We still have foods that require a second bolus and the extended is limited to 2 hours, however, a late spike after bed gets worked down by early morning.
Yes I definitely think you should continue doing these types of videos!!! I personally can relate. I wish the cde's would realize that sometimes we want to eat like a normal person. When I received training on the t-slim x2, I mentioned that I had Cookout one evening. She nearly had a cow!! I'm so glad to see you showing it's possible to eat carbs and remain fairly normal. I'm interested in how much you bolused for 100 gms of carbs tho❤
Definitely possible to have fun in life with a little food. I'm doing a webinar on exactly that in a few days haha. And I think it showed my bolus in the video!
Since starting control iQ I’ve been in range for THREE WHOLE DAYS. I’m in shock. It’s a miracle. I have noticed I seem to have more of a tendency to go low so I’m snacking more which I don’t like to do but THREE WHOLE DAYS 🎉 glad you finally got it!
@@FTFWARRIOR Many are limited by what their insurance situation is but what is the "best" if you have good insurance and a good doctor etc? Is the newest Dexcom really the best CGM? Is the Tandem pump smarter than the Medtronic? My endocrinologist said the service with Omnipod is horrible. Medtronic sends calls to the Philippines and then you get somebody who may or may not have acceptable English. It's ridiculous! I'm an American in America calling an American company and I have to struggle communicating with someone for whom English isn't even their first language. I wish 60 minutes would interview the CEO's who do this crap to their customers when they are charging the insurance companies a lot of money and this is literally life and death business.
@@FTFWARRIOR Many are limited by what their insurance situation is but what is the "best" if you have good insurance and a good doctor etc? Is the newest Dexcom really the best CGM? Is the Tandem pump smarter than the Medtronic? My endocrinologist said the service with Omnipod is horrible. Medtronic sends calls to the Philippines and then you get somebody who may or may not have acceptable English. It's ridiculous! I'm an American in America calling an American company and I have to struggle communicating with someone for whom English isn't even their first language. I wish 60 minutes would interview the CEO's who do this crap to their customers when they are charging the insurance companies a lot of money and this is literally life and death business.
Way to go bud I've been diabetic since I've been 12 it's been a struggle my whole life I just got the new dexcom I think it's a life changer #finally feeling good at 100
As always your videos are a wealth of knowledge to T1Ds, thank you sooooooooo much for making them!!! I always learn something new from them and from your Pardon My Páncreas podcasts. Can’t wait to see what other things you find out about Control IQ. I haven’t updated yet, looking forward to it. BTW, I’m curious how are you able to have such high insulin sensitivity, it’s amazing that for 100 carbs you took less than 7 units 😮 . If there is a trick for that, I’d love to know it 😊.
Thank you so much and I'm so happy that you enjoyed it! Happy to keep making this stuff for you guys. On the note of insulin sensitivity, there is 100% a "right" way to do it, and I do it on purpose haha. It's actually part of the free webinar I'm giving on Tuesday! Are you registered yet?
Matt, please do a video on a more in depth explanation of the activity modes, like sleep mode and exercise mode. Of course you have to use it for a while before you can make it, but I hope you have plans for it. Thanks for all you do
Wait.... you said we shouldnt eat high fat, high carb, high protein meals because it can cause a spike... how so? I dont get it? Surely all those together would be a great, slow release meal where the insulin can control it really well?
Yes and no, rather that you'll need the right strategies in order to pull it off. Carbs, fats, and proteins all have different digestion "rates" and need to be paired with insulin timing properly. (We go deeper into these strategies in our program so that you CAN eat like this).
Don't misunderstand my comment. I am glad this went well. I just feel sad at the moment because our t-slim is driving us crazy. The lost signal alarms will wake everyone in the house during the night. The blood sugars don't respond consistently enough that we can say what works and what doesn't. One day is high and the next is low. One day a high is stubborn to come down. The next a .6 makes you crash (from a 200). One night your ratio is x and the next night it is y. Please tell me a way to stop the screaming sounds of alarms for lost signals during the night. Right now we are still using only basal IQ. Not sure if we can handle more Control IQ with more alarms.
I'm new to Tandem also. Re: the lost signals - please note that the "face" of the pump needs to be away from your body. In other words, facing outward. The Bluetooth antenna/receiver must be in the back of the unit. Also, my trainer told me that the Dexcom signal doesn't really like going through your body. So, put your outward facing pump on the same side as your G6. I made those changes and have only had one signal loss in a couple of days vs. a number in the first day.
