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  1. ejpayne91

    Medtrum Nano CGM anyone?

    Thanks for the reply! So am I right in saying you don’t use the factory calibration and calibrate it twice a day? I also felt a bit worried about leaving the sensor for too long exposed so maybe I won’t bother pre soaking for too long. I’ve only been using the nano CGM for about 2 weeks so...
  2. ejpayne91

    Medtrum Nano CGM anyone?

    Is anyone currently using Medtrum nano CGM please? I’ve just started using them along with my nano pump but the CGM has been really inaccurate for me. First couple of times I’ve had to calibrate it as was off from the start but then the calibration never seems to work out well. Maybe I would...
  3. ejpayne91

    Cholesterol and Statins

    I’m after some advise please!! Just had recent bloods done at the doctors and after a short phone call earlier they said my “bad cholesterol” total was 6.3 (up from 5.1 previously) and my “good cholesterol” was 1.44. I have never given cholesterol any thought to be honest as being 31 and what...
  4. ejpayne91

    Skin irritation with Medtrum patch pump

    I have been on the Medtrum patch pump for a few months but just recently changed to the nano patch which definitely has stronger adhesive. I was using Cavilon but the wrong one! Stupidly I didn’t check and assumed all Cavilon is the same but the barrier cream is not suitable for protection...
  5. ejpayne91

    Options for first pump

    Thanks. I am definitely leaning towards the 780g I think. Just seems to be better technology. Was originally a bit worried about being tethered but I think overall it might be better than patch pump that cant be moved once it’s on for a few days.
  6. ejpayne91

    Options for first pump

    Hi there just looking for people’s opinions and thoughts. Been type 1 for two years and currently looking at getting a pump. local hospital has said I have the option of Medtronic 780g or Medtrum nano patch pump (both with respective cgms, which I would have to self fund) I like the thought...