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    • 15 hours, 45 minutes ago
      KarenM6 likes your comment at
      If you do NOT use a CGM, on average how many times per day do you check your blood glucose levels?
      I answered N/A, like most of us here(apparently) I have a CGM. But for the record, I haven't quite cut the cord on finger sticks. Routinely I do one first thing in the a.m., just to check that my f-s and CGM numbers reasonably match up. That time of day seems to be when they're most likely to have drifted apart--yay Dawn Phenomenon. Dexcom much better than Medtronic Guardian 3 on this but still a bit of a problem. And the first 24-36 hrs of a new sensor, especially if I haven't been able to do a "pre-soak," may get me up to 3-4 finger sticks depending on how erratic it's being. Might be a natural follow in this series to do a Q of the Day on how many fingersticks people do who ARE using a CGM.
    • 15 hours, 46 minutes ago
      KarenM6 likes your comment at
      If you do NOT use a CGM, on average how many times per day do you check your blood glucose levels?
      I use a CGM and STILL check an average of 7 times per day with BG meter because despite the advertising claims, I have yet to find a CGM that is consistently accurate enough to rely on for various tasks including meal Bolus dose calculations. Currently using Dexcom G6 with tSlim Control IQ, along with Dario BG meter I trust more than Dexcom.
    • 20 hours, 7 minutes ago
      Mick Martin likes your comment at
      If you do NOT use a CGM, on average how many times per day do you check your blood glucose levels?
      I answered N/A, like most of us here(apparently) I have a CGM. But for the record, I haven't quite cut the cord on finger sticks. Routinely I do one first thing in the a.m., just to check that my f-s and CGM numbers reasonably match up. That time of day seems to be when they're most likely to have drifted apart--yay Dawn Phenomenon. Dexcom much better than Medtronic Guardian 3 on this but still a bit of a problem. And the first 24-36 hrs of a new sensor, especially if I haven't been able to do a "pre-soak," may get me up to 3-4 finger sticks depending on how erratic it's being. Might be a natural follow in this series to do a Q of the Day on how many fingersticks people do who ARE using a CGM.
    • 20 hours, 7 minutes ago
      Mick Martin likes your comment at
      If you do NOT use a CGM, on average how many times per day do you check your blood glucose levels?
      I use a CGM and STILL check an average of 7 times per day with BG meter because despite the advertising claims, I have yet to find a CGM that is consistently accurate enough to rely on for various tasks including meal Bolus dose calculations. Currently using Dexcom G6 with tSlim Control IQ, along with Dario BG meter I trust more than Dexcom.
    • 20 hours, 25 minutes ago
      Trina Blake likes your comment at
      If you do NOT use a CGM, on average how many times per day do you check your blood glucose levels?
      I am curious. Do you routinely check the control glucose solution to be sure the meter is accurate?
    • 21 hours, 13 minutes ago
      Barbara Bubar likes your comment at
      If you do NOT use a CGM, on average how many times per day do you check your blood glucose levels?
      I answered N/A, like most of us here(apparently) I have a CGM. But for the record, I haven't quite cut the cord on finger sticks. Routinely I do one first thing in the a.m., just to check that my f-s and CGM numbers reasonably match up. That time of day seems to be when they're most likely to have drifted apart--yay Dawn Phenomenon. Dexcom much better than Medtronic Guardian 3 on this but still a bit of a problem. And the first 24-36 hrs of a new sensor, especially if I haven't been able to do a "pre-soak," may get me up to 3-4 finger sticks depending on how erratic it's being. Might be a natural follow in this series to do a Q of the Day on how many fingersticks people do who ARE using a CGM.
    • 21 hours, 25 minutes ago
      Barbara Bubar likes your comment at
      If you do NOT use a CGM, on average how many times per day do you check your blood glucose levels?
      I use a CGM and STILL check an average of 7 times per day with BG meter because despite the advertising claims, I have yet to find a CGM that is consistently accurate enough to rely on for various tasks including meal Bolus dose calculations. Currently using Dexcom G6 with tSlim Control IQ, along with Dario BG meter I trust more than Dexcom.
    • 21 hours, 34 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose risen above 180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L)? (For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hyperglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings above 180 mg/dL.)
      My infusion site stopped working well. Most of my problems going high are due to problems with infusion set. Another problem is my slow processing of my dinner. If I bolus too fast I go low, if I wait a bit I go high. It’s a nightmare
    • 21 hours, 34 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose risen above 180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L)? (For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hyperglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings above 180 mg/dL.)
      Yesterday I walked 30 miles. At about 10 miles I went 200 something. I took 20g of carbs at about 120 to prevent going low and ended up at 200 even though I continued to walk. Took a correction and my bg dropped more than I wanted. It is a trick to manage bg during long endurance events. My endocrinologist suggested a profile for me which I was trying for the first time. I will be walking for 24 continuous hours hoping for about 70 miles. The event is outrun 24 at Chapin Forest in Kirtland Ohio.
