# Pump **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/insulin-pumps/64.md?page=4 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [Infusion Set Cannula Length](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/infusion-set-cannula-length/8786)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/infusion-set-cannula-length/8786 "2022-10-17T15:38:51Z")
Some extremely smart person on this forum must know how to select the best cannula length. Sets come in 6mm, 9mm, 13mm, 17 mm, etc. Why would a person prefer a shorter vs longer cannula length? Thanks in advance for s… --- ## [Medicare for Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-for-omnipod/12137)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 6:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-for-omnipod/12137 "2022-09-03T06:40:59Z")
I am searching out Medicare coverage to start in January. So far I believe I have found a Medigap supplemental plan that will hopefully be OK for me. But deciding on a Part D prescription drug plan has stalled out due to… --- ## [Poor response to insulin from pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/poor-response-to-insulin-from-pump/13093)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/poor-response-to-insulin-from-pump/13093 "2022-08-31T18:25:56Z")
I change my infusion sites every 3 some times 4 days. This has worked well in the 8 months of using a pump. Yesterday was day 2. Everything was fine until a couple of hours after lunch. BG was rising and not responding w… --- ## [Omnipod 5 review from Integrated Diabetes Services](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-review-from-integrated-diabetes-services/13088)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-review-from-integrated-diabetes-services/13088 "2022-08-30T15:25:36Z")
--- ## [Alicia Downs RN, BSN, CDE’s review of Tandem’s C-IQ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alicia-downs-rn-bsn-cde-s-review-of-tandem-s-c-iq/13043)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alicia-downs-rn-bsn-cde-s-review-of-tandem-s-c-iq/13043 "2022-08-16T13:15:01Z")
I was really looking for an explanation of how IOB displayed relates to the varying basal rates in C-IQ. This review doesn’t quite answer my questions, but is interesting. What got me thinking about this was @HippieNer… --- ## [New to an insulin pump - advice?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-an-insulin-pump-advice/11904)
**Author:** [@amusesbouche](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amusesbouche)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2022, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-an-insulin-pump-advice/11904 "2022-05-15T05:03:31Z")
Just discovered this forum and I’m so grateful for it already! Relatively new to this disease… I’m about to go on an insulin pump for the first time ever (Tandem X2 to go with a Dexcom G6) and while it’s necessary (my t… --- ## [Tandem Pump Update 2022](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-pump-update-2022/12995)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 4:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-pump-update-2022/12995 "2022-08-08T04:37:31Z")
Just received this via email today and thought I would share as many here use Tandem pumps. If you have a Tandem pump, check your email and your pump version number to see if you might be affected… If you are affected,… --- ## [Inserting an Omnipod into scar tissue](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/inserting-an-omnipod-into-scar-tissue/12953)
**Author:** [@JessicaD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JessicaD)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/inserting-an-omnipod-into-scar-tissue/12953 "2022-07-26T22:16:20Z")
A little off topic, but you mention the possibility of putting an infusion site into scar tissue. I am contemplating using a pump, but do have a lot of scar tissue on my stomach, which is where I’d ideally put the infu… --- ## [Dumb Loop questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dumb-loop-questions/12834)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dumb-loop-questions/12834 "2022-06-25T17:48:40Z")
Hey Loop experts, this is a dumb question. I can’t remember how to find it! I had a pod error today. I gotta call them to get a replacement. Where is the pod error code displayed in the Loop app?!? It was happening dur… --- ## [Tandem alert email](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-alert-email/12727)
**Author:** [@Margoriebest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Margoriebest)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-alert-email/12727 "2022-05-26T02:00:55Z")
I have just received an email from Tandem entitled Urgent Product Defect Correction, This is alerting me to some issues which will be fixed by Updating to the Basal-IQ software. Does anyone know whether I can do this on … --- ## [Detailed description of the Control-IQ algorithm?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/detailed-description-of-the-control-iq-algorithm/12594)
**Author:** [@RalphA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RalphA)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/detailed-description-of-the-control-iq-algorithm/12594 "2022-04-12T16:59:50Z")
Where can I find a somewhat detailed description of the Tandem t-slim X2 Control-IQ algorithm regarding what variables (except predicted CGM value in 30 min) the automatic basal rate as well as automatic correction bolus… --- ## [Loop - my new build of FreeAPS - my mods and some questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-my-new-build-of-freeaps-my-mods-and-some-questions/12202)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-my-new-build-of-freeaps-my-mods-and-some-questions/12202 "2022-03-30T21:03:45Z")
I have not done this in a while, but I wanted to get a new Loop version going. This is mostly for when I am traveling so I can have a safety net when I am alone. I don’t like the normal setup where it looks at your IOB … --- ## [Has anyone noticed their pump working better on day 3?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-anyone-noticed-their-pump-working-better-on-day-3/11217)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-anyone-noticed-their-pump-working-better-on-day-3/11217 "2022-03-21T20:54:47Z")
I have posted before about how I used to use Humalog in my pump but it kept dying after 2 days. NovoLog was much more stable for me the entire duration of the pod. NovoLog does not die after 2 days like Humalog often did… --- ## [Tslim trial](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-trial/11281)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2022, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-trial/11281 "2022-03-19T16:39:59Z")
So we’re trying out a loaner Tslim with Control IQ from my son’s endocrinologist. So far it seems great – average blood sugar and time in range seems about the same as with Loop but I’ve been paying a lot less attention… --- ## [Tslim Malfunction](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-malfunction/10804)
**Author:** [@cindy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cindy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-malfunction/10804 "2022-03-02T16:32:53Z")
I would like to share my experience with the tslim pump. I am a very sensitive type 1 diabetic who wore the omnipod for years. I loved it along with my G6 Dexcom. I have been having trouble regulating my sugar so my d… --- ## [Alternative infusion sets with luer lock for Dana R or RS?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alternative-infusion-sets-with-luer-lock-for-dana-r-or-rs/4859)
**Author:** [@MunichTom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MunichTom)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alternative-infusion-sets-with-luer-lock-for-dana-r-or-rs/4859 "2022-02-22T12:33:10Z")
I have a Dana-RS and heavy issues with the Soft-Release-O infusion sets as those peal off my skin by far to easy compared with my previous Medtronic Quickset Teflon infusion sets. The Dana pump itself has a male left th… --- ## [Tandem Bolusing from a Phone Got Approved](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-bolusing-from-a-phone-got-approved/12377)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-bolusing-from-a-phone-got-approved/12377 "2022-02-17T18:43:21Z")
This will make things a little easier once this feature is released. Very cool. --- ## [Omnipod Dash Symbols](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-symