"Diabetes is one piece of my life that I now have some control over.""
Kelsey
Geographer, Cyclist, Ceramist
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CHOOSING YOUR DEVICES IS AN INCREDIBLY PERSONAL DECISION. HERE ARE THE STORIES OF OTHER PEOPLES' PRIORITIES AND CHOICES.
Different people choose different devices to fit their lifestyle, budget, and health needs. All of these stories are from real people. Learn from others and find out what's right for you.
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"I chose to use a CGM and pump because they create a discreet combination that works well.""
Mark
Ph.D., Professor, Dean, Minister
"It's worth it to me, particularly when I sleep and wake up to see that the closed loop has gotten my blood sugar down, or suspended my insulin.""
Justus
Artist, Boxer
"I WAS ADAMANT I’D STOP USING IT ONCE THE BABY WAS BORN BUT I ACTUALLY STARTED LIKING SEEING MY PLOTS AND AVOIDING THE LOWS AND HIGHS.""
Lolly
Engineer, dancer, instructor, mom
"KEEP IT AS SIMPLE AS YOU WANT TO.""
Chad
Carpenter
"MY NUMBERS ARE BETTER WITH TECH THAN WITHOUT.""
Lynne
Musician, Grandma
"I REALLY don't like the idea of something stuck to my body. I like the relatively low profile that pen injections have, and do not mind the more manual steps it involves- but realize it is not totally intuitive.""
Sean
Runner