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<blockquote data-quote="purleypete" data-source="post: 174969" data-attributes="member: 29722"><p>Jen,</p><p></p><p>My HbA1C was 6.7 - I was so chuffed. My previous one post DAFNE was 7.2. The 6.7 was after about 9 weeks on the pump of which the first three were not good while I was adjusting basals and carb ratios etc. So next time I am expecting better...</p><p></p><p>The CGM kit you can get direct from Medtronic. They have a discount if you get it the same time as the pump. It seems that some PCTs will pay for CGM while others won't. It doesn't come with a remote control but is controlled via the pump. The readings are about 20min behind what a finger prick test would show. There's not a lot to control with it really. Once you stick the sensor in, you just have to do a few calibration finger prick tests through the day which you can line up with meal testing anyway.</p><p></p><p>I wear the pump attached to my belt or in a pocket. Since there isn't a remote control, it needs to be fairly accessible. For sleep I just put it in a pyjama bottom pocket or allow it to roam.</p><p></p><p>I absolutely agree with jopar - same principles as for DAFNE; change one thing at a time and evaluate and move onto the next thing. There's just a lot more things to change with the pump.</p><p></p><p>The other thing I thought of afterwards was that it was a bit emotionally challenging to live with lower BG without being worried about them going through the floor. Previously if I had 5 - 6 I would be getting a bit nervous. It took me a while to get used to not worrying about being 4 - 5.</p><p></p><p>Good luck with getting started.</p><p></p><p>Peter</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="purleypete, post: 174969, member: 29722"] Jen, My HbA1C was 6.7 - I was so chuffed. My previous one post DAFNE was 7.2. The 6.7 was after about 9 weeks on the pump of which the first three were not good while I was adjusting basals and carb ratios etc. So next time I am expecting better... The CGM kit you can get direct from Medtronic. They have a discount if you get it the same time as the pump. It seems that some PCTs will pay for CGM while others won't. It doesn't come with a remote control but is controlled via the pump. The readings are about 20min behind what a finger prick test would show. There's not a lot to control with it really. Once you stick the sensor in, you just have to do a few calibration finger prick tests through the day which you can line up with meal testing anyway. I wear the pump attached to my belt or in a pocket. Since there isn't a remote control, it needs to be fairly accessible. For sleep I just put it in a pyjama bottom pocket or allow it to roam. I absolutely agree with jopar - same principles as for DAFNE; change one thing at a time and evaluate and move onto the next thing. There's just a lot more things to change with the pump. The other thing I thought of afterwards was that it was a bit emotionally challenging to live with lower BG without being worried about them going through the floor. Previously if I had 5 - 6 I would be getting a bit nervous. It took me a while to get used to not worrying about being 4 - 5. Good luck with getting started. Peter [/QUOTE]
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