you all prolly dont give a shit but does someone know a tool to log back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid lost my account password. I love any tips you can give me.
@Westley Philip I really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and Im in the hacking process now. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later with my results.
I have a Medtronic 670g. The one thing I wash I knew was that it doesn’t respond as well as they say to sport and high activity levels. It takes time to learn of to react. Normally change to daily life such as Covid home working or high sport activity takes around a week for pump to learn and still not perfect. Overall I love the pump though really happy. Thanks @nerdabetic, another great video.
I have the same pump. It's a loan for 3months from the company till my medical pays for my own... Only thing that bothers me is the crappy app. They mostly supple apple and it does not do much. They only support a handful of phones. Other than that it's really a amazing device. The upgraded one I'm. Getting will work even better.... Too bad it uses the same app as the old one
THIS is how I choose my pumps. I legit wrote down this is what I want. Writing out each pump and the features I like. I met with every rep so I could play with the pump to do fake boluses, site changes, get more information. For my first pump I didn't really talk to anyone just BC I was a year into diagnosis and didn't know anyone. But this time around I asked people on instagram and people were super helpful telling me their Yays and nays of their systems. From there I made a decision. ALL pumps are great but certain ones will fit your personal lifestyle better. Always remember that!
I am using the Roche Insight pump. It is nice and small, fits easily in your pocket. Only downside is the low amount of insulin that goes into the reservoir, although I don't find that a big deal. The remote is horribly slow. Measuring glucose + insulin advice takes me 3 (!) minutes altogether. I wish would have known that before. I have it 3,5 years now. I was lucky back then that I could start using the Libre 1 instead measuring glucose with the remote. I recently learned that the insight can also be used with looping. Also recently bought a miao miao 2, so I will take a look into that :)
One thing I wish I knew about my pump before getting it? I have the Medtronic 670G pump and its accompanying CGMS. It works, somewhat, kind of, fairly well. But I wish I had known it is not aggressive enough. It tends to let blood sugars drift higher and higher and gives such tiny amounts of basal insulin that it has no affect. Or not enough affect soon enough.
U know u can increase the amount of insulin it gives? If you in auto mode rather go to manual and set it up with the settings you want. You can set hourly how much to give. Real easy
@@quantumquantum5581 Manual mode on the 670G pump turns off the Auto mode feature. Manual makes it into a regular pump. Just like pumps have been for the past 20-30 years or so. And you set your own basal insulin schedule. But this turns off the Auto function. Auto is the improvement, feature, on the 670G. Auto allows the 670G to change basal insulin minute by minute based on CGMS blood sugars. Auto sort of replicates what the pancreas does. Auto mode is the only reason to get the 670G. So why would you use the Manual mode for basal insulin? Makes no sense.
I agree that the 670G is “okay”. I wish I would have known how much work it is to stay in Automode for me. And even with the proprietary CGM how often one has to prick a finger to calibrate, or even between calibrations how often a blood glucose is requested by the pump to maintain Automode. I’m very interested in T-Slim or the new Omnipod 5 next
No public pump algorithm is aggressive enough. I think pump manufacturers are trying to reduce the chance of getting sued, or FDA is too cautious. Would anyone else be interested in signing a waiver or paying more to access a programmable target glucose algorithm?
Thank you for the video. My Medtronic pump went out of warranty in April. I started before that researching online; however, when I went to visit my Diabetic Educator through my doctor's office, it was a VERY useful trip. I was able to physically review sample pumps to not only see but also feel the differences between the different pumps. Again, thank you for the video. I hadn't really thought about the CODI system but will use that in the future.
Your approaches to diabetes are soo good! Your the best vlogger I've seen on TH-cam! My endo said that he would suggest i stick with medtronic. and my nurse said she doesn't deal with pump purchases but to see medtronic. My mom said she would buy the next pump for me. and Dr. Ohdoh just tells me what my A1C is.
A great and informative video. I’m on the accu chek insight pump. It’s my second pump (the first was animas). I wish I knew that the cannula set is not very resilient and rips out easily if you drop the pump or when you are sleeping and the tubing gets caught. Otherwise I really love the pump. I picked this one because it’s small, although the remote that comes with it is quite slow and rubbish.
A very important question would always be “ how much ml insuline is the insuline pomp able to carry” this will determen the days you can walk around without having to renew your insuline in the pomp
@@francobraconi4990 This is possible while still keeping the same original supply of insulin. That too though depends on answering/investigating parts of the CODI system. While the Omnipod shown in the video seems to basically *be* the pump, other pumps such as the Accu-Chek Spirit (3.15 ml max) offer luer-lock style cannula that have a replaceable/detachable infusion site (application spot) and need only 0.01 ml to "fill the void" as compared to 0.24 ml to replace the 110cm long cannula with infusion site (application spot).
I'm about to get my first insulin pump, next month I'm having my complete pancreas removed so I'll be totally insulin dependent. Looking for as much research as I can get my hands on!
Thanks for this really cool video on top of your other (also really cool) videos! I like you highlighting "unusual" criteria like luggage space needed - daily use is the criteria doctors seem to forget easily ;-) I am stuck at "O" however - finding a loopable pump to replace my vintage Medtronic 754 (and the official 640G I am not using any more). Omnipod Eros seems to reach EOL, Dana is not loopable any more at the moment, Tidepool compatible pumps are promised to be released in a few years. So I hope you'll be able to report a new available option for Europe soon.
