralink-meter-available/#comment-1327 Jamie, I have been drooling over the 405 too, it will take me awile to save/convince. I got the new meter UPS today. guess I will be playing with it for a while tonight. Jamie, I have been drooling over the 405 too, it will take me awile to save/convince. I got the new meter UPS today. guess I will be playing with it for a while tonight.

]]> By: Jamie http://diabeticrunner.com/2008/04/28/onetouch-ultralink-meter-available/#comment-1322 Jamie Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:23:00 +0000 http://diabeticrunner.com/2008/04/28/onetouch-ultralink-meter-available/#comment-1322 Hey Rob, Better in size, not functionality... I still love what the 305 gives me, though I have to admit, I'm drooling over the new 405... now how can I convince my wife that I NEED it? I'd try to convince Santa, but he's not coming 'round for quite some time... Hey Rob, Better in size, not functionality… I still love what the 305 gives me, though I have to admit, I’m drooling over the new 405… now how can I convince my wife that I NEED it? I’d try to convince Santa, but he’s not coming ’round for quite some time…

]]> By: Rob http://diabeticrunner.com/2008/04/28/onetouch-ultralink-meter-available/#comment-1321 Rob Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:29:23 +0000 http://diabeticrunner.com/2008/04/28/onetouch-ultralink-meter-available/#comment-1321 I recieved a notice(unsolicited) in the mail on Saturday from MM introducing me to the new meter and letting me know I should have it before June 30th. Lucky me! You really think the sportsband is better than your 305? I recieved a notice(unsolicited) in the mail on Saturday from MM introducing me to the new meter and letting me know I should have it before June 30th. Lucky me!
You really think the sportsband is better than your 305?

]]> By: Charles White http://diabeticrunner.com/2008/04/28/onetouch-ultralink-meter-available/#comment-1317 Charles White Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:49:19 +0000 http://diabeticrunner.com/2008/04/28/onetouch-ultralink-meter-available/#comment-1317 I ordered a Nike+Sportsband. It is on the truck for delivery today. I will be actively seeking out your opinion, my friend. I think the Nike+ system is a good idea, but is yet to be implemented correctly! I ordered a Nike+Sportsband. It is on the truck for delivery today. I will be actively seeking out your opinion, my friend.

I think the Nike+ system is a good idea, but is yet to be implemented correctly!

]]> By: Jamie http://diabeticrunner.com/2008/04/28/onetouch-ultralink-meter-available/#comment-1316 Jamie Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:42:48 +0000 http://diabeticrunner.com/2008/04/28/onetouch-ultralink-meter-available/#comment-1316 Wow, how did you find out it was on its way? I've checked the MM store several times to see if there was a new order in my Order History, to no avail... Also, I'm posting my N+ SportBand first impressions, but I've got some more testing to do to solidify my final opinion.... Wow, how did you find out it was on its way? I’ve checked the MM store several times to see if there was a new order in my Order History, to no avail…

Also, I’m posting my N+ SportBand first impressions, but I’ve got some more testing to do to solidify my final opinion….

]]> By: erika http://diabeticrunner.com/2008/04/28/onetouch-ultralink-meter-available/#comment-1315 erika Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:54:24 +0000 http://diabeticrunner.com/2008/04/28/onetouch-ultralink-meter-available/#comment-1315 Just found out mine is on it's way. Just wish I could use the Carelink USB too, but I'm on a Mac. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the sportband. I am usually running with friends so taking the entire nano along for the ride (along with my pump, fanny pack full of testing stuff, etc.) is a bit cumbersome when I'm not even using it to listen to music. I'm sure they can come up with something even smaller given the push to enforce the "no headphones" rule at races. Just found out mine is on it’s way. Just wish I could use the Carelink USB too, but I’m on a Mac.

Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the sportband. I am usually running with friends so taking the entire nano along for the ride (along with my pump, fanny pack full of testing stuff, etc.) is a bit cumbersome when I’m not even using it to listen to music. I’m sure they can come up with something even smaller given the push to enforce the “no headphones” rule at races.

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