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    • 34 minutes ago
      Sue Martin likes your comment at
      Multiple daily injections users: Do you use a diabetes-specific app on a smart phone to track your insulin dosing? Share what works best for you in the comments!
      I use an InPen. Tracts my doses and gives report just like a pump. IOB total insulin etc.
    • 1 hour, 57 minutes ago
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      Multiple daily injections users: Do you use a diabetes-specific app on a smart phone to track your insulin dosing? Share what works best for you in the comments!
      I’m looking for an app that reminds me of basal doses that keeps the time static as you change time zones. For example, I recently travelled to London. My normal basal dose is at 8 PM at home but currently 1 AM in the UK. The Apple Health app reminded me to take it at 8 PM London time instead of 1 AM. I really just want an app that reminds me at the same time my body is set at without making me think about it.
    • 2 hours, 17 minutes ago
      beth nelson likes your comment at
      Multiple daily injections users: Do you use a diabetes-specific app on a smart phone to track your insulin dosing? Share what works best for you in the comments!
      I’m looking for an app that reminds me of basal doses that keeps the time static as you change time zones. For example, I recently travelled to London. My normal basal dose is at 8 PM at home but currently 1 AM in the UK. The Apple Health app reminded me to take it at 8 PM London time instead of 1 AM. I really just want an app that reminds me at the same time my body is set at without making me think about it.
    • 3 hours, 4 minutes ago
      Mick Martin likes your comment at
      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      Echo Mick Martin. Gastroparesis? Try ondonestron (sp?) one of the 10 best medicines ever invented. Also, "a forever learning curve" and "If in doubt, pull it out."
    • 19 hours ago
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      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      "It's a forever learning curve" - so very true
    • 19 hours, 7 minutes ago
      KarenM6 likes your comment at
      For pump users: In the past 3 months, have you had issues with insulin delivery due to a bent cannula or occlusion?
      I hesitate to bring this up but I am quite sure this happens more than people realize. I use a tubed pump and small amounts of total daily insulin and have checked the tubing for YEARS for bubbles. YES, they are difficult to "notice" unless you have a good light behind the clear tubing because the insulin is also colorless. I detach and check the tubing in the morning and before bedtime if not before the evening meal...I'm talking about significant bubbles----8-10-or12 inches in length can appear and you would NOT notice them unless you were looking. I wonder how many people wonder why their blood sugar is occasionally high and it's being caused by a significant bubble...NO, not the champagne sized version that's often mentioned to "ignore." The pump company I deal with tried to get me to switch to injections instead but I am an EXPERT with the bubble situation. Also, comments over the years that I am probably not filling the reservoir correctly, etc....just plain silly. I am NOT new at this...LOL!!!
    • 19 hours, 33 minutes ago
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      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I said yes to nausea, occurred with a bad pump site insertion and rising BG over the next 4 hours. I picked it up early w CGM notification and realizing that it was very unusual for me to have rising BG at that time of the day (morning) when on Control IQ pump. The severity was delayed because I had given a breakfast meal bolus via the prior site before the change, so BG was rising after 3 hours, and I knew something was not right. I think this is an important clue for pumpers- when I see people get in trouble w bad sites or insertion failures, the thought process usually is- I just put a new site in, it must be ok- or maybe it does not occur to people that the pump site could have failed--when it should be- did the insertion fail? ----If in doubt, pull it out!----- I pulled the site and could see the cannula was bent, so I know what happened and injected w a syringe, put a new site in, and was better in a 3-4 hours.
    • 1 day ago
      Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I said yes to nausea, occurred with a bad pump site insertion and rising BG over the next 4 hours. I picked it up early w CGM notification and realizing that it was very unusual for me to have rising BG at that time of the day (morning) when on Control IQ pump. The severity was delayed because I had given a breakfast meal bolus via the prior site before the change, so BG was rising after 3 hours, and I knew something was not right. I think this is an important clue for pumpers- when I see people get in trouble w bad sites or insertion failures, the thought process usually is- I just put a new site in, it must be ok- or maybe it does not occur to people that the pump site could have failed--when it should be- did the insertion fail? ----If in doubt, pull it out!----- I pulled the site and could see the cannula was bent, so I know what happened and injected w a syringe, put a new site in, and was better in a 3-4 hours.