Thanks so much Robert! Glad you find it useful. Finding a loopable pump can be very difficult! It depends on where you live and pumps available there. Looped Facebook group is a useful place
Here in France I chose an Omnipod because it is tubeless & on prescription. 'Talk to your heathcare professional made me smile' since my local doc laughed & said I was not 'bad enough' & recently my diabétologue (consultant) said the same when I asked about the Dexcom G5 on prescription! Spoke to Dexcom in UK who were great & sent the G6 next day to son in UK & it's on it's way. Have been using Libre with MiaoMiao bluetooth sender & smartwatch & changing due to occasional 'out of synch' with actual blood-sugar. Next I will look up your 'extend Dexcom life' vid. Many thanks for your well informed information & updates. 💥❤💖
I’m on OmniPod dash and probably that my pump works best with small doses no more than 4.5. I feel like if it’s larger it leaks. I’ve seen others with this issue as well. All in all I still love it and prefer it over my TSlimX2
Interesting! I’m on the Medtronic 630g (or 670 if you’re in the US) and I’m starting to be interested in the Omnipod after all these years (I think about 10 on the pump). But 4.5u is that of Bolus? 😱😱😱😱 Because 4.5u would cover me a cappuccino with no sugar if that! 😨 My bolus can be easily 15-20u per meal as I have high insulin resistance.. (switching to low carb diet, but bolus can still be 10-15u with correction!)
@@Marymylifemylove thank you I have no idea between the two.. I was going to go with TSLIM however now the new omnipod is on the horizon and being able to manage on your phone takes away the issue of forgetting another device.
I've always wanted to start recommending the pumps to my patients but I had some concerns about how exactly reliable they are. I needed this bit of insight, thank you for making this.
just upgraded to the Medtronic 770 from the Paradigm 551. I don't understand why the pumps are getting bigger and more complicated. I want smaller and more simple. I keep switching back to my old pump. The new one gets caught on things because the clip sticks out too much. Ridiculous that a $7000 pump is so clumsy to use.
Nice Job.I always check into what my insurance covers,but comfort is always appreciated in any units.I just got an omnipod to try and it gets the signal of a dexcom G6 sensor i already have worn.The problem i see is,omnipod needs to be pointed over to the dexcom sensor to get a wifi signal.You cant block the unit.It seems like a bulky sweater or just no alighned good could give an error.If i have this often,i would prefer not having to do this all with 2 pieces that need to point at each other.I would prefer to have one slim unit that wont be throwing all error codes for that alignment issue.I just want something accurate and if it can be on my cell phone even better.
I'm hopefully about to get my first pump after doing MDI for about 4 yrs @4x/day with basaglar and admelog. The Tandem is what I would be getting because it's the one insurance will pay for (I'm on Medicaid - gov't insurance for persons below a certain income level). I've been watching tons of videos on it, but it's still intimidating-looking and so much to learn about.
I love my T:Slim X2 with control IQ, but one thing that I wish that I would have known is that the dexcom signal is sometimes lost easily and frequently, but other than that, I love my T:Slim! It is the pump for me!
What kind of external interaction is there with the T:Slim X2? Does everything require pressing buttons on the device or is there some "remote" other than a cell phone?
@@cm6101 there is none, there is a phone app that will eventually be able to control the app, but it can only view information at this time. There is no meter remote
So no bolus calculator on board either? Being forced to consider a new pump. Unfortunately, current one uses a meter with bolus calculator. Dexcom G6 has limited compatibility though reports no need to test coupled with preferred existing supplies that use a luer lock connector making this the preferred pump of those available. Thanks for quick reply.
@@cm6101 T:Slim X2 has a bolus calculator on the device. I also agree on the Dexcom connection being lost frequently. Happens to me all the time, though I cant speak if the connection to the pump is better than the app (cellphone) or not since I only use the app and pens atm.
crazzydogg that is good to hear. My daughters skin looked terrible when the patch from the pump or the sensor had been in contact with her skin. And later I learned that it happens to a lot of users. That is why I wish I knew that because then we would have reacted sooner.
When I was choosing pumps, I met with the reps and asked them to bring infusion sites and I wore the sites for several days after to see how my body may react. I've heard of others developing reactions after years.
For the DANA RS, wish I would have known about the odd battery readings and the fact that the pump cannot deliver the last 20 units in the reservoir because the drive pin gets stuck. But this would not have discouraged me, it's an amazing pump!
Hi Sam. There is no ‘drive pin’ on the Dàna RS or Dàna-i insulin pumps. If you mean the ‘Linking Screw’, this simply rotates to drive the blue top hat which in turn drives the syringe within the pump. If this is sticking, it just needs cleaning with a small brush or you can replace it with the spare linking screw provided in the starter kit. Hope this advice helps others… 🙂
Parent of a newly diagnosed T1D kiddo. Question - how long were you recording this video and was it just after eating, or just before eating - is that why your number was rising "quickly" and what are all the flashing things in the background? re-purposed diabetes equipment? Thank you for your videos, I have added a couple to my playlist to check out later.
I have had diabetes for 30 years my hba1c has Been 49 mmol/l for last 3 appointments it’s hovered around there for last 30 years BUT my daily sugars bounce around a LOT. I am now using spike app; freestyle libre with Miao mioa 2. I was reluctant to use a pump as I felt free just using my insulin pen at meal times meant I wasn’t hooked up to something and I could forget about diabetes sometimes ( not easy ). Consultants also sometimes said a pump may not improve my hba1c. That was before looping caught my attention. So now I’ve seen how amazingly consistent a closed loop system will keep my sugars ( even just overnight would be awesome ). My question is how long would you recommend between moving to a pump - as soon as lockdown is over and to start looping ? I am a pharmacist so have a good grasp on carb counting insulin sensitivity carb ratios nasal rates etc . I have pretty much already decided I like omnipod as no tubes(yuk) I’ve bought a Riley link will I be able to use this and my libre which I get free on nhs ?
