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[Gill.g]

Hi, I’m new to the forum although I’ve previously been a very interested reader, but thought I’d like to become a member now. It’s never too late to learn even after over 65 years as a type 1!

 

[SB2015]

Welcome to the forum @Gill.g
Great to have your input with all your experience.
You will have seen so many changes in D management.

I am the same age as you but a much later starter, having been diagnosed with T1 at 53.
I am surprised at how much has changed even since my start, with the Libre and pumps now more widely available. How do you manage yours?

I look forward to hearing more from you.

 

[Ralph-YK]

Welcome to the forum Gill.

 

[Gill.g]

Welcome to the forum @Gill.g
Great to have your input with all your experience.
You will have seen so many changes in D management.

I am the same age as you but a much later starter, having been diagnosed with T1 at 53.
I am surprised at how much has changed even since my start, with the Libre and pumps now more widely available. How do you manage yours?

I look forward to hearing more from you.

Yes, there have been many changes - from testing with tablets in test tubes to finger pricks to-day. Haven’t gone down the Libre route as didn’t fancy everything involved. Am very fortunate as still make some insulin myself. Am on very low doses of NovoRapid and Tresiba. Last HbA1c (Nov ‘19) was 44. In the early and middle years I didn’t take as much care as I do now. Foot ulcers have been a problem and I’ve recently had a ’great’ toe (‘big’ to you and me!) amputated to remove a v.troublesome one. Good result and will still be able to walk after all the post-op resting is over.

 

[SB2015]

Hi,

I am new to this forum...our granddaughter was diagnosed as Type 1 last week, and we are looking to support her and the family. I am looking for a clear and concise comparison of GCM's and pumps, and will appreciate any guidance available...

Hi Deen

I will ask that this is moved to the pumping thread and in your own post as you are likely to get a higher response.

I am a pump user but have only used a Combo so far. All the different pumps have various pros and cons but they all do the same basics, with just their own quirks. However they fall into two main categories

• Patch pumps which are tubeless with an integrated cannula. These are stuck directly on to the user.
• Tubed pumps where a cannula is connected to the pump via a tube. This is what I use as I like to be able to put my pump wherever I want, whilst the cannula is in my tummy.

Some of these pumps can then be linked to a continuous glucose sensor.

There are a variety of comparative tables of the pumps and the best I have found is on the JDRF site by the group Input. (If I was tech I could put the link in but ...)

A good book for your granddaughter’s parents would be Pumping Insulin which gives excellent explanations about these. It has recently been updated and is well worth getting the latest edition.
I hope that helps.

 

[Gill.g]

Hello Deen,

I only use a GCM so cannot offer any comparisons. Depending on the age of your granddaughter, a pump may well be her preference, but I have read that it is important to also do finger prick tests to get accurate readings. Do hope all will go well for her and she finds good support from her DSN team.

 

[SueEK]

Hi @Gill.g and welcome to the forum, I’m sure you will be a great asset. Being T2 I really know very little about T1 but just wanted to say hello x

 

[Gill.g]

Hi Sue,

Thanks for your welcoming message. I’d read how welcoming this forum was - now I know it’s true. I know very little about type 2, but suspect it’s as complicated to control as type 1. For both of us every day is different and brings its own decisions, some of which are right, others not so good. Hope you don’ t get too frustrated - after all, tomorrow’s another day - I’m always an optimist!

 

[Flower]

Hello and welcome @Gill.g ,glad you’ve joined us🙂

Congratulations on over 65 years of T1, what a wealth of experience.That’s interesting that you still make some insulin, have you been monitored for insulin production over the years?

I hope your foot is mending well post surgery. 🙂

 

[Gill.g]

Thank you. I’ve had one or two tests sent to and confirmed by the team at Exeter and my usual readings seem to confirm that I do still make some. I was on Lantus until earlier this year but was changed to Tresiba with a very small daily dose of 2.5 units, which seems to suit.

Foot is doing well, although I’ll be glad when I don’t have to elevate any more or be wheeled around a small flat - trying to avoid the furniture!