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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      Being on Medicare and required to see my Endo. every three months, my next appointment is made prior to departure from my Endo's office.
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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      If I were not on Medicare, it would be difficult to get an appointment within 3 months, even in an emergency. In an emergency, they would assign me a nurse practitioner to see. It is possible to contact them through their "portal." Whether I get a timely response depends on whether there is a reliable nurse to respond.
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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      When I saw my endo a year ago, I wasn't able to make an appointment 6 months later because all available appointments were fully booked. I have to see her CDE who has more availability in order to meet Medicare requirements for quarterly visits. Many, many healthcare providers in my area burned out and quit during Covid. I injured my knee badly last June and can't get a consult with an orthopedic surgeon until May due to the backlog of people needing help. I'm on crutches until then. My sports medicine doctor stopped practicing medicine last month. Our healthcare system is in crisis with no solution in sight.
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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      On hold or actually talking about the issue and calling back to ensure someone follow's up as everyone seems to be over their head. Honestly, it varies. It can take considerable time just to raise the visibility of an issue, then the follow up can take weeks/months and patience to resolve. Another problem is patients without the cognitive skills for follow-up. These days i doubt anyone pays attention to them.
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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      I try to make my appointment for my next appointment when I check out. The scheduler always asks maki g it easier to remember. If I was to forget there would be a wait to get back int the rotation.
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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      Before the onslaught of Type 2 Diabetes, I, as a T1D, could get an appointment almost anytime I needed one. Now, I cannot get an appointment within 3 months, which is the time within I must see rhe doctor for Medicare benefits. My doctor cancelled 2 (half ) of my sppointments last year. Caused ma a lot of problems. I live in Florida, a place where modern medicine does not seem to have reached yet.
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      I routinely see my Endo every three months. At the end of my appointment I schedule the next quarterly meeting date. But if I ever have to reschedule it, then it takes anywhere from two to four weeks to find a time that works for us.
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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      It all depends on the urgency of my needs. I’ve gotten in the next day before, but those days may be gone! It also depends on who I see. But these days, even the PA is often booked. Of course, cancellations happen, so that can be a factor as well.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      The beginning of the year is always a bit iffy when you're on Medicare. Even though I've already paid my annual deductible, my pharmacy can't see that, so I must wait until it shows up on my Medicare account before I order new insulin. I always try to have plenty of insulin on hand at the end of December so it's not an issue. The organization I get my pump equipment from has a lot they must do because of Medicare, as well, and that can get time consuming. All-in-all, I'm lucky to have the time, energy and patience to deal with it, and I know up front these time-consuming moments are to be expected. If I wasn't retired, it'd be more of an issue.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I selected 6 hours. So far, I have spent 6 weeks trying to get a new pump. I decided to look for a new pump in mid-December as my 770G warranty expired on January 3. I wanted to go hoseless with the Omnipod and the Dexcom 6. I contacted Dexcom and they sent me to the medical distribution company ASPN, and they could do the Omnipod but only with pharmacy part D with the Dexcom 6 sensor on DME My part D pharmacy plan had Omnipod as tier 6. $155.56 co pay and $150/month. The omnypod is not available as DME. I called INSULET the mfgr of omnipod. They told me they only supply via pharmacy plan to get more T2d's to sign up. Verses 100% DME coverage, part D coverage that was a non-starter. I contacted another supply company CCSmed. They could do both Dexcom 6 and tslim x2. Ineeded a Endo visit to get the notes and Rx. I had my Endo visit on Jan 20. Still waiting for CVSmed. Been waiting for 5 weeks now. Just called CCSmed and they got the endo notes and Rx but Medicare wanted to know who paid for my 770G 4 years ago. Fortunately, that was private/company. My new pump should now ship tomorrow. Finally.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      Most of the 3-4 hours is way ting on a phone
