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Pump

There is another post on Medtrum, but think its an A6 not the latest A7....

Post by: Chas C, Apr 20, 2021 at 9:12 AM in forum: Ask A Question
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Pump

Hi Sara @Sedge15 All pumps on there own offer very similar capabilities, choice is mostly down to size and weight. The t:slim also has ability...

Post by: Chas C, Apr 20, 2021 at 8:50 AM in forum: Ask A Question
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Choosing a pump

Hi @SKB_9 When I started nearly 10 years ago it was not so hard a choice as all were piped pumps. I made a list of what I wanted to do and my...

Post by: Chas C, Apr 19, 2021 at 9:28 AM in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Time frames - how long?

Best wishes, pump plus CGM is a game changer. Moving to a pump on its is is too. The time for setting up properly can vary from around a month to...

Post by: Chas C, Apr 18, 2021 at 7:49 AM in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Pump sites

I'm the same, think its to do with movement and then this causing improved absorption. You waist does not move to the extent your arms do. BTW...

Post by: Chas C, Apr 13, 2021 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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t:slim is pushing up the daisies.

No idea of the cause, replacement arrive in less than 24hrs (but I had to be assertive otherwise it would have been 48hrs). New one arrived pre...

Post by: Chas C, Apr 12, 2021 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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t:slim is pushing up the daisies.

Yesterday my t:slim gave me an altitude alarm, whilst on the phone to supplier it recovered so it was left as is but today it died for good, the...

Thread by: Chas C, Apr 11, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Carpal tunnel syndrome

I did have it 15 yrs ago and changed to a roller ball mouse for work (computer), it went away and never came back. I've had trigger finger and got...

Post by: Chas C, Apr 7, 2021 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Pump sites

I'm about to do the same.

Post by: Chas C, Apr 1, 2021 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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control-iq getting stuck at 12bg

Apologies I'd missed it was random, I'm just about to change from 6mm to 9mm Autosofts due to similar issue I've been seeing.

Post by: Chas C, Mar 28, 2021 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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control-iq getting stuck at 12bg

Hi @Angusc Are you aware of the dawn phenomenon - where BG's rise in the early morning, for most of us its anywhere between 4am and 8am. My...

Post by: Chas C, Mar 28, 2021 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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control-iq getting stuck at 12bg

So much more simple than a t:slim temp basal or other profile :)

Post by: Chas C, Mar 27, 2021 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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control-iq getting stuck at 12bg

Hi @Angusc many have found that basal levels from other pumps to not work well when moving to t:slim, I had to modify my basal levels. You have to...

Post by: Chas C, Mar 26, 2021 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Question Regarding Medtronic Vs Tandem T slim / Remote Bolus?

@Maco yep you have the pricing correct, I self funded for nearly 8 yrs and agree its not cheap. I was pleased when moved to the t:slim and found...

Post by: Chas C, Mar 24, 2021 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Question Regarding Medtronic Vs Tandem T slim / Remote Bolus?

Same for the t:slim unfortunately, if you have no ability to fund or get CGM funding :-(

Post by: Chas C, Mar 24, 2021 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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50 years and counting

Based on a request, earlier today posted a brief history but the original requestor decided it deserved an "optimistic" rating which seemed quite...

Post by: Chas C, Mar 23, 2021 in forum: Success Stories and Testimonials
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Question Regarding Medtronic Vs Tandem T slim / Remote Bolus?

t:slim is great for me. I would say that until the remote capability is released in USA (followed by Europe) its just a rumour, sadly I've seen...

Post by: Chas C, Mar 23, 2021 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Question Regarding Medtronic Vs Tandem T slim / Remote Bolus?

The t:slim allows manual entry of BG reading direct into the pump. Today the t:slim has no remote capability in the UK, in the USA there is an App...

Post by: Chas C, Mar 23, 2021 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Omnipod Dash vs Tandem t:slim

I've used the Omnipod on a trial for 3 months but some years ago, its wasn't the Dash. I found siting it a big issue for me, less room for...

Post by: Chas C, Mar 16, 2021 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Basal Adjustments

At least an hour for me for basal adjustments. I bolus 0 - 30 mins before food, vary initial dose from 0 - 50% and time for remaining depending...

Post by: Chas C, Mar 6, 2021 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum

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