Dexcom 5 - Insulin Pump Basal Rates

Type 1 and LADA
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Good Morning Group:

I’m starting on the CGM and was searching for an article/paper that assists in setting the insulin pump basal rates based on the CGM data.

Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Tom G, Sr.

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Usually your Endo would assist you with setting insulin rates if you are new to insulin therapy.

It might be helpful for you to give a blurb about your diagnosis and how you take your insulin ?

I do think the cgm is great for adjusting and tweaking basal and bolus once you are on insulin but I do NOT think it is likely the best approach for coming up with initial ratios and rates.

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Hi Tim:

Thanks for the speedy reply…

A bit on my situation. I’ve been on a pump for many years and wanted to fine-tune the existing basal data.

I’ve done it previously with fasting and finger sticks. More of a fine-tuning exercise and confirmation of existing data.

I’m sure that articles on the subject are out there, just haven’t been able to put my finger on them.

Thanks again

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Yes. That totally makes sense.

I would suggest to start with this book. It covers cgm and pump which sound like the interaction you are interested in.

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When you get your dexcom, you can upload the data to analyze for trends, time in range, etc. I use that to see patterns, and if changes are needed.

You may want to check out sugar surfing. I think you will find cgms may change the way you manage your insulin.

SUGAR SURFING

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I refer to Walsh’s Pumping Insulin as the Pumper’s Bible. It’s awesome. AAMOF, i recently bought the latest addition as it covers newer items than the edition I bought in 1996.

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Yes, Pumping Insulin by Walsh IS the pumper’s Bible! I need to buy the latest edition because the old one I have makes little mention of CGMs.

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Thanks Tim35:

It looks like a fine addition to the T1 library. I plan on ordering a copy.

All The Best

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Thanks MM1:

I plan to explore the suggested website.

All The Best