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I answered "No time," but I live in France, where we have a single provider. I receive a prescription from my doctor and go to the pharmacy monthly to have it filled. (Pump peripherals are provided by a separate supplier.) "Appeals" do not exist here since the doctor will only prescribe medicines that are reimbursed. And no, I have never needed a treatment that wasn't covered.
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      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      The resources I use in managing my glucose levels once sick is my own personal experience after living with t1d for 46 years
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      Switching to Medicare has created (seemingly) endless hours and day making this transition with all things diabetes related. We’re still in the midst of making this ‘delightful’ change. This week we learned that Medicare covers Either CGM stuff OR glucose test strips. Thank goodness that God is sovereign over all these details. He helps me walk through these challenges without despair.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      The last 3 months have been filled with frustrating phone calls now that I switched back to traditional Medicare from a Medicare Advantage plan. I have been fighting to get strips authorized in addition to CGM- they did not authorize them because I had no proof that I had a meter!! Crazy making! I had to write an appeal letter in order to get them, but finally got it worked out. I also had some pump replacement issues, trouble getting insulin, etc.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I answered "No time," but I live in France, where we have a single provider. I receive a prescription from my doctor and go to the pharmacy monthly to have it filled. (Pump peripherals are provided by a separate supplier.) "Appeals" do not exist here since the doctor will only prescribe medicines that are reimbursed. And no, I have never needed a treatment that wasn't covered.
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      Much too much time! Part of it, I know, is my own fault, for not keeping anxiety at bay when I have to sort out which plan will work best, annually. But it is something I dread, every single year. When I call to get some help understanding, the people are almost always very nice, but I have had times when the information was incorrect or not explained clearly. I usually commiserate with the person on the phone for having such an annoying system, and agreement seems to rule the day. But I never chose to make sorting out insurance management a career!
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I selected 6 hours. So far, I have spent 6 weeks trying to get a new pump. I decided to look for a new pump in mid-December as my 770G warranty expired on January 3. I wanted to go hoseless with the Omnipod and the Dexcom 6. I contacted Dexcom and they sent me to the medical distribution company ASPN, and they could do the Omnipod but only with pharmacy part D with the Dexcom 6 sensor on DME My part D pharmacy plan had Omnipod as tier 6. $155.56 co pay and $150/month. The omnypod is not available as DME. I called INSULET the mfgr of omnipod. They told me they only supply via pharmacy plan to get more T2d's to sign up. Verses 100% DME coverage, part D coverage that was a non-starter. I contacted another supply company CCSmed. They could do both Dexcom 6 and tslim x2. Ineeded a Endo visit to get the notes and Rx. I had my Endo visit on Jan 20. Still waiting for CVSmed. Been waiting for 5 weeks now. Just called CCSmed and they got the endo notes and Rx but Medicare wanted to know who paid for my 770G 4 years ago. Fortunately, that was private/company. My new pump should now ship tomorrow. Finally.
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      The beginning of the year is always a bit iffy when you're on Medicare. Even though I've already paid my annual deductible, my pharmacy can't see that, so I must wait until it shows up on my Medicare account before I order new insulin. I always try to have plenty of insulin on hand at the end of December so it's not an issue. The organization I get my pump equipment from has a lot they must do because of Medicare, as well, and that can get time consuming. All-in-all, I'm lucky to have the time, energy and patience to deal with it, and I know up front these time-consuming moments are to be expected. If I wasn't retired, it'd be more of an issue.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I said 8+ and the reason, as for so many others, can be summed up in a phrase: transitioning to Medicare.
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      I've had Tandem x2 and Dexcom since September. Previously on Medtronic for around 15 years. Grew to HATE the sensors and switched before the warranty on my last Medtronic was up. So far, I absolutely LOVE the Tandem and the Dexcom. I'm disappointed, however, in the amount of waste and plastic that this pair creates. Of course there will always be plastic waste from any pumps/sensors, but the amount of non-reusable stuff for insertions is ghastly.
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    Do you have any diabetes-related achievements from 2020 that you’re proud of? Tell us in the comments!

