WOw! Thanks all.
I looked into the DexCom online and with the links provided and I learned a lot. I am about due for a new pump and it has been almost two years sonce I replaced my transmitter, so a move to a new pump is in my future.
As always, this site helps me learn and discover.
Yeah, CGMs are awesome in theory. I use one but it ticks me off a lot! Sometimes it's accurate sometimes it's way off. And the beeping while I'm sleeping is annoying but it has helped me to make adjustments.
The problem with the technology is that the public thinks we have everything we need to control this disease. But we know better; insulin absorption is always different, CGM readings are unreliable and all of these variables snow-ball and make it a real $%#^ to live with.
I just emailed the Seattle Seahawks asking them to mention T-1 diabetes and the need to support the research for a cure. Do you like sports? If so find the contact tab on your favorite teams website and ask them to help raise awareness.