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 Manager of Marketing 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.
Algorithm, thaumaturge, or dumb luck. Who cares, as long as the TIR remains TIR? ヽ(o≧ω≦o)ﾉ
I am using Tandem X2/Dexcom G6 Control IQ, and am happy with the results.
I tried DIY looping but felt like the G5 wasn’t accurate for me to get good results. G6 is better but still often 20 points or more off compared to fingersticks.
Not available in Canada yet
I have Medtronic 770 and while the sensors work great for me, I don’t like the algorithm keeping me higher than I like, especially overnight.
Control IQ has been a game changer for me. I had good averages before but often got lows at night. The rate of this w CIQ is greatly reduced. I only get low at night now if I give too much insulin for snacks in the evening- so then it is really my fault.