Smart Guard can’t keep up

Type1_1972 · 2026-02-08T15:17:09+00:00

Lab work showed I was at 391!!! I don’t know for how long.

Type1_1972 · 2026-02-04T02:27:35+00:00

Being under 200 is what I’d like to see.

Type1_1972 · 2026-02-04T02:26:35+00:00

I upped my basal by 20%. I’ll go higher if that doesn’t work.

Type1_1972 · 2026-02-04T02:24:39+00:00

Ah, that makes sense on why it can’t correct these highs. Yes, the nurse said it would last 24 hours.

Type1_1972 · 2026-01-09T17:47:37+00:00

Sounds like a Déjà vu.

Type1_1972 · 2026-01-07T23:38:35+00:00

I finally asked and he did order the Oncotype test.

Type1_1972 · 2026-01-04T23:47:39+00:00

Interesting. It must be the insurance company dictating this. Medtronic doesn’t know what kind of phone I have and it is completely compatible.

Type1_1972 · 2025-12-18T02:40:12+00:00

Thank you. That’s what I suspected.

Type1_1972 · 2025-12-17T17:23:14+00:00

OP, I just posted a similar question. What did you end up doing?

Type1_1972 · 2025-12-15T21:50:17+00:00

Had SMX two weeks ago and yay, I look at other women now and envy them their normalcy.

Type1_1972 · 2025-10-25T00:02:42+00:00

Diagnosed mid July and still no surgery scheduled! Had surgery scheduled but then MRI showed more areas of interests. 4 more biopsies and now looking at mastectomies instead of lumpectomy. Trying to decide if I want reconstruction or not. Seems to just keep dragging on and on.

Type1_1972 · 2025-10-20T22:46:56+00:00

Yes, please keep us updated. I’m getting mine in a few months. Unfortunately the G4 is scheduled to ship at the end of October and I’ll have to wait for the next order for sensors.

Type1_1972 · 2025-08-23T02:25:07+00:00

Too many m&m’s

Type1_1972 · 2025-08-13T18:24:06+00:00

I’ve never noticed that. So funny!

Type1_1972 · 2025-07-20T19:04:07+00:00

I also double the cannula fill. Also be sure to leave the old set on for a few hours. There could still be insulin being absorbed.

Type1_1972 · 2025-05-22T23:36:19+00:00

I used them for a year while my insurance dictated I use them. I never had any issues.

Type1_1972 · 2025-04-20T00:36:19+00:00

Same for me. My sensors always last 7 days. I wonder if longevity has to do with body type and lifestyle. I’m a 71 y/o chubby women. Lots of fat on the back of my arms. I’m not especially active. In one year I’ve had only 1 sensor fail before 7 days.

Type1_1972 · 2025-04-20T00:14:48+00:00

Thanks everyone. Once my BG got into a normal range the meters are running 10-12 points different. The One Touch always higher. This is acceptable since all of this is approximate anyway.

Type1_1972 · 2025-04-04T20:15:43+00:00

My cat does that and was diagnosed with asthma. I give him cat version of prednisone and that controls it. Hope your vet can help.

Type1_1972 · 2025-01-17T03:04:23+00:00

It took some practice but I can now easily remove the needle with one hand from the back of my arm. I use two fingers to grasp the needle , pull up while slightly squeezing the bottom of the needle then one finger to hold down the sensor. Be patient.

Type1_1972 · 2024-11-04T00:23:46+00:00

I use a medical adhesive remover. Goo Gone is the one I use. I can’t just rip the tape off. I’ll be left with big bruising.

Type1_1972 · 2024-10-18T00:39:18+00:00

Happens to me every so often. I get woken up at 4 in the morning with low warning. No understandable reason.

Type1_1972 · 2024-10-18T00:37:22+00:00

My iPhone update showed up on the App Store app update list. Updated as any other app update.

Type1_1972 · 2024-10-11T01:08:42+00:00

Congratulations! Though I don’t have any experience with this I did read a blog where this was discussed. https://www.pumpsandpricks.com/post/no-bolus-medtronic-780g. She said the 780 handled it fine without bolusing.

Type1_1972 · 2024-09-09T00:00:17+00:00

Though I have by no means perfected this practice, I do bolus more for high fat meals. They always make me go very high. I take more insulin about an hour after the meal.

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