More than 30 years ago, I was diagnosed with Type 1 #Diabetes. At that time, no technology was available to help me deal with the daily procedure of measuring my blood glucose 6-10 times a day. Nor was there a tool that could automatically inject insulin to manage the complex balance between carbs and insulin. Celebrating World Diabetes Day, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922 is critical, otherwise myself and 830 million other diabetics would not be able to survive 💙. Now, 120 years later, technology and software have changed everything. I use a system that gives me instant visibility of my insulin levels and then automates all the daily routines – it has fundamentally changed my life. As I reflect on the above, I realise the parallels between what my team Cisco do daily to deliver on our customer's outcomes and the fully connected, secure and automated system I use to manage my diabetes. Thank you to all the companies and smart people who invested in and created technology that has saved my life and allowed me to live without compromise or limitations! Happy #WorldDiabetesDay and all the best to everyone who has diabetes around the world!
I see it’s the Dexcom G6 but what insulin pump system do you use with the Dexcom? Do you experience forced lows? I initially used the Dexcom but the roller coaster was frustrating and went back to testing and doing corrections… now with my son, I’m considering using a CGM again wether Dexcom or just the Freestyle pods. I’ve never used an insulin pump though, I had friends who experience forced lows which led me away. But seeing the 123 plateau has me thinking. As every diabetic knows, difficult to monitor and control.. mine was late onset when I was 21, diagnosed with type 2 which led to type 1 a year later.
Hi Oliver - good info - what is th System/ Watch You use, I am searching ❤️HP
Mark Darnell
2w
Oliver Tuszik this is what I love so much about Tech… progress and making lives better! My son was diagnosed with T1D at 7years old, just over 1 year ago… what a relentless rollercoaster that has been! Nobody seems to realise how it turns your whole world on its head, unless they have direct contact with T1D. I certainly didn’t! He now also has a Dexcom G6 and an Omnipod… although it’s still a rollercoaster, and always will be… it’s not so scary for him. Keep well, keep safe and keep up the great work at Cisco 👍
Daily Gist
2w
This is my 40th year living with T1 diabetes as well. I remember arguing with my mom on whether the “stick” reading was more green or more blue on the side of the bottle to determine my blood sugar. Hail to technology - Tandem, Dexcom, bolusing from my iPhone, and the wonderful Dr. Burghen in Memphis, TN and Camp Hopewell in Oxford, MS!
Hi Oliver, I tried the Dexcomm G6, but ended up in high allergic reactions on the Skin. The Freestylelibre 3 made it for me. No reactions on the Skin, swimming and other Sport works fully fine. It now only needs to get a Pump which I have read is avaiable since this year. Blood samples are only needed ones a month in Max. And I just realzied, that I‘m T1 for 39 years already. Best Jürgen
Nat Sones
2w
Very good insight, and thank you for the personal story that drives it. There are, after all, far more stories of how people use technology that are good and positive and life (and humanity) affirming, than those that are negative. Overall, progress really *is* progressive - and the more we can engage in how technology can power people, the better. Thank you again, for the story and the truth.
Dev Ganesan
2w
Totally agree Oliver Tuszik. I am type 2, but using Dexcom CMS and realtime data has allowed me to reverse and control my A1C.
So inspiring. Even with your health you find ways to communicate the technology growth. This is why Oliver you are a great leader. Thank you.
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2wI know I shouldn’t say something so personal but I’ve had diabetes for 35 years and feel like it’s a curse. Only my sister and I have diabetes and sadly she passed away due to diabetes complications at the age of 40. It’s been a struggle for me to manage my health and I’ve spent so many days in the hospital for several complications. My most fearful was a heart attack and now I’m on dialysis from kidney failure. I feel like diabetes has robbed me and thousands of others from having a normal and healthy life. I don’t think anyone will read this but I hope you, Oliver, continue to have an amazing life and stay safe and healthy. Your energy and professionalism have been so inspiring to me and I wish everyone who’s fighting diabetes to have an awesome life and stay clear of the possible complications associated with diabetes. Fingers crossed for a cure to help everyone in the near future. God bless and keep up the great work.