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Lausch

Updated 11mo ago

Transitioning to an Insulin Pump: Trusting the Algorithm

Insulin pump transition… should I trust that the algorithm will “learn” my patterns and adapt to my body?

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Ebashz

2y

Type one diabetic here, I’ve had a closed loop for over a year and it’s changed my life for the better. It won’t necessarily “learn” your patterns, but it will help control your blood sugar a lot better if you run high or low a lot. My blood sugars were in the 300’s most of the time before I had a closed loop, and now they’re almost always below 160. It’s a life changing thing and I 100% recommend it if you have a pump :)
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Ebashz

2y

For anyone who doesn’t know what a closed loop is, it’s when your CGM connects to your pump and changes the insulin rate based on your blood sugar
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Smiley_Sprinkles

2y

Short answer: yes. Longer answer: it will take time and you’ll have to wait out some very imperfect blood sugars, but my experience thus far is that over time, your pump will give you more stable levels (as in less sudden extreme highs and lows) even if they aren’t perfectly in range.

The content in this post is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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