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Love my Pump !
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Matt Cycle
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Thanks all. 🙂 I hope so too as I must admit currently it's one of those times when I'm struggling a bit.
The consultant is swapping my basal and putting me on Tresiba - the request should be at the GP's this coming week. As always when starting a new insulin there will be adjustments to make in the initial stages but hopefully I will see some improvements. However, longer term I'm sure a pump would be the best option. 🙂
SB2015
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Hi MattThanks all. 🙂 I hope so too as I must admit currently it's one of those times when I'm struggling a bit.
I know I have times when i would just like to 'get off the diabetes bus' but it is not an option. Your support on here has helped me on many occasions.
I hope that the new insulin helps and pleased that you know that there will be a time of adjustment. We are not robots which just makes life with diabetes unpredictable at times. That is where the pump will make life a lot easier if you are able to get one.
Julian Hands
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Fab Forum here and although a type 1 diabetic for over 40 years I've only just discovered it?
I saw my doctor 4 weeks ago and went to an assessment clinic with 3 consultants on Monday.After presenting all my results and advising the problems I'm having with cycling to work and the problems im having even though I was also able to prove by my Basal Rate fasts that I have good control without exercise, they were all in agreement atht I was an ideal candidate for a pump and wish to have me on a pump ASAP with my enthusiasm and motivation to gain good control.
I've been presented three options (Animus Vibe, Accucheck Combo & Minimed 640g)and currently like the Minimed 640g with the smart guard technology.
Is Smartguard a standard feature or do I require special cannulas to have this option?
Are the over 2 pumps also a worthy consideration when I have multiple activities/cycle events that would also require basal rate profile changes?
I saw my doctor 4 weeks ago and went to an assessment clinic with 3 consultants on Monday.After presenting all my results and advising the problems I'm having with cycling to work and the problems im having even though I was also able to prove by my Basal Rate fasts that I have good control without exercise, they were all in agreement atht I was an ideal candidate for a pump and wish to have me on a pump ASAP with my enthusiasm and motivation to gain good control.
I've been presented three options (Animus Vibe, Accucheck Combo & Minimed 640g)and currently like the Minimed 640g with the smart guard technology.
Is Smartguard a standard feature or do I require special cannulas to have this option?
Are the over 2 pumps also a worthy consideration when I have multiple activities/cycle events that would also require basal rate profile changes?
Hi Julian. well done for being active (best). I am on my 2nd Medtronic pump now & like them. I have just climbed Scar fell pike & put my basal down to 1 & 2 %. Had nearly perfect bg 7 that's after more than 50yrs of T1. I really do love my Pump ! Good luck 🙂
Northerner
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Hi Julian, welcome the the forum 🙂 Might be best to post your question as a separate thread, as it is more likely to get responses 🙂 I can't advise on pumps as I've never had one.
Pumper_Sue
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Smartguard only works if you are using cgm.
At least Medtronic have this feature if you want to use it Ps.
Pumper_Sue
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And if you don't then it's makes the pump no different than the other CGM compatible pump 🙄
It stops insulin Sue ! Not like other pumps.
Pumper_Sue
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It only works if you use the CGM, so if you DO NOT use cgm then it is no use what so ever. Which is what Julian was enquiring about.
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@Julian Hands As others have mentioned, you would almost certainly need to purchase the transmitter and sensors to allow the SmartGuard function (it is very rare for adults to get access to full-time CGM on the NHS at the moment - though you should ask your clinic!)
Transmitter costs £500 and is warrantied to last 12 months.
Each sensor costs approx £50 and lasts 6 days. Some users find they can re-start their sensors and stretch them up to maybe 12 days.
Not cheap as you can see! Generally speaking CGM is going to set you back £1500-3000 a year.
Transmitter costs £500 and is warrantied to last 12 months.
Each sensor costs approx £50 and lasts 6 days. Some users find they can re-start their sensors and stretch them up to maybe 12 days.
Not cheap as you can see! Generally speaking CGM is going to set you back £1500-3000 a year.
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Julian Hands
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Thanks for all your responses and info on CGM.
I'm sure this technology will come down in price at some point and I'm also certain that the manufacturers are robbing us blind in its infancy.
Does anyone know if a Tandem T-Slim is yet approved in the UK and available via the NHS?
I'm sure this technology will come down in price at some point and I'm also certain that the manufacturers are robbing us blind in its infancy.
Does anyone know if a Tandem T-Slim is yet approved in the UK and available via the NHS?
No other pump STOPS insulin Sue !
Pumper_Sue
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The pump only stops insulin if you use the CGM. If you can not afford or are not provided with the CGM then the smartguard can not work.
If you want to nit pick regarding pumps stopping delivery they all have the potential to do that if they break or you have a blocked cannula.
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SB2015
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Hi Julian
I wasn't given a choice for my first pump, and had and Accu Chek Combo. I am now happy to stick with that. I know that I could never afford the CGM so I am not worried about the compatibility of that. Whichever one you choose I hope that you find the pump helps you. I would never want to be without one.
After reading feedback on here I have purchased a Libre reader and sensor. A lot cheaper than CGM at about £50 for 14 days and £50 for the reader, (and not available on NhS) but it does record your BG every 1 minute so you get a view of the ups and downs of BG. Every time you scan your sensor it tells you yr current reading as well as the direction of travel for your glucose level. That is the bit I find brilliant.
I wasn't given a choice for my first pump, and had and Accu Chek Combo. I am now happy to stick with that. I know that I could never afford the CGM so I am not worried about the compatibility of that. Whichever one you choose I hope that you find the pump helps you. I would never want to be without one.
After reading feedback on here I have purchased a Libre reader and sensor. A lot cheaper than CGM at about £50 for 14 days and £50 for the reader, (and not available on NhS) but it does record your BG every 1 minute so you get a view of the ups and downs of BG. Every time you scan your sensor it tells you yr current reading as well as the direction of travel for your glucose level. That is the bit I find brilliant.
So true SB. They give you lots of info. 🙂
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