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I’m new to the 780 - I had good control with my ones but having a nightmare with pump. Every time I eat I’m going to 20mmol. I’m giving more insulin than I ever gave for same meals. But it’s not working. I’ve always needed a lot of insulin in the morning and by ratio is 1:5 - this is only...

Medtronic 780 pump - I’m currently using so much insulin than I did with pens. My bloods are rocketing up to the 20 mmol. Is this normal m, I had good control but feel totally out of control at moment.

I’ve just got my pump today- so much information to take in. I know you order supplies via Medtronic but can’t remember how. Do you ring? Is there a form? Obviously don’t need anything for a while!

I had this a few months ago, I’m on Toujeo though. I went from 22 units per day to 32, my insulin requirement felt insane. I do vary by a few units throughout the month so I just kept going with it…. But it’s now settled down and I’m back to around 25 units. I have no idea what was causing...

It’s a winter velvet one, so has long sleeves but wide legs - my thoughts are I can roll the legs up pretty easy and get to my thighs!

Oh fat is not a problem!!! Thank you

I’m pretty new to T1. I want to wear one of my old jumpsuits out for Christmas party but won’t be able to access tummy or tops of arms. Can I inject in my thighs?

Thank you, I’ve just rung and sending me a new one. Apparently it’s my first time ringing as I wasn’t registered! I wasn’t aware to keep on to faulty sensor and it’s already in my sharps bin so I don’t have that inconvenience this time! Thank you again for support.

Also have you had any trouble getting replacements? I’ve only done it once and that was easy but wasn’t sure if they can funny if you have a bad run?

I’ve taken it out and it looks as exactly as you’ve described. I think the filament hasn’t penetrated through skin which is why it’s not reading. I’ll ring again in morning and continue finger pricking. Technology- great when it works.

My new sensor is currently on a the loop you described, says it’s loose. It isn’t. This is replacement one, incredibly bad luck to have two faulty in a row! But being lucky, being using since July and had no issues till the last two.

I had a faulty sensor that fell off after 2 days. The adhesive was still on my arm but the sensor not attached. Rang and got a new one that arrived today, however it won’t scan. Just on a loop to restart sensor and that it’s not properly attached but is…. Any advice? I can’t possibly be so...

Is your consultant happy with this? Mine is 43 and I’ve been told too low and to not have such strict control. I’m currently really struggling as I was doing well and keeping in range since consultation I feel much more out of control and am definitely having more highs….. but not as many lows...

When I was first diagnosed I was on 16 units- as my pancreas has stopped working this has gradually gone up and up currently taking 32 units but it’ll go back down next week as I’m on my period. I often have adjust during month as I need more when ovulating too….

I was diagnosed type 1 just over a year ago, just had my results from second hba1c, last time was 47 - currently 43!!!!