Tag: insulin pumping
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Medtronic 780G Insulin Pump: Insulin Flow Blocked
I got my first “Insulin Flow Blocked” error message since using the Medtronic 780G Insulin Pump. (See Why I love this pump for my previous writing on this pump.) This error has happened occasionally with my former insulin pump too (the 670G model). In my experience, the infusion set is often the cause of this…
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Why I’m Loving the Medtronic MiniMed 780G Insulin Pump
About three weeks ago, I embraced a significant shift in my diabetes management journey by transitioning from the trusted Medtronic Minimed 670G to the innovative 780G model. Both pumps are Hybrid Closed-Loop (HCL) as they adjust insulin in real time based on CGM reading, but the 780G algorithm is much better at these adjustments. It…
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Inspect your Insulin Pump for Cracks and other Damage
Medtronic replaced my insulin pump, again. This will be the second replacement pump I’ve had. This time, I sent it back because it got a crack. They promptly replaced it. The first time I got a replacement because of the clear retainer ring recall. My Medtronic 670G Insulin Pump got a crack on the back…
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Countdown to Eating – Insulin Timing
I have better blood glucose levels if I deliver insulin bolus before I eat. Of course, this is not easy. I am hungry and I eat. Dinner is ready. Food has arrived at my table. All these are reasons to eat and not wait. Also there’s the opposite problem — waiting to eat and then forgetting to…
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Celebrating 1 Year on an Insulin Pump
It was one year ago when I had my insulin pump training and began using an insulin pump. It’s been a great year. I feel lucky to be alive at this time in history. I lead a pretty normal life. Before using an insulin pump, I had to do insulin shots, and my blood glucose…