    • 21 hours, 35 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose risen above 180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L)? (For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hyperglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings above 180 mg/dL.)
      I answered 4 , I had steroid in my infusion yesterday.
    • 21 hours, 39 minutes ago
      Marthaeg likes your comment at
      If you do NOT use a CGM, on average how many times per day do you check your blood glucose levels?
      I answered N/A, like most of us here(apparently) I have a CGM. But for the record, I haven't quite cut the cord on finger sticks. Routinely I do one first thing in the a.m., just to check that my f-s and CGM numbers reasonably match up. That time of day seems to be when they're most likely to have drifted apart--yay Dawn Phenomenon. Dexcom much better than Medtronic Guardian 3 on this but still a bit of a problem. And the first 24-36 hrs of a new sensor, especially if I haven't been able to do a "pre-soak," may get me up to 3-4 finger sticks depending on how erratic it's being. Might be a natural follow in this series to do a Q of the Day on how many fingersticks people do who ARE using a CGM.
    • 22 hours, 2 minutes ago
      Mike S likes your comment at
      If you do NOT use a CGM, on average how many times per day do you check your blood glucose levels?
      I answered N/A, like most of us here(apparently) I have a CGM. But for the record, I haven't quite cut the cord on finger sticks. Routinely I do one first thing in the a.m., just to check that my f-s and CGM numbers reasonably match up. That time of day seems to be when they're most likely to have drifted apart--yay Dawn Phenomenon. Dexcom much better than Medtronic Guardian 3 on this but still a bit of a problem. And the first 24-36 hrs of a new sensor, especially if I haven't been able to do a "pre-soak," may get me up to 3-4 finger sticks depending on how erratic it's being. Might be a natural follow in this series to do a Q of the Day on how many fingersticks people do who ARE using a CGM.
    • 22 hours, 6 minutes ago
      KCR likes your comment at
      If you do NOT use a CGM, on average how many times per day do you check your blood glucose levels?
      I answered N/A, like most of us here(apparently) I have a CGM. But for the record, I haven't quite cut the cord on finger sticks. Routinely I do one first thing in the a.m., just to check that my f-s and CGM numbers reasonably match up. That time of day seems to be when they're most likely to have drifted apart--yay Dawn Phenomenon. Dexcom much better than Medtronic Guardian 3 on this but still a bit of a problem. And the first 24-36 hrs of a new sensor, especially if I haven't been able to do a "pre-soak," may get me up to 3-4 finger sticks depending on how erratic it's being. Might be a natural follow in this series to do a Q of the Day on how many fingersticks people do who ARE using a CGM.
    • 22 hours, 7 minutes ago
      Jeff Marvel likes your comment at
      If you do NOT use a CGM, on average how many times per day do you check your blood glucose levels?
      I answered N/A, like most of us here(apparently) I have a CGM. But for the record, I haven't quite cut the cord on finger sticks. Routinely I do one first thing in the a.m., just to check that my f-s and CGM numbers reasonably match up. That time of day seems to be when they're most likely to have drifted apart--yay Dawn Phenomenon. Dexcom much better than Medtronic Guardian 3 on this but still a bit of a problem. And the first 24-36 hrs of a new sensor, especially if I haven't been able to do a "pre-soak," may get me up to 3-4 finger sticks depending on how erratic it's being. Might be a natural follow in this series to do a Q of the Day on how many fingersticks people do who ARE using a CGM.
    • 23 hours, 31 minutes ago
      ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose risen above 180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L)? (For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hyperglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings above 180 mg/dL.)
      I use a CGM and my BG went over 180 seven times. Not unusual for BG go to 200+ after eating, then comes down. Yesterday and today my average BG was 150.
    • 1 day, 16 hours ago
      KarenM6 likes your comment at
      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose risen above 180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L)? (For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hyperglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings above 180 mg/dL.)
      I answered 4 , I had steroid in my infusion yesterday.
    • 1 day, 16 hours ago
      KarenM6 likes your comment at
      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose risen above 180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L)? (For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hyperglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings above 180 mg/dL.)
      My infusion site stopped working well. Most of my problems going high are due to problems with infusion set. Another problem is my slow processing of my dinner. If I bolus too fast I go low, if I wait a bit I go high. It’s a nightmare
    • 1 day, 17 hours ago
      Lindsey Whitnell likes your comment at
