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    • 8 hours, 9 minutes ago
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      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      "It's a forever learning curve" - so very true
    • 8 hours, 16 minutes ago
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      For pump users: In the past 3 months, have you had issues with insulin delivery due to a bent cannula or occlusion?
      I hesitate to bring this up but I am quite sure this happens more than people realize. I use a tubed pump and small amounts of total daily insulin and have checked the tubing for YEARS for bubbles. YES, they are difficult to "notice" unless you have a good light behind the clear tubing because the insulin is also colorless. I detach and check the tubing in the morning and before bedtime if not before the evening meal...I'm talking about significant bubbles----8-10-or12 inches in length can appear and you would NOT notice them unless you were looking. I wonder how many people wonder why their blood sugar is occasionally high and it's being caused by a significant bubble...NO, not the champagne sized version that's often mentioned to "ignore." The pump company I deal with tried to get me to switch to injections instead but I am an EXPERT with the bubble situation. Also, comments over the years that I am probably not filling the reservoir correctly, etc....just plain silly. I am NOT new at this...LOL!!!
    • 8 hours, 42 minutes ago
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      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I said yes to nausea, occurred with a bad pump site insertion and rising BG over the next 4 hours. I picked it up early w CGM notification and realizing that it was very unusual for me to have rising BG at that time of the day (morning) when on Control IQ pump. The severity was delayed because I had given a breakfast meal bolus via the prior site before the change, so BG was rising after 3 hours, and I knew something was not right. I think this is an important clue for pumpers- when I see people get in trouble w bad sites or insertion failures, the thought process usually is- I just put a new site in, it must be ok- or maybe it does not occur to people that the pump site could have failed--when it should be- did the insertion fail? ----If in doubt, pull it out!----- I pulled the site and could see the cannula was bent, so I know what happened and injected w a syringe, put a new site in, and was better in a 3-4 hours.
    • 13 hours, 18 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I said yes to nausea, occurred with a bad pump site insertion and rising BG over the next 4 hours. I picked it up early w CGM notification and realizing that it was very unusual for me to have rising BG at that time of the day (morning) when on Control IQ pump. The severity was delayed because I had given a breakfast meal bolus via the prior site before the change, so BG was rising after 3 hours, and I knew something was not right. I think this is an important clue for pumpers- when I see people get in trouble w bad sites or insertion failures, the thought process usually is- I just put a new site in, it must be ok- or maybe it does not occur to people that the pump site could have failed--when it should be- did the insertion fail? ----If in doubt, pull it out!----- I pulled the site and could see the cannula was bent, so I know what happened and injected w a syringe, put a new site in, and was better in a 3-4 hours.
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      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I said yes to nausea, occurred with a bad pump site insertion and rising BG over the next 4 hours. I picked it up early w CGM notification and realizing that it was very unusual for me to have rising BG at that time of the day (morning) when on Control IQ pump. The severity was delayed because I had given a breakfast meal bolus via the prior site before the change, so BG was rising after 3 hours, and I knew something was not right. I think this is an important clue for pumpers- when I see people get in trouble w bad sites or insertion failures, the thought process usually is- I just put a new site in, it must be ok- or maybe it does not occur to people that the pump site could have failed--when it should be- did the insertion fail? ----If in doubt, pull it out!----- I pulled the site and could see the cannula was bent, so I know what happened and injected w a syringe, put a new site in, and was better in a 3-4 hours.
    • 13 hours, 38 minutes ago
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      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I began playing Pickleball last year in March. When the temperatures started to rise the extra effort my body was experiencing because of the heat got my body hormones out of balance and I began experiencing nausea, higher heart rates and feeling very uncomfortable. I soon realized that I cannot play when is too hot or I’ll end up with ketones. Any new activity when on. Insulin requires adjustments. It’s a forever learning curve. Adding to the heat, last year I was having some absorption problems by the overuse of my abdomen. I have now move the infusion sites to my upper front side and it’s working much better.
    • 13 hours, 39 minutes ago
      Kristine Warmecke likes your comment at