    • 1 day ago
      Richard Wiener likes your comment at
      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I said yes to nausea, occurred with a bad pump site insertion and rising BG over the next 4 hours. I picked it up early w CGM notification and realizing that it was very unusual for me to have rising BG at that time of the day (morning) when on Control IQ pump. The severity was delayed because I had given a breakfast meal bolus via the prior site before the change, so BG was rising after 3 hours, and I knew something was not right. I think this is an important clue for pumpers- when I see people get in trouble w bad sites or insertion failures, the thought process usually is- I just put a new site in, it must be ok- or maybe it does not occur to people that the pump site could have failed--when it should be- did the insertion fail? ----If in doubt, pull it out!----- I pulled the site and could see the cannula was bent, so I know what happened and injected w a syringe, put a new site in, and was better in a 3-4 hours.
    • 1 day ago
      Ahh Life likes your comment at
      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I began playing Pickleball last year in March. When the temperatures started to rise the extra effort my body was experiencing because of the heat got my body hormones out of balance and I began experiencing nausea, higher heart rates and feeling very uncomfortable. I soon realized that I cannot play when is too hot or I’ll end up with ketones. Any new activity when on. Insulin requires adjustments. It’s a forever learning curve. Adding to the heat, last year I was having some absorption problems by the overuse of my abdomen. I have now move the infusion sites to my upper front side and it’s working much better.
    • 1 day ago
      Kristine Warmecke likes your comment at
      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I said yes to nausea, occurred with a bad pump site insertion and rising BG over the next 4 hours. I picked it up early w CGM notification and realizing that it was very unusual for me to have rising BG at that time of the day (morning) when on Control IQ pump. The severity was delayed because I had given a breakfast meal bolus via the prior site before the change, so BG was rising after 3 hours, and I knew something was not right. I think this is an important clue for pumpers- when I see people get in trouble w bad sites or insertion failures, the thought process usually is- I just put a new site in, it must be ok- or maybe it does not occur to people that the pump site could have failed--when it should be- did the insertion fail? ----If in doubt, pull it out!----- I pulled the site and could see the cannula was bent, so I know what happened and injected w a syringe, put a new site in, and was better in a 3-4 hours.
    • 1 day ago
      Becky Hertz likes your comment at
      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I said yes to nausea, occurred with a bad pump site insertion and rising BG over the next 4 hours. I picked it up early w CGM notification and realizing that it was very unusual for me to have rising BG at that time of the day (morning) when on Control IQ pump. The severity was delayed because I had given a breakfast meal bolus via the prior site before the change, so BG was rising after 3 hours, and I knew something was not right. I think this is an important clue for pumpers- when I see people get in trouble w bad sites or insertion failures, the thought process usually is- I just put a new site in, it must be ok- or maybe it does not occur to people that the pump site could have failed--when it should be- did the insertion fail? ----If in doubt, pull it out!----- I pulled the site and could see the cannula was bent, so I know what happened and injected w a syringe, put a new site in, and was better in a 3-4 hours.
    • 1 day, 17 hours ago
      Wanacure likes your comment at
      Have you developed lipohypertrophy due to repeated injections/infusions of insulin? Lipohypertrophy is a term to describe hardened lumps of body fat just under the skin that resulted from repeated insulin injections/infusion sites. If so, share how you’ve handled lipohypertrophy in the comments!
      After 62 years I have skin issues everywhere. I am an avid at rotating every time I change my infusion set. When I was on multiple daily injections, up to 9 per day, I had massive skin hardening. Since on the pump it’s not nearly as bad that’s been 33 years. I take very little insulin my daily basal comes out to 9 units over 24 hours I eat two meals that I count carbs for and try to keep at a minimum of 30-40 per day. Everything is going well. Rotation is key
