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      ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I’m almost always more informed of the reported advancements in T1 treatments than my doc. So I usually bounce ideas off the doc for his input.
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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?
      I am my own advocate. I read about new devices and always investigate side effects of any new medication before starting. I usually bring up but then have good discussion with Endo before making decisions.
    • 13 hours, 45 minutes ago
      ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      With my endo, I usually have to ask. With the Diabetes Educator, she'll make the suggestion first. They're both very aware that I'm dependent on insurance covering the majority of the cost.
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      Trina Blake likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I wouldn't say that my T1D healthcare provider OFTEN suggests medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to my diabetes management, but they do SOMETIMES suggest options available to me. (I was privileged to be the first person, in the area that I live, to be offered CSII (Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion, or pump technology) to help control my diabetes. This was after my endocrinologist attended a diabetes conference in the United States where a former Miss America, Nicole Johnson, was demonstrating a Medtronic/MiniMed insulin pump. He asked her for more information on how these pumps work, mentioning that I had extreme difficulty in controlling my diabetes, with me spending as much time in hospital as I was at home when I was taking multiple daily injections (MDI). On his return to the UK, he offered me the opportunity to 'trial' the pump, which I accepted. This was in 1989.)
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      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      No, I was the one who had diabetes
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      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      I fell in love with an insulin-dependent Type 2 20 years ago. There’s something terribly romantic about taking Lantus together at the end of the day.
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      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      Already married over forty years when I was diagnosed.
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      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      I never knew of anyone who had diabetes, type 1 or 2 before I was married. I became a T1D after I was married.
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      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      I answered “no.” I don’t think my girlfriend at diabetes children’s camp when I was 13 counts. While I think there would be a lot I would have in common with a partner with T1D, I wouldn’t want that to be what brought us together, and I don’t think it would keep us together.
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      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      went on one date with a T1D. she had been dx'd as a child (I was dx'd at 43) so she was very old school. she ragged on me during the entire date about my menu choices, my carbs estimation for my shot and she lost her mind when I ordered a Corona! punchline is that my sugar was less than 150 when I went to sleep.
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      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      When I was married, diabetes was not in the picture at all. All I knew was an uncle who died in 1929 because he refused injections. I developed LADA in my 40's, followed by my husband with Type 2, then my two daughters who had PCOS and Type 2, then my son with Type 2. Enough.
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      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      I am married to someone with Type 2.
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      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      I have been married since 1985. My wife Susan does not have either type 1 or 2 diabetes, but rather type 3 diabetes- spouse or mate of someone with T1D...:) She has been my guardian for night lows, though she has rarely had to intervene since I started CGM in 8-2006.
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      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      I dated someone, but I was/am not out of the closet about having T1 so he didn’t know that I have T1
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      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      My husband was diagnosis at age 3 and I was diagnosed at age 4.
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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?
      I wouldn't say that my T1D healthcare provider OFTEN suggests medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to my diabetes management, but they do SOMETIMES suggest options available to me. (I was privileged to be the first person, in the area that I live, to be offered CSII (Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion, or pump technology) to help control my diabetes. This was after my endocrinologist attended a diabetes conference in the United States where a former Miss America, Nicole Johnson, was demonstrating a Medtronic/MiniMed insulin pump. He asked her for more information on how these pumps work, mentioning that I had extreme difficulty in controlling my diabetes, with me spending as much time in hospital as I was at home when I was taking multiple daily injections (MDI). On his return to the UK, he offered me the opportunity to 'trial' the pump, which I accepted. This was in 1989.)
    • 15 hours, 31 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I think my healthcare providers learn about new medications and devices at about the same time that I do. This wasn't the case when I was first diagnosed, pre-internet. Back then, I always looked forward to seeing my CDE because I knew I'd come away with something to make my life easier/better.
    • 15 hours, 51 minutes ago
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      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      I have been married since 1985. My wife Susan does not have either type 1 or 2 diabetes, but rather type 3 diabetes- spouse or mate of someone with T1D...:) She has been my guardian for night lows, though she has rarely had to intervene since I started CGM in 8-2006.
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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?
      I may already be on the best medications and devices available to me.
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      beth nelson likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I wouldn't say that my T1D healthcare provider OFTEN suggests medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to my diabetes management, but they do SOMETIMES suggest options available to me. (I was privileged to be the first person, in the area that I live, to be offered CSII (Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion, or pump technology) to help control my diabetes. This was after my endocrinologist attended a diabetes conference in the United States where a former Miss America, Nicole Johnson, was demonstrating a Medtronic/MiniMed insulin pump. He asked her for more information on how these pumps work, mentioning that I had extreme difficulty in controlling my diabetes, with me spending as much time in hospital as I was at home when I was taking multiple daily injections (MDI). On his return to the UK, he offered me the opportunity to 'trial' the pump, which I accepted. This was in 1989.)
    • 16 hours ago
      beth nelson likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I think my healthcare providers learn about new medications and devices at about the same time that I do. This wasn't the case when I was first diagnosed, pre-internet. Back then, I always looked forward to seeing my CDE because I knew I'd come away with something to make my life easier/better.
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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?
      I had to answer “other” because I just got a new endo after my other one retired so I’ve only met with him once. Too early to discuss new technology or medications.
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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?
      Generally, no, my healthcare provider does not suggest new medications or devices. However, it is not often that new meds/devices become available. Most things are dependent upon my quarterly blood tests. Recently, my Endo put me on statin drugs when my bloodwork showed high cholesterol over a six month period. Otherwise, I am usually the one who asks about new devices about which I have heard or read.
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      beth nelson likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I’m almost always more informed of the reported advancements in T1 treatments than my doc. So I usually bounce ideas off the doc for his input.
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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?
      I am on the Dexcom, I’m not on a pump though. I am LADA so I have very high insulin resistance, so I use a lot of insulin & there’s just not a pump that would be efficient for my amount of insulin. I’ve tried to get Afrezza, but every Endoc I bring it up to won’t prescribe it. Even though I bring them evidence that it doesn’t cause lung cancer when you’re not a smoker. So frustrating that we can’t agree on that course of treatment.
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    If you use both an insulin pump and CGM, do you currently use any of the following automated insulin delivery (also known as “predictive low glucose suspend” or “hybrid closed loop”) algorithms to help keep your glucose in-range?

