# Pump **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/insulin-pumps/64.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Omnipod for iPhones](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-for-iphones/13673)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-for-iphones/13673 "2023-03-15T17:55:17Z")
I read a post from a women who had pod training on Monday and was told that Omnipod and {fda?} are in the final stage 4 testing of the iPhone app and should be out near the end of next month, any way to verify this, I wi… --- ## [I woke up at 94](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-woke-up-at-94/13974)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-woke-up-at-94/13974 "2023-07-18T14:39:32Z")
Not necessarily anything too exciting or noteworthy about that. But kinda funny because my sensor died right when I went to bed (transmitter end of life, I think). And I usually do closed Loop at night. But last night w… --- ## [Leaking Omnipods](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/leaking-omnipods/4750)
**Author:** [@Fox](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Fox)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 2:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/leaking-omnipods/4750 "2023-07-14T02:21:09Z")
Hi everyone, I apologise if I do anything wrong here, this is my first forum post on here. So I’ve been using the omnipod for about a year and I’ve been having omnipod leaks that start and stop at random times. Is ther… --- ## [iLet Bionic Pancreas cleared by FDA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ilet-bionic-pancreas-cleared-by-fda/13842)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ilet-bionic-pancreas-cleared-by-fda/13842 "2023-06-15T20:18:52Z")
BU press release: https://www.bu.edu/articles/2023/fda-clears-bionic-pancreas-for-type-1-diabetes/ FDA announcement: FDA Clears New Insulin Pump and Algorithm-Based Software to Support Enhanced Automatic Insulin Deliver… --- ## [Maybe I should use SkinTac on sets in summer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/maybe-i-should-use-skintac-on-sets-in-summer/13863)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2023, 3:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/maybe-i-should-use-skintac-on-sets-in-summer/13863 "2023-06-04T03:42:40Z")
Yesterday after a really nice bike ride, I ended with BG around 92mg/dl. I changed out of cycling kit and bolused for a @Daisymae Boost. I did a couple of errands and had a treat, 2 Crossroads tacos at Torchy’s Tacos. I … --- ## [Pump on activity mode for 20 hours](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-on-activity-mode-for-20-hours/13824)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-on-activity-mode-for-20-hours/13824 "2023-05-14T11:42:07Z")
I don’t use activity on the Tandem pump because it just doesn’t work well for me, mostly just raising my average blood glucose levels. I noticed that I was in activity mode and checked history. It was set around the tim… --- ## [New info from omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-info-from-omnipod/13757)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-info-from-omnipod/13757 "2023-04-12T20:14:04Z")
Good evening, found this on Omnipod site, they say that existing O5 pods will only work with the G-6, that the G-7 pods will be new. Wow I really hope they give it a substanchel new name also, https://www.omnipod.com/hc… --- ## [T;Connect app disconnects](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-connect-app-disconnects/13543)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-connect-app-disconnects/13543 "2023-04-01T20:17:39Z")
For the last week I get the following message on the app. This is on an iPhone. To reconnect I have to shut the phone down and restart. Anyone else seeing this. --- ## [Are there different kinds of site failures?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-there-different-kinds-of-site-failures/13648)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-there-different-kinds-of-site-failures/13648 "2023-03-26T22:37:28Z")
I am just in 14 months of pumping. I see posts about failures with both pods and tubed pumps. It seems that the main symptom is blood glucose not responding to a bolus. What are the causes of site failures? I did a sear… --- ## [Tandem T-slim](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-slim/13298)
**Author:** [@Voltageman67](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Voltageman67)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-slim/13298 "2023-03-24T00:28:04Z")
I just started using the Tandem pump. In just shy of one month, the pump malfunctioned. It stopped feeding insulin. I didn’t know what was going on! I tried a new bottle of Humalog, x3 new sites. The battery was drainin… --- ## [Interesting article on the O5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-article-on-the-o5/13706)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 10:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-article-on-the-o5/13706 "2023-03-23T22:03:54Z")
