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Type 1 Morning Insulin Resistance

I've eventually come to the conclusion that the Dawn Phenomenom is going to remain the bane of my life. I have tried every conceivable way of...

Post by: Gary61, Jun 10, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

Exactly that ;)

Post by: Gary61, Feb 27, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

I sometimes have to pump large amounts of insulin to do this such as on pancake day lol. Sometimes my sugars will reach high ish levels, but I...

Post by: Gary61, Feb 26, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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TIR or Hba1c?

I learnt in a recent diabetic conference, that for a much safer chance of not developing complications, a diabetic must stay in the range of 4 -...

Post by: Gary61, Feb 25, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

:)Just came back from the clinic and was informed that I had a hbA1 of 6.1 or 43%. This was my first hbA1 on my new Medtronic 670g pump so was...

Post by: Gary61, Feb 17, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

Just came back from the clinic and was informed that it was 6.1 or 43%. Really pleased with this as it is my first hbA1 with my new Medtronic 670g...

Post by: Gary61, Feb 17, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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First Genuine HbA1/C using the new pump

Just returned from my Diabetic clinic with the results of my first true HbA1/C with my new pump and am very pleased with the figure as well as...

Post by: Gary61, Feb 17, 2020
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Minimed 670G

Hi @Gaz-M, I've been on the 670g since June 1st and have been really happy with the control that it is giving me. It can however take a little...

Post by: Gary61, Feb 11, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Cannula stops working during use?

I am useing the MiniMed Mio cannula for the last 7 months and have recently started experiencing absorption issues. It is a very frustrating...

Post by: Gary61, Jan 24, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Type 1'stars R Us

It also suspends when it sees a sharp rate of decline so its not just only used for a low of 3.9.

Post by: Gary61, Jan 20, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Type 1'stars R Us

Yes that's correct but only for basal dosages. The next model that has been developed will also give correction dosages as well. My pump normally...

Post by: Gary61, Jan 20, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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When control won't go your way

First of all, I hope everyone who reads this blog had a wonderful Christmas and kept themselves well. My particular downfall has always been mince...

Post by: Gary61, Jan 20, 2020
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Upgrading the 640g to 670g

Really sorry to hear about your troubles with the pump. I totally understand where you are coming from with the incessant alarms and all I can...

Post by: Gary61, Dec 13, 2019 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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A safe car journey

I have now reached a happy medium with my veganish diet. I now stay on it for usually 4 days and then eat basically what I like on the other 3...

Post by: Gary61, Dec 10, 2019
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Thinking about the pump option as a T1

I am a Type 1 and injected for 38years. Since going onto a pump I have never looked back. I am currently on the Medtronic 670g pump and it allows...

Post by: Gary61, Dec 10, 2019 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Upgrading the 640g to 670g

There's definitely a lot to learn with this new pump that's for sure. My take on all of these hiccups with this new pump, is that it's a positive...

Post by: Gary61, Nov 21, 2019 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Fiasp Duration

I use Fiasp with my Medtronic 670g pump and have programmed it for a 3hr time span. I normally have to pump more insulin 2 - 4 hrs after a...

Post by: Gary61, Nov 20, 2019 in forum: Insulin
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Upgrading the 640g to 670g

I'm not sure why there is such a wide margin in your two blood sugar results as I have never experienced that sort of difference. But what I do...

Post by: Gary61, Nov 20, 2019 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Delivery after reconnecting post a swim

Hi Claire, I've just swum 84 lengths today and the way I work it is, I suspend the dosage and turn my sensor connection off. I try to get my...

Post by: Gary61, Nov 13, 2019 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Drastic change in diet

Hi all, I've just got back from a nice long walk with my Golden Retriever called Jessie and thought I'd tell you about the changes I've made to my...

Post by: Gary61, Nov 13, 2019

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