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[Inka]

@SB2015 uses that pump @Teapot99 I think she started a thread on it. I’ll have a look…

 

[Inka]

Here we are @Teapot99 :

Thread '780 Users'

Aug 14, 2022

There have been quite a few posting that they are about to start or have recently started using the 780, so I thought it might be useful to gather our experiences together in one thread, so that we can support each other.

Fire away with any questions about the system and finding workarounds for anything.
There seem to be a few more of us now using the system in closed loop (Smartguard - which confusingly is what they called their previous system which was not closed loop with the 640)

I am aware of @Fio62 @matthewthomas @Annette Arundell @JohnWhi and...

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[Teapot99]

Here we are @Teapot99 :

Thread '780 Users'

Aug 14, 2022

There have been quite a few posting that they are about to start or have recently started using the 780, so I thought it might be useful to gather our experiences together in one thread, so that we can support each other.

Fire away with any questions about the system and finding workarounds for anything.
There seem to be a few more of us now using the system in closed loop (Smartguard - which confusingly is what they called their previous system which was not closed loop with the 640)

I am aware of @Fio62 @matthewthomas @Annette Arundell @JohnWhi and...

• SB2015
• Replies: 310
• Forum: Pumping and Technology

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Thank you so much @Inka once again, you are an angel!

 

[adamrit]

It is definitely difficult to rip out a cannula. And, if you think you are more clumsy than most, you can tape down the tubing to reduce the risk.
I don't know about "randomly" ripping out a cannula. The worst case I can imagine is the glue loosening in the hot weather. But I have heard more examples of this happening with a OmniPod. Remember, the OmniPod still has a cannula it is just not on the end of a tube.
One of the reasons I avoid putting my patch pump on my arm is because I am more likely to knock it there but it is a common place for many.

I'm on 780 with Sensor 4 CGM. I used to dig a lot in the allotment and dislodged the cannula from my abdomen from time to time, but solved the problem with more tape and different position. Now a bit old, and after a stroke, for much digging, I hoe, weed, pick fruit and vegetables and look after the greenhouse. My lovely wife does the digging. What a hero!

 

[JohnWhi]

Just a word in support of the suggestion from @everydayupsanddowns about allowing the pump algorithm to do its own thing. There are times when it doesn't get it right, but they are not frequent, and you will be given guidance on this. In about 5 years with HCL and about 9 years with Medtronic 640G/780G, I have found that, if subsequent training sessions are offered by Medtronic representatives, they are incredibly valuable. I am grateful to one where we were taken through every possible pump setting, many of which we knew nothing about. Don't worry too much about what you know before you start, it tends to sort itself out. I was reminded by the consultant at my last hospital clinic appointment that I was 94% in range over the last 30 days, 3% above, 3% below, though I am still trying to do better, as 3% is is more than 43 minutes in each day.

 

[SB2015]

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Hi everybody, a little update from me, I am going to be getting a Medtronic Minimed 780g pump. My DSN suggested that it would be better for me. I know a lot of people use it and I was wondering if there are any tips when using it? Or anything I can do before I have my pre pump chats and get the device?
My first 'get to know the pump' appointment is on the 25th of November and then I get the pump on the 2nd of December. It seems like ages away but I am hoping it comes around quite quickly. I was hoping to get it in November but the dates suggested didn't work for me.

Either way, I am happy to hopefully have more control over my blood sugar 🙂 I hope everybody is doing well!

Very happy to answer any questions that arise @Teapot99

I have been using the HCL system for over 5 years now. It is not a perfect system but has really helped me to think a lot less about my diabetes. I started the thread for 780 users when there were quite a few of us new to it, so that might be useful, and you have already seen some useful suggestions from @adamrit
And from @JohnWhi . I have posted a few elsewhere where I think the info is relevant to any HCL. In general it takes time to get used to letting the HCL make decisions for you, and it works very well in normal ranges. I have had to find strategies to help it with the extremes. Plenty of experience to tap into on here, so just ask.

I think I am right that this will be your first pump. Whether you use it in manual or in HCL it will take a bit of work setting up and then you will quickly spot the difference between this and MDI. Before the switch, you could write a list of any of the issues that arise for you on MDI. For me these were night hypos, managing exercise (although that is now a lot easier as we now have sensors) . Then at your training ask what tips they have for overcoming any of the issues that you have listed. I found the trainers excellent

I have found that the Medtronic Webinars are very helpful. I had an email recently listing those available for the remainder of this year. These are regularly repeated so will be available to you as and when you are ready for them. I sign up for any that I am available for as I always learn something new. The content is updated in light of people’s experiences using the system, and the sessions are interactive

Come back with any questions that you have