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      Beckett Nelson likes your comment at
      How satisfied are you with your current insulin pump brand/model?
      My first reaction was Very Satisfied but there is always room for improvement. I’d like a pump design that wasn’t meant to be worn on a belt just for men. To wear a dress, I have to only get those with pockets (and on both sides because opposite sides cause the CGM to lose contact) and put a button whole in each. The clip shows horribly on blouses worn out. I’ve tried the leg attachments and they never stay secure. I’m not big enough to wear it in my bra. All minor inconveniences. I’d like one that doesn’t keep alarming 20 minutes after I’ve eaten, although I get it that it is there to save my life. Again minor. Ask about CGMs (probably tomorrow’s question): lately I’ve had trouble removing the sensor from my arm without actually ripping off a strip of skin or very bad bruising. I’ve read about using baby oil for removal. That does help. I’m a rip it off fast person, but that didn’t work so well.
    • 1 hour, 33 minutes ago
      John Barbuto likes your comment at
      How satisfied are you with your current insulin pump brand/model?
      I have been using a insulin smart pen for the last 2 years; I find that it meets my current needs to ensure good management and results
    • 2 hours, 16 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      How satisfied are you with your current insulin pump brand/model?
      Somewhat satisfied with TSlimX2. Not because of pump shortcomings, but because of the sheer insanity of trying to get routine supplies through the American health care system. My current situation, to wit: "I am experiencing extreme frustration with Medicare that, 1) has an inoperable website, and 2) has an inoperable AI phone answering service. Consequently, I can no longer acquire needed supplies to operate the tSlimX2, particularly the T:Lock TruSteel 8mm 32.” This situation has persisted for 2 months. 😬
    • 2 hours, 17 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      How satisfied are you with your current insulin pump brand/model?
      My first reaction was Very Satisfied but there is always room for improvement. I’d like a pump design that wasn’t meant to be worn on a belt just for men. To wear a dress, I have to only get those with pockets (and on both sides because opposite sides cause the CGM to lose contact) and put a button whole in each. The clip shows horribly on blouses worn out. I’ve tried the leg attachments and they never stay secure. I’m not big enough to wear it in my bra. All minor inconveniences. I’d like one that doesn’t keep alarming 20 minutes after I’ve eaten, although I get it that it is there to save my life. Again minor. Ask about CGMs (probably tomorrow’s question): lately I’ve had trouble removing the sensor from my arm without actually ripping off a strip of skin or very bad bruising. I’ve read about using baby oil for removal. That does help. I’m a rip it off fast person, but that didn’t work so well.
    • 2 hours, 51 minutes ago
      Gerald Oefelein likes your comment at
      How satisfied are you with your current insulin pump brand/model?
      Somewhat satisfied with TSlimX2. Not because of pump shortcomings, but because of the sheer insanity of trying to get routine supplies through the American health care system. My current situation, to wit: "I am experiencing extreme frustration with Medicare that, 1) has an inoperable website, and 2) has an inoperable AI phone answering service. Consequently, I can no longer acquire needed supplies to operate the tSlimX2, particularly the T:Lock TruSteel 8mm 32.” This situation has persisted for 2 months. 😬
    • 14 hours, 40 minutes ago
      Kate Kuhn likes your comment at
      How often do people confuse type 1 and type 2 diabetes in your experience?
      In my experience the average person does not know the difference. It does not help that the commercials on TV just say diabetes and do not differentiate.
    • 14 hours, 41 minutes ago
      Kate Kuhn likes your comment at
      How often do people confuse type 1 and type 2 diabetes in your experience?
      What? We’re now advertising in this space? Delete this post!
    • 15 hours, 55 minutes ago
      Neha Shah likes your comment at
      Have you had a Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scan? (The American Diabetes Association suggests this imaging tool, depending on age and years with T1D, to assess heart risk by measuring calcium buildup in your arteries.)
      Yes, I had one done and the results were very high in the upper 400s. I have my wonderful cardiologist to thank for recommending it as even after a normal stress test that was still somewhat suspicious. He thought further testing was advisable due to my 65 years of diabetes. The complaints that I had been having for years were not terribly specific, but just overall being way more exhausted than I thought I should be for my age and a bit of shortness of breath, but no chest pain. My doctors had been just saying that I was probably out of shape and that was what was causing the symptoms but this doctor really was proactive. This test shows calcium buildup, of course, in the arteries which is somewhat different than fatty plaque buildup in the arteries that can only be seen at the Cath Lab. My next step was to go to the Cath Lab where they found four major blockages in my heart and thank goodness we found them. I eventually ended up having four stents put in during two additional procedures. The last one was very stubborn because of the amount of calcium and I had to go to the university of Washington where they were able to do a procedure to drill the calcium out of the artery before they could get in there to place the stent. Heart disease is a very real concern for those of us with long-term diabetes, and although I am a retired dietitian and have always eaten an excellent diet with yearly lipid panel results looking excellent this still happened. The procedure took less than an hour and they do put an iodine die in your vein to make everything easier to see. My Medicare Advantage Plan paid for it except for my copayment which I believe was around $300 which is similar to what I have to pay for things like an MRI. The doctor does have to justify this test by certain symptoms and other previous test results.