    Home > LC Polls > If you use both an insulin pump and CGM, do you currently use any of the following automated insulin delivery (also known as “predictive low glucose suspend” or “hybrid closed loop”) algorithms to help keep your glucose in-range?
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    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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    34 Comments

    1. MARIE

      My husband uses Tandem Basal-IQ but not the Control IQ because he can do a better job on his own of achieving low A1C and high time in range (with tightly controlled parameters) than the Control IQ can. His endo told him that the algorithm in the Control IQ is set much higher than what he targets and his stats would be no where near as good if he ‘upgraded’ to Control IQ.

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      1. kristina blake

        Same here – I could have written your post (but for me!). I am staying with BIQ (my decisions) for the same reasons your husband has.

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    2. Sherri Mason

      I use CIQ from evening til morning in sleep mode for the great overnight results. I use 50% of my basal insulin in the morning then inject for lunch and dinner. BAsically, I use 50% pump, 50% MDI. Works great for not going low during exercise.

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    3. Joan McGinnis

      I was very hesitant t get to Control IQ from basal IQ after years of doing my own methods but it was a leap and glad I did it. Now would not change unless something better comes along and easy to use .

      9 months ago Log in to Reply
    4. Nevin Bowman

      I’ve used Medtronic, and am now using Control IQ. They tech is getting better, but still does not keep me in range without my own input.

      9 months ago Log in to Reply
    5. lynn nelson

      The Tandem insulin pump is the best thing that has happened in my diabetic life. Been doing this for 47 years. I finally have my A12 below 7.0

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      1. Joan Fray

        Amen!

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    6. Amy Jo

      I was using the Tandem Control IQ up until yesterday. Had to turn it off as I am pregnant, and the algorithm just doesn’t keep my BG in the tight range I need. It’s a little disappointing that the tandem product does not allow for customization (eg insulin duration of activity, target BG).

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    7. mojoseje

      I suspend mine manually depending upon how fast my bg is dropping.

      9 months ago Log in to Reply
    8. Sondra Mangan

      Omnipod for 14 years — but Tricare (for military families) is not currently covering Omnipod 5. Hoping that changes soon.

      9 months ago Log in to Reply
      1. ELYSSE HELLER

        That is so awful. I worked for the VA for almost 30 years (I had to retire earlier than I wanted to due to Covid-19), and I was amazed that the VA did not cover insulin pumps at all until a few years before I had to retire. I kept telling my patients to fight for insulin pump coverage. Such a shame that we need to do this.

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    9. ELYSSE HELLER

      I am anxiously awaiting my health insurance company (Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP federal employee program) to start covering the Omnipod 5 system. As soon as I am covered I will get the Omnipod 5. Why does it take so damn long for the USA to cover new medical products!

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    10. Mike Plante

      Medtronic’s suspend was definitively beneficial over 100% manual mode, but when I moved to the 670G with AutoMode it was a nightmare.

      I have since moved to DIY with Omnipod & Dexcom and it’s been amazing and life-changing. I’m currently using Loop-Dev (Loop 3.0) on iOS and it’s my favorite system so far.

