Running with the Medtronic 780G: what you need to think about when managing Type 1 Diabetes during exercise
At the beginning of this year, I decided to take up running again—something I hadn’t done since running the London 10k with my flatmates...
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One woman's life with Type 1 Diabetes
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Apr 73 min read
Can the Medtronic 780G deal with it when you don't bolus?
Managing Type 1 diabetes during social events, especially those involving eating food, can be awkward. For whatever reason, pumping for...
Mar 162 min read
Trying out the Medtronic Simplera CGM
While at #ATTD2024 I had the chance to try out the new Medtronic Simplera CGM. This is the standalone CGM that isn't compatible with the...
Feb 203 min read
Simplera Sync CGM: a promising upgrade for Medtronic 780G users
I was very excited to see the Medtronic announcement in January that the new Simplera Sync CGM has been approved for use with the 780G...
Jun 5, 20233 min read
Sticky situations: the lowdown on adhesive removers
As we all know, wearing an insulin pump and a CGM means dealing with adhesives, and getting the sticky mess off can be tricky. If you're...
May 21, 20236 min read
Everything you need to know about the Medtronic Guardian 4 sensor
I've been using the Medtronic Guardian 4 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for a year now as part of the Medtronic 780G system and this...
Apr 22, 20239 min read
Medtronic 780G review - my honest thoughts 2 years in
All my latest reflections on the pros and cons of this system and whether I'd recommend it.
Jul 15, 20224 min read
Lessons from a cracked 780G pump
What happened when my 780G pump cracked and my tips if this happens to you
Jul 2, 20224 min read
Don't make this harder than it needs to be
Things keep going wrong with Medtronic and it's been time consuming and frustrating to sort out.
May 10, 20224 min read
A year of Medtronic 780G
If you want the short version, after 15 years with #T1D, the Medtronic 780G hybrid closed loop system is giving me the "best" blood...
Oct 4, 20217 min read
Medtronic 780G - thoughts on the first 5 months
My review of the 780G system 5 months in and new to looping.
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