Technology is powerful. But it fails.
Sensors fall off.
Transmitters die.
Pumps malfunction.
Usually at the worst possible moment.
That’s why experienced diabetics don’t rely on devices alone.
They build systems.
Always carry:
• a backup meter
• backup insulin
• extra test strips
Technology helps manage diabetes.
Systems protect you when technology fails.
Control the controllables.
Beyond A1C
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This CGM sensor lasts up to 21 days! What do you think? ⬇️
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Parents of T1Ds—you're going to want to hear this! How would you use these? ⬇️
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Bad pod or insulin pump site? You may want to reverse any recent basal and carb ratio changes you made. Bad pump sites can perform worse over a day or a few days.
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Quick question what’s in your pocket right now?
Most people leave the house with their keys, phone, and wallet diabetics. We always got something extra.
Let me know what you carry in the comments👇
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Second pod with Omnipod 5 + Libre 3+ with target/correction BG set to 100!
Remember my first review?
I’ll gladly eat my words now 🫣
This is exactly why we test and troubleshoot new diabetes tech ourselves first.
So when you’re our patient, you’re getting evidenced based recommendations PLUS real-world guidance — not just the manual. 💙
DM us to schedule your first visit FREE!
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Most rapid-acting insulin takes:
• 10–20 minutes to begin working
• 60–90 minutes to peak
• several hours to finish
Meanwhile, many foods raise glucose quickly.
When insulin and food are out of sync, spikes happen.
Understanding timing helps you start thinking about diabetes as a system, not just a number.
Beyond A1C
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A fully closed loop algorithm is in the works by @minimed, formerly Medtronic Diabetes. What do you think of the results? ⬇️
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If you’re struggling on a pump right now… read this.
I just finished 5 pods on Omnipod 5 + Libre 3 Plus with the 100 target.
Here’s what most people don’t realize:
When you change targets or algorithms, your settings often need to change too.
Starting at 100 without adjusting basal or bolus can make that first adaptation phase rough.
What I’d recommend:
• Reduce basal 10–20%
• Reduce bolus ~10%
OR
• Start at a higher target for 1–2 pods before dropping to 100
And this part matters —
If your pump “isn’t working,” it may not be you.
These systems are powerful, but they’re nuanced. They require analysis. Pattern recognition. Understanding how the algorithm behaves.
That’s what we do.
And we do it as providers who actually live with this tech.
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Battling high bg is never fun. But I feel like I’ve got good systems in place and I usually can get it where I need it quickly. #t1d #diabetic #diabetes #typeonediabetes #typr1diabetes