    • 1 day, 17 hours ago
      Wanacure likes your comment at
      Have you developed lipohypertrophy due to repeated injections/infusions of insulin? Lipohypertrophy is a term to describe hardened lumps of body fat just under the skin that resulted from repeated insulin injections/infusion sites. If so, share how you’ve handled lipohypertrophy in the comments!
      I use a pump and have had issues with insulin absorbtion. It seems I have a lot of them on the side I primarily use for infusion sets. I recently switched to the other side of my abdomen and dropped more than one point on my a1c.
    • 1 day, 18 hours ago
      Wanacure likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      When I first started with my current Endo we would discuss the released and upcoming products and I would tell her about the 'off-market' applications and devices, we both learned from each other. But she was so good with helping me transition to the Dexcom and then the Tandem after Animas was pulled from the Market. She followed my Dex and even finer tuned my Basals and early this year I got an "unbeleivable" 5.4 A1c and we are both extremely happy!
    • 1 day, 18 hours ago
      Wanacure likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      Yes. But then I self-selected when choosing an endocrinology clinic that pursues cutting-edge advances 40 years ago. Cutting-edge is a phrase that is also often called bleeding-edge because it is often experimental, hit or miss on results, and very expensive. I am convinced the “bleeding” refers to $$$.
    • 1 day, 18 hours ago
      Wanacure likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      not anymore, and I am happy about it! Most of the time they were recommending things that had been recently pitched to them by a pharmaceutical salesperson or a durable medical supplier. The doctors would give patients the "free samples" and it was often not the best fit, then after the "free" supply ran out, the prices were exorbitant. Maybe it still happens, but I haven't seen it for a while.
    • 1 day, 18 hours ago
      Wanacure likes your comment at
      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      The need for better CGM accuracy is a big consideration for me. Also my control is pretty good right now (a1c in the low 6 range). Although I am tempted by the sleep and exercise modes which would be very helpful since I’m getting back in to exercise. So…I keep sitting on the fence…
    • 1 day, 18 hours ago
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      I don’t want to change from the Omnipod Dash to Omnipod 5 because the minimum target blood glucose is level is higher than where I like to keep it. My A1C is currently 5.0.
    • 1 day, 18 hours ago
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      For the last 5 years, the highest HbA1C I've had was 5.3. For the last 3 years the high, low, & average have been 5.2, 4.7, & 4.9. I'm not willing to go to an AID that sets a target of 6 to 7.
    • 1 day, 18 hours ago
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      I do MDI. For the last 7 years my A1C has averaged around 4.8. I have no reason to believe that a closed loop automated system could do that well.
    • 1 day, 18 hours ago
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      There are many reasons, as well as "something else." My arthritic fingers do not serve me well with a cell phone. I have trouble putting the needle covers back on to my insulin pen needles. If I had to take care of all the fine muscle issues associated with setting a pump up, I would probably require assistance. I am also not drawn to the issues I hear about tissue damage at the infusion sites, or knowing whether everything is seated properly and the insulin is actually flowing. Finally, I just have some kind of negative karma with electronics. I have worked as a lab biochemist. Somehow, I find the weaknesses of every machine in the lab. (the ideal industrial beta-tester) Having said that, what I hear about the numbers achieved with the tandem CIQ gives me pause to consider.
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      Like others, the "closed loop" runs me too high - even the target bg is too high for me. I use the TandemX2 with BIQ integrated wqith my Dexcom G6. I also appreciate - and use - the temp basal function often. I would lose that with CIQ. L:ike Nilla Eckstrom (I think?) I like to be between 80-90, with maybe up to 120 after I eat.
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      The constant refilling and site changes...doesn't seem worth it.
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      Luddites just may be the most comfortable people on earth. 🙃 
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    When did you last make changes to your insulin delivery method(s)? (e.g., changed insulin pumps, added inhaled insulin, began using a different brand of insulin, etc.)