      9 months ago Log in to Reply
    11. john36m

      Currently on Omnipod 5 for 33 days. It is working quite well so far. It is improving my dawn phenomenon but very slowly. I was previously on Loop. I wish the Omnipod 5 gave me more usable data. If I ever abandon it, I will have no idea what it set as my basal rates.

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    12. Janice Bohn

      I have been using OmniPod 5 dice June and previous using the Tandem IQ system. Like being tube free! Would like both systems to have more Robertson st algorithms

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      1. Janice Bohn

        Darn my phone – it does not like real words like robust systems

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    13. Ms Cris

      I want to use an algorithm, but the limits are set too high for me! I’d be in constant pain (muscle, joint, head especially). My Dr is hoping they allow more custom limits soon. Every T1D patient is different.

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    14. Jneticdiabetic

      I use Tandem Control IQ, but have been out of my Dexcom sensors for a few days (waiting for my next order). What I miss most is waking up in range every morning. Last 3 of 4 mornings I was 57 or > 200.

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      1. AnitaS

        You possibly may need an adjustment in your overnight basal? Even if I don’t have on a CGM during the night which occasionally happens because of an MRI test which I occasionally need, I still wake up with good numbers. I do agree however that the night control feature does help on some nights.

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      2. Jneticdiabetic

        Thanks, Anita! I think my challenge overnight is I work late and often (but not always) eat right before bed. I tend to be more cautious with boluses before bed for fear of lows. The control IQ sleep mode helps to even me out if I over or under bolused for those midnight snacks.

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    15. Katrina Mundinger

      Have been using Medtronic’s various products for years. Am currently in the process of switching to Dexcom, and then Tandem.

      FWIW I did like the 770G’s Auto Mode better than the 670’s. I am just DONE with the sensor’s annoying requests for either calibration or just “enter BG.” I know the Tandem has its own batch of challenging things but want a change!

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    16. Sharon Gerdik

      I’ve been on Control IQ for over 2 years now with my Tandem x2 and Dexcom G6. My Endo was quite impressed since he was a Medtronic fan. He said the Sleep Mode alone improved my A1C. Control IQ is not perfect but it has made my life easier. I’ve been on my Tandem x2 for 4 1/2 years now. I’m on Medicare and can get a new pump every five years. At this point, unless something majorly different comes along prior to next April, I would most likely stay with Tandem and Dexcom. I’m a T1D of 38 years and a pump user for 23 years.

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    17. pru barry

      I use Tandem’s Control IQ, and am grateful for all it does to keep things in range. After so many years before this improvement, I had become used to doing lots of bolusing, and now find it somewhat difficult to rely on the algorithm enough to let it work its magic. Still learning, and trying :*)!

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    18. Janis Senungetuk

      Tandem’s Control IQ app has created a more stable glucose level then previous Animas pump, but 6.3 A1c is higher than previous years. After 67 years of lots of guessing it’s a definite improvement. I’ll continue using it until something better is available.

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    19. Randell Cole

      I use Tandem with Basal IQ

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    20. LizB

      I have a Medtronic 770g & Guardian 3 sensors. The pump works fine, the sensors work fine, but I hate the algorithm so I stay in manual mode.

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    21. Randell Cole

      I use Tandem with Basal IQ. Don’t know if I should try Control IQ or not, since you can’t
      Go back if it doesn’t work out.

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    22. William Bennett

      Tried Medt 679G when it came out and gave up after 6 months. I was getting better TIR and AIc on my own and I liked the Dexcom 6 CGM vastly better than the Medt Guardian. I’m still too skeptical toward AID systems at this point to try again. Just doesn’t seem like a good fit for me.

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    23. Randell Cole

      Randell Cole
      I use Tandem with Basal IQ. Don’t know if I should try Control IQ or not, since you can’t
      Go back if it doesn’t work out.

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    24. Bea Anderson

      16 years Medtronic. New to OmniPod 5, dexcom. Stayed in Automated for 4 pods. I was impatient with algorithms and today left Auto to lower bg numbers and fine tuned settings.

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    25. csreineke

      Loop
      #SleepLikeNormal

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    26. Mary Ann Sayers

      My closed loop system gives me info on how well I calculated insulin/glucose usage hours/day before and how well my basal is covering. I DO question the length of time insulin stays active in me— it’s set for 5 hours, but I think it should be less.

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    27. PamK

      I tried both Basal IQ and Control IQ with my Tandem, but found I get better blood sugars doing it on my own.

      9 months ago Log in to Reply
    28. Patricia H

      I use the Omnipod5 and the Dexcom G6 closed loop system that was recently approved by the FDA.

      9 months ago Log in to Reply

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