@@patyearick6821 you are so kind to offer such important information to us. Thank you so very much. We do do all those things and you are so so right. However, in our case it has not worked. I am praying that the problem was a box of bad sensors. Since all of them worked just fine for the first 3 or 4 days and then started losing signals hours at a time, we think there is a chance. However, I have seen online on a few of the sites I follow about diabetes and tech, a high number of others are experiencing some of the same problems. Dexcom replaced the bad ones and we are on day 1 of the new sensors. So far so good but it is day one. Thank you again though because even with good sensors, they would not work well without doing as you have said.
This is great! I’m getting started on the TSlim on Tuesday and here in Canada were only getting started with Basal IQ but I’m so excited for the future technology that this pump is going to bring! I’ve been on the Omnipod for 7 years and the lack of updates and as I call it the dinosaur technology of the PDM definitely made me take the plunge and switch pumps! Super excited for more videos like this!
Happy to help! I'd say that instagram is our main platform, but we post weekly on RUclips and our podcast. Our website is www.ftfwarrior.com and you can grab our free training here: diabetesinaction.com I hope this helps!
Biggest problem with control IQ is I can't run extended boluses over 2 hours. I used to use 4-8 for some meals and control IQ can't handle the late spikes. Any ideas?
Hey thanks for doing this experiment. It might have been better to not bolus w/ 100 carbs to see Control-IQ really in action. I just signed up for the update. BTW, looks like BJ's in Mission Valley!
I loved this video - take us out to more restaurants with the step by step therapy decisions. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed this one!
loved this very cool to watch! other peoples post meal numbers always intrigue me!
Glad you enjoyed this one! Thanks for watching
I think this was a great video. Thank you. ❤
We still have foods that require a second bolus and the extended is limited to 2 hours, however, a late spike after bed gets worked down by early morning.
This kind of real life video is super helpful, especially since the high fat/protein meal is so tricky to handle. Please keep them coming!
Glad you enjoyed this one, Elliot! It was great chatting with you on the call today as well
Yes I definitely think you should continue doing these types of videos!!! I personally can relate. I wish the cde's would realize that sometimes we want to eat like a normal person. When I received training on the t-slim x2, I mentioned that I had Cookout one evening. She nearly had a cow!! I'm so glad to see you showing it's possible to eat carbs and remain fairly normal. I'm interested in how much you bolused for 100 gms of carbs tho❤
Definitely possible to have fun in life with a little food. I'm doing a webinar on exactly that in a few days haha. And I think it showed my bolus in the video!
@@FTFWARRIOR lol I tried to see it but you were too quick!!!
Since starting control iQ I’ve been in range for THREE WHOLE DAYS. I’m in shock. It’s a miracle. I have noticed I seem to have more of a tendency to go low so I’m snacking more which I don’t like to do but THREE WHOLE DAYS 🎉 glad you finally got it!
That's awesome!! Congrats on that and keep it up!
Update? Thinking about leaving Medtronic in January when I hit the 4 year point if I have the option.
I'd love to do an update! What questions do you have that I can add to the new video?
@@FTFWARRIOR Many are limited by what their insurance situation is but what is the "best" if you have good insurance and a good doctor etc? Is the newest Dexcom really the best CGM? Is the Tandem pump smarter than the Medtronic? My endocrinologist said the service with Omnipod is horrible. Medtronic sends calls to the Philippines and then you get somebody who may or may not have acceptable English. It's ridiculous! I'm an American in America calling an American company and I have to struggle communicating with someone for whom English isn't even their first language. I wish 60 minutes would interview the CEO's who do this crap to their customers when they are charging the insurance companies a lot of money and this is literally life and death business.
@@FTFWARRIOR Many are limited by what their insurance situation is but what is the "best" if you have good insurance and a good doctor etc? Is the newest Dexcom really the best CGM? Is the Tandem pump smarter than the Medtronic? My endocrinologist said the service with Omnipod is horrible. Medtronic sends calls to the Philippines and then you get somebody who may or may not have acceptable English. It's ridiculous! I'm an American in America calling an American company and I have to struggle communicating with someone for whom English isn't even their first language. I wish 60 minutes would interview the CEO's who do this crap to their customers when they are charging the insurance companies a lot of money and this is literally life and death business.
Way to go bud I've been diabetic since I've been 12 it's been a struggle my whole life I just got the new dexcom I think it's a life changer #finally feeling good at 100
Heck ya! I love hearing that, Congrats!
wow that is a really really high number. fats do not raise blood sugar.
This is good information about how to deal meals out to dinner. Keep it up.
thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it
As always your videos are a wealth of knowledge to T1Ds, thank you sooooooooo much for making them!!! I always learn something new from them and from your Pardon My Páncreas podcasts.