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    65 Comments

    1. persevereT1D52

      About 6 years ago when I started using Dexcom and Tandem Basal IQ and then CIQ I opened my mind to using a combo toolbox of management. Along with pump I added Afreeza for stubborn high or high carb or sugar treat and then injected Fiasp for bolus if my set was in a scarred area with low absorption. They all fit together for various situations. It sounds complicated but I’m grateful for what we have now.

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      1. ConnieT1D62

        Pretty good toolbox!!!

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      2. Lyn McQuaid

        My pump warranty ends in December for my Tandem T-slim X2 but there’s nothing new (that’s available) that I’m excited about. Anxiously awaiting the Dexcom G7 and the Tandem Mobi!

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    2. Ahh Life

      Switched to Tandem tSlim X2 with control IQ in 2016. Switched to G6 concomitantly. Switched from Medtronic Harpoon started in 2006 to a much gentler Medtronic CGM. Started Medtronic pump in 1996. Started with Regular and NPH (not particularly helpful) in 1951. Next? Who knows. I’m open to suggestions. ♬ ♬

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      1. Lawrence S.

        Years ago, before I was on the pump, I used Regular and NPH for about 21 years, and it was not pleasant. I felt that I lived in a constant fog. My mind was never clear. Once I got on the insulin pump on 1998, I switched to Humalog, and later Novolog. Things got much better for me immediately when I started on the pump.

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    3. Lawrence S.

      About a year ago, I switched from the Tandem X2 Basal IQ system, to the Tandem X2 Control IQ system. It was a good decision. I am sleeping much better now with less interruptions. I also have less very high’s, and less very low’s. (Although, I did bottom out yesterday during breakfast, and needed a little help). But Control IQ is still a better system.

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    4. Carolann Hunt

      We’ve been with Omnipod for over 10 years but added loop over 3 years ago

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    5. mojoseje

      I had to switch insulins because the copay for what I was using was outrageous.

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    6. dave hedeen

      changed pump 1-2 yrs ago; plan another pump insulin change next month

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    7. Mary Dexter

      Quit using Medtronic pump and went back to pens. Much happier. Less stress.

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    8. john36m

      I switched from Loop to Omnipod 5 about 6 days ago. A bit of a learning curve, but OK so far. The biggest negative is that while using Loo, I had a lot of data at my disposal. Now, a lot less.

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    9. Melissael

      We are 1.5 yrs in and still use same insulin and kwikpen as day 1.

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    10. Pam Taylor

      When my husband passed away I couldn’t afford pump supplies. I switched to Insulin
      Pens. 2012

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    11. jo

      In 2018 my doctor asked if I wanted to try an inhaled insulin. I was using insulin pens. I tried fiasp for about 1 month, I liked it a lot but I kept getting asthma like symptoms, which I stupidly didn’t tell the doctor. When I got bronchitis and had to get an asthma inhaler, I knew it wasn’t for me. I went back in the pen.

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      1. William Bennett

        You mean Afrezza, right? I don’t think there’s an inhaled form of Fiasp.

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      2. jo

        Thank you William, yes I did mean Affreezza.

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    12. GLORIA MILLER

      I just got my Omnipod 5 on Saturday. Waiting for Dexcom G6 to be shipped and then I will start using it.

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    13. Kristen Clifford

      I got a new pump in March. I switched from the Medtronic 530G to the 770G. Best decision I’ve made in my diabetes care!

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    14. pru barry

      Did the most recent upgrade to the G6 two months ago. Glad to be using a Tandem pump.

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    15. Sue Martin

      The type of insulin was changed from glargine to NPH after my kidney transplant and being on predisone, but the delivery method is still injections.

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      1. Becky Hertz

        That doesn’t sound right. What was the reasoning behind that? A friend of mine had a transplant and she’s still on a pump. Can’t get as good control with NPH, that’s very old school.

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      2. Sue Martin

        Becky, I’m on lispro and was on glargine, not using a pump. When I got the kidney transplant they wanted to have a shorter, long-acting insulin; NPH versus glargine, when I was on a higher dose of prednisone. Now that the dose has been reduced and stabilized I will be able to return to glargine.

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    16. pamelacasner

      I had to change the kind of insulin I used due to insurance! Grr.

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    17. Teri Morris

      It has been many years. I tried Toujeo, but have better results on mdi lantus. Tried to switch to a pump after 40 years but doctor kept putting me off and then covid hit. Too much required of me to bother learning that now.

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      1. Karen Taylor

        I think you’d like a pump once you switch. It’s not too difficult to get use to one. I put it off for years and finally decided to go for it. That was over 30 years ago.

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      2. Janis Senungetuk

        Teri,
        I waited 60 years before switching to a pump from MDI. I regret waiting that long! The past 7 years on a pump has made a tremendously positive differenced. Yes, there’s lots to learn and you’ll need a physician and Diabetes Educator who support you and have the knowledge to assist you. It’s definitely worth the effort!

