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      I have always been open with coworkers and supervisors about having T1D. The primary reason was that if something happened like severe hypoglycemia, they would know what to do.
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      Yes, always. Why do you keep asking this question? It has been the QoD several times recently.
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      I’m retired now, but I always let my coworkers know that I was T1D. Occasionally that helped save my life when hypoglycemia hit me.
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      This is a requirement since I have severe hypoglycemia unawareness.
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      I have always been open with coworkers and supervisors about having T1D. The primary reason was that if something happened like severe hypoglycemia, they would know what to do.
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      I don’t need accommodation for T1D and didn’t find it necessary to disclose this to my coworkers. They may be aware of it as my pump and sensor are visible.
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      I said helpful because unless they actually have first hand knowledge of your health condition they can't really know.
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      If you have never participated in a diabetes research study, what stops you? Select all that applies to you.
      Back in the 80's I was in an NIH study. But I think now my age (72) ages me out) and my A1C's (5.4-5.8 for the past 20 years or so) exclude me.
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      How many people in your household live with T1D?
      I am the only one in my household who has T1D, but both husband and I live with it.
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      ALL of them are forced, given a seat at my T1D "table" whether they wish to be or not. They endure my experiences, their after-effects, the events themselves. Living with us, they are unwilling voyeurs/particip[ents This appears to be a badly worded question. If you meant, does anybody living with you ALSO have the disease T1D as well, you should have asked it that way. The question you kids wrote asks a far different question, by semantic accident it appears....?
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      I fill out every survey I get and am currently participating in a phase 2 study of a new insulin. Note: I am 67 years old and I am seeing studies that allow up to age 89. Check out tektonresearch.com They have some exciting studies coming up. 😊
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      I participate every time I find one that wants me.
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    If you wear an insulin pump, which of the following factors best describe when you will get a new pump (assuming your current pump still works)? Select all that apply!

    Home > LC Polls > If you wear an insulin pump, which of the following factors best describe when you will get a new pump (assuming your current pump still works)? Select all that apply!
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    26 Comments

    1. Kristen Clifford

      Barring warranty and insurance issues, more than anything else, I’ll keep using the pump I have until it gives out!

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    2. TomH

      I’m looking at pumps. Waiting on features/connections wanted.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. Annie Wall

      Other. I just got a Tandem with Control IQ so I’m not looking now. On Medicare I would have to wait for five years so I would have to see what’s available then. Who knows what technology will appear in 2026?

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    4. Mick Martin

      My Diabetes Support Team recommends when my pump will be upgraded. I live in the UK so I don’t have to pay for my pump … or the consumables … as this cost is covered by our NHS (National Health Service), which is financed via direct taxation of all working people.

      If I see a pump that I am particularly interested in obtaining I would speak with either one of my Diabetes Specialist Nurses or my Endocrinologist and explain to them what I feel would be the benefit of ‘upgrading’. They would then need to submit a request to the financial decision makers to see if I’m eligible.

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    5. Sherolyn Newell

      I was happy with the original Omnipod and was waiting for their closed-loop system to get FDA approved to change. Switched to the Dash a few months ago when my doctor renewed my prescription for that instead of what I already had. It works the same, just has a different controller. I’m still waiting for the closed loop to become available. They were hoping for this year.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. Sahran Holiday

      A tubeless pump like Omnipod that connects communicates with my Dexcom G6.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    7. Lynn Smith

      I will probably change when the Omnipod closed loop system comes out. Not right after it comes out, but when they have worked out the kinks. I will stay on my basic Omnipod system until then.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    8. Henry Renn

      Medicare currently pays for a new pump when the warranty expires on patient’s current pump.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. Sondra Mangan

      Started using Omnipod in 2008, Dexcom in 2007–so I’ve seen many version upgrades. Anxiously awaiting FDA approval for Omnipod 5. Omnipod says upgrade will then be available when my insurance covers it and I’ve completed online training.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    10. Nicolas Katz

      When my current pump stops working. My 508 pump lasted 9 years.

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    11. Steve Rosenthal

      For me the important factors are ease of use for me and my spouse, reliable, compatible with Dexcom, reporting and are they in network.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    12. Gary Taylor

      On some of my upgrades, the old pump was beginning to have annoying anomalies as it neared the end of it’s useful life.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    13. TEH

      I upgraded last year to the 770G medtronic pump. With that I get the upgrade to 780G. Same hardware new software with improved control, aledgedly.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    14. lis be

      to qualify for insurance partial payment, I had to wait for my warranty to run out on my old Medtronic (that was not water proof).. huge improvement to finally have the 630G.. but because I got that one, i now need to wait for the warranty to expire on it in order to qualify for a 670G close loop, or switch pumps.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    15. Sarah Austin

      I answered Other because I wait until both the warranty expiration and a malfunction rendering the pump unusable.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    16. kylekk@gmail.com

      I’m not intending on switching, I’m incredibly happy with the Omnipod.

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    17. Pauline M Reynolds

      Other. When my pump stops working. At 82, it’s a toss-up whether the pump or I will expire soonest.

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    18. Ceolmhor

      I’m probably going to switch from my Medtronic 670G when the warranty expires in 3 months. I would benefit greatly from a pump that allows dual and extended boluses in auto mode.

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    19. George Lovelace

      Have the Tandem X2 so I guess when Medicare says they will Replace (don’t know if they can upgrade it, maybe G7 Sensors)

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    20. LizB

      I have used pumps that were out of warranty in the past even though insurance would have covered a new one. My current pump warranty expires September 2022 (Medtronic) and I am still on the fence about switching to Tandem/Dexcom. I have more than a year to think about it. I currently use the 770 which is supposed to be upgraded (for free) to the 780 software when it is approved. I don’t know that my insurance would cover yet another new 780 pump when this warranty expires but they would cover a switch to a whole different company.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    21. Becky Hertz

      Other, on Tandem t: slim which is upgradable. Most likely it’ll be a combination of when the warranty expires(Medicare) and my co-pay for a new pump.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    22. Donald Cragun

      I will stop using my pump when it stops working and can’t immediately be repaired or when it is out of warranty and my insurance will cover a replacement.

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    23. Donna Clemons

      Dec.11. Cannot wait Hate Medtronic Pumps They have so many issues

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    24. NancyT

      After being extremely frustrated with tubing tangles and the various related intimacy issues, I switched to the tubeless Omnipod. I will never change back to a pump that ties me in tubes! So I will only upgrade to the newest Omnipod when it is available. That said it would be nice to find a Medicare drug plan that covers Omnipod. My current plan has been providing me pods but at virtually full retail price. I’d like to find a new Medicare plan that will provide better coverage.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    25. AnitaS

      I answered “when my insurance allows me to upgrade”. Since I am fortunate to have insurance that covers my pump, I will abide by their rules.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    26. Brandon Denson

      I’m currently out of warranty right now. I’d like to slow-walk it and actually see which pump offers the best pros over cons but we all know every pump has its pros and cons. You have to get what works best for you not everyone else.

      Getting an insulin pump is a big deal. You’re locked into a specific pump because of your insurance for 4 years and if it doesn’t work for you, you can be stuck with it which really sucks because of the way our health system and insurance is set up.

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