Steven - if you look into the loopdocs.org or in one of the looper forums at facebook, you'll find that you should use the pump without Loop for a few weeks or better a few months. This is to learn about issues that will happen (e.g. cannula not inserted correctly, inflammation, doing too much sports, Omnipod failing, ...). If as soon as you have a good experience dealing with this, you should add Loop. Otherwise you cannot be sure if you have a connection problem between iPhone, Rileylink and Omnipod, if the insulin just got bad, or the omnipod is one of the faulty ones. It adds complexity. And - using a pen is the fallback to using the pump. And using (only) the pump is the fallback option to using Loop (e.g if Dexcom is not working, iPhone was stolen (happend to me in Barcelona!!) - you name it. You should always have a solid foundation that could serve as a backup.
I have allergies to some adhesives. A company called Smith&nephew make compound called SKIN-PREP for those who have sensitive skin reactions to adhesives. It has the added benefit of causing my Medtronic infusion sets to stick unbelievably well. So we’ll that I have to use a Unisolve wipe by the same manufacturer to make the set up release from my skin. Hope this is helpful to some.
I wish I knew that I would have to pay for my own batteries for my medtronic 630G insulin pump and why I am considering switching over to the Tandem insulin pump once my warrenty is up on my current pumpnlater this year
Hi Sam, I'm considering Dana RS for my 13yr daughter when her current pump (medtronic 640g) is up. We use G6 (not looped) and are desperate to get her looped and are currently looking at the Dana, tandem and maybe kalideo for tubeless. I'd like to know if the Dana breaks at all and if it is quickly replaced. We've had issues with the medtronic but they've always been quickly replaced.
Hi I have been diabetic type1 for 40 year mostly well controlled. But now have very high dawn effect so looking into pumps but only want to go for patch type as am very active. From what I have found so far if I go for this a closed loop system would be the best. Do you or any of your viewers have any recommendations? Thank you in advance Tony
Hi @Nedabetic! Thanks for a great video. Quesition from someone who isn’t an diabetic.✋ The device you attach on your trousers - are they always attached with a clip? Does it has to be attached it that way?
Hey 👋🏻 great question. No it doesn’t. There are body belts. I used to put my tube pump in my pocket most often. Also regular belt clips. Not to mention many Etsy stores selling additional options
Nice video! Well done! 😉 For Dana R pump: I would have loved to know more about the strange battery it uses and weird luer system... But still totally happy with it as I am looping and it is super small and reliable!
very good advise as I am due to change my insulin pump in August, please advise if you have heard of NEMAURA MEDICAL- sugar beat 2019CGM, would appreciate your comments
So true. You have to do your own research on the availability of products. Most healthcare workers will only tell you about the ones they get a kick back on. (Well here in America that is.)
@@Alan-wh5vj that surprises me, I think it's quite small. It is the only pump I've ever used though, so I may be lacking the experience of others. I still think I'd rather have that attached than a much larger pump on my waist and miles of tubing
First of all I got to express my appreciation to all very informative videos @nerdabetic ! I am brand new to this and are looking for a solution and suggestionthat includes close loop a well known and used pump (BTW: how often do you need to change the pump itself), and a great app attached to the loop. It seems there are a lot of different combos but I seem to miss recommendations based on different information or a “best of/ranking”. Do any of you have a link to comparison sheets from the different providers?
Thanks so much for your really nice comment. I think it is difficult to have 'best' lists like you mentioned as everyone is very different and has different needs. Hope this makes sense?
This channel is so helpful thanks. And what is you opinion on things that you have to put on you body related to diabetes like a sensor I'm 14 and I feel uncomfortable wearing one in pu lic with my friends as some dont know that I'm diabetic??
Let me give you some advice from an old guy. I'm 71 and been on insulin since 1970. I totally understand you want to be like everyone else but it would be in your best interest that at least a few of your closest friends know your are diabetic. Reason: If you have a problem, either diabetic related or not, and you cannot communicate. at least a friend can tell the paramedics you are diabetic and they can determine the proper treatment more quickly. There is a very good chance your friends know someone diabetic and what they have to content with. Advantage is that they won't pressure you into eating, drinking, or doing something you could do without. Trying to manage diabetes is difficult enough without needing outside help at some point i.e. many points during your lifetime. Trust me on this bit of advice. And good luck to you.
@@romanrodriguezsyzonov215 I'm glad to hear that. It will make you more relaxed around your friends because you are not trying to hide something from them. Proud of you.
It seems that all Endo only know only one pump here in Colorado they say it works better for high altitude I just think there lazy about not learning the others I use Medtronic insulin pump I've pimped my pump it's really cool another kid pimped his with phone bling it was better than mine
Not related to topic but this is the last video so maybe the best chance of an answer. Is there a way to get connection to get a connection for alarms on freestyle libre 2 if you scanned it with your phone first? Your vids are awesome.. Keep up the good work and thanks in advance.
