May 9, 2020 marked 11 years with type 1 diabetes. It is crazy to think how far I have come from the time of my 2009 diagnosis to now. It is also amazing to see the advances in the diabetes technology that have truly made my life a little bit easier when it comes to managing my type 1 diabetes!
While my mind is a little fuzzy on exact dates, I thought it might be interesting to share some insight into where I started with my diabetes management to where I am today!
May 2009 - June 2009: MDI via syringes and Humalog/Lantas vials
June 2009 - September 2009: MDI via Humalog/Lantas KwikPens
September 2009 - April 2018: Medtronic MiniMed 530G
May 2018 - present day: Tandem t:slim X2
August 2018 - present day: Dexcom G5 & G6
Current State Breakdown:
Insulin Pump: Tandem t:slim X2 with Control-IQ and Basal-IQ software (*Based on CGM readings, Control-IQ automatically delivers correction boluses (helps to prevent highs) and Basal-IQ adjusts basal rates (helps to prevent lows)).
Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM): Dexcom G6
Blood Glucose Meter: One Touch Verio IQ
Vibe Check: Feeling good vibes! I am very pleased with the current tools I have today to manage my type 1 diabetes. Tandem t:slim X2 pump paired with Dexcom G6 has been a game changer in my diabetes management. Using the most up-to-date technologies has allowed me to: (1) have more visibility into my blood sugar levels throughout the day to detect trends, (2) act quickly on increasing or decreasing blood sugar levels to prevent highs and lows, (3) limit the amount of finger pricks, (4) have more control of my diabetes management without haven't to think too much (I can literally check my blood sugar levels in between scrolling through Instagram - or now more recently, scrolling through TikTok) , and (5) have some peace of mind.
*More posts to come on my experiences with the t:slim pump and Dexcom CGM
