# Pump **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/insulin-pumps/64.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Pump category](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-pump-category/225)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2017, 3:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-pump-category/225 "2017-03-28T03:25:52Z")
Everything there is to know or ask about insulin pumps --- ## [Research on 7-day infusion sets and lipohypertrophy?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/research-on-7-day-infusion-sets-and-lipohypertrophy/16357)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 1:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/research-on-7-day-infusion-sets-and-lipohypertrophy/16357 "2026-09-24T01:47:08Z")
Does anybody know if there is any research on 7-day infusion sets and the risk of developing lipohypertrophy? They sent me those Minimed Extended infusion sets, because they don’t manufacture enough Mio Advance sets anym… --- ## [Omnipod hack](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-hack/10615)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-hack/10615 "2026-09-21T00:09:07Z")
So, Samson switched to the Omnipod after I put his Medtronic pump into the wash. Anyways, this came with a wrinkle: It needs 80 units to run, and shuts off automatically at 80 hours, and he doesn’t use anywhere near 1 un… --- ## [Omnipod 5 100mg/dl goal... when and how?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-100mg-dl-goal-when-and-how/16268)
**Author:** [@Tim42](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tim42)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-100mg-dl-goal-when-and-how/16268 "2026-09-14T18:46:54Z")
I just stumbled across a new-to-me greyed out selector for 100mg/dL target in my Omnipod app. I don’t think it was there the last time I looked (but that may have been months ago before an app update.) If I try to selec… --- ## [Omnipod 5 updated app and pods](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-updated-app-and-pods/16086)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-updated-app-and-pods/16086 "2026-08-07T20:56:03Z")
Here is an email from Insulet regarding Omnipod 5 updated app and pods: "Omnipod 5 will soon feature an enhanced algorithm including a new, lower 100 mg/dL Target Glucose, designed for more time in range. In the next f… --- ## [Consolidating garbage run and doctor’s appointment to save gas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/consolidating-garbage-run-and-doctor-s-appointment-to-save-gas/15989)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 2:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/consolidating-garbage-run-and-doctor-s-appointment-to-save-gas/15989 "2026-05-05T02:55:50Z")
Living rural has its pros and cons. One of the cons is having to deal with garbage. Of the many empty boxes was an unopened box of Tandem infusion sets. There had been a flag at CCS medical that substitutions may be nece… --- ## [Omnipod 5 some pods recalled](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-some-pods-recalled/16012)
**Author:** [@Marie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Marie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 8:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-some-pods-recalled/16012 "2026-05-03T08:24:08Z")
Just got an email today with an update. (April 29th 2026) Insulin Pump Recall: Insulet Removes Certain Omnipod 5 Pods The FDA has updated the communication “Insulin Pump Recall: Insulet Removes Certain Omnipod 5 Pods” t… --- ## [Anyone using 780g with Instinct?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-using-780g-with-instinct/15782)
**Author:** [@Lauren](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lauren)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-using-780g-with-instinct/15782 "2026-04-06T20:41:49Z")
Hi! I’m narrowing things down as my pump warranty expires soon. I’m looking for your experience using the 780g with the new Instinct sensor. I currently use Tandem x2 with G7. I’m probably either going to stay with Tand… --- ## [Adapter to connect luer-lock infusion set to t:slim cartridge](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adapter-to-connect-luer-lock-infusion-set-to-t-slim-cartridge/9223)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adapter-to-connect-luer-lock-infusion-set-to-t-slim-cartridge/9223 "2026-04-01T14:30:03Z")
Over on tudiabetes someone has posted the parts list and photographs on how to make an adapter that enables us to connect a t:slim cartridge to a standard luer-lock infusion set. The idea is to use a 3-part compression … --- ## [I'm Twiisting!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-twiisting/15838)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-twiisting/15838 "2026-03-26T20:53:14Z")