Hi. In order to use both Libre reader and phone , you have to scan with the reader first and then phone during the activation window ( 1 hour ) . This will make both work. Hope this help. Stay safe
Are you going to loop with it? If so, which cgm are you using? I would love to hear from you, since I am using a freestyle libre, but I am not able to use it for looping for now
@@lennarturban9554 Yea, I'm trying to... the first time. I currently use the Libre 2 sensors (very happy with them), using xdrip as data source in AndroidAPS. Why aren't you able to loop with it? Inaccurate Sensors / noisy readings? Did you heard about MiaoMiao? Important note: You'll need a patched LibreLink app to use the Libre 2 directly as a CGM
@@1080pixel Ohh so happy for you. I know. I tried it like a hundred times. But I can't get it to work. I get no data into xdrip at all. For import I chose libre Bluetooth. Probably there is something configured the wrong way in xDrip -.- You only need Miaomiao if you don't use the patched version, right? Because I don't want to use them. But in general I am quite happy with the libre 2
@@lennarturban9554Thanks :) Yes, you don't need MiaoMiao with Libre2. Have you activated NFC, All Privileges for the App, Bluetooth and enabled one Alarm while Activating the Sensor? And have you installed and removed the original Libre App befor installing the patched one? It should be working like this... I dint't got bigger problems. I used those instructions (you might need to translate it): github.com/TinoKossmann/LibreLink-xDrip-Patch
@@northernfocusmcr so I'm having an issue because I have a freestyle libre and the loop app does not have any troubleshooting tips about connecting libre to loop besides modifying the loop app but I do not know coding. Are there any other apps that I can use the RileyLink with besides loop. But if possible, I would really like to use the loop app.
I'm asking because I haven't received the rileylink or the maiomaio2 yet but I was trying to build the app until I read that and now I do not know if it's necessary but I also do not know if other apps like xdrip or any of the other apps that work with maiomaio2 will have the functionality to use the RileyLink. I know that you can build the nightscout to do so....I think but I think it will be a little too much transferring to go from the libre to the maiomaio2 to one of the apps to nightscout to loop app to the RileyLink to the Omnipod. I feel like there would be connection issues
@@damionreaves3253 I guess if you're asking about the Loop app you have an iPhone? I use a Libre, MiaoMiao, which are connected to xDrip. xDrip sends my BG readings to Nightscout and Android APS. The RileyLink is connected to Android APS and my Omnipod and sends commands based on the data that comes through from xDrip. It sounds as though this is what you're trying to do?
Hi. Thanks for messaging! So Loop is the only DIY Closed Loop on iOS so you need to use it. You need to get a custom version of Loop which connects to your CGM ( assuming Spike ?) so it works. Hope this makes sense? All the best, stay safe.
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This video is SO well done. I'm blown away by the editing alone. Your approach to choosing a pump is very logistical and easy to follow!
Thank you so much Michelle. Happy with how this video turned out!
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@Westley Philip I really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and Im in the hacking process now.
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I have a Medtronic 670g. The one thing I wash I knew was that it doesn’t respond as well as they say to sport and high activity levels. It takes time to learn of to react. Normally change to daily life such as Covid home working or high sport activity takes around a week for pump to learn and still not perfect. Overall I love the pump though really happy.
Thanks @nerdabetic, another great video.
I have the same pump. It's a loan for 3months from the company till my medical pays for my own... Only thing that bothers me is the crappy app. They mostly supple apple and it does not do much. They only support a handful of phones. Other than that it's really a amazing device. The upgraded one I'm. Getting will work even better.... Too bad it uses the same app as the old one
Always make me smile! Love my Omnipod! It's so convenient and love there are no tubes!
I love my omnipod too!
Agree with you
THIS is how I choose my pumps. I legit wrote down this is what I want. Writing out each pump and the features I like. I met with every rep so I could play with the pump to do fake boluses, site changes, get more information. For my first pump I didn't really talk to anyone just BC I was a year into diagnosis and didn't know anyone. But this time around I asked people on instagram and people were super helpful telling me their Yays and nays of their systems. From there I made a decision. ALL pumps are great but certain ones will fit your personal lifestyle better. Always remember that!
I am using the Roche Insight pump. It is nice and small, fits easily in your pocket. Only downside is the low amount of insulin that goes into the reservoir, although I don't find that a big deal. The remote is horribly slow. Measuring glucose + insulin advice takes me 3 (!) minutes altogether. I wish would have known that before. I have it 3,5 years now. I was lucky back then that I could start using the Libre 1 instead measuring glucose with the remote.
I recently learned that the insight can also be used with looping. Also recently bought a miao miao 2, so I will take a look into that :)
One thing I wish I knew about my pump before getting it? I have the Medtronic 670G pump and its accompanying CGMS. It works, somewhat, kind of, fairly well. But I wish I had known it is not aggressive enough. It tends to let blood sugars drift higher and higher and gives such tiny amounts of basal insulin that it has no affect. Or not enough affect soon enough.
I have the absolute same problem with my Medtronic 670G! I just give it an OK rating only.
U know u can increase the amount of insulin it gives? If you in auto mode rather go to manual and set it up with the settings you want. You can set hourly how much to give. Real easy
@@quantumquantum5581 Manual mode on the 670G pump turns off the Auto mode feature. Manual makes it into a regular pump. Just like pumps have been for the past 20-30 years or so. And you set your own basal insulin schedule. But this turns off the Auto function. Auto is the improvement, feature, on the 670G. Auto allows the 670G to change basal insulin minute by minute based on CGMS blood sugars. Auto sort of replicates what the pancreas does. Auto mode is the only reason to get the 670G. So why would you use the Manual mode for basal insulin? Makes no sense.