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    18. Jane Cerullo

      Went from Medtronic pump to MDI. Switched rapid acting insulin from humalog to Lyumjev. Basal is Tresiba

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      1. gary rind

        With my coming change to Lyumjev, we’ll be using both of the same meds via MDI. How do you like Lyumjev?

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    19. Marty

      I made a very small change last week by adding the bolus-from-phone feature to my Tandem t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control IQ. Not game changing, but nice!

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      1. Lawrence S.

        I tried using a Samsung A71 5G phone with my Tandem X2, Control IQ. The phone kept losing the signal, and messed up my pump functions as well. I had to stop using my phone with my pump.

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      2. Marty

        Sorry it didn’t work for you. If that happened to me, I’d be on the phone to Tandem tech support.

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      3. Wanacure

        Lawrence S: Not even all iPhones (Apple) are compatible with App for Dexcom CM. Check with your diabetes tech team to find which brands and which models will will work with your CM brand and model. I found an older cheaper iPhone for $400 that is capable of working with Dexcom 6, but do not use it. With my iPhone I have to swipe or press the ON button, enter security password, then would have to touch the app which is 3 steps. Using the Dexcom 6 receiver I just press one button once to get current reading.

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    20. Edward Geary

      Resumed pump therapy with excellent results 6.4 A1C after adding TruSteel and Control IQ.

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    21. William Bennett

      Between 4 & 5 yrs back I switched to using Fiasp in my pump, which I still like, and maybe a little more recently my endo tried me on Jardiance (off-label) which seems to work really well for me at attenuating excursions both high and low.

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    22. Liz Avery

      Within the last 6 months. New pump in June. Went from humalog to lispro due to Medicare. Thanks to Walmart pharmacy for working with Medicare on that.

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      1. Lawrence S.

        I’m not familiar with Lispro. Medicare covers Novolog for me. But, I have a $55 copay after my secondary insurance covers some.

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    23. gary rind

      Thanks to the desire of my PBM, I am changing the brand of my fast acting insulin within the next week. Continuing with MDI, I am changing from FIASP to Lyumjev. We will see what happens.

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    24. Karen Taylor

      However I’ll be changing from the OmniPod to Tandem slim x2 next week

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    25. Becky Hertz

      On Medicare. Can’t change pumps for 5 years.

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    26. Amanda Barras

      Anytime I hear about anything new that might work better I make a change. 2019 switched from Humalog to Fiasp, then switched to Talim from Medtronic in 2021, then after realizing Fiasp can’t be used in TSlim, switched back to Humalog, then asked for U-200 6 months ago due to high insulin usage.

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    27. E24murph@gmail.com

      I have only had t1d for 7 months and haven’t made any changes yet.

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    28. Eva

      No recent changes. Got a new Medtronic pump 3 years ago. And started Fiasp in my pump about 4 years ago.

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    29. Janis Senungetuk

      July, 2020 started Tandem t:slim X2 with Control IQ and Dexcom G6 CGM after using my first pump, an Animas Vibe, for 3+ years.

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    30. marge slater

      Medicare made me change from Humalog back to Novolog last month

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    31. Randy Mees

      Never. Started with one shot a day in 1961, then in 1992 my brother passed away because of complications of t1. At that time l decided to take better care of myself, I found excellent endo and started on multiple shots a day and still on that treatment although I have changed types of insulin and number of shots a day.

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    32. Annie Wall

      After a two year pump vacation on MDI using Dexcom and the InPen, I returned to a Tandem pump, this time with Control IQ. Though it was nice being free of pump paraphernalia, I didn’t have the glucose control I desired and hoped that my body had recovered from years of infusion sets. I’m using the TruSteel sets and that’s seems to be going very well. Just started bolusing from my iPhone too which I like a lot.

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      1. William Rone

        I had been on a Medtronic pump for 18 years, until the sensors started failing, which I thought was due to poor quality control and Covid. I switched to the same pump and sensor. I am relatively happy again and looking to upgrade my system to be able to give blouses on my phone. I never thought I would make it this far, 53 years of DM.