      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose risen above 180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L)? (For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hyperglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings above 180 mg/dL.)
      My "high" alarm is 130. When I hit that I consider: when I ate; could I have screwed up the bolus; what am I doing or will be doing; when I'll eat next. Rarely go over 150-160, by reacting and preventing highs found I actually use less insulin than just correct when it peaks....could never do this without a CGM I'm comfortable with, although with pens and an unmoving basel more fun (can't make fast adjustments for food, stress, heat, or activity). So the past several days zero over 180, just a few over 150.
    • 1 day, 19 hours ago
      Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose risen above 180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L)? (For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hyperglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings above 180 mg/dL.)
      Yesterday I walked 30 miles. At about 10 miles I went 200 something. I took 20g of carbs at about 120 to prevent going low and ended up at 200 even though I continued to walk. Took a correction and my bg dropped more than I wanted. It is a trick to manage bg during long endurance events. My endocrinologist suggested a profile for me which I was trying for the first time. I will be walking for 24 continuous hours hoping for about 70 miles. The event is outrun 24 at Chapin Forest in Kirtland Ohio.
    • 1 day, 19 hours ago
      Bruce Schnitzler likes your comment at
      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose risen above 180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L)? (For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hyperglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings above 180 mg/dL.)
      Yesterday I walked 30 miles. At about 10 miles I went 200 something. I took 20g of carbs at about 120 to prevent going low and ended up at 200 even though I continued to walk. Took a correction and my bg dropped more than I wanted. It is a trick to manage bg during long endurance events. My endocrinologist suggested a profile for me which I was trying for the first time. I will be walking for 24 continuous hours hoping for about 70 miles. The event is outrun 24 at Chapin Forest in Kirtland Ohio.
    • 1 day, 22 hours ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose gone below 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L)? For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hypoglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings below 70 mg/dL.)
      I had the same thing happen. I usually go below about 3 times but yesterday not at all. Amazing!
    • 1 day, 22 hours ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose gone below 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L)? For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hypoglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings below 70 mg/dL.)
      With Tandem CIQ, I get <2% in hypo range, rare at night, and when I do it is usually my fault- over bolusing for food, or exercise. Love this system
    • 1 day, 22 hours ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose gone below 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L)? For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hypoglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings below 70 mg/dL.)
      It's been an unusual 24 hours for me and I haven't gone below 70 at all. (If I'd a been asked last week, totally different answer!) :p But, I'm doing really great today. So... Yay! :D
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      ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
      The food we choose to eat as people with T1D is so personal, and each food impacts every person differently. What foods do you prefer to eat for your first meal of the day? Share what works for you in the comments!
      I follow my wife’s old adage, “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a queen, and dinner like a pauper.” And in a very king-like fashion and since I am retired, I do it most mornings in a very leisurely 3 or 4 fashion. The best breakfasts, by far, are those you have with delightful conversationalists with people of wide-ranging interests. I start with 2 or 3 cups of strong, dark-roast black coffee, nursed liked an expensive cocktail rather than gulped. Then come berries—raspberries, black berries, blue berries, and a complete box of strawberries, followed by protein potions of turkey peperoni slices or an egg or two. The cereal consumed is a mix of three-Uncle Sam’s mixed with Grape Nuts mixed with All Bran. Either milk or yogurt is used to top the cereal. I know not the calories, but the carbs I can count down to the first decimal point. And decidedly, the meal’s main attributes are the time spent and the conversations.
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      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose gone below 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L)? For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hypoglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings below 70 mg/dL.)
      With Tandem CIQ, I get <2% in hypo range, rare at night, and when I do it is usually my fault- over bolusing for food, or exercise. Love this system
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    On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your current T1D therapy regimen? (5 = the most satisfied, 1 = the least satisfied)

