I’ve reported previously about my experiences with insulin timings, including what happens when we go off-label and blend Humalog U100 with Lyumjev U100. I’ve now done another phase of experimentation, with a new data point. And some analysis of why these results might come about. I’ll first rewind a bit and explain that Humalog / …
Medtronic recently announced that they’re discontinuing their 1.8 mL insulin pump reservoirs, leaving only their 3 mL reservoirs. The 1.8 mL reservoir will not be available through NDSS after the 30th of June 2023. History With the Paradigm family of pumps Medtronic usually had two versions of each model. For example the 522 and 722 …
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Last year I was interviewed for an episode of the Juicebox Podcast, a T1-focussed podcast from the US. That episode (which Scott titled “APS Wookie“) is now online. We talk at length about a variety of issues: of course including my use of a “fully-closed loop” AID system. So if you want to hear what …
It’s the start of another month, and this time the NDSS Insulin Pump Consumables (IPC) list has been updated. The “Pump Infusion Sets” page on this site (which you can find via the menu at the top of most pages) has been updated to match. I hope it remains a useful reference. Notable changes include …
The 2023 Fiasp supply dramas are entering a new phase. We have an opportunity to contribute to the process in the next week. Scroll on and you’ll find details. But first, some background. Or jump ahead if you’re in a hurry…. History recap In June 2019 Fiasp was added to the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme …
This article is a general education one, but it’s also reference material for an upcoming discussion on insulin availability. In Australia most insulins have been available in up to three formats: 10 mL vials. Traditionally used for syringe injections and filling pumps. 3 mL pen cartridges. Put into pens for injections. Some people also use …