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      Would you be willing to participate in long-term research (1 year or longer)?
      Hard to truly say without details. I said likely not, but really this is such an open ended question that has too many possibilities to answer.
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      I use omnipod and dexcom G7. At 70 years old, I am fortunate to get the full 80 hours with each Omnipod which translates into three pump changes every 10 days. This works very well with the 10 day G7. I am also able to build up extra pods. I also use an open source AID algorithm so do not have to worry about having both CGM and pump on the same side of the body.
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      It depends on the travel distance. The longer the distance the more important the reimbursement it is the total deal. If it's across the street keep the money. If it's across the country we need to talk.
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      Every 9 days I have to have to change an infusion set after one day use to switch the sensor to the other side - come on deccom you can do better
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      Starting in 1996, my midriff has received more pounding than the Gaza strip. Both look similar. Consequently, I change frequently, every 2.5 days or so. Whatever the landscape will tolerate. 📄🖍️o(≧o≦)o🧸
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      I change infusion sites every other day rather than every 4th day. I’ve been doing this for years after I started to see my insulin requirements increase dramatically on the 3rd day. It’s not really “earlier than recommended” since my endo agrees with this schedule and writes my prescriptions to accommodate it.
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      I usually extend them rather than cut their longevity short. I am insulin resistant and if I don't refill pump at day 2 I can't get to day 3-4. So, I usually use it a day longer than instructed due to the refill. And before moving to G7 I would restart my CGM and get an average of 14 days with some rare, 21 day uses in the mix. Sadly, Dexcom has figured out how to make more money off us by forcing a restart every 10 days with a transmitter built in.
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      I change my infusion site early if it's ripped off (obviously) or if I'm running high for no reason I can detect. Changing the site can sometimes help. I only change my CGM early if 1) it's going haywire with my numbers (reading high or low without cause) or 2) sometimes it's just convienant due to scheduling. But that's usually one day early.
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      Starting in 1996, my midriff has received more pounding than the Gaza strip. Both look similar. Consequently, I change frequently, every 2.5 days or so. Whatever the landscape will tolerate. 📄🖍️o(≧o≦)o🧸
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      Starting in 1996, my midriff has received more pounding than the Gaza strip. Both look similar. Consequently, I change frequently, every 2.5 days or so. Whatever the landscape will tolerate. 📄🖍️o(≧o≦)o🧸
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      I change my infusion site early if it's ripped off (obviously) or if I'm running high for no reason I can detect. Changing the site can sometimes help. I only change my CGM early if 1) it's going haywire with my numbers (reading high or low without cause) or 2) sometimes it's just convienant due to scheduling. But that's usually one day early.
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      Sites on my legs seem to get irritated with resultant higher glucoses by day 2, so I often change out these sites every 2 rather than 3 days.
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    What was your most recent A1c?

    Home > LC Polls > What was your most recent A1c?
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    Sarah Howard

    Sarah Howard has worked in the diabetes research field 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.

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    10 Comments

    1. Molly Jones

      Mine was 6.0 and it is usually around this range. My “time in range” for BG is usually 75%.

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    2. Nevin Bowman

      5.5

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    3. Lawrence Stearns

      For years, my A1c remained within the 5.5 to 5.9 range. Since I’ve been on Tandem Control IQ program, my A1c’s have consistently run 6.1. I was surprised that it went up. But, I guess 6.1 is a good number. I have less low blood glucoses.

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      1. Karen Brady

        yes, sometimes fewer lows and a slightly higher A1c is a good thing!

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    4. Ahh Life

      6.3, a number way too low from my goal of 7.0. For younger folks, this may not be a good recommendation. But for older folks, other considerations may dominate. The realities of “dead in bed,” severe hypoglycemia, increased incidents of dementia may rear their ugly heads. ☢

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    5. Patricia Dalrymple

      Mine is 5.7. Endo not happy. Lows make up 10% of my collected BGs. He wants them at 4%. So, he is slowly lowering my basal rate. And I have to raise my after dinner extra Bolus when I eat out. At home I am very disciplined. Not so much when I eat out.

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      1. Karen Brady

        I’m the same re: home vs. eating out. I’m finding I’m NOT great at estimating carbs when I don’t have labels or cook it myself

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    6. Sahran Holiday

      It was 6.1. This dopey website has it as 7 someting. Happens again am unsubscribing. That there is no way to correct an answer is absurd. Unprofessional.

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      1. Patricia Dalrymple

        Oh Sahran, please don’t unsubscribe. I look forward to your comments!!

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    7. TEH

      For the first time in 30 years, I have gotten below 7, last time it was 6.8. Now I need to keep it there.

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