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    49 Comments

    1. Bob Durstenfeld

      This year I learned about Time in Range and began a concerted effort to improve mine. I now have days where I exceed 85% in range, at the beginning of the year, I was averaging 74%. In the process I have brought my A1C to 6.2%. Not too bad for having T1D for 64 years.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    2. Bonnie Lundblom

      Achieved surviving this Covid-19 pandemic year as a T1D, upgraded to the Dexcom CGM6. Now hopeful that over 2021 we will stay safe, continue to wear our masks and social distance, and indulge in some good hand cream since many of us will need to give our hands some TLC after all these months of frequent hand washing!

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    3. HMW

      Kept my A1c around 6.6 and increased time in range to over 80% most of the time.

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    4. Kristen Hamilton

      Time in range and A1c of 6.1

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    5. Clare Fishman

      I figured out how to set some Loop overrides for distance cycling and tennis games and practice. I can now spend hours on the bike pedaling and on the court playing with minimal interference from my blood sugars.

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    6. Elissa Macher

      Got my A1c down to 6.1 with Tandem/ Dexcom! Planning to get into the 5’s in 2021!!

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    7. connie ker

      It has been a year of learning how to live during a world wide pandemic and stay safe. So I have achieved avoiding the ER and will continue to do so. I avoid public places and do curb side pick up, drive thru, and have achieved cutting my own hair. You also have to achieve the mental health depression of solitude by exercising, eating right, sleeping well, and keeping up with the diabetic routines which never end. I am thankful to still be here and feeling well this morning. Happy New Year to all and may 2021 bring us more vaccines so we can get back to seeing our families and grandchildren again.

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    8. Jennifer Wilson

      Started using the Dexcom G6. Learned more about my OmniPod functions, that I thought I understood but did not. Participated in more surveys and listened to diabetes panel discussions. Attempted to cook more and eat out less.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. Ernie Richmann

      Our Lions District JDRF walk team raised over $7000. Also our district has applied for a $60,000 grant to renovate the cabins at Camp Ho Mita Koda, a camp for diabetic kids in Ohio. All indications are the grant will be awarded in January. Some of the Lions Clubs in the district promote diabetes education and some clubs partner with health organizations to arrange screening events. I hope to resume leading a class for prediabetic individuals at the Y.

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    10. Rose Lentzke

      Better time in range!

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    11. Virginia Barndollar

      Submitted Granite and Gannett Peaks (MT and WY) also 10 lesser peaks. Working on summiting all 50 state high points!

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    12. Joseph Tappel

      Whole year with A1C under 6 after 40 yrs with T1D

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    13. Mig Vascos

      Learned to manage my pump with control IQ and increased my time in range to 86% of the time.

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    14. Janice B

      Considering what a stressful year this was – sold our home, many of our possessions, and moved to a one bedroom apartment in the city to reduce our bills. Worked at my place of employment all through the various shut downs. This is not where I thought I would be in my mid 60’s – but throughout all of that kept my A1C in the mid 6’s, and am grateful to still be employed.

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    15. Sarah Berry

      I have learned to manage my T1D better with CIQ,. My a1c is below 6.4 and my time in range is usually 90% or greater.

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    16. Stacie G.

      I spent a lot of time figuring out how to control food cravings, moods, pain, depression and family drama. There was a lot to deal with anyway, but being a T1D, having limited access to Dr.’s, supplies of all types and refiguring my mental health balance was NOT easy. My inner support ‘system’ is non-existent, except for my love, so to have my dog die in the middle of it all was a trauma too. Covid19 insecurities only made me more paranoid. My family’s pressure to visit for holiday gatherings was NOT helpful. Although I love them all, my best interest was NOT at heart. I had to be clear and say “It isn’t that I don’t want to be there, I just can’t expose myself to such large groups this year”. I just don’t see how those around me can’t respect my decisions in this regard. I’ve had T1D over 35 years, I’m stage 3 CKD and have other complications. I know T1D is SEVERELY MISUNDERSTOOD, but seriously, isn’t there any way to promote some common sense thinking-chronically sick or not??? I worry for the elderly, I worry for others worse off than I am. I have found that meditation, my pets, social media groups (specific to my true interests (even if I can’t do them in ‘real life’) and reading or Audible are great ways to stay sane <3 "D Good Luck & Godspeed to all in 2021

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    17. Gene Maggard

      Although my achievements don’t come up to level of some of the ones posted, I was especially proud this year that my A1C dropped below 6 for the first time since my doctor started measuring it (about 30 years ago). Thanks to Dexcom!