    • 19 hours, 28 minutes ago
      lis be likes your comment at
      How often do people confuse type 1 and type 2 diabetes in your experience?
      In my experience people have heard of Type 2 Diabetes so if I say Type 1 that makes sense in that if there is a Type 2 there must be a Type 1 also. That is the extent of their understanding. In healthcare there is a bigger failure where "diabetes" or "type 2 diabetes" is used as a shorthand of a set of conditions often seen together. See any research paper by any cardiologist ever. This lack of precision leads to incorrect risk evaluations and incorrect treatment of people with diabetes caused by other factors including autoimmune aka Type 1.
    • 19 hours, 29 minutes ago
      lis be likes your comment at
      How often do people confuse type 1 and type 2 diabetes in your experience?
      In my experience the average person does not know the difference. It does not help that the commercials on TV just say diabetes and do not differentiate.
    • 22 hours, 53 minutes ago
      KCR likes your comment at
      Have you had a Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scan? (The American Diabetes Association suggests this imaging tool, depending on age and years with T1D, to assess heart risk by measuring calcium buildup in your arteries.)
      I have, and I do show calcium build up and hardening of the arteries. No action has been taken yet at this time. However, I am taking Repatha for better control of my cholesterol and it has been working great.
    • 22 hours, 53 minutes ago
      KCR likes your comment at
      Have you had a Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scan? (The American Diabetes Association suggests this imaging tool, depending on age and years with T1D, to assess heart risk by measuring calcium buildup in your arteries.)
      Yes, I had one done and the results were very high in the upper 400s. I have my wonderful cardiologist to thank for recommending it as even after a normal stress test that was still somewhat suspicious. He thought further testing was advisable due to my 65 years of diabetes. The complaints that I had been having for years were not terribly specific, but just overall being way more exhausted than I thought I should be for my age and a bit of shortness of breath, but no chest pain. My doctors had been just saying that I was probably out of shape and that was what was causing the symptoms but this doctor really was proactive. This test shows calcium buildup, of course, in the arteries which is somewhat different than fatty plaque buildup in the arteries that can only be seen at the Cath Lab. My next step was to go to the Cath Lab where they found four major blockages in my heart and thank goodness we found them. I eventually ended up having four stents put in during two additional procedures. The last one was very stubborn because of the amount of calcium and I had to go to the university of Washington where they were able to do a procedure to drill the calcium out of the artery before they could get in there to place the stent. Heart disease is a very real concern for those of us with long-term diabetes, and although I am a retired dietitian and have always eaten an excellent diet with yearly lipid panel results looking excellent this still happened. The procedure took less than an hour and they do put an iodine die in your vein to make everything easier to see. My Medicare Advantage Plan paid for it except for my copayment which I believe was around $300 which is similar to what I have to pay for things like an MRI. The doctor does have to justify this test by certain symptoms and other previous test results.
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      KCR likes your comment at
      Have you had a Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scan? (The American Diabetes Association suggests this imaging tool, depending on age and years with T1D, to assess heart risk by measuring calcium buildup in your arteries.)
      Thank you. Your write up is concise, cogent, and convincing. 🎀
    • 22 hours, 54 minutes ago
      KCR likes your comment at
      Have you had a Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scan? (The American Diabetes Association suggests this imaging tool, depending on age and years with T1D, to assess heart risk by measuring calcium buildup in your arteries.)
      After 16 stents and a new aortic valve, I've had every scan imaginable and she just keeps on tickin'.
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      KCR likes your comment at
      Have you had a Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scan? (The American Diabetes Association suggests this imaging tool, depending on age and years with T1D, to assess heart risk by measuring calcium buildup in your arteries.)
      Just googled it and most insurance plans including basic Medicare do not cover it. Said cost ranges $100-400 with out-of-pocket being $100-150 (although I don’t understand that if not covered by insurance).
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      If the mystery train is your favorite form of conveyance, then you’re gonna love T1D. You may choose to be in a universe that is spiritually arid. Or you may choose to live in the harsh realities of reality. Up & down arrows and double arrows? I Love ‘em. Can and do take action immediately. 🙇‍♀️ 🙇‍♀️
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      T1D & T2D are meaningless acronyms for most, nearly all, nondiabetics. Juvenile diabetes vs diabetes is the closest known pairing and that's still few.
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    If you use time in range reports, what BG level is set as your high range? If you have different target range settings depending on time of day, please answer with the High setting at 12 p.m. in your time zone.