    Home > LC Polls > On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your current T1D therapy regimen? (5 = the most satisfied, 1 = the least satisfied)
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    29 Comments

    1. Tina Roberts

      1-on Medtronic 670G with entire sensor. Like the closed loop auto part. Hate calibrating the sensor 3 times a day.

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    2. Kristine Warmecke

      I’ll be a 5 only when a dual pump comes out. We have the pre-mixed, stable at room temp glucagon, it’s time to add it an integrated pump system. Preferably Tandem’s X2 with Dexcom’s latest & greatest CGM.

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    3. P-O Heidling

      After switching to low carb/LCHF 11 years ago, I’ve been in the “5” range. The only painful left is when I’m forced to go and visit my doctor(s), which don’t approve my way of eating.

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    4. dave hedeen

      on closed loop system, which handles sleep, exercise, most daily activities. Yet lasagna, cold cereal, & pumpkin pie require additional insulin therapies.

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    5. Ruth Chapman

      Currently using omnipod which I love and libre – just switched to libre 2. Needs greater integration between the 2 as libre 2 alarms only on meter, not phone. Pump controlled via pdm, so I have 3 devices to carry around with me. Looking forward to them all being integrated via an app on my phone.

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    6. Tb-well

      I would have said 4 until I got the 670 and then the 770. Most of the people I know call it the “needy spouse, you never know what it wants, but it constantly yells about needing something”
      Due to the amount of alarms I am no longer in nearly as good of control simply because by the 10th alarm, I am ignoring them, or putting the stupid pump into silent mode. This thing wakes me up during the night, the sensor randomly fails, and talking to Their tech support I get told things like, “you need to quit focusing on how it should work, and focus on how it does.”
      I am actively working to get the hell away from this nightmare machine that is robbing me of what little peace I got to start with.

      The worst part is that this same company in 2020 put out a pamphlet called, better is better, why you should get an insulin pump.

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    7. Meghan Larson

      When it’s good, it’s great! And by that I mean that things are wonderful when the technology I use for my therapy works appropriately (Tandem/Dexcom).

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    8. Lawrence Stearns

      I give a 4 because there is always room for improvement. The therapy regimen has changed drastically over the years. Years ago, I was doing “food exchanges,” i.e., breads, meats, vegetables, milks, etc. There was no blood testing, only urine test-tapes. Now I am on the Tandem X2/Dexcom G6 closed loop system. This is light-years better. There are occasional bad sensors, or bad cannulas which cause bg reading to rise. My biggest problem is getting my blood sugar high for exercise. Gastroparesis also complicates blood sugar adjustments. Overall, I’m doing well, so I’ll go with a “4”.

