The options for loopable pumps in Australia are changing, so I thought it might be useful to offer up a quick visual comparison, as most people don’t get to see all these pumps in person. So here’s a collection of pumps stacked up beside each other. These have been arranged vaguely in order of bulk. …
The Animas Inset II infusion set was the one I started my pumping with (on an Animas 2020). It’s been a very reliable performer for me over the years. The same infusion set is available under various brands with a variety of pump connectors. In Australia we have seen: Animas Inset II (Animas pumps and …
I’ve added an addendum to last month’s “Comparing multiple insulins” article, with some observations about the closed-loop performance once I went back to the “Ultra-Rapid” Fiasp. I’m continually impressed. Even when we throw in a Mexican feast!
On this day in 1982 I was admitted to hospital with a T1 diabetes diagnosis. Ever since I’ve been dependent on daily/continuous administration of insulin to live. Balanced of course with food, exercise, and all the other factors that affect us. So today (Saturday) is my 39th diaversary! Some people do struggle with the “Diaversary” …
We see various insulin pumps described as “waterproof”. But what does it actually mean? Personally I’m interested in how “life-proof” my devices are. That covers multiple aspects including: Water- and dust-proof. Things get dusty in the desert (especially if I fall over or commando-crawl while tracking some wildlife with my cameras). When working on small …
There have been a couple of developments in the Australian pump market recently, so two of this site’s reference articles have been updated: Australian Insulin Pump Choices Closed-loop pumps in Australia The changes include: Accu-Chek Combo The Accu-Chek Combo pump is no longer being sold in Australia. Warranty and support will continue for 4 years, …