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Running with type one diabetes: how I achieved perfect blood sugars in my second half marathon
I just ran a half marathon with perfect blood sugars . I can't believe I'm saying that! Five months ago, I wrote about preparing for my...
Feb 232 min read


First impressions of the Simplera Sync – 2 weeks in
I've been using the Medtronic 780G system for almost 4 years now and I'm right in the middle of the decision process about whether to...
Feb 56 min read


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...
Sep 5, 20248 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...
Apr 7, 20243 min read


Trying out the Medtronic Simplera CGM
While at #ATTD2024 Â I had the chance to try out the new Medtronic Simplera CGM . This is the standalone CGM that isn't compatible with...
Mar 16, 20242 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...
Feb 20, 20243 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...
Jun 6, 20233 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...
May 21, 20236 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.
Apr 22, 20239 min read


Lessons from a cracked 780G pump
What happened when my 780G pump cracked and my tips if this happens to you
Jul 15, 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.
Jul 2, 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...
May 10, 20224 min read


Medtronic 780G - thoughts on the first 5 months
My review of the 780G system 5 months in and new to looping.
Oct 4, 20217 min read

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