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I am UK based and just into my first month with a NHS provided pump, using an Omnipod DASH. So far so good, but very early days. However, my pump clinic has sent me a link to the Glooko App in order that I can share my data with them. I successfully created a Glooko login on my MacBook, then...

Were these NHS funded? If yes, then in the first instance contact your diabetes pump clinic as they may have a specific protocol re returning unopened medical technology. Also may well have good ideas of where else you may donate these.

Hi @13h , To my knowledge all NHS funded pumps, whether hybrid closed loop like Omnipod 5 or standalone pumps, can only be prescribed by your specialist diabetes clinic and any application will most probably involve recommendation reports by your endocrinologist and the DSN team. I have...

@jonathan183 Good catch - perhaps I'm overfamiliar with the typical cgm bar chart - never spotted the wrong labels but I think (hope) the text is more accurate, maybe time to reread. :oops: @richyb

Hi @richyb, an HBA1c result of 44 suggests an average BG level over 2-3 months of 7.3 mmol - (I think still a diabetic level). Of course you know that you can have periodic higher and lower readings. Best practice guidance for diabetics using CGM (or flash monitoring) is to focus on time in...

Another subcutaneous delivery system designed to use implanted islet cells to produce insulin but to also protect the cells from autoimmune attack without the need for aggressive immunosuppression required in pancreatic transplants. Apparently has been effective for up to 6 months in animal...

I started self funding a CGM when I returned full-time to the UK. First Dexcom G6, now G7. It has been a game changer. Once I got used to inserting the sensors, using my phone or dedicated receiver to view levels, interpreting my patterns, I have found it an invaluable tool to manage my...

Hi @sg004 Please don't give up on getting a pump. HbA1c levels are only one of the criteria. Hypo awareness, dawn phenomenon, demonstrated comfort using tech and your willingness to put significant effort in learning to manage a pump also count. Do you use a CGM? If not please ask for one (your...

Both my previous Dexcom G6 and my current G7 have typically forecast higher estimate HbAC1 than the actual HbAC1 lab results.

My iPhone 13 has just upgraded to iOS 17.2 and Dexcom G7 working fine, however this is my old phone as my new iPhone 15 just can't load the Dexcom app yet...so will be carrying both phones for a while...

Wow, that is interesting - my endocrinologist at my last appointment noted my blood sodium was borderline low and told me to keep an eye out for Addison's symptoms. My insulin needs do vary day to day but I've put it down to my highly variable diet, exercise, stress lifestyle...

Hi @ElenaP, I used to use a G6, now using G7, always with iPhones. I don't remember ever getting a message from Dexcom re impact of iOS upgrades, but know with the more major upgrades the tech department, when I've contacted them, sometimes warn to delay before updating while they're...

I think I would be less horrified about the widespread use of chocolate and crisp vending machines in hospitals (including those at my local otherwise excellent diabetes centre) if they also offered alternate low carb snacks, e.g., nuts, dried seaweed, non sweetened beef jerky, etc.

Hi @Hopeful34 and @EllieM, My clinic is at quite a big diabetes research centre attached to a teaching hospital, so perhaps not unexpected that I have been offered a choice of 5 pumps (MiniMed 780G, T-Slim, Dana 1, Ypso Pump and Omnipod DASH). However ever since diagnosis I've resisted the...

I received an email from my diabetes clinic yesterday to say that I have been approved for a pump on the NHS. This was a big surprise as my HbA1cs' on MDI over the last 18 months have averaged 46 (6.4%). Although I had asked for one back in February, I really didn't expect a look-in especially...

@Jaylee How frustrating - sounds a waste of your time and that of the endo! Unless do you use a CGM and share that with the diabetes team? My reviews (I self fund a G7) follow a typically pattern of my endo being mostly unhappy with my hypo pattern, but he is also super helpful with my general...

Just a guess - are you in Scotland? HCL already approved there since 2022.

I think this is amazingly exciting news for many T1s, albeit far from all of us. But the proof will be in the cooking - does this 5 year rollout actually start and stay on track? Sadly the NHS is drowning under so many unfulfilled initiatives. Fingers and toes crossed! Edited to add: that the...

Sadly, I have to totally agree. Plus, if I read all the NICE documents correctly, this latest directive includes that NO new pumps should be prescribed until all existing pump users that qualify for HCL ( remember this is a 5 year rollout) are dealt with first. I would just like a standalone...

For what its worth, my Dexcom (was G6 now G7) seems to consistently give a higher GMI than actual HbA1c results.