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I use the Medtronic Guardian Plus because it ties into my insulin pump which then regulates how much background insulin to give me. Dexcom, as mentioned in anot
by mrzimmerman 7y ago
I use the Medtronic Guardian Plus because it ties into my insulin pump which then regulates how much background insulin to give me. Dexcom, as mentioned in another comment, is a standalone sensor that doesn't tie directly into a pump.
All sensors that I know of are invasive though, so they have to be replaced every 7-10 days, which requires a needle and other things to cover it.
You could also just buy a glucometer (though you'd need a prescription for the test strips, at least in the US) than test once or twice a day and keep a log.
- dhruvkar 7y ago>>you'd need a prescription for the test strips I've bought them on Amazon before, no prescription required. This is to monitor blood sugar right?
- vo2maxer 7y agoTo be covered by health insurance, glucometer testing strips have to be prescribed.
- vo2maxer 7y agoSounds like a great combination of devices. How does your HbA1c compare on your current regimen? Do you also self-monitor, and if you do, have you tested your post-exercise levels? I have a number of patients who would benefit greatly from this setup. Thank you for sharing.
- outworlder 7y ago> I use the Medtronic Guardian Plus because it ties into my insulin pump which then regulates how much background insulin to give me. Oh, so we are finally over that hurdle. Last time I checked there were some liability concerns that prevented manufacturers from closing the loop – the user had to input the numbers.
- johnchristopher 7y agoThanks, I'll look into glucometer strips (in Europe).