      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I said yes to nausea, occurred with a bad pump site insertion and rising BG over the next 4 hours. I picked it up early w CGM notification and realizing that it was very unusual for me to have rising BG at that time of the day (morning) when on Control IQ pump. The severity was delayed because I had given a breakfast meal bolus via the prior site before the change, so BG was rising after 3 hours, and I knew something was not right. I think this is an important clue for pumpers- when I see people get in trouble w bad sites or insertion failures, the thought process usually is- I just put a new site in, it must be ok- or maybe it does not occur to people that the pump site could have failed--when it should be- did the insertion fail? ----If in doubt, pull it out!----- I pulled the site and could see the cannula was bent, so I know what happened and injected w a syringe, put a new site in, and was better in a 3-4 hours.
    • 13 hours, 39 minutes ago
      Ahh Life likes your comment at
      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I answered no, but I do experience nausea and/or vomiting, usually on a daily basis, but this is because I have gastroparesis. I have rarely been able to eat breakfast over the last 20+ years as I end up vomiting it all back up ... try explaining that to ward staff in hospital(s). ;-)
    • 13 hours, 58 minutes ago
      Becky Hertz likes your comment at
      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I said yes to nausea, occurred with a bad pump site insertion and rising BG over the next 4 hours. I picked it up early w CGM notification and realizing that it was very unusual for me to have rising BG at that time of the day (morning) when on Control IQ pump. The severity was delayed because I had given a breakfast meal bolus via the prior site before the change, so BG was rising after 3 hours, and I knew something was not right. I think this is an important clue for pumpers- when I see people get in trouble w bad sites or insertion failures, the thought process usually is- I just put a new site in, it must be ok- or maybe it does not occur to people that the pump site could have failed--when it should be- did the insertion fail? ----If in doubt, pull it out!----- I pulled the site and could see the cannula was bent, so I know what happened and injected w a syringe, put a new site in, and was better in a 3-4 hours.
    • 1 day, 6 hours ago
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      Have you developed lipohypertrophy due to repeated injections/infusions of insulin? Lipohypertrophy is a term to describe hardened lumps of body fat just under the skin that resulted from repeated insulin injections/infusion sites. If so, share how you’ve handled lipohypertrophy in the comments!
      After 62 years I have skin issues everywhere. I am an avid at rotating every time I change my infusion set. When I was on multiple daily injections, up to 9 per day, I had massive skin hardening. Since on the pump it’s not nearly as bad that’s been 33 years. I take very little insulin my daily basal comes out to 9 units over 24 hours I eat two meals that I count carbs for and try to keep at a minimum of 30-40 per day. Everything is going well. Rotation is key
    • 1 day, 6 hours ago
      Wanacure likes your comment at
      Have you developed lipohypertrophy due to repeated injections/infusions of insulin? Lipohypertrophy is a term to describe hardened lumps of body fat just under the skin that resulted from repeated insulin injections/infusion sites. If so, share how you’ve handled lipohypertrophy in the comments!
      I use a pump and have had issues with insulin absorbtion. It seems I have a lot of them on the side I primarily use for infusion sets. I recently switched to the other side of my abdomen and dropped more than one point on my a1c.
    • 1 day, 7 hours ago
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      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      When I first started with my current Endo we would discuss the released and upcoming products and I would tell her about the 'off-market' applications and devices, we both learned from each other. But she was so good with helping me transition to the Dexcom and then the Tandem after Animas was pulled from the Market. She followed my Dex and even finer tuned my Basals and early this year I got an "unbeleivable" 5.4 A1c and we are both extremely happy!
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      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      Yes. But then I self-selected when choosing an endocrinology clinic that pursues cutting-edge advances 40 years ago. Cutting-edge is a phrase that is also often called bleeding-edge because it is often experimental, hit or miss on results, and very expensive. I am convinced the “bleeding” refers to $$$.
    • 1 day, 7 hours ago
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      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      not anymore, and I am happy about it! Most of the time they were recommending things that had been recently pitched to them by a pharmaceutical salesperson or a durable medical supplier. The doctors would give patients the "free samples" and it was often not the best fit, then after the "free" supply ran out, the prices were exorbitant. Maybe it still happens, but I haven't seen it for a while.
    • 1 day, 7 hours ago
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      The need for better CGM accuracy is a big consideration for me. Also my control is pretty good right now (a1c in the low 6 range). Although I am tempted by the sleep and exercise modes which would be very helpful since I’m getting back in to exercise. So…I keep sitting on the fence…