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    18. Ahh Life

      Diabetes-related achievements are very specific. And narrow. ( ͡ಥ ͜ʖ ͡ಥ)👎 ( ͡ಥ ͜ʖ ͡ಥ)👎 ( ͡ಥ ͜ʖ ͡ಥ)👎 Every achievement this year—staying above ground, staying uninfected, staying away from cynicism and depression—is done despite of, not because of, the diabetic condition, the pandemic, or the economy. You’ve got to make something out of life Avant-la-lettre, not cry in your beer. ┻┳| ┳┻| _ ┻┳| •.•) ┳┻|⊂ノ ┻┳|

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    19. Martin Fuhrer

      I put together a short video clip of my climbing outings in Oman for World Diabetes Day upon request from the clinic I visit in Muscat: https://youtu.be/YDTsHFcD7i8

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    20. Greg Felton

      I participated in two T1D research studies. Neither benefited me directly and they were a real pain, but I believe they will help people in the future.

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    21. Gerald Oefelein

      Recently got a Dexcom G6 CGM. Self-taught to use it, and current Time In Range is 93%

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    22. Trish Seidle

      I survived! I also started on the Libre 2 and the Omnipod

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    23. Ken Raiche

      I think that every day of living with diabetes is a success and an accomplishment to say the least. I truly happy to be healthy and in more or less control of my T1D for close to 50 years now. All that we all truly need is a full fledged cure to this damn disease. 🤞🙏

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    24. Cindy Goddard

      I got my A1C down to 6.0 with 90% in range, which is the lowest I’ve ever been. It is usually around 6.4. My next goal is to get below a 6.0 for 2021.

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    25. Vicki Andersen

      My last A1C was 6.0!

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    26. Donna Condi

      After going through breast cancer surgery I have since dropped 20 pounds by cutting back on portions and exercising more. My insulin usage has dropped and I feel more in control of my diabetes.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    27. David Rothwell

      Loop and lower a1c

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    28. Brian Kitt

      Not an achievement but wanted to share my experience moving to the Medtronic 770 and how I learned the importance of the integration of cgm and insulin pumps. I originally started my pump therapy with Medtronic then went to Animas + Dexcom and back to Medtronic. The primary reason back to Medtronic was due to United health care forcing the decision BUT that is not the purpose of the comment. Through the years I have maintained the ADA goals for A1C’s through injections and pumps yet until my recent switch from the 670 to 770 I had no idea my body has changed and how much the CGM integration has helped. I setup the 770 with the same settings as I transferred from the 670 which in transferred from the Animas pump and thought the few days of no integrated cgm would be a piece of cake… unfortunately/fortunately they were not with blood sugars 300’s and 400’s. P.s. Thanksgiving didn’t help it much😀. Sugars at night were all over the place then I got back into ‘Automode’ where the integration adapts to the amount of insulin your body needs and it was like a light switch of getting sugars back to them ADA goals and sleeping at night without constant fear of those high and lows. And by no means does that mean no nights with highs or lows but much, much less. Wow this is great technology!!!

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    29. Nicholas Argento

      Survived! Not setting the bar high, but more poignant in a pandemic when I have been seeing half the patients in person. Raised 20,000+ for JDRF for a virtual walk- less than last year but despite COVID. With T-Slim with CIQ I see on average 94% TIR with 2% hypo- that would never ever have been possible without it! Perhaps most important- seeing so many of my T1D patients do so well with the modern tools, or at least better. That gives me great joy…

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    30. Yaffa Steubinger

      Got my A1C down to 5.7! I love my Dexcom!

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    31. John Henninger

      I am Thankful for another year of great Diabetes care and that includes all personnel at my Diabetes Clinic. Thankful for another year in this great nation which leads the way in goodness. And another year with my family despite the rigors of being a T1D.

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    32. Barbara Long

      Yes! I survived another year (57 yrs total) with diabetes! Yay! And am continuing to work full time!

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    33. Jodi Greenfield

      My A1c results were 7.4 in the summer, then in September, they were 7.1. These are the lowest numbers I have ever had!!