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    9. Natalie Daley

      I’m not tethered to any machinery, yet my A1Cs are in the 6’s, and my average blood sugars are under 150. I eat two balanced meals, no snacks accept for a handful of nuts or a slice of cheese. I test four or more times a day and eat two high protein meals lots of fresh fruit and veggies, carefully chosen carbs, and good fats. My weight is stable and average for my height. Relying on technology to treat Type 1 can create its own problems while allowing the diabetic to ignore essential input. Tech doesn’t substitute for careful diet, exercise, and monitoring.

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    10. George Lovelace

      Started in 1964 with Urine Glucose Strips and NPH. Now on Dex G6 with Tandem CIQ and it is a living dream come true!

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    11. Henry Renn

      69 yr old. T1 for 65 years. I use Tandem t:slim x2 coupled with dexcom G6 Q-IQ. I use no other programs. t:slim is 4th pump in 17 years & not mastered as easily. May be feeling of inadequacy bc A1c has held steady at 6.5 & is best # I’ve had. With previous pumps I had A1c numbers in low 7s.

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    12. Maureen Helinski

      I don’t like the BG going up so fast after I eat even though I have bolused enough. I used to take Symlin and that worked better. Now I am on Tandem CIQ and Dexcom.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    13. Amanda Barras

      I love TSlim and Dexcom but am disappointed I can use Fiasp as my insulin in it. It helped keep my bloodsugar spikes under 200 much more frequently than Novolog does. I need a faster insulin for meals that is safe for pump to get more ideal control.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    14. Ken Raiche

      Admittedly with the advancements in the tech for managing diabetes with pumps, CGMs and the algorithms to control insulin deliveries etc. Things for me have definitely gotten alot better over the last 6 years having jump on-board with pumps and CGM. My A1C’s have always been great for the last 15 or so years but with the tech mentioned my seizures have been diminished to 0 over the last year or so. The addition of the Keto diet has helped even more so with extremely leveled out sugar levels. These levels tend to stay within the 4 to 7 mmol/L which means my A1C’s have gotten even better and boo more huge variations aka rollercoaster rides. These numbers are being achieved through basal rates only and the ever so slight bolusing from time to time. I haven’t jumped onto the Control IQ as of yet due to the fact that you can’t resort back to Basal IQ if I don’t like the way Control IQ works in conjunction with my new diet. So all and all the Keto diet in combination with the Tandem X2 and Dexcom G6 life with T1D has gotten alot better to the point of barely needing to manage my insulin delivery. I’m almost a normal human being without diabetes 😉🙂 I only wish but life is good.

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    15. Janis Senungetuk

      Using Tandem t:slim X2 with CIQ and Dexcom CGM 6 has made a world of positive difference from 66 years ago relying on beef/pork U40 Regular, the Exchange System rigid diet and urine testing. I still long for a complete closed loop pump system that includes glucagon.

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    16. lis be

      I was fairly happy with Medtronic and freestyle libre 1. I recently switched to Libre 2 because it has low/ high sugar alarms.. It doesnt connect to a technology that combines pump and blood sugar readings on one app (like tidepool does).. It is poorly calibrated, often reads 30 too high or 30 too low, sometime it says my sugar reading is 50 and going straight down, but when I finger stick it is 120! Libre “2” is a fairly bad product currently.

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    17. Amy Nance

      I’ll be at a 4 when my omnipod is talked to by my dexcom for instant adjustments, even during sleep…even better when they have an integrated pod with glucagon. Love the new tech and want it to keep progressing !

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    18. Sally Numrich

      5! Using Tandem Control IQ! And for the first time ever, I sleep through the night with no alarms! I wake up every morning with a great number. And you know how your day starts can make or break your day. If I miss on a meal, the pump can make some progress with, although sometimes not as aggressive as I would like but I am so happy! I don’t test anymore, thanks to the Dexcom G6! And while some might feel the need to double check it, (I was one of those people who had to double check before) but now so darn freeing to just let the system do it’s thing! I have ever been happier and I have never thought so little about my diabetes! After 50 years, my diabetes is on the back burner to front and center! Thanks to technology!