I agree that the 670G is “okay”. I wish I would have known how much work it is to stay in Automode for me. And even with the proprietary CGM how often one has to prick a finger to calibrate, or even between calibrations how often a blood glucose is requested by the pump to maintain Automode. I’m very interested in T-Slim or the new Omnipod 5 next
No public pump algorithm is aggressive enough. I think pump manufacturers are trying to reduce the chance of getting sued, or FDA is too cautious. Would anyone else be interested in signing a waiver or paying more to access a programmable target glucose algorithm?
Awesome video for people planning to move to an insulin pump! Thank you for sharing all this info! Great video quality! Well done!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. I hope it will be helpful for people with diabetes who upgrade or begin pumping. All the best.
Thank you for the video. My Medtronic pump went out of warranty in April. I started before that researching online; however, when I went to visit my Diabetic Educator through my doctor's office, it was a VERY useful trip. I was able to physically review sample pumps to not only see but also feel the differences between the different pumps.
Again, thank you for the video. I hadn't really thought about the CODI system but will use that in the future.
Yes. It’s incredibly useful to see and experience all.
Glad you have found my method useful 😆
Your approaches to diabetes are soo good! Your the best vlogger I've seen on TH-cam! My endo said that he would suggest i stick with medtronic. and my nurse said she doesn't deal with pump purchases but to see medtronic. My mom said she would buy the next pump for me. and Dr. Ohdoh just tells me what my A1C is.
A great and informative video. I’m on the accu chek insight pump. It’s my second pump (the first was animas). I wish I knew that the cannula set is not very resilient and rips out easily if you drop the pump or when you are sleeping and the tubing gets caught. Otherwise I really love the pump. I picked this one because it’s small, although the remote that comes with it is quite slow and rubbish.
Glad it was helpful!
you should consider looping with Android APS!!!
@@julianshuster2960 I'd love to. How do I get started?
@@julianshuster2960 Thank you. Will look into this.
I love the omnipod to the wall
A very important question would always be “ how much ml insuline is the insuline pomp able to carry” this will determen the days you can walk around without having to renew your insuline in the pomp
It’s usually three days.
You must change the application spot every three days to avoid being pumped in the same spot for too long
The duration really depends on how much is used per day (basil and bolus) and the amount held by the pump.
@@francobraconi4990 This is possible while still keeping the same original supply of insulin. That too though depends on answering/investigating parts of the CODI system. While the Omnipod shown in the video seems to basically *be* the pump, other pumps such as the Accu-Chek Spirit (3.15 ml max) offer luer-lock style cannula that have a replaceable/detachable infusion site (application spot) and need only 0.01 ml to "fill the void" as compared to 0.24 ml to replace the 110cm long cannula with infusion site (application spot).
Man i'm taking 3-4 injection per day , i would be satisfied if it will one refill every 3 days
I'm about to get my first insulin pump, next month I'm having my complete pancreas removed so I'll be totally insulin dependent. Looking for as much research as I can get my hands on!
Thanks for this really cool video on top of your other (also really cool) videos!
I like you highlighting "unusual" criteria like luggage space needed - daily use is the criteria doctors seem to forget easily ;-)
I am stuck at "O" however - finding a loopable pump to replace my vintage Medtronic 754 (and the official 640G I am not using any more). Omnipod Eros seems to reach EOL, Dana is not loopable any more at the moment, Tidepool compatible pumps are promised to be released in a few years. So I hope you'll be able to report a new available option for Europe soon.
Thanks so much Robert! Glad you find it useful. Finding a loopable pump can be very difficult! It depends on where you live and pumps available there. Looped Facebook group is a useful place
Thanks for doing this, Kamil. It’s really useful and I love the CODI system.
Here in France I chose an Omnipod because it is tubeless & on prescription. 'Talk to your heathcare professional made me smile' since my local doc laughed & said I was not 'bad enough' & recently my diabétologue (consultant) said the same when I asked about the Dexcom G5 on prescription! Spoke to Dexcom in UK who were great & sent the G6 next day to son in UK & it's on it's way. Have been using Libre with MiaoMiao bluetooth sender & smartwatch & changing due to occasional 'out of synch' with actual blood-sugar. Next I will look up your 'extend Dexcom life' vid. Many thanks for your well informed information & updates. 💥❤💖
i do hope and pray that hopefully someday my husband can experience that device .. he's always high sugar level.
I’m on OmniPod dash and probably that my pump works best with small doses no more than 4.5. I feel like if it’s larger it leaks. I’ve seen others with this issue as well. All in all I still love it and prefer it over my TSlimX2
Interesting!
I’m on the Medtronic 630g (or 670 if you’re in the US) and I’m starting to be interested in the Omnipod after all these years (I think about 10 on the pump).
But 4.5u is that of Bolus? 😱😱😱😱
Because 4.5u would cover me a cappuccino with no sugar if that! 😨
My bolus can be easily 15-20u per meal as I have high insulin resistance.. (switching to low carb diet, but bolus can still be 10-15u with correction!)
@@zarasbubble1748 right I feel like anything higher than 5 leaks so I’ll extend the remainder. It works out just an adjustment to get use to.
Why do you prefer it over TSLIM? X
@@fahmad143 I prefer being tubeless. I’m very interested in the tslim sport when it comes out.
@@Marymylifemylove thank you I have no idea between the two.. I was going to go with TSLIM however now the new omnipod is on the horizon and being able to manage on your phone takes away the issue of forgetting another device.
I've always wanted to start recommending the pumps to my patients but I had some concerns about how exactly reliable they are. I needed this bit of insight, thank you for making this.