This has nothing to do with any of my recent posts, I just came across this article and figured some may find it interesting, \[(Review of the Omnipod® 5 Automated Glucose Control System Powered by Horizon™ for the treatm… --- ## [Omnipod 5 / Dexcom G-6 settings](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-dexcom-g-6-settings/13704)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-dexcom-g-6-settings/13704 "2023-03-23T17:54:22Z")
Good day to all, wish the best to all. I have been reading every thing on the O5 that I can find and tweaking my pump. I am going to try and be as concise as I can, and maybe stay on track. First and probable most impo… --- ## [TIL: you can’t get software updates for an out-of-warranty Tandem t-slim](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/til-you-can-t-get-software-updates-for-an-out-of-warranty-tandem-t-slim/13643)
**Author:** [@ned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ned)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/til-you-can-t-get-software-updates-for-an-out-of-warranty-tandem-t-slim/13643 "2023-03-06T03:01:34Z")
I had been meaning to update the software on my Tandem t-slim, so last week I got around to it and discovered: My warranty ended 5 weeks ago :slightly\_frowning\_face: You can’t install software updates on an out-of-war… --- ## [OP5 question? Help l!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/op5-question-help-l/13480)
**Author:** [@Clipscomb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Clipscomb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/op5-question-help-l/13480 "2023-02-28T21:53:55Z")
Hi all! First time poster here. Excited to get some insight! So I’m on the Omnipod 5. First time ever being on a pump in 17 years of being T1D. It’s been sucky. Zero training, zero help from my endo, etc. so I finally h… --- ## [Can you now DIY Loop with Dash pods?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-you-now-diy-loop-with-dash-pods/12587)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-you-now-diy-loop-with-dash-pods/12587 "2023-02-15T00:35:42Z")
I heard something along those lines, but have not seen anything here about it yet. Does anyone know if this is legit? Can you build loop to run with Dash? --- ## [What should I consider when choosing a pump?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-should-i-consider-when-choosing-a-pump/13526)
**Author:** [@Finn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Finn)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-should-i-consider-when-choosing-a-pump/13526 "2023-02-14T22:36:12Z")
At my last endo appointment, I was asked if I was interested in a pump. I was caught off guard, so I wasn’t ready with questions. I have another appointment next week where I plan to ask about it. I’m not sure what pump… --- ## [Duration of Humalog vs Novolog in cartridges](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/duration-of-humalog-vs-novolog-in-cartridges/13547)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/duration-of-humalog-vs-novolog-in-cartridges/13547 "2023-02-13T23:18:52Z")
I remember reading the following before I attended Tandem training; Replace the cartridge every 48 hours if using Humalog; every 72 hours if using NovoLog. At the time I was using Humalog for MDI as my insurance would … --- ## [SIGI patch pump - when?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sigi-patch-pump-when/13550)
**Author:** [@Aronld](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aronld)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2023, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sigi-patch-pump-when/13550 "2023-02-10T14:06:48Z")
Check this out: https://sigipump.com. Tandem just bought the company. Sounds like a big improvement, but am I naive to think we will see it soon, if ever? No more tubing No more downtime (charging) No more filling with… --- ## [Cody Needs A New Pump - Input Desired](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cody-needs-a-new-pump-input-desired/12857)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cody-needs-a-new-pump-input-desired/12857 "2023-02-05T16:22:27Z")
Ok, keeping a short story short. Cody’s pump (out of warranty) a Tslim just ■■■■ the bed. He doesn’t care whether the new pump is tubed or not. He had pretty good results with the Tslim and it’s algorithms. He is in … --- ## [Looking to build an App - Extended Bolus Assistant](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-to-build-an-app-extended-bolus-assistant/13551)
**Author:** [@Al.S](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Al.S)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-to-build-an-app-extended-bolus-assistant/13551 "2023-02-04T18:41:43Z")
I’ve been T1D for 19y, and on a pump for over 10y, and I’ve always had challenges with fatty foods… Initially, I was taught to count Carbs + 1/2 Fats for Bolus, and do a correction about 2h after. for 1/2 Fats. Once o… --- ## [Omnipod 5, exercise mode, tunneling and/or site issues/ basal and bolus percentages screwy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-exercise-mode-tunneling-and-or-site-issues-basal-and-bolus-percentages-screwy/13536)
