I'm on my 2nd T:Slim, so yes I think it's good. Went from dumb pump, to Basal IQ, to Control IQ.
It's not perfect by any means. You still need to put some work in - your AAPS loop experience will be invaluable.
You can create different profiles and within each profile set basal rate, correction factor & carb ratio for different periods in the day.
Take a look at the manual...
It's possible, but tricky. You need to remove the transmitter without disturbing the sensor attached to your body. There are Youtube videos showing you how to do it. Search for "Extending the life of a Dexcom G6" or similar.
Another T:Slim/xDrip user here. I've been using xDrip & Dexcom - originally the G4 - for 8 years. Also uploading to Nightscout.
Re the Autosofts - I agree with Chas C, but would add, be careful when unpeeling the white paper cover. It's too easy to pull the sticky pad up, then it wrinkles/...
You are eligible for the Dexcom One, though not the G6. If your hospital argues, challenge them. Quote Professor Partha Kar. See page in my last message. If that doesn't do it then contact Partha Kar. He has frequently said we should do that.
Have a look at Professor Kar's comments on this page:
https://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/partha-kar-says-costs-negotiated-should-mean-any-cgms-are-available.101154/
I love my T:Slim too!
Not sure where you are, but if you are under the NHS you shouldn't have to fund your Dexcom:
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/news/2022/aug/free-life-changing-technology-for-people-with-type-1-diabetes.html
Hmmm.. not sure, but there is no reason for the diabetic clinic to refuse one.
Have a look around for quotes from Professor Partha Kar who has worked so hard to make this happen.
That made me smile. Glad I'm not the only one to do that! In my case though, because I always use Skintac, it stayed on for the full 10 days. (Plus a bit of extra tape) Not recommended though!
A simple suggestion for you - turn your phone & view the graph in landscape format. It gives a more sensible view & will look less alarming. It helps, honestly!
Welcome Martin! Ask away!
The NICE guidelines suggest funding for Libre/CGMs should be available from April. Pumps are a different matter - that's down to your diabetes consultant. Once approved the time varies - I was lucky & got my pump in about 6 weeks but it can take months.
This is what...
Judith, this was my overnight graph, last night, using my T:Slim/Dexcom closed loop.
It's not always like this of course, but it often is. It makes such a difference to be waking up at around 6.0!