Thank you. Very thought provoking… appreciated!
Glad you found it useful!
this channel is so underated i an already tell
oooo thanks so much
Hello brother please tell me how you looped with libre sensor & mio-mio transmitter ..... this is not included in the docs @Nerdabetic
Absolutely love your CODI code :D
just upgraded to the Medtronic 770 from the Paradigm 551. I don't understand why the pumps are getting bigger and more complicated. I want smaller and more simple. I keep switching back to my old pump. The new one gets caught on things because the clip sticks out too much. Ridiculous that a $7000 pump is so clumsy to use.
Nice Job.I always check into what my insurance covers,but comfort is always appreciated in any units.I just got an omnipod to try and it gets the signal of a dexcom G6 sensor i already have worn.The problem i see is,omnipod needs to be pointed over to the dexcom sensor to get a wifi signal.You cant block the unit.It seems like a bulky sweater or just no alighned good could give an error.If i have this often,i would prefer not having to do this all with 2 pieces that need to point at each other.I would prefer to have one slim unit that wont be throwing all error codes for that alignment issue.I just want something accurate and if it can be on my cell phone even better.
I'm hopefully about to get my first pump after doing MDI for about 4 yrs @4x/day with basaglar and admelog. The Tandem is what I would be getting because it's the one insurance will pay for (I'm on Medicaid - gov't insurance for persons below a certain income level). I've been watching tons of videos on it, but it's still intimidating-looking and so much to learn about.
Oh my gosh! Your omnipod wall is unbelievable! I feel so wasteful for not doing something like that with all my old pumps!
Hahahaah don’t feel that! Thanks. All my dads efforts with my tiny input 😃
I had Minimed but recently broke. I kinda want to try Omni. I love the cordless, but I’m so confused. It’s such an expensive decision
I love my T:Slim X2 with control IQ, but one thing that I wish that I would have known is that the dexcom signal is sometimes lost easily and frequently, but other than that, I love my T:Slim! It is the pump for me!
Thanks for sharing!
What kind of external interaction is there with the T:Slim X2? Does everything require pressing buttons on the device or is there some "remote" other than a cell phone?
@@cm6101 there is none, there is a phone app that will eventually be able to control the app, but it can only view information at this time. There is no meter remote
So no bolus calculator on board either? Being forced to consider a new pump. Unfortunately, current one uses a meter with bolus calculator. Dexcom G6 has limited compatibility though reports no need to test coupled with preferred existing supplies that use a luer lock connector making this the preferred pump of those available.
Thanks for quick reply.
@@cm6101 T:Slim X2 has a bolus calculator on the device. I also agree on the Dexcom connection being lost frequently. Happens to me all the time, though I cant speak if the connection to the pump is better than the app (cellphone) or not since I only use the app and pens atm.
My daughter use Medtronic 640G. I wish I knew that a lot of Medtronic users respond badly to the patch leading to an allergic reaction.
I've never had any problems with allergic reactions for the 4 years of having it.
crazzydogg that is good to hear. My daughters skin looked terrible when the patch from the pump or the sensor had been in contact with her skin. And later I learned that it happens to a lot of users. That is why I wish I knew that because then we would have reacted sooner.
When I was choosing pumps, I met with the reps and asked them to bring infusion sites and I wore the sites for several days after to see how my body may react. I've heard of others developing reactions after years.
For the DANA RS, wish I would have known about the odd battery readings and the fact that the pump cannot deliver the last 20 units in the reservoir because the drive pin gets stuck. But this would not have discouraged me, it's an amazing pump!
Thanks for sharing! Best
Hi Sam. There is no ‘drive pin’ on the Dàna RS or Dàna-i insulin pumps. If you mean the ‘Linking Screw’, this simply rotates to drive the blue top hat which in turn drives the syringe within the pump. If this is sticking, it just needs cleaning with a small brush or you can replace it with the spare linking screw provided in the starter kit. Hope this advice helps others… 🙂
I would have asked if the tubing is very long. It’s nuts to have all of this tubing hanging out all of the time.
Yes some tubing is shorter. I think 45 cm is considered short by manufacturers.
Parent of a newly diagnosed T1D kiddo. Question - how long were you recording this video and was it just after eating, or just before eating - is that why your number was rising "quickly" and what are all the flashing things in the background? re-purposed diabetes equipment? Thank you for your videos, I have added a couple to my playlist to check out later.
I have had diabetes for 30 years my hba1c has Been 49 mmol/l for last 3 appointments it’s hovered around there for last 30 years BUT my daily sugars bounce around a LOT. I am now using spike app; freestyle libre with Miao mioa 2. I was reluctant to use a pump as I felt free just using my insulin pen at meal times meant I wasn’t hooked up to something and I could forget about diabetes sometimes ( not easy ). Consultants also sometimes said a pump may not improve my hba1c. That was before looping caught my attention. So now I’ve seen how amazingly consistent a closed loop system will keep my sugars ( even just overnight would be awesome ). My question is how long would you recommend between moving to a pump - as soon as lockdown is over and to start looping ? I am a pharmacist so have a good grasp on carb counting insulin sensitivity carb ratios nasal rates etc . I have pretty much already decided I like omnipod as no tubes(yuk) I’ve bought a Riley link will I be able to use this and my libre which I get free on nhs ?
