pump

I don't know whether or not I want a pump, right now I'm on injections and I have no problem with them. I just want a basic list of pros and cons of both, and any personal experiences with people who have/had a pump would be helpful.

Hi. I’ve been told that I’m eligible for an artificial pancreas (hybrid closed loop system of pump + glucose sensor). I’ve been using Freestyle Libre glucose sensors for many years now, and my hba1c results have been constantly too high despite trying so hard to get them down. About 3 months...

I’ve been diabetic for 14 years and have always worn pumps/CGMs so have been in contact with several adhesives etc. I tried some patches, in different areas (stomach, arm, leg,) as I have had reactions and irritation before, however I got SEVERE contact dermatitis but only on my stomach area, I...

Hi I've been Type 1 for 10 years and I'm in NovaRapid & Omnipod Dash. Over the last 6 months it's as if my absorption has slowed down. When I eat a meal (carb counting 1:10), I inject NovaRapid up to 15 minutes before but still get a spike for up to 3-4 hours later (I'm talking like 15-18!)...

Hi All! I've been Type 1 for 50 years and have used Medtronic pumps for the last 30. About a month ago, I upgraded from the 670 (manual mode + Dexcom CGM) to the 780G in SmartGuard + Guardian 4 CGM. The transition to closed loop on the 780G has been a heck of a challenge. On the plus side, my...

Hi! I'm 26 years type 1 diabetic, 29 years old, Libre sensor user with a A1c at 49 (6.5 in old money). Diabetes was uncontrolled for a very long time, including childhood and I have many diabetes complications to show for it.. unfortunately. They have been well controlled since 2021 - when I was...

Hi I’m coming off tandem pump for a few weeks whilst skiing. I can’t remember advice from nurse re temp basal rate etc when I make the switch! Does anyone know what the standard practice is. I am sure she said something about reducing the temp basal rate first before doing background insulin.

Hi all, I’m new to the community but certainly not new to Diabetes - I have been diagnosed with Type 1 whilst still living in Brazil (my home country) back in 1997. I have been on insulin pump treatment (Tandem t:slim X2) and CGM (Dexcom G6) for about 2 years now. All via the NHS. My wife and I...

Hi everyone, I am due a pump upgrade and my nurse wants to put me forward for a hybrid closed-loop system. I am 90% sure I want to go with the Ypsomed pump with CamAPS FX for my next pump. The funding for this would include: - the insulin pump - the consumables e.g. infusion sets - the CamAPS...

Hi all I'm on the T:Slim X2 pump with the Dexcom G6 (absolute game-changer when the two are linked successfully, haven't had a severe night hypo ever since), one problem with the pump is that the clip is terrible. It's about as sturdy and elastic as a large paperclip. It never recovers it's...

Hello :) I'm trying to get my diabetes under control and be a bit more caring about it. I have t:slim + dexcom g6 + control iq and would like to use it to the fullest! Could you share you advices and your personal hacks/tips on how you use your control iq to archive your diabetes control? One of...

I am currently on MDI, and testing out the Omnipod Dash Pod Experience Kit as I am interested in going off of MDI as it would be best for me, I would say. Two negatives of the Omnipod Dash is that it isn't a closed loop hybrid system and you are required to hold a PDM, rather than an app...

Hello! I have had Type 1 for 28 years (oh my, that seems like so long!) and have used a pump (now filled with Fiasp) for 14 years, since trying to get pregnant (and succeeding) while living in Germany. Needless to say, I am quite experienced. I had a procedure on my shoulder on Thursday after...

Hi, I'm upgrading from the Medtronic 640g and was just about sold on the 780g when my educator told me about the Ypsomed. It's a bit more difficult to find reviews and info so what are your experiences with it? Specifically with the closed loop system, auto-bolus, alarms, etc. Are there any...

Hi all My pump is due for renewal imminently and I’m stuck as to what to get! I have ongoing Dexcom G6 funding from my trust and the choice of omnipod, ypsopump and Medtrum. I’m currently on omnipod and really like the tubeless patch pump. I’m not going for ypsopump because their app and...

I've posted this in the pump section but it seems pretty quiet there so hope it's okay to post here too? I am in the very lucky position to be a pump user for 13 years, currently using Omnipod and Freestyle Libre 2 and it's changed my life. I can't imagine having to go back to MDIs now! My...

I am in the very lucky position to be a pump user for 13 years, currently using Omnipod and Freestyle Libre 2 and it's changed my life. I can't imagine having to go back to MDIs now! My diabetes team have let me know that there will likely be the option of me upgrading to a closed loop system...

I use Omnipod Dash and change the pod in the morning every third day. About an hour after the change my sugar level starts to rise and this continues through the next twelve hours or so, needing several boluses but not dropping below about 12 or 13 despite them. Then, during the night, it's as...

Hey guys! So ,I was thinking, What are the main day to day differences between the pump and MDI? For example , would I be safer all around while on mdi as far as malfunctions go? (I always have an somewhat irrational thought that my pump while break down and start giving wrong doses)Is blood...

Hi all! Long time lurker, first time posting. I was approved for an insulin pump sometime in December 2021. By Christmas my clinic hadn’t yet applied for funding so I expected it to be a few months before it would all be arranged. But this morning I had an unexpected delivery of the pump at...