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Added a Dexcom and Tandem t-slim with IQ control! Both great devices…
I would switch to a pump and cgm that are compatible, but can’t and since they had to switch out my recalled medtronic pump, they didn’t upgrade, just sent me a refurbished crappy pump and added more time since it had been replaced. No upgrade.
Now I can’t upgrade and get compatible devices. I only need to change one device, but no.
I’ve been waiting for the newest Medtronic pump to be released (rumor was it would come out by the end of the year, hoping my “expired” 670G doesn’t fail completely. If it is a big enough improvement over the current system, I’ll stick with Medtronic, otherwise I’m jumping ship to the Dexcom/Tandem combo.
Tandem with Control IQ changed my life. Sometimes I even sleep through the night! Exercise is now possible for me too.
I got the 770G system this past fall, 100% the same as the previous with the exception of the app get can utilize a cell phone to reach contacts it there are concerns.
While I read the complaints and concerns with the MEDTRONIC system it does well. Especially since my insurance has no trouble with coverage.
In answer to the poll: I stopped using the Guardian3 sensor three years ago because of the cost. Inherited an old dog with congestive heart failure, the option was to forego her meds ($250 a month) or the sensor. She passed away a happy deaf, half blind, old lady at 16 this past spring. Waiting for the upgrades MEDTRONIC’s rep contacted me, and thankfully I’m now on their patient assistance program cutting my “after insurance” costs. BUT Motorola phones don’t work the app, so no idea on that yet.
Steven, I’m sorry about your dog, good for you for you for taking such good care of her. As for the 770g, seeing my numbers on my phone is not something I need. Now if my BG could pop up on my dashboard screen when I’m driving and my pump starts buzzing, I’d stick with Medtronic for another 4+ years.
I will Never give up my Tandem X2 and hope the Dexcom G6 will upgrade to the G7 but the G6 works just Great now
I Kept the same Tandem X2 pump and Dexcom G6 CGM. However, I did buy a new telephone, Samsung A1 G5 because it was supposed to receive the Dexcom G6 sensor signal. I downloaded the G6 app and used it for about 2 month. It did not work correctly, and ended up messing up my transmitters, sensors, and had continuously and repeatedly losing the CGM signals. The phone was a waste of money.
I changed from the Omnipod to Tandem tslim with Control-IQ. My only complaint is the tubes but I’m getting used to it.
I took a pump break and started using the InPen (which I did not see listed as an option to select!).
I think your option would have been “stopped using a pump ?
Anxiously waiting until Jan 10 when I can apply for a Tandem to replace my five year old Medtronic. Hoping my numbers and piece of mind level out with the change.
Diagnosed in 2021
After 25 years pumping, I took a 2 year vacation and was MDI using the InPen. This last spring I ended my “vacation” and started using a Tandem pump with Control IQ, a game changer for sure!
How did you like the impen?
I would also like your impression of using the InPen please.
Switched from the Medtronic 670G pump/CGM to the Tandem Tslim pump and Dexcom G6 CGM in Nov. I was 98% within range yesterday (despite some residual holiday eating). A new all time best for me!
Good for you!
Stayed with Dexcom G6 and T-slim control IQ- which I love. I sleep better, with higher time in range, than ever before.
I said I added a new CGM but it was actually a FreeStyle Libre.
Change from Medtronic to Omnipod. Because of insurance had to change from Dexcom to freestyle libre. Omnipod too expensive under Medicare so January first will switch back to MDI using insulin pens. Need a pump break.
This year I continued using the Tandem t-slim X2 pump with Control-IQ app/Dexcom G6 CGM.
I kept the same pump and cgm only because it’s still in warranty and my insurance won’t pay for a new one yet.
Switched from Tandem t-slim with IQ control to Afrezza (inhaled insulin). Much more time in range than on the pump!
Actually changed insulin pump and CGM models that Medtronic sent to me unannounced.
Typical Medtronic’s! Pushers is why they are!
AND Completely left the meal time injectable marketplace. Thank you Inhaled Insulin!!! Would love to see a question here one day about inhaled insulin… it’s a thing now!
I chose that I stayed with the same pump/CGM but realized I did pay for the Pathway upgrade from the Minimed 670g to 770g. But it is pretty much the same exact pump except now I can see the CGM readings on my phone. I’m still under warranty for another 10 months and am thinking of Tandem/Dexcom next year but cost will be a huge factor.
I remain on the Tslim pump and Dexcom CGM6. Does anyone know how long Medicare makes you wait to change CGM’s? I’m hoping the Dexcom CGM7 with the shorter cannula will be more accurate.
I did a trial of a different brand pump, but ended up staying with the one I’ve been on for the past few years.