Thanks for your input. First of all, one reason I can handle the left hand sensor insertion is that i only use one of the provided adhesives on the sensor. I use a simpler adhesive on the transmitter. And, I remove the adhesive cover paper from sensor while it’s in the serter, before inserting it, so you don’t have to remove while on your arm.Hi Prancy.
Glad you have mastered the art of putting a G4 on the back of your arm singled handed (pun intended), well done you, that is something special.
The 780 upgrade is really light years away from it's predecessors and I would think that you will be amazed. When the system is working properly, I hardly know it's there, which is very cool.
Prancy, I had some issues in dealing with Medtronics with respect to the changeover, from the 770 to the 780, so eventually Medtronics agreed to allow me to walk myself through the process and I have to say, it was simpler than what I was expecting. The new pump display and the thought that has gone into how it is to interact with the end user is, surprisingly good and I wouldn't expect too many dramas there.
If you have any problems Prancy, simply run the 780 in manual until you can sort the issue out.
IMO Prancy, there is a relatively high failure rate of the G4 sensors and so beyond a months worth of spare G4s, I actually keep 2 new spare Libre2 sensors, just in case things go really pear shaped.
The changeover did seem quite the big deal for me Prancy, but when I had the final software down load (780-790) the whole process was extremely simple and beyond issues with the G4 sensor, I couldn't be happier. The pump itself actually requires less input from me and as I said earlier, the display itself is well set out and quite intuitive.
Let me know how you get on and Prancy, sensor issues aside, I think you will really enjoy the 780.
Take care of yourself.
Regards Gordontoo
By the by have you thought about getting a libre2 sensor, as a standby and then running the pump in manual, until any problems are fixed. They should be readily available to purchase as a single unit.
By the by again. If I can help, drop me a line.
G.
I shy away from manual mode, because I don’t do well in manual, but I’ll do what I have to do. I could get a backup Libra, but I don’t think my insurance will pay for a backup cgm. I’m in US. I will explore the idea. I hope this goes smoothly.