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    If you use time in range reports, what BG level is set as your low range? If you have different target range settings depending on time of day, please answer with the Low setting at noon in your time zone.

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    16 Comments

    1. ConnieT1D62

      180

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    2. Katherine Kettig

      180

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    3. Gerald Oefelein

      I believe the recommended range is 70 — 180. That is what I use.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. Jim Andrews

      For reporting I use 180 but during the day I use 150.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. Daniel Bestvater

      I have left mine at 10mmol/L. But in practical terms I try to stay between 4-8mmol/L.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. Nevin Bowman

      120 daytime, 130 at night.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    7. Douglas Kosmicki

      120 or lower.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    8. Janis Senungetuk

      My high range is set to 230 because I mentioned to my endo how annoying it was to continue to get alarms long after correction bolus but before Novolog brought the level down. She took my pump and changed the setting .

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. Jane Cerullo

      With Dexcom and my new pixel clock I usually know if BS going up and correct before hits 180. But that’s what I leave it at in case.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    10. Becky Hertz

      Mine is set at 179 for my Clarity reports, but my alarm is set at 150. Better to be proactive than reactive.

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    11. Steven Gill

      My high alarm is 130, with Medtronic’s system and target (100) it’s still a little slow to correct. I don’t always correct but that let’s me know “time to watch?” After a horrible but tasty Christmas breakfast casserole stayed near 100 the rest of the day.. Tighter goals make it easier.

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    12. Anita Stokar

      I put 180 although I sometimes set it at 150 for my time in range reports. I set my high alarm at 135 however as I want to prevent my high blood sugars from reaching 150 if I can help it.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Anita Stokar

        I actually think many people answered this as to what number they have their CGM set to give a high alarm rather than what they set their in-range reports to for a high.

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      2. ChrisW

        I also have multiple ranges. My personal goal is <160. I run reports for my endo with the high range set to 180.

        2 years ago Log in to Reply
    13. Trina Blake

      For my personal TIR range I use 130 as the high – lioke others I prefer to aim for FRH (Free Range Human #’s). My pump alarm fo high is set at 120 so I know to keep an eye on things.

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    14. T1D4LongTime

      I use my endo’s preference 70-180 for TIR. I do have a different daytime High Alert of 150 set because I run Tandem’s Sleep Mode 24/7 so need to manually deliver my own correction boluses.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply

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