Great article! While I haven't done anything as involved I have found using technology to track health issues to be empowering myself.
I'm curious about your thoughts on insulin pumps. I'm not very familiar but I know a few people with T1 that use them and seem happy with them. My understanding is that the idea is that they both monitor glucose levels and supply insulin to keep things stable. Have you considered them? Is there a limitation/downside to them that isn't obvious to a non diabetic? Thanks!
Pumps work alongside something like a libre and you’re correct they can deliver insulin.
Unfortunatley I’m not eligible for an insulin pump on the NHS so for now I’m sticking with injections. I do a good job of managing them this way so it works for me for now.
Pumps still require a fair amount of planning, experience, and knowledge about one's T1D in order to use effectively. The pump can only be reactive: sugar spikes, emit insulin. Sugar tanks, sound an alarm. You're supposed to tell it in advance how much sugar you're about to consume in order to keep things level, and they can't anticipate you deciding to exercise.
I'm curious about your thoughts on insulin pumps. I'm not very familiar but I know a few people with T1 that use them and seem happy with them. My understanding is that the idea is that they both monitor glucose levels and supply insulin to keep things stable. Have you considered them? Is there a limitation/downside to them that isn't obvious to a non diabetic? Thanks!