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    33. TomH

      Switched from standard Omnipod DASH program to Loop_Dev. Reduced/elimnated need for PDM, using primarily iPhone. Not having to carry two devices is a great relief.

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    34. Molly Jones

      Around two years or so ago, I started the Control-IQ software on the current Tandem pump and Dexcom G6 CGM being used. I had been using different pumps for quite some time.
      No longer needing to use finger sticks was nice and the automatic updates to my insulin delivery has definitely helped myself and my doctor determine my insulin sensitivities and control the hypoglycemia.

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    35. Jan Masty

      I began using the tandem pump last fall after 62 years os t1d. I always did well on mdi (and before that, twice a day mph and regulation and before that…. One shot a day of Lente), I consider myself a lucky diabetic that I haven’t had a lot of complications. The pump is nice but not really a whole lot easier than the control I had with mdi. Just more convenient.

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      1. sweet charlie

        Jan, I keep wondering why some of us long timers are not having complications…. 70/90 years…

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    36. Jan Masty

      Geez…..nph and regular….dang auto correct!

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    37. Bea Anderson

      Today!!! Sort of… I pick up my Omnipod 5 G6 Intro Kit (gen 5) this afternoon. First change from all the Medtronic pumps since 2006. I liked them. Medicare didn’t cover Medtronic’s cgm so had to switch to Dexcom some time ago. Tubeless will be an adventure.

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    38. sweet charlie

      So many things have changed in the 70 years I have been at it….. but not for me!!!

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    39. Bekki Weston

      Started Afrezza almost 2 years ago. Using it, along with MDI. About 8 years LADA T1D.

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    40. Janice B

      In June I switched from the Tandem TSlim X2 with Basal IQ to the Omnipod 5 pump system.

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    41. Patricia Maddix

      In February I switched from my Medtronic 723 out of warranty pump to the tandem T slim X2 pump with control IQ. I was very anxious to be able to take advantage of a hybrid closed loop system and have been very pleased with a lowering of my hemoglobin A-1 C from about 6.8 to 6.4 and an increased time in range. Also improved quality of life especially being able to sleep through the night without alarms most of the time and waking up with a blood sugar in the normal range.

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    42. Yerachmiel Altman

      I’ve been on a pump over 41 years (why isn’t anyone studying long term pumping?)

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    43. mbulzomi@optonline.net

      I change from a Medtronic pump to Tandem X2 in November 2020

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    44. Wanacure

      Insurance determines what insulins I use and the monitoring device(s) I use and the method of delivery. I tried to get on a pump more than once but was denied by medical insurance. Even if I finally get approved, there’s a additional copays for pump and pump accessories. I copay about $65 each month for a vial of glargine and a vial of lispro. My blood glucose (One Touch) is free, but I copay for the strips. For my Dexcom 6 I must copay $127.85 every two months to Byram. I pay $83 per month for the cheapest Medicare plan I can get. My total prescription out of pocket costs for the first 6 months of 2022: $418. For lab tests, hearing test, eye exam, tech visits, doctor visits I paid $485 out of pocket. If I ever reach $5,800 out of pocket costs this year, I will no longer pay out of pocket Medicare Part A and Part B services. I pay out of pocket for dentist every 6 months, and expect to pay over $4000 for new pair of rechargeable in-the-ear hearing aids with Bluetooth capacity. (Costco members pay half as much for hearing aids.) Medicare has paid for extra depth shoes and orthotics, but that requires a $100 copay. I’d rather pay $200 per pair and see a guy who really knows about foot-care, than the Medicare approved podiatrist who prescribed shoes that fit too tight. Needless to say, I try to keep my medical costs down by taking responsibility daily for healthcare.

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    45. kj.mercer

      Upgraded to Omnipod 5 in the last 6 months

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    46. Cheryl Seibert

      I changed pumps just over 2 years ago from MEdtronic to Tandem

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    47. qachemist

      I was diagnosed 2 years ago and am using insulin delivery methods and brands that were prescribed then.

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    48. Kim Murphy

      I just got the Omnipod 5 and a couple years ago switched my insulin to Fiasp.

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    49. PamK

      I just started using Lumijev in my pump. So far, it’s not much better than the Humalog I was using. Oh well…

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