Hi guys
I've been type 1 since age 11, now 44.
Last month I went onto the Medtronic 640G.
I LOVE IT !
I can't afford the cgm but decided I liked he menus and navigation and the reports are awesome too.
I'm still finding my levels, lots of testing and fasting days.
I run and spin, and need advice on stupid highs with running, so I'm off in search of eercise advice.
I like the remote bollus from the meter it's great, but for me as I'm relying a lot on the wizard I'm tending not to use it.
You have the bm on the pump from Bluetooth, you tell the pump how many carbs (you need to be spot on with carbs), it will work out and insulin on board and takes this off, if you are out of range it will suggest either more insulin or less, depending on yr levels. You can override it if needs be (ie if ill and you know you are gonna need a touch more), but generally I've been relying on the pump and tweeting my basal rates accordingly.
One thing that scared me a little were the sets, and changing them, but I love them lots too, nothing to worry bit at all.
I have been advised I could try to get CGM from my provider if hypo awareness has gone .....
However this is not as simple as it would seem, when I mentioned this today to my pump nurse she said the first thing my consultant will say is 'hand over your driving license then' ;-/, I've been there done that and not doing it again !!
I know these recommendations came out recently and need to be worked through but will investigate and wonder if anyone else has any positive outcome for getting cgm on the NHS .....
Best go in search of my exercise advice.
Cheers all.
Misty X