Long time no write! Sorry about that! I finally decided to give up LOOPing and go with Twiist since it is an FDA Approved verion of LOOP. I love it so far! Eversense 365 was recently approved to integrate with it, so t… --- ## [Mobi Android App is Live](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mobi-android-app-is-live/15910)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mobi-android-app-is-live/15910 "2026-03-17T02:04:27Z")
The long awaited (by some) Tandem Mobi Android App is live in the Play store for U.S. patients. If this is something you have been waiting on, just search for “Tandem Mobi” in the Play store and you will find the app. … --- ## [Blood in Pod cannula](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blood-in-pod-cannula/15907)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blood-in-pod-cannula/15907 "2026-03-10T14:42:50Z")
Here’s a first for me: blood in the pod cannula. My G6 sensor reading was really off this morning so I decided to change my pump…just in case…and I was glad I did when I saw the blood. I will call Insulet for a replaceme… --- ## [Silence 780G low reservoir reminders?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/silence-780g-low-reservoir-reminders/15895)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/silence-780g-low-reservoir-reminders/15895 "2026-02-28T17:37:02Z")
Has nobody at Medtronic thought of silencing non-urgent alerts at night? I only want certain BG alerts to wake me up. X units left in reservoir is never ever a good reason to kill my sleep at 4 am. That alert can always … --- ## [OmniPod Lessons Learned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-lessons-learned/10454)
**Author:** [@LatetotheParty](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LatetotheParty)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-lessons-learned/10454 "2026-02-08T01:27:45Z")
Getting ready to start on the OmniPod pump. Interested in hearing the “I wish I would have known” examples of your experience when first starting. I’m actually excited as I know it will help in my management and will ac… --- ## [Tandem mobi Android support](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-mobi-android-support/15793)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 3:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-mobi-android-support/15793 "2026-01-28T03:04:10Z")
Tandem announced the mobi would be supported on Android on 10 Nov, 2025: https://investor.tandemdiabetes.com/news-releases/news-release-details/tandem-mobi-receives-fda-clearance-use-android-smartphones Is anyone using… --- ## [Tandem mobile app (Android) constantly losing connection with pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-mobile-app-android-constantly-losing-connection-with-pump/15713)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 5:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-mobile-app-android-constantly-losing-connection-with-pump/15713 "2026-01-14T05:31:34Z")
I’m having an issue with the Tandem mobile app (Android) constantly losing connection with the pump. The only work around was turning off my phones Bluetooth and turning it back on and then the app would connect with the… --- ## [Tandem T:Slim fail to up/download via cable](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-slim-fail-to-up-download-via-cable/15631)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-slim-fail-to-up-download-via-cable/15631 "2026-01-04T00:42:21Z")
My pump warrenty expires 12/16.2025 and there is a software update available that allows the pump to work with Libre 3. I tried back in October to do it but no connection to my Mac Book Pro of my wife’s Mac. The Wednesd… --- ## [Tandem Canceled My Order](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-canceled-my-order/15696)
**Author:** [@Brianna1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Brianna1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-canceled-my-order/15696 "2025-12-22T15:02:24Z")
Hi everyone! Happy Holidays! I have a Tandem Mobi pump, and I get my pump supplies directly from Tandem. I have my supplies on auto-reorder, and usually that goes through with no problem. This time, however, it seems th… --- ## [T:slim app-ing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-app-ing/15691)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-app-ing/15691 "2025-12-19T00:25:46Z")
Just spotted in email that the T:slim pump has a mobile app, so I had to download. It does offer a nice quick view of numbers and an option to bolus from phone (just tried, yep it works). That’s fine though it’s cert… --- ## [Is Tandem T:slim Bolus Max Hard Wired?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-tandem-t-slim-bolus-max-hard-wired/15298)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 3:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-tandem-t-slim-bolus-max-hard-wired/15298 "2025-12-04T03:19:44Z")
As my educator and I refine my pump regime (and notching some above 70% time in ranges), I sometimes end up with bolus estimates above 25 units, never more than 30. Is there any way to override the built in limit of 25?… --- ## [Omnipod 5: Keep tweaking or reset?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-keep-tweaking-or-reset/15567)