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      1. ConnieT1D62

        Amen and well said, Sally! I am a happy 5 like you and for many of the same reasons you have stated in your comment. Use of Tandem Tslim CIQ has been of one the most profound diabetes life changers!

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    19. Carol Meares

      When I can set my target on my pump at 100, I will give my current regimen a 5. My TiR is reasonably good, mostly in the 90s not counting the last 3 days :-/ and A1c good but I have to fight too much for it with CiQ to overcome the algorithm set at the higher number. I have good days and bad days but isn’t that just life? Since dx I have given it my best shot all around;) I am grateful for all the very bright young people creating this amazing technology that makes living with T1D, for me, much easier.

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    20. Ernie Richmann

      I am very satisfied (5). I use a Tandem pump with control IQ and the Dexcom G6 cgm. I also have an excellent endocrinologist. I have good results but there are times I am out of range. Besides the wonderful technology, my behaviors have much to do with my control. I exercise most days but my diet could be better.

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    21. Christina Trudo

      I am on the Control IQ tech like others. I am still working my way toward better numbers but nevertheless it is the most satisfied I’ve been with a regimen. Not to say it won’t get better still.

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    22. LizB

      I chose 4 although I considered choosing 3. I’m using a Minimed 670g but I am not in Auto Mode. Auto Mode caused my BG to climb very high and I don’t like the lowest target you can set is 120. The sensors do work well for me. WHile I have had a few duds in the past 2 1/2 years of using the 670 most of my sensors have been quite accurate. I hate the rigid calibration schedule most. Thinking of switching to Tandem in 18 months when my warranty is up.

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    23. Nicholas Argento

      I love Control IQ…

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    24. Ahh Life

      Five-five-five. I have been in this game 70 years, Started out with NPH, regular, and a set of test tubes to test urine. The equipment now is so much superior to that. Imagine flying a Wright brothers plane vs. an F-35. In the number-crunching and test-driving of ideas, modern technologies have left that old world far behind, especially in this strange sequencing of protein bends, this strange genetic drift that came my way . . . (👍 ͡❛ ⏏ ͡❛)👍 . . . With instant-replay, better bats, balls, gloves, drivers, putters, nets –you name it – the game is much better to play.

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    25. Sasha Wooldridge

      I’m on the Medtronic 670G and have started accepting the fact that it’s awful. My endo just suggested we check my insurance eligibility to get me on the tslim/dexcom bandwagon and based on the comments here, I’m pretty excited about it. The 670G is too needy and teaches me to ignore things because of the constant alarms, sometimes for no reason at all, sometime the same thing multiple times in a row, sometimes in the middle of the night for no reason, which means I’m increasingly sleep deprived. My answer was 3 because I’m barely managing it anymore, I’m just bolusing and hoping for the best. Not my idea of satisfaction.

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    26. Cheryl Seibert

      I selected “4”. Overall, I’m delighted with the capabilities and performance of the Dexcom G6 and my Tandem TSlim X2 pump. The TSlim with ControliQ does a reasonably good job at keeping me in range (if I don’t micromanage the pump too much! LOL!). The filling of the insulin cartridge is archaic though and takes way too much time to bleed out the air, etc. Medtronic and Tandem both have some issues designing algorithms to handle extremely rapid (4 points per minute) changes in BG. However, I do normally stay 85-90% in range with the majority of the excursion being high (due to the fact pumps are designed to bring highs down slow).

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    27. Bonatay

      At my last visit with my Endo in Jan she recommended changes to my pump settings. I didn’t want to so for the first couple of weeks I kept my settings. Then I changed to her recommendations. I guess those doctors really know something because the changes are working out much better. Less lows and less high rebounds. I’ll give my Endo 5 stars too. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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    28. Leona Hanson

      I’m a 5 I love my meditronic pump but haven’t used a cgm insurance won’t cover it but when I go from a high altitude to a low altitude or vise versa I don’t get air bubbles in my tubing that what I love

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