Steven - if you look into the loopdocs.org or in one of the looper forums at facebook, you'll find that you should use the pump without Loop for a few weeks or better a few months. This is to learn about issues that will happen (e.g. cannula not inserted correctly, inflammation, doing too much sports, Omnipod failing, ...). If as soon as you have a good experience dealing with this, you should add Loop. Otherwise you cannot be sure if you have a connection problem between iPhone, Rileylink and Omnipod, if the insulin just got bad, or the omnipod is one of the faulty ones. It adds complexity. And - using a pen is the fallback to using the pump. And using (only) the pump is the fallback option to using Loop (e.g if Dexcom is not working, iPhone was stolen (happend to me in Barcelona!!) - you name it. You should always have a solid foundation that could serve as a backup.
I agree with Robert. I have used an insulin pump for a year just as a pump before using it in a closed loop.
DexcomG6 is the best
Doing a great Job
5 yrs in Canada
I have allergies to some adhesives. A company called Smith&nephew make compound called SKIN-PREP for those who have sensitive skin reactions to adhesives. It has the added benefit of causing my Medtronic infusion sets to stick unbelievably well. So we’ll that I have to use a Unisolve wipe by the same manufacturer to make the set up release from my skin. Hope this is helpful to some.
Thanks a lot for sharing!
Thank you for your videos
I wish I knew that I would have to pay for my own batteries for my medtronic 630G insulin pump and why I am considering switching over to the Tandem insulin pump once my warrenty is up on my current pumpnlater this year
Great job! Which one have you been on most recently? What did you change from? Would you choose your current pump again?
I’m currently on Omnipod 😃
If anyone has any questions about the DANA RS, I'll be happy to answer them. Been using it for nearly a year now, in conjunction with AAPS.
Thanks Sam!
Hi Sam, I'm considering Dana RS for my 13yr daughter when her current pump (medtronic 640g) is up. We use G6 (not looped) and are desperate to get her looped and are currently looking at the Dana, tandem and maybe kalideo for tubeless.
I'd like to know if the Dana breaks at all and if it is quickly replaced. We've had issues with the medtronic but they've always been quickly replaced.
Hi I have been diabetic type1 for 40 year mostly well controlled. But now have very high dawn effect so looking into pumps but only want to go for patch type as am very active. From what I have found so far if I go for this a closed loop system would be the best. Do you or any of your viewers have any recommendations? Thank you in advance Tony
Do you have a video how to do the loop thing with omnipod and dexcome G6??
I now some people are doing it
Hi. Instructions are on loop docs 😁
Hi @Nedabetic! Thanks for a great video. Quesition from someone who isn’t an diabetic.✋
The device you attach on your trousers - are they always attached with a clip? Does it has to be attached it that way?
Hey 👋🏻 great question. No it doesn’t. There are body belts. I used to put my tube pump in my pocket most often. Also regular belt clips. Not to mention many Etsy stores selling additional options
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I might need an insulin pump!
Hi Kamil,
Would you please confirm how you display your blood sugars on that screen behind you.
Bro can wheather affects this pumps
Like a simple insulin , because we need a cold wheather to save our insulin.
What about Medtrum?
A6 pump with cgm? Does anyone have experience with this product?
Nice video! Well done! 😉 For Dana R pump: I would have loved to know more about the strange battery it uses and weird luer system... But still totally happy with it as I am looping and it is super small and reliable!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the info on this!
very good advise as I am due to change my insulin pump in August, please advise if you have heard of NEMAURA MEDICAL- sugar beat 2019CGM, would appreciate your comments
Thanks for your nice comment. Glad you found it helpful. Yes I have heard of this CGM. I’m keeping an eye on it
wish my nurses told me there was other types of pumps other than omnipod as i feel its to bulky for me iv struggled with it for 2 years
So true. You have to do your own research on the availability of products. Most healthcare workers will only tell you about the ones they get a kick back on. (Well here in America that is.)
Is it the pump or the PDM that you find too bulky?
@@northernfocusmcr omnipod the pump bit
@@Alan-wh5vj that surprises me, I think it's quite small. It is the only pump I've ever used though, so I may be lacking the experience of others. I still think I'd rather have that attached than a much larger pump on my waist and miles of tubing
Sorry to hear this Alan! Stay safe
First of all I got to express my appreciation to all very informative videos @nerdabetic ! I am brand new to this and are looking for a solution and suggestionthat includes close loop a well known and used pump (BTW: how often do you need to change the pump itself), and a great app attached to the loop. It seems there are a lot of different combos but I seem to miss recommendations based on different information or a “best of/ranking”. Do any of you have a link to comparison sheets from the different providers?
Thanks so much for your really nice comment. I think it is difficult to have 'best' lists like you mentioned as everyone is very different and has different needs. Hope this makes sense?
Nerdabetic Abasolutely - thank you. Have you heard anything around stemcells and Pancreas? Look forward to new videos from you @nerdabetic 😀
Does the omnipod fall off when it’s a warm hot day?
As a DanaRS user, I wish I knew how brutal the canulas are. Ouch to both the metal and teflon ones!
New cannulas coming this summer I hear. Fellow DanaRS user.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Exciting times with new cannulas! Thanks for the heads up Neil
@@neilmoody-jones9768 We were told early May at Rise of the Machines 3. We'll see I guess...
Hello...My daughter is diabet typ1...I'm writing from Turkey...How much is it? Thanks...
This channel is so helpful thanks.
And what is you opinion on things that you have to put on you body related to diabetes like a sensor I'm 14 and I feel uncomfortable wearing one in pu lic with my friends as some dont know that I'm diabetic??
