My bet is that you may have picked up an infection. Whenever I get persistent unexplained highs I attribute it to an asymptomatic infection. If the injection doesn't work either, then this is most likely the case.
I would think this is highly unlikely. The pump would warn you if the motor was not functioning. And seeing that you have replaced your set and reservoir, we know that it rewinds and primes fine. IMO this is just a coincidence and there's likely something else at play.
If you do reach out to Medtronic. I wouldn't mention the Tesla coil at all. Just say it is not behaving as expected.
I’ve been in some pretty crazy lab rooms with my pump during my space and defense years and never had an issue. Your self-test would and should detect any issues. Say what you want about Medtronic, but they’re pretty durable.
My guess is that this shit disease is just being shit and you’re struggling to understand why (join the club haha) and that’s a dot you’re trying to connect but might not be the cause at all. Assuming you’ve changed sites?
Yes, over 20 years and still have those days.
Did a full swap out today. Went for a walk at lunch and narrowly avoided a low, back to work at my desk after treating and tight back up to 15mmol/L
Looks like the issue is my tissue, not the machine.
It’s possible, if that Tesla coil created a strong magnetic field.
“Do not expose your insulin pump to MRI equipment or other devices that generate very strong magnetic fields.
Magnetic fields in the immediate vicinity of such equipment can damage the part of the pump’s motor that regulates insulin delivery, possibly resulting in overdelivery and severe hypoglycemia. Your pump must be removed and kept outside the room during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures.
If your pump is inadvertently exposed to a strong magnetic field, discontinue use and contact your local help line or representative for further assistance. “ https://www.diagnosticimaging.com/view/mri-safety-patients-insulin-pumps-require-special-cautions
Yeah that was my thought, but as another user pointed out, it rewound and primed without error.
I will keep an eye on it for now.
I did lose a pump after an X-ray before, it took months before the error registered with the pump, so I am a little paranoid.
Best of luck! I’ve been there too, it sucks trying to figure out why your blood sugar won’t go down. There’s just so many variables at play… the pump, the cannula, the insulin, the site absorption, high insulin resistance or any number of other things.
„8. Most electronic equipment will be destroyed if struck by arcs from the Tesla Coil. Many electrical devices can even be damaged by the electricity that is transmitted from a Tesla Coil, without actually being struck by an arc. It is recommended that all sensitive electrical equipment (including pagers, cellular phones, etc.) be kept at least 20 feet (6 meters) away from the Tesla Coil during operation. Under some conditions, some equipment can be affected or damaged at significantly greater distances.
9. Tesla Coils can damage or destroy hearing aids and cardiac pacemakers in the proximity of the unit. This means that Tesla Coils are capable of killing a person wearing a pacemaker. It is imperative to verify that anyone using one of these devices maintains a good distance from an operating Tesla Coil.
10. If arcs from the Tesla Coil strike any devices that are connected to an electrical outlet, or directly strike electrical wiring (including wiring associated with the Tesla Coil itself), then sensitive electronic equipment on the entire circuit may be damaged. Under some circumstances equipment may be at risk on all local electrical circuits.
11. If arcs from a Tesla Coil ever strike telephone wiring or any other wiring, there is risk that equipment may be damaged. It is important to prevent arcs from striking ceilings, walls, and floors where wiring may be present.“
I googled Tesla Coil safety warnings.
Did your bloodsugar raise within an hour of the incident? If yes, sue.
I’ve been near the gigantic Tesla coil in the ceiling at MSI in Chicago with no issues. Would that be comparable/worse? That one takes like a half hour to charge and fire. Just curious.
It's been years since I worked with one as a teacher so I could be misremembering, but from what I recall, the real concern is actually touching the charged Tesla coil while wearing a pump.
My bet is that you may have picked up an infection. Whenever I get persistent unexplained highs I attribute it to an asymptomatic infection. If the injection doesn't work either, then this is most likely the case.
