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    Tandem vs Medtrum nano

    I've being using the nano since December but I've no experience of the Tandem. I really like the Nano - small, ability to control it via my phone...
    Post by: derivadow, Jul 1, 2022 at 3:11 PM in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Libre 3

    If you're using an iPhone you can enable 'Critical Alerts' which is an iOS feature only available for emergency apps. The alert will play even if...
    Post by: derivadow, Jun 21, 2022 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Dawn phenomenon strikes again

    I’ve not tried splitting may basal evening insulin dose but I have tried shifting the gap between and timing of my basal doses to match up with my...
    Post by: derivadow, May 10, 2022 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Apps to give insulin

    As I understand it there is also a bit of a regularity hurdle to get over too. If a phone/app controls insulin delivery it needs to be certified...
    Post by: derivadow, Apr 23, 2022 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Do apple watches scan libre sensors?

    Hi @Cherith, I don't know of any Apple Watch apps that allows you to scan a sensor (there's also the practical problem of scanning if your sensor...
    Post by: derivadow, Apr 22, 2022 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Apps to give insulin

    I think... the only pump that can be controlled directly via an app in the way you're asking is the Medtrum Nano (apologies if this is wrong). I'm...
    Post by: derivadow, Apr 21, 2022 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    When do you inject an adjustment dose?

    I'm bad, if I start to go high I'll correct (even if within 3 hours)... in my defence ;) ... I know that if I go too high my Fiasp turns to...
    Post by: derivadow, Apr 20, 2022 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Going out for a meal

    FWIW I push my temp basal up to 200%, set my BG alarms to catch a 'low' / scan regularly and yes the extra insulin from a temp basal lasts about...
    Post by: derivadow, Apr 19, 2022 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Any help/advice

    Hi @DannyH I'm really sorry to hear what you're going through at the moment it sounds really tough and if you're anything like me the high BG...
    Post by: derivadow, Apr 19, 2022 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Considering Insulin Pump

    I went with the Medtrum Nano because of the size, the option to control it from my phone (less stuff + some redundancy) and because its a patch...
    Post by: derivadow, Apr 14, 2022 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Omnipod DASH or another?

    Some thoughts… Positives: 1. It is tiny, a small ‘footprint’ and low profile is good for the obvious reasons but also means it is easier to find...
    Post by: derivadow, Apr 10, 2022 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Sudden Rise in BG on waking

    It sounds like your basal insulin needs tweaking. Looking at what your fasting BG is doing at other times of day will help you work out what to...
    Post by: derivadow, Apr 9, 2022 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Omnipod DASH or another?

    Hi @homer190376, the Medtrum Nano is an other patch pump option and the one I went for. If it is an option for you, I’m happy to let you know my...
    Post by: derivadow, Apr 9, 2022 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Sudden Rise in BG on waking

    @LionChild if you haven’t already you might benefit from running a few fasting BG tests to check your basal dose is correct and correct at...
    Post by: derivadow, Apr 9, 2022 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Type 1 Please I want your answers in regards to Insulin pumps and the access to them.

    Hi @Olihill99, I recently moved from MDI to a pump (Medtrum Nano), hopefully some of this is of some informative... Firstly in my experience...
    Post by: derivadow, Apr 8, 2022 in forum: Ask A Question
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