Let me give you some advice from an old guy. I'm 71 and been on insulin since 1970. I totally understand you want to be like everyone else but it would be in your best interest that at least a few of your closest friends know your are diabetic. Reason: If you have a problem, either diabetic related or not, and you cannot communicate. at least a friend can tell the paramedics you are diabetic and they can determine the proper treatment more quickly. There is a very good chance your friends know someone diabetic and what they have to content with. Advantage is that they won't pressure you into eating, drinking, or doing something you could do without. Trying to manage diabetes is difficult enough without needing outside help at some point i.e. many points during your lifetime. Trust me on this bit of advice. And good luck to you.
@@dwightl5863 Thanks 😊 I've started to tell a couple friends of mine thanks for the boost of confidence 😂👌
@@romanrodriguezsyzonov215 I'm glad to hear that. It will make you more relaxed around your friends because you are not trying to hide something from them. Proud of you.
will it prevent hyper and hypo ?
Hey, I’m a bit of a wimp, does omnipod hurt? I use the freestyle libre and doesn’t hurt is it anything like that? Thanks guys!
Mario got it, just wondering how painful it can be I’ve heard some mixed reviews (probably obviously as everyone feels it different)
It seems that all Endo only know only one pump here in Colorado they say it works better for high altitude I just think there lazy about not learning the others I use Medtronic insulin pump I've pimped my pump it's really cool another kid pimped his with phone bling it was better than mine
I want one, but my health system only pay for minors (-18) :(
How do I get a pump? I hate giving injections and never give myself the right amount
You need to speak to your healthcare provider about changing your therapy.
If id of known that the accu-chek insight dose not alow you to enter blood counts (that arnt done on its handset) i would not have got it.
My comment too but due to change very soon and the new insight has this facility, thank goodness.
Hellos nice video
Please tell me how to Loop omnipod dash with freestyle libre
Omnipod Dash system is not loopable at the moment. Only original Omnipod is loopable for now.
Someone knows how to diplay the glucose level on a monitor as he has it behind him all the times? Thanks
It’s an app called Spike for iPad in full screen mode. You can find out how to download it here : spike-app.com
@@Nerdabetic i thought it was nightscout lol
@@julianshuster2960 you can display glucose level on an android tablet using nightscout.
@@YiannisKasapis I'm aware. That's what I was mentioning
Not related to topic but this is the last video so maybe the best chance of an answer.
Is there a way to get connection to get a connection for alarms on freestyle libre 2 if you scanned it with your phone first?
Your vids are awesome.. Keep up the good work and thanks in advance.
Hi. In order to use both Libre reader and phone , you have to scan with the reader first and then phone during the activation window ( 1 hour ) . This will make both work. Hope this help. Stay safe
Nop, 24 hours late :)
I chose the Accu-Check Insight yesterday
Hahahah exciting times!
Are you going to loop with it? If so, which cgm are you using? I would love to hear from you, since I am using a freestyle libre, but I am not able to use it for looping for now
@@lennarturban9554 Yea, I'm trying to... the first time. I currently use the Libre 2 sensors (very happy with them), using xdrip as data source in AndroidAPS. Why aren't you able to loop with it? Inaccurate Sensors / noisy readings? Did you heard about MiaoMiao?
Important note: You'll need a patched LibreLink app to use the Libre 2 directly as a CGM
@@1080pixel Ohh so happy for you. I know. I tried it like a hundred times. But I can't get it to work. I get no data into xdrip at all. For import I chose libre Bluetooth. Probably there is something configured the wrong way in xDrip -.-
You only need Miaomiao if you don't use the patched version, right? Because I don't want to use them. But in general I am quite happy with the libre 2
@@lennarturban9554Thanks :)
Yes, you don't need MiaoMiao with Libre2.
Have you activated NFC, All Privileges for the App, Bluetooth and enabled one Alarm while Activating the Sensor? And have you installed and removed the original Libre App befor installing the patched one? It should be working like this... I dint't got bigger problems.
I used those instructions (you might need to translate it): github.com/TinoKossmann/LibreLink-xDrip-Patch
tbh i dont feel my specialist is on board in a way that ge should be.
*"Can you double pump insulin"*
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His background looks like odmepod
Hey man, sent you a message on Instagram. I had a few questions about Rileylink if you could help me out. Thanks!
What would you like to know?
@@northernfocusmcr so I'm having an issue because I have a freestyle libre and the loop app does not have any troubleshooting tips about connecting libre to loop besides modifying the loop app but I do not know coding. Are there any other apps that I can use the RileyLink with besides loop. But if possible, I would really like to use the loop app.
I'm asking because I haven't received the rileylink or the maiomaio2 yet but I was trying to build the app until I read that and now I do not know if it's necessary but I also do not know if other apps like xdrip or any of the other apps that work with maiomaio2 will have the functionality to use the RileyLink. I know that you can build the nightscout to do so....I think but I think it will be a little too much transferring to go from the libre to the maiomaio2 to one of the apps to nightscout to loop app to the RileyLink to the Omnipod. I feel like there would be connection issues
@@damionreaves3253 I guess if you're asking about the Loop app you have an iPhone?
I use a Libre, MiaoMiao, which are connected to xDrip. xDrip sends my BG readings to Nightscout and Android APS. The RileyLink is connected to Android APS and my Omnipod and sends commands based on the data that comes through from xDrip.
It sounds as though this is what you're trying to do?
Hi. Thanks for messaging! So Loop is the only DIY Closed Loop on iOS so you need to use it. You need to get a custom version of Loop which connects to your CGM ( assuming Spike ?) so it works. Hope this makes sense? All the best, stay safe.
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