
Real T1 Diabetes Stories
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CARING FOR A CHILD
Fewer injections and easier management help family and teachers with caring for children.
Jay Bakrania is Shiloh’s teacher. Initially, she knew very little about Type 1 diabetes. But, working closely with Shiloh’s parents, she learned to understand the condition and how to use the MiniMed® 640G pump. Jay says that for Shiloh, being able to wear the pump at school means she can easily do the activities and everything else she needs to do, just like all the other children.
“Any teacher could use the pump. It’s really straightforward.”
- Jay
Having lived with Type 1 diabetes since she was just 29 months old, Shiloh’s life – and her parents’ – changed for the better when she switched to a waterproof insulin pump and SmartGuard®. Fewer injections and 24-hour monitoring have given more freedom to this family.
"It's something to make your life a lot easier and a lot better."
- Gareth
Needles and sleepless nights were an everyday part of life until Xavier became the first person in the world to start using the MiniMed®640G System^ with SmartGuard® - a ground-breaking insulin pump that not only tracks insulin levels, but predicts and acts before a low occurs.
"SmartGuard® has changed our lives and given us confidence."
- Xavier
LONG-TERM COMPLICATIONS
See how Roslyn manages her Type 1 diabetes to help prevent long-term complications.
After an average HbA1c reading of 8.8, Roslyn is now a consistent 6.4. See how an insulin pump is helping her avoid long-term complications and manage her Insulin Dependent diabetes.
"It’s called SmartGuard® and that’s what it does - it guards you. "
- Roslyn
PREGNANCY AND CONTROL
Combating glycaemic variability and raising a family. Rita shares her story.
To combat glycaemic variability, which would often range between 4 and 7, Rita started using a Paradigm Veo insulin pump with CGM. By the time she was ready to start a family, she knew that it was vital to get her blood sugar levels under control.
"If you want better control, get on the pump."
- Rita
MANAGING HYPOS
Gareth, Brent and Rita reveal how pump therapy assists with managing hypos.
Gareth switched from multiple daily injections because he still had highs and lows throughout the day and night, which particularly affected his productivity at work. Since switching to the MiniMed® 640G System^ with SmartGuard®. The pump has given him a level of control that has had a significant effect on his working life.
“The SmartGuard® feature really saved me.”
- Gareth
Before switching to an insulin pump in 2010, Brent was prone to being hypo unaware and quite regularly suffered from debilitating hypos. It’s while learning to become a registered nurse that the pump - and SmartGuard® - has proved particularly invaluable.
"It's definitely changed my life and it's changed it for the better. I can't imagine life without it."
- Brent
Rita has Insulin Dependent diabetes and knew it was vital to control her blood glucose levels in order to start a family. See how an insulin pump has helped her maintain an average glucose level of 6.
"If you want better control, get on the pump."
- Rita
NEWLY DIAGNOSED
See how an insulin pump helped Shiloh and her family manage her diagnosis.
At just 29 months old, Shiloh was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. An insulin pump has changed the way her parents manage her condition.
“To get a pump was the greatest thing we've ever done really...she can have the freedom of a normal child!”
- Gareth
LIFESTYLE & EXERCISE
Sally and Jason share their insights on living healthy active lives.
A passionate road cyclist, Jason is determined to continue to enjoy the freedom to exercise. It was a trip to an information evening that opened Jason’s eyes to the possibilities of using a pump - something that he’s been doing since 2010.
“SmartGuard® gives me peace of mind.”
- jason
A lover of watersports, an avid traveller and a busy business owner, Sally has been using an insulin pump for more than 9 years to assist with her active lifestyle. Being on the pump has given her the flexibility to adjust her levels, whether she’s trekking to Everest Base Camp, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro or lying by the pool in Bali.
"It's such a relief to have SmartGuard® do the thinking for you."
- Sally
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