Can’t wait to see what other things you find out about Control IQ. I haven’t updated yet, looking forward to it.
BTW, I’m curious how are you able to have such high insulin sensitivity, it’s amazing that for 100 carbs you took less than 7 units 😮 . If there is a trick for that, I’d love to know it 😊.
Thank you so much and I'm so happy that you enjoyed it! Happy to keep making this stuff for you guys. On the note of insulin sensitivity, there is 100% a "right" way to do it, and I do it on purpose haha. It's actually part of the free webinar I'm giving on Tuesday! Are you registered yet?
Thank you for making all these videos. I’ve had my t slim x2 for a month I’m still working on profiles
My pleasure! Congrats on getting the pump!
Great channel Matt!
Thank you so much!
Matt, please do a video on a more in depth explanation of the activity modes, like sleep mode and exercise mode. Of course you have to use it for a while before you can make it, but I hope you have plans for it. Thanks for all you do
I definitely have plans for that, but happy to hear that you'd like to see it too! Thanks for your input
Wait.... you said we shouldnt eat high fat, high carb, high protein meals because it can cause a spike... how so? I dont get it? Surely all those together would be a great, slow release meal where the insulin can control it really well?
Yes and no, rather that you'll need the right strategies in order to pull it off. Carbs, fats, and proteins all have different digestion "rates" and need to be paired with insulin timing properly. (We go deeper into these strategies in our program so that you CAN eat like this).
Don't misunderstand my comment. I am glad this went well. I just feel sad at the moment because our t-slim is driving us crazy. The lost signal alarms will wake everyone in the house during the night. The blood sugars don't respond consistently enough that we can say what works and what doesn't. One day is high and the next is low. One day a high is stubborn to come down. The next a .6 makes you crash (from a 200). One night your ratio is x and the next night it is y. Please tell me a way to stop the screaming sounds of alarms for lost signals during the night. Right now we are still using only basal IQ. Not sure if we can handle more Control IQ with more alarms.
I'm new to Tandem also. Re: the lost signals - please note that the "face" of the pump needs to be away from your body. In other words, facing outward. The Bluetooth antenna/receiver must be in the back of the unit. Also, my trainer told me that the Dexcom signal doesn't really like going through your body. So, put your outward facing pump on the same side as your G6. I made those changes and have only had one signal loss in a couple of days vs. a number in the first day.
@@patyearick6821 you are so kind to offer such important information to us. Thank you so very much. We do do all those things and you are so so right. However, in our case it has not worked. I am praying that the problem was a box of bad sensors. Since all of them worked just fine for the first 3 or 4 days and then started losing signals hours at a time, we think there is a chance. However, I have seen online on a few of the sites I follow about diabetes and tech, a high number of others are experiencing some of the same problems. Dexcom replaced the bad ones and we are on day 1 of the new sensors. So far so good but it is day one. Thank you again though because even with good sensors, they would not work well without doing as you have said.
I liked this live video after that you did. Am curious what happened overnight.
This is great! I’m getting started on the TSlim on Tuesday and here in Canada were only getting started with Basal IQ but I’m so excited for the future technology that this pump is going to bring! I’ve been on the Omnipod for 7 years and the lack of updates and as I call it the dinosaur technology of the PDM definitely made me take the plunge and switch pumps! Super excited for more videos like this!
What is your main platform. I not doing so well with Instagram. But would learn. And also the name of your website. Thank you for the response
Happy to help! I'd say that instagram is our main platform, but we post weekly on RUclips and our podcast. Our website is www.ftfwarrior.com and you can grab our free training here: diabetesinaction.com
I hope this helps!
Biggest problem with control IQ is I can't run extended boluses over 2 hours. I used to use 4-8 for some meals and control IQ can't handle the late spikes. Any ideas?
Hey thanks for doing this experiment. It might have been better to not bolus w/ 100 carbs to see Control-IQ really in action. I just signed up for the update. BTW, looks like BJ's in Mission Valley!
You found me! haha
Cerus98 yeah thanks, now I see that. Updated 1 month ago! Loving it! 🙌🏼
Cool video ! Can’t wait for more experiments!
Me too! haha
I enjoyed this video and would like to see more like this
Good to know! thanks for letting me know
Do you have an email or a Facebook so I can ask questions about the pump by chance? I'll be getting one in the next week
Definitely make more of the "lifecycke" videos
I like this style.
I am on a Medtronic and have my dexcom but never have tried to do that high of a carb and fat yikes
There is no way I would eat that many carbs
Why not?
Wholly crap
100
Carbs yikes