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  1. alohanicky2009

    Medtronic 780g with simplera sync

    Just looked at my device Medtronic 780 using with Simplera and my device is showing the same info , so hopefully all will be good , I love the Simplera sensors hated libre but dexacom were good
  2. alohanicky2009

    Pump choice

    My second pump was the Ypsomed I really liked the size , look and simple ease of instructions and user friendly , I then had a choice of Ypsomed , T slim and Medtronic ( which I had used before and hated and was lucky enough to switch to Ypsomed after using Medtronic , can’t remember what model...
  3. alohanicky2009

    Closed loop pumps

    I has recently came to my [emoji640] yr time with Ypsomed , I would have gone onto closed loop with Ypsomed but I had upgrade to iPhone and didn’t really want to carry android phone . I loved the Ypsomed , easy to use , lightweight and software was good . So on Medtronic...
  4. alohanicky2009

    Medtronic vs tslim

    I am on third pump , animas , Medtronic , Ypsomed , was going to choice the T.slim but the wait was months so I opted for Medtronic 780 but was also very lucky to have Simplera sensors , the algorithm on 780g is better for my erratic BS and so glad that my diabetic team advised the 780g . I...
  5. alohanicky2009

    Medtronic 780g with simplera sync

    Not sure who asked the question Re - choice of 4 pumps , I was on Ypsomed (not HCL) but was due a new pump , discounted tubeless , Ypsomed lovely little small user friendly pump , I was going HCL so I am apple and I didn’t want to get android and was happy to try another pump , tslim like the...
  6. alohanicky2009

    Simplera Sensor

    I started 780 and Simplera on August 27 , yes I had problems on some sensors not lasting full 7 days or not reading , I found it was the placement of sensors - I was putting them too far back or not where there was a lots of fluid , the alarms are bothersome but it is worth sticking with it , it...
  7. alohanicky2009

    Simplera email

    I started on Simplera at end of August , I love them , stay on my arm , easy to insert but the best bit is , very very close to my BS , I did not like the libre very erratic reading ( possibly because my BS rise / fall rapidly ) liked Dexacon was worried about Simplera but they are great -...
  8. alohanicky2009

    Choosing next pump

    Got a date to start on Medtronic 780g in august , a;though I had a choice of 4 pumps , I want to be attached , I am currently using Ypsomed and it great , but going to start closed loop , I use IOS and Ypsomed is android , so then t,slim or Medtronic , , leaning towards T Slim them hospital said...
  9. alohanicky2009

    Choosing next pump

    Hi , I am lucky to be given a choice for my next pump (closed loop) , I have been using the Ypsomed for last 4 years great pump , but I have the choice of Medtronic 780 or t slim , what are peoples views the positives and negatives of each pump? I like the t slim but there are no reps in my area...
  10. alohanicky2009

    Constant Nausea/Vomiting

    I have suffered nausea and vomiting , I was eventually diagnosed with gastroparesis ,
  11. alohanicky2009

    Ypsopump priming/reviews needed

    Hi like you a tubeless pump was not for me with my lifestyle , I have trouble keeping anything with adhesive to stick , even my Libre can peel off in 3 days , I tried the medtrum 6 , found it fell off during first night and the second one lasted 2 days , I would be worried that I would lose the...
  12. alohanicky2009

    Medtronic 640g - 4 failed pumps

    Just seen this post I had my 4th Medtronic 640 pump delivered couple hrs ago ( 4th pump in 12 months ) just rang hospital to say I was fed up , although they have not had other users which so many replacements in such a short time they have agreed that I can change , I have choice of Ypsomed and...
  13. alohanicky2009

    Opinions on Dario monitor

    hi sorry not been on site for a while -alohanicky2009 here ? I stopped using the Dario as like others found it a faff using the extension dongle but I might get back in touch with Dario if it uses different plug in . I loved my Dario although I don’t use it I do keep it in the car as a back up .
  14. alohanicky2009

    Type 1 Insulin pens recommendations

    Both really helpful , I had my app with DSN who told me my pens only have a life of 5 yrs max and I need to replace the old ones in case pump fails etc but she didn’t know what pens to recommend but to see my gp who will prescribe new ones . ARGHHHHH ! but as a person she is lovely
  15. alohanicky2009

    Type 1 Insulin pens recommendations

    I have been using an insulin pump for 6 years , I have been advised that I need to replace my insulin pens as mine are very old at least 10 years , I use nova rapid although very small amounts , I have no idea what pens are available, I prefer pens that are not prefilled as there is a...
  16. alohanicky2009

    Type 1 Novarapid shortage?

    Problems with n/rapid boots the chemist has agreement with markers of NR so boots will have little or no problems getting the insulin but smaller indepentants can and are experiencing problems as told to me by my gp pharmacist who had managed to get me vials of novarapid .
  17. alohanicky2009

    Type 1 Novarapid shortage?

    The pharmacy having problems but I use novarapid in my pump so not sure what other insulin is ok to use with my pump and cartridges etc
  18. alohanicky2009

    Type 1 Novarapid shortage?

    I put my usual script into pharmacy for novarapid 4 th sept , just spoke to pharmacy again still unable to get any insulin , are other people having problems ? Been advised to speak to Drs tomorrow for a back up plan
  19. alohanicky2009

    Refused extra hand luggage for insulin and pump supplies

    I was travelling to NZ and ended up using a travel agent to booked my flights , like you I needed to carry my diabetic supplies and they are bulky , after the agent from travel shop had spoken to a number of airlines Singapore airlines allowed me to carry supplies , they didn’t charge me extra ...
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