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    Did you change, add or start any new diabetes related devices to your T1D care in the past year?

    Home > LC Polls > Did you change, add or start any new diabetes related devices to your T1D care in the past year?
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    44 Comments

    1. Ahh Life

      No. But. Software changes and updates really amount to improvements, regardless of the hardware, firmware, insulin, educational
      , administrative improvements. 🧐

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    2. Trina Blake

      Same devices, but I did tweak my settings, I didn’t know if this was the type of change the question meant. So I answered other.

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      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. Donna Condi

      I got my second Tandem X2 pump knowing that the new pump would allow for the G7 software upgrade when it came out.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. Gary Rind

      changed from Libre 2 to Libre 3. I use MDI so this is the first time I’ve had info on my smartphone. much better than Libre 2

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. Joan Benedetto

      Yes. My son started the ILet pump on 12/1. He’s been on a pump since Jan ‘14.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. karolinamalecki7@gmail.com

      I changed from g6 to g7!

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      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    7. Eve Rabbiner

      Went from Dexcom G6 to G7

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    8. Ernie Richmann

      No changes but I will soon start using G7 sensors

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    9. Gerald Oefelein

      Migrating to G7 later this month. Sensors have been shipped!

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    10. William Bennett

      In April after much trepidation I changed to a Tandem T:Slim with CIQ after a decade+ with Medtronic. Couldn’t be happier.

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      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    11. KCR

      Transitioned from Eros to Dash Omnipods.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    12. Scott Rudolph

      Went from Dexcom G6 to G7.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    13. Gary Taylor

      Yes to both but the pump hardware was a software upgrade from Medtronic 770 to 780 and then switched to their newest Sensors.

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      1. Tina Roberts

        How are their new sensors working out?

        2 years ago Log in to Reply
      2. Jneticdiabetic

        Hi Gary Taylor. I’d also love to to hear about your experience with the updated Medtronic sensors and 780 pump. I have a T1D colleague who started this year and has been getting impressive 90%+ TIR. As like the idea of the more aggressive automated dosing, but worry about the Medtronic sensor based on my past experience. Hopefully the system is an improvement for you around!

        2 years ago Log in to Reply
    14. Tina Roberts

      Yes. I went from Medtronic to omnipod5 and Dexcom.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    15. Carolann Hunt

      Upgraded G6 to G7 and Eros to Dash

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Carolann Hunt

        and of course they cost more

        2 years ago Log in to Reply
    16. Toddrich

      Warranty expired on t:slimx2 so they replaced it with a new one. Also pump was updated with G7 software.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    17. Mick Martin

      Although I selected “No, I made no changes to my insulin pump or CGM this year” I’d like to clarify that I still use the same pump and CGM that I’ve been using, but I have the basal rates on my pump. 😉

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    18. Carol Meares

      Changed from Dexcom G6 to G7 which means I am having to do manual operation with my Omnipod. I am hoping they integrate G7 soon as well as integration with IPhone.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    19. Marthaeg

      Went from MDI (2.5 yrs) to omnipod 5. Some days I almost forget I have T1D now. 😊

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    20. Natalie Daley

      Abbot, maker of Libre sensors, created an excellent product that is no longer supported by phone software that made it easy and convenient. Either keep system software that is more than a year old and doesn’t support other apps or upgrade and carry a CGM reader. Abbot didn’t link its products to the newer IOS. I’m blown away by this omission.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    21. Jane Cerullo

      Went from Dexcom G6 to G7. Like some aspects but not others. Lots of compression lows. A few came off easily. One wouldn’t insert. Love the half hour warm up and 12 hour extension.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    22. T1diabetic

      Will start on the G7 December 25!

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      1. George Lovelace

        Wow What an Xmas Holiday Present That will be, Santa won’t Arrive Until the 28th with my G7 🙂

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    23. Kris Sykes-David

      Ha! I answered no, I had forgotten that I switched from G6 to the G7! Oops. I guess it was so seamless that it didn’t cross my mind. I have an endo appointment in early January, I will be seeing about adding Afrezza to the mix.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    24. Steve Rumble

      I changed from Dexcom G6 to G7 and from vials and syringes to insulin pens.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    25. KIMBERELY SMITH

      My phone

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    26. Bob Durstenfeld

      Though, I did complete the software update on my Tandem t-slim X2 pump to be Dexcom G7 compatible when I run out of my current batch of G6 sensors.

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    27. Steven Gill

      When I retired stopped pumping to shots (February), now with the VA make to pumping (September). My a1C was 5.2 & 5.3 on shots, on the Medtrt780G was 5.7 with virtually no lows.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    28. Lawrence S.

      Nothing new this past year. But, I am looking forward to the new Dexcom G7 CGM. Does anyone out there know if Medicare covers the Dexcom G7? I’ve been getting the G6, which is covered by Medicare.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Marty

        I’m on Medicare and I just arranged to have my supplies company ship G7 sensors rather than my normal order of G6 sensors in my January shipment. My supplies company (ADS) would never have agreed to that unless G7 sensors were fully covered so I’m confident that Medicare does. cover them.

        2 years ago Log in to Reply
      2. mbulzomi@optonline.net

        Medicare Part “B” covers the G7.

        2 years ago Log in to Reply
    29. PamK

      I chose “other” because I did get a new insulin pump this year, but it is the same make and model as my old one. It was simply out of warranty and my insurance covered a new one. So, it wasn’t really a “change.”

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    30. LizB

      I went from Medtronic pump/CGM to Dexcom/Tandem this year!

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    31. Becky Hertz

      Just updated/upgraded my tslim pump.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    32. Melinda Lipe

      Upgraded to the new Dexcom G7 version.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    33. Joindy23

      I changed from the Freestyle Libre 2 to the Dexcom G7 CGM system early in 2023. Although I miss the 14 day wear of the Libre 2, the Libre was frequently giving me failure (“change your sensor now”) messages in the first 12-24 hours. The G7 has never done that, so I’m sticking with the G7.

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    34. Rex Franklin

      I upgraded from Dexcom G6 to Dexcom G7 CGM.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    35. Jen Farley

      I may update to the Dexcom G7 but not sure since the supply company just shipped out my last order for the year. Waiting to see which version shows up. Pretty sure they will try to get rid of the G6’s they have on hand.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    36. mbulzomi@optonline.net

      I will be going to Dexcom G7 in about 20 days. I have three (3) G6 sensors left and one transmitter to use up. But the new I phone Pump program you can inter-change between both Sensor types.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    37. Jennifer Farley

      I want to move to the Dexcom G7 asap with a 30 min warm up but not there yet. Supply company just shoots out supplies. I called to ask them to reach out each order. This is something they just started doing. They used to text me each order.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    38. T1D4LongTime

      I changed meters due to less expensive test strips. I’m not thrilled with the new meter (Verio Reflect) as it doesn’t seem as accurate vs the lab test. I’m still adjusting to it. I liked my Meditronic Bayer Contour Next meter but it is so old it is beginning to wear out.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply

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