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Hi, Newbie to the forum at 64 years old. Male. I am type 1 for 53 years. On a pump for 12 years. Have had Medtronic, Roche & Tandem T Slim, current pump. Due to change at year end.
 
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Hi, Newbie to the forum at 64 years old. Male. I am type 1 for 53 years. On a pump for 12 years. Have had Medtronic, Roche & Tandem T Slim, current pump. Due to change at year end.
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Welcome to the forum @Psm

You will have had a good few ‘interesting‘ years managing your diabetes with different kit and tech.
Have you decided on your next pump? Are you looping with your T-Slim? Having done that for over two years now I would not go back. I have to self fund and I am pleased that I am able to do so, and find it worth the cost for me.

I look forward to hearing more from you.
 
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Welcome to the forum @Psm

You will have had a good few ‘interesting‘ years managing your diabetes with different kit and tech.
Have you decided on your next pump? Are you looping with your T-Slim? Having done that for over two years now I would not go back. I have to self fund and I am pleased that I am able to do so, and find it worth the cost for me.

I look forward to hearing more from you.
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Hi. Yes started on steel syringe & heavy gauge needles at 11 years old. However, things have improved. I am unsure as to next pump. I at present am on t slim with dexcom6 and using basil iq. It has improved my control on all levels. I am pleased, as are Hospital. Have had talk with dsn re change. There are a couple of choices and maybe a complete closed system. They are in talks with medical co at this time & I would be a strong candidate. I am fully funded by my health board.
 
Welcome @Psm 🙂 Interesting to read about the variety of pumps you’ve had.
 
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Hi. Yes started on steel syringe & heavy gauge needles at 11 years old. However, things have improved. I am unsure as to next pump. I at present am on t slim with dexcom6 and using basil iq. It has improved my control on all levels. I am pleased, as are Hospital. Have had talk with dsn re change. There are a couple of choices and maybe a complete closed system. They are in talks with medical co at this time & I would be a strong candidate. I am fully funded by my health board.
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That sounds like you are in a good position to get the loop. That would be an easy switch in your t-slim and great that you are likely to get funded. I look forward to hearing more.
 
Welcome to the forum @Psm

You’re a few months ahead of me for upgrading pump, mine goes out of warranty in the Summer next year.

Any reason you haven’t upgraded your tSlim to Control IQ? How have you found Basal IQ? Air Liquide can send you a file to upgrade your pump software if you’d like to try looping earlier.

Have you got your eye on anything in particular for your next pump?
 
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