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    34. Patricia Dalrymple

      I survived so far and my 88 year old Dad has too so far. Not proud so much as grateful. Happy New Year’s Eve everyone.

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    35. ConnieT1D62

      Yes – A1C from 7.2 down to 6.8 – the lowest it has been in years! With CIQ TIR is improving everyday between 78 to 88% and very few low BGs. I have carefully and mindfully maintained my health and inner self equilibrium in the midst of the daily chaos thrown at us by the election and the COVID pandemic, even while working as a nurse in health care settings.

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    36. ConnieT1D62

      Oh – and I celebrated TID 59th year diaversary on 12/28/2020. Woohoo!!!

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    37. Janis Senungetuk

      This year after a long and intense battle with insurance I was finally able to replace my failing Animas Vibe pump with a Tandem t:slim X2. Using Control IQ I’m now in range 88% of the time without the many lows I was experiencing before. After 65+ years living with T1, this improvement in my quality of life is a major achievement.

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    38. Julie Akawie

      Observed 50 years with T1D, and my last A1c (albeit in February) was 5.6%.

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    39. Patricia Maddix

      I actually answered know before I read any of the comments. However, after reading comments I would say that an achievement is that I did get through this challenging year being safe and I am almost to the 60 years with diabetes Mark. I also have been able to get my hemoglobin A-1 C down from the low sevens to 6.6 but I/O that pretty much entirely to the Dexcom G6 Which I finally got through Medicare last January. By making decisions with much more accurate blood glucose information my control is better. My time in range is around 82%. I always have tried as hard as possible to do everything right to manage my diabetes but with newer technologies the results just keep getting better and better. I am so thankful for all of the new technologies and the ones that are in the pipeline. I still have to manage my insulin pump manually as none of the current pumps with automated systems are accessible to people with low vision and blindness of which I am one.

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    40. ANN GALLUZZO

      I got my Joslin 50 year medal this year.

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    41. Shelly Smith

      I achieved the T:slim/Dexcom device that as many of you know makes life as a T1D MUCH, MUCH more doable!

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    42. Linda Murphy

      So excited for those who have lived with it so long and keep getting better and better. I’m a LADA type 1, so just 10 yrs at age 63. I achieved great A1C, but lotta lows. Was thinking of waiting for Tandem’s patch (like Omnipod) coming end of 2021 possibly. I feel wasteful getting T-Slim for just a year. But I think I should get over it. Go for it. If it’ll help stay in range 88% of the time, as one of you said. Wow. Let’s live it up in 2021!!!

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    43. Molly Jones

      I finally found new sensor insertion sites. I only had one side of my abdomen available thanks to a colostomy and started using my arms. I have little body fat and do not want scar tissue to stop me from using pump and sensors.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    44. Roseann Bishop

      I kept my a1c under 6.5 for the past 18 months!

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    45. Mark Fuller

      I was able to lose ten pounds and stay at the new weight.

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    46. Andrea J. Schedel

      Lowest A1C ever @ 6.9 with CGM use & pump

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    47. Brianna Lyons

      For the first time in the 22 years I’ve had T1D (12 years with a pump), I really dug into my pump settings (basal and bolus) on my own. My endo seemed confident that I’d be fine on my own, and I was! I also started pre-bolusing regularly -at long last haha. Time in range increased and confidence increased!

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    48. Sealani Weiner

      So many: 1. From A1c of 13 at time of diagnosis, I had two readings in 2020 of 7. 2. Maintained weight loss of over 40 lbs. for year. (maybe a bit more wt.) 3. Wrote gratitude list daily which pointed me positively. 4. Made many delicious homemade meals that were healthy 5. Prioritized setting & keeping boundaries to support my mental health 6. Continued to go to supportive meetings on zoom throughout 7. Used the paid version of MyFitnessPal to track food for over 6 months 8. Able to match foods to blood sugars more readily & easily 9. Able to emotionally separate from abusive situation 10. Began to clear emotional & physically crowded spaces

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    49. lorraine zephir

      I got the pump in 2020 and improved my blood sugars. But it is very expensive and not all supplies are covered by insurance.

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