**Author:** [@Quadgirl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Quadgirl)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-exercise-mode-tunneling-and-or-site-issues-basal-and-bolus-percentages-screwy/13536 "2023-02-04T16:42:03Z")
Hi, all! Newbie here. Getting right to it, I’ve been on the Omnipod five part for over two months now and still cannot get the basil to be correct. I need anywhere from 100 to 120 g of carbs in a day and exercise six of … --- ## [Tandem T:Slim software upgrade Dec 2022](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-slim-software-upgrade-dec-2022/13462)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2023, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-slim-software-upgrade-dec-2022/13462 "2023-01-15T14:26:51Z")
Happy New Year everyone! Right before Christmas I got a long letter from Tandem which told me about an “urgent medical device correction.” Uh oh. Software upgrade. The letter mentions all sorts of unexpected disrupt… --- ## [Alarms/ notifications on Samsung won't turn off](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alarms-notifications-on-samsung-wont-turn-off/13467)
**Author:** [@James](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/James)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 4:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alarms-notifications-on-samsung-wont-turn-off/13467 "2023-01-10T04:58:33Z")
Hi folks. Good to be here. So, I’ve been a t1d since 1978. Oh yes, I’ve seen many lows and highs. No need to get philosophical. However I just started the Omni pod 5 yesterday. I realize there’s a learning curve. My main… --- ## [Omnipod 5 PDM bricked](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-pdm-bricked/13430)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-pdm-bricked/13430 "2022-12-24T16:47:09Z")
I am in the midst of a glitch with the Omnipod 5 PDM that bricked it so decided to post the details here…watch out, this is a PITA and I sincerely hope it does not happen to anybody else. In fact, this event (and Insulet… --- ## [670G - Pump Error](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/670g-pump-error/4614)
**Author:** [@mikev1963](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mikev1963)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/670g-pump-error/4614 "2022-12-16T22:25:41Z")
Tonight my 670G pump rebooted with a PUMP ERROR 53. Has anyone else experienced this issue? Mike --- ## [The OmniPod's "reserve tank"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-omnipods-reserve-tank/1957)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-omnipods-reserve-tank/1957 "2022-12-13T18:55:08Z")
I have been tracking this down for a while. Finally got a somewhat official answer, which matches the tests and numbers I came up with on it. If you are a OmniPod user, the conclusion may possibly be of use to you at so… --- ## [Omnipod 5 and the Dexcom G6 not working together well](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-and-the-dexcom-g6-not-working-together-well/13359)
**Author:** [@Athen\_Vibes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Athen_Vibes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-and-the-dexcom-g6-not-working-together-well/13359 "2022-11-28T19:35:32Z")
Hi everyone, I’m new to this app but I’ve been having a lot of problems with the G7 and Omni 5! :frowning: It will just keep disconnecting me from my transmitter (on the Omnipod 5 meter) and so I won’t get any readings… --- ## [Experience with Using Control IQ Sleep Mode 23.9 hours per day](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/experience-with-using-control-iq-sleep-mode-23-9-hours-per-day/9750)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/experience-with-using-control-iq-sleep-mode-23-9-hours-per-day/9750 "2022-11-10T17:28:31Z")
So my son’s experience using sleep mode has gone really well. How does it work for you? --- ## [Looking for a new (old) Medtronic pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-a-new-old-medtronic-pump/13302)
**Author:** [@refields](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/refields)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2022, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-a-new-old-medtronic-pump/13302 "2022-11-05T20:20:19Z")
Hello! I am new here and hope this is the right location to post a question like this. I am looking for a second hand Medtronic 722 / 715 in order to continue looping. My current pump seems like it’s about to kick the … --- ## [Anyone uploading Tandem to Tidepool? Basal graph question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-uploading-tandem-to-tidepool-basal-graph-question/13265)
**Author:** [@Freya](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Freya)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 9:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-uploading-tandem-to-tidepool-basal-graph-question/13265 "2022-10-20T09:21:39Z")
Hi All, My first post :slight\_smile: I can upload with no problems, however, I’m getting large gaps in my basal graph. Even the dotted line is missing. Does anyone know why? Also, just after midnight there is a grey in… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/insulin-pumps/64.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/insulin-pumps/64.md?page=4)