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      I don’t want to change from the Omnipod Dash to Omnipod 5 because the minimum target blood glucose is level is higher than where I like to keep it. My A1C is currently 5.0.
    • 1 day, 8 hours ago
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      For the last 5 years, the highest HbA1C I've had was 5.3. For the last 3 years the high, low, & average have been 5.2, 4.7, & 4.9. I'm not willing to go to an AID that sets a target of 6 to 7.
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      I do MDI. For the last 7 years my A1C has averaged around 4.8. I have no reason to believe that a closed loop automated system could do that well.
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      There are many reasons, as well as "something else." My arthritic fingers do not serve me well with a cell phone. I have trouble putting the needle covers back on to my insulin pen needles. If I had to take care of all the fine muscle issues associated with setting a pump up, I would probably require assistance. I am also not drawn to the issues I hear about tissue damage at the infusion sites, or knowing whether everything is seated properly and the insulin is actually flowing. Finally, I just have some kind of negative karma with electronics. I have worked as a lab biochemist. Somehow, I find the weaknesses of every machine in the lab. (the ideal industrial beta-tester) Having said that, what I hear about the numbers achieved with the tandem CIQ gives me pause to consider.
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      Like others, the "closed loop" runs me too high - even the target bg is too high for me. I use the TandemX2 with BIQ integrated wqith my Dexcom G6. I also appreciate - and use - the temp basal function often. I would lose that with CIQ. L:ike Nilla Eckstrom (I think?) I like to be between 80-90, with maybe up to 120 after I eat.
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      The constant refilling and site changes...doesn't seem worth it.
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      Luddites just may be the most comfortable people on earth. 🙃 
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      For pump users: In the past 3 months, have you had issues with insulin delivery due to a bent cannula or occlusion?
      Holy cow! 8 to 10” bubbles? There is definitely something wrong if that is happening to you. I occasionally get 1/4” inch 10” is excessive. Have you gone in and shown your pump instructor how you’re doing it so that they can help you figure out the problem?
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      Aside from the first year after your diagnosis, have you seen a registered dietitian for help managing nutrition and T1D?
      When I was put on insulin, the first dietitian I payed to see said I could eat whatever I wanted as long as I followed the set number of macros (carbs, protein, fats). The stupid diet had my blood sugars all over the map. She didn't care/listen when I told her milk, bread/pasta made me feel really sick. She said because I was on insulin I need to eat a high carb, low protein and low fat diet. What bad advice! Thankfully, I came to my senses and starting reading the experiences of other T1D's who were following the The Bernstein diet.
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      Aside from the first year after your diagnosis, have you seen a registered dietitian for help managing nutrition and T1D?
      Saw one, recently out of school, when I was first diagnosed ten years ago. She insisted I needed 150 grams of carbs per day minimum and handed me a sheet with meal plans. She explained that I needed those carbs to keep my brain functioning properly. GEEZ. I can only hope she's learned a thing or two since then.
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    Sarah Howard

    Sarah Howard (nee Tackett) has dedicated her career to supporting the T1D community ever since she was diagnosed with T1D while in college in May 2013. Since then, she has worked for various diabetes organizations, focusing on research, advocacy, and community-building efforts for people with T1D and their loved ones. Sarah is currently the Senior Marketing Manager at T1D Exchange. Sarah and her husband live in NYC with their cat Gracie. In her spare time, she enjoys doing comedy, taking dance classes, visiting art museums, and exploring different neighborhoods in NYC.

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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.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. Elissa Macher

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

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    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.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    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.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    21. Gerald Oefelein

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

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    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!

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    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.

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    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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