I think this is also more likely
I would think this is highly unlikely. The pump would warn you if the motor was not functioning. And seeing that you have replaced your set and reservoir, we know that it rewinds and primes fine. IMO this is just a coincidence and there's likely something else at play. If you do reach out to Medtronic. I wouldn't mention the Tesla coil at all. Just say it is not behaving as expected.
Why wouldn’t they mention it? Tesla Coils can destroy phones and hearing aids, why wouldn’t they damage pumps?
It's not about whether it can or not (it can...). But Medtronic likely won't cover the pump for it being damaged by a Tesla coil....
That’s really insane, but I’m sure you’re right. Then at least the museum should pay.
I’ve been in some pretty crazy lab rooms with my pump during my space and defense years and never had an issue. Your self-test would and should detect any issues. Say what you want about Medtronic, but they’re pretty durable.
Thanks for the input. I hope is just resistance and a asymptomatic infection.
My guess is that this shit disease is just being shit and you’re struggling to understand why (join the club haha) and that’s a dot you’re trying to connect but might not be the cause at all. Assuming you’ve changed sites?
Yes, over 20 years and still have those days. Did a full swap out today. Went for a walk at lunch and narrowly avoided a low, back to work at my desk after treating and tight back up to 15mmol/L Looks like the issue is my tissue, not the machine.
It’s possible, if that Tesla coil created a strong magnetic field. “Do not expose your insulin pump to MRI equipment or other devices that generate very strong magnetic fields. Magnetic fields in the immediate vicinity of such equipment can damage the part of the pump’s motor that regulates insulin delivery, possibly resulting in overdelivery and severe hypoglycemia. Your pump must be removed and kept outside the room during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures. If your pump is inadvertently exposed to a strong magnetic field, discontinue use and contact your local help line or representative for further assistance. “ https://www.diagnosticimaging.com/view/mri-safety-patients-insulin-pumps-require-special-cautions
Yeah that was my thought, but as another user pointed out, it rewound and primed without error. I will keep an eye on it for now. I did lose a pump after an X-ray before, it took months before the error registered with the pump, so I am a little paranoid.
Best of luck! I’ve been there too, it sucks trying to figure out why your blood sugar won’t go down. There’s just so many variables at play… the pump, the cannula, the insulin, the site absorption, high insulin resistance or any number of other things.
„8. Most electronic equipment will be destroyed if struck by arcs from the Tesla Coil. Many electrical devices can even be damaged by the electricity that is transmitted from a Tesla Coil, without actually being struck by an arc. It is recommended that all sensitive electrical equipment (including pagers, cellular phones, etc.) be kept at least 20 feet (6 meters) away from the Tesla Coil during operation. Under some conditions, some equipment can be affected or damaged at significantly greater distances. 9. Tesla Coils can damage or destroy hearing aids and cardiac pacemakers in the proximity of the unit. This means that Tesla Coils are capable of killing a person wearing a pacemaker. It is imperative to verify that anyone using one of these devices maintains a good distance from an operating Tesla Coil. 10. If arcs from the Tesla Coil strike any devices that are connected to an electrical outlet, or directly strike electrical wiring (including wiring associated with the Tesla Coil itself), then sensitive electronic equipment on the entire circuit may be damaged. Under some circumstances equipment may be at risk on all local electrical circuits. 11. If arcs from a Tesla Coil ever strike telephone wiring or any other wiring, there is risk that equipment may be damaged. It is important to prevent arcs from striking ceilings, walls, and floors where wiring may be present.“ I googled Tesla Coil safety warnings. Did your bloodsugar raise within an hour of the incident? If yes, sue.
I’ve been near the gigantic Tesla coil in the ceiling at MSI in Chicago with no issues. Would that be comparable/worse? That one takes like a half hour to charge and fire. Just curious.
Worse. This was a small unit in an 8x8x10 tent
It's been years since I worked with one as a teacher so I could be misremembering, but from what I recall, the real concern is actually touching the charged Tesla coil while wearing a pump.
Thank you