**Author:** [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 3:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-keep-tweaking-or-reset/15567 "2025-12-04T03:05:09Z")
I’m only three weeks into O5, and I know it can take a while for the algorithm to learn, but when it comes to diabetes, my middle name is Impatient. I find the algo far too aggressive – it keeps driving me down into the … --- ## [New insulin pump - Sequel Twiist - anyone know anything?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-insulin-pump-sequel-twiist-anyone-know-anything/15281)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-insulin-pump-sequel-twiist-anyone-know-anything/15281 "2025-11-17T22:01:10Z")
I was at my check up with my PA at the Joslin Clinic yesterday. I said - “anything new”? She said - new insulin pump - co-created by Dean Kamen (according to him, the creator of the original insulin pump). The pump is… --- ## [My horrible experience with Twiist!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-horrible-experience-with-twiist/15478)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-horrible-experience-with-twiist/15478 "2025-11-06T23:41:04Z")
WARNING! THIS IS LONG SORRY (not sorry) Sorry this is so long, but if it even helps 1 person, it’s worth it! So Twiist seduced me by being in the first round. My MD agreed and I got trained and have been using it for a… --- ## [Bad Cartridge with Tandem?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-cartridge-with-tandem/15471)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-cartridge-with-tandem/15471 "2025-10-03T19:57:37Z")
First time happening with my Tandem pump. It was time for the change, and when I did the fill, it pushed out like 18 units and no signs of drops at the end. I dis-assembled the parts of the Tru-Steel infusion and saw no … --- ## [Omnipod Mango?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-mango/15460)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-mango/15460 "2025-09-22T15:14:39Z")
I received an email about this and I’m confused…the ads appear to show Omnipods worn by people that still look plain white… The difference is supposed to be just a change in color only? Why? People would prefer to wea… --- ## [Tips and Tricks needed for the OmniPod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tips-and-tricks-needed-for-the-omnipod/10904)
**Author:** [@samihunter95](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/samihunter95)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tips-and-tricks-needed-for-the-omnipod/10904 "2025-09-21T14:46:44Z")
Sorry if this has been talked about already, but I’m currently fighting a 400+ blood sugar and don’t have the brain energy to search further. I was set up with the OmniPod Dash last Thursday and I’m not impressed so far… --- ## [Questions about looping, dash](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/questions-about-looping-dash/15320)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/questions-about-looping-dash/15320 "2025-09-03T00:16:21Z")
I have terminal curiosity. I am interested in the technology of looping using Dash pumps. Dash is designed to connect to a PDM. 1st question, how is Dash connected to a smart phone? 2nd - Android or iPhone or only Andro… --- ## [T-Slim app / x2 losing connection after pump update](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-app-x2-losing-connection-after-pump-update/15414)
**Author:** [@Jay1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jay1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-app-x2-losing-connection-after-pump-update/15414 "2025-08-19T17:15:49Z")
Recently did the X2 pump update and since then the app constantly shows “lost connection" Unpaired Re-paired multiple times but no improvement, stays connected for a short time and then gone. Anyone else getting this ? … --- ## [Tandem Field Safety Alert](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-field-safety-alert/15404)
**Author:** [@Aronld](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aronld)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 4:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-field-safety-alert/15404 "2025-08-07T04:10:26Z")
Unexpected Automatic Correction Bolus Delivery with G7 Sensor During Warm-up Period in t:slim X2 or Tandem Mobi Pump Software 7.9.0.1 or later --- ## [POD started screaming then began working again](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pod-started-screaming-then-began-working-again/15388)
**Author:** [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pod-started-screaming-then-began-working-again/15388 "2025-07-29T15:51:51Z")
My current POD (Dash) just started screaming & then the noise just stopped and it began working again. This was at the 72 hour mark & I planned to get go the additional 8 hrs (since I have 25 units left). Anyone have t… [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/insulin-pumps/64.md?page=1)