alexandra98
Newbie
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- 4
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
Hello!
I am four years T1 diabetic and have just been offered a pump. I currently use a freestyle libre CGM, which I love because it's small, only has to be replaced every 14 days and doesn't require calibration. I've been offered the mylife ypsomed pump or the Medtronic 780G. I know the 780G is closed loop and can adjust insulin depending on BGs, however it seems quite intimidating to me and I'm reluctant to change CGM as I've heard bad things about the sensor that goes with the 780G. The ypsomed appeals to me because it's smaller, lighter and has a rotating tube, however, it is a very basic pump and once I get it I wont be able to change for 4 years.
Apparently the sensor that goes with the 780G isn't yet available in my country so for the first while I will have to calibrate the pump three times a day and continue with my libre. I don't know if this means it wont be closed loop until I get the sensor or not.
I feel like my priorities are having an easy and not too obtrusive pump such as the ypsomed but I feel like I would be giving up a great opportunity by not taking the 780G even if I have to calibrate it and then change CGM.
If anyone has any opinions, advice or experience from either of these pumps I would love to hear it!!
Thank you
I am four years T1 diabetic and have just been offered a pump. I currently use a freestyle libre CGM, which I love because it's small, only has to be replaced every 14 days and doesn't require calibration. I've been offered the mylife ypsomed pump or the Medtronic 780G. I know the 780G is closed loop and can adjust insulin depending on BGs, however it seems quite intimidating to me and I'm reluctant to change CGM as I've heard bad things about the sensor that goes with the 780G. The ypsomed appeals to me because it's smaller, lighter and has a rotating tube, however, it is a very basic pump and once I get it I wont be able to change for 4 years.
Apparently the sensor that goes with the 780G isn't yet available in my country so for the first while I will have to calibrate the pump three times a day and continue with my libre. I don't know if this means it wont be closed loop until I get the sensor or not.
I feel like my priorities are having an easy and not too obtrusive pump such as the ypsomed but I feel like I would be giving up a great opportunity by not taking the 780G even if I have to calibrate it and then change CGM.
If anyone has any opinions, advice or experience from either of these pumps I would love to hear it!!
Thank you