Today was a big day for me. A couple of months ago, I received the Medtronic 670G pump. It is the "artificial pancreas" pump. However, the sensors weren't available immediately. So, I have been using the pump since July and loved just the newer technology. But today.....I got the sensor! YAHOO! So what it does is it literally will manage my blood sugars on it's own. The sensor tests your blood sugar through interstitial fluid under your skin. It transmits a blood sugar every 5 minutes to your pump. Then the pump will begin to adjust the insulin based on these numbers. This week, I am just in semi-auto mode. This means it will only shut off the insulin when my blood sugar reaches low parameters. Next Friday I go in for additional training and will be in full auto mode. This is a very exciting advancement for me and can't wait to see how it will impact my A1C and my life in general.
Here's what the sites look like:
The top one is how I get my insulin. The bottom one is the sensor. Amazing how far technology has come. My good friend Lindi said that when she got diabetes as a kid she carried a backpack around. Imagine that!
Signing off for the day.....Julie...AKA ROBOT! Take care and God Bless
1 comment:
I literally can't describe how happy I am for you! I know how hard your life has been since being diagnosed. The idea that you would have something to make that easier makes me so happy for you. I'm very, very proud of you!
Love you
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