Alice (Ali1978) introducing myself

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Hi all!

My name is Alice.  I've been a type 1 for a little over 32 years (wow - I rarely think about that and when I do I marvel at how the years have flown since my diagnosis at the age of 11.)  Anyway, just wanted to say hello and introduce myself.  I just discovered this whole Juvenation thing tonight and am quite excited about it.  I used to be a very active member of the ADA forums but just drifted away after they redid their site awhile back.  I am considering making some changes to my treatment regimen and am researching some stuff and I got to thinking how much I missed having a bunch of other type 1 folks to bounce questions off of now and then, so I did an internet search to see where the best forums are these days and . . . here I am.

I managed with injections for the first 30 years but started pumping in the last two years with the OmniPod system.  Am currently considering getting a CGM system and am trying to decide if I want to get the DexCom and keep the OmniPod or ditch the OmniPod for a new MiniMed (Revel?) and its integrated CGM.  Am looking forward to reading up here on the experiences folks have had with both.

I also recently, within the last year, went vegetarian, and that has been a bit challenging since it means higher carbohydrate than I used to eat.  My blood sugars have suffered a bit, but I'm thinking, with the help of CGM, I'll be able to stick with it and get my numbers back where I want them.

Anyway - that's pretty much the introduction to me.  Looking forward to getting to know some of you!

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Welcome to Juvenation Alice! I hope you find it helpful.

I'm partial to the dexcom cgm, but haven't actually tried the minimed ... just heard negative reviews.

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Hello Alice, welcome aboard! The Omnipod and the Dexcom CGM are supposed to combine into a single unit in 2011. It has been scheduled for some time now. Dexcom is also going to combine with the Animas pump too. I have tried both CGMs and much prefer the Dexcom. I would keep the Omnipod until the two systems are united as a single unit, then you would have the pump that you are now using and the Dexcom too. You could also order the Dexcom as a separate unit and start using it now, but that would require you to wear two separate devices.

If I have confused you, let me know and I will explain further.

Richard

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Glad to have you here, Alice! I hope you find everything you're looking for (I know I have!)

I <3 my Dexcom :D

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Welcome, Alice, from another Dexcom-lover.  :)  You'll find fans of both systems on here, and I believe if you go to "Groups" and select "CGM", you can do a search to find older threads with comments on both systems. 

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Thanks for the warm welcome to the group everyone, and for the tips on finding out more about CGM systems!

Alice