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    Does the Freestyle Libre continuous monitoring work for type 2

    I am a type 2 diabetic. I used the Libre for about 2 years which was great No more finger pricks . I am now on the dexcom g6 which is linked to my tandem pump .The readings are even better. Slightly more expensive and lasts for 10 days as opposed to 14 days with Libre Edited by moderator for...
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    Disposing of used Dexcom G6

    I just dump mine in the general garbage
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    Type 2

    I am a type 2 diabetic .I have been on 2 different pumps for the last 4 1/2 years .My current pump is the tandem with basal IQ technology.. My basals are preprogrammed but my bolus instead of working out my carb ratio, I just give a fixed bolus at meal times Works great for me. I wouldn't...
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    Type 2

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    Dexcom G6 with t:slim X2 and xDrip+

    I am currently using the dexcom g6 with the tandem x2 with basal IQ I connect directly to the tandem .I also link it to my Samsung phone .The tandem is an excellent little pump that suspends insulin preventing a hypo . It's got plenty different alarm alerts which when you are sleeping can wake...
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    Which pumps have low glucose suspend?

    As I have mentioned before, I have the tandem x2 with basal technology also I use the dexcom g6 . Sometimes around 2 to 3 am , when my BG goes to 3.9 and lower my alarms start going haywire although the insulin gets suspended I wake up plus the rest of the household .I have a chocolate and go...
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    Basal-IQ

    I have been on the tandem basal IQ for about 3 months now Before I was on the tandem t2 and then they swapped me over It is a great pump and readings are very accurate together with the g6. The only problem I experienced is if the dexcom g6 is on my left side of my body and I carry the pump...
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    Basal-IQ

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    Bed Time

    I normally tuck my pump under my pillow and don't even know it's there. I sometimes even charge it whilst I am sleeping I never toss and turn and just sleep on my left side .
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    Numb face

    I hope it's not palsy paulsy
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    help with posting images

    I am not that bright, I tried but I can't find my profile
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    help with posting images

    Thanks a lot I will try that
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    tandem x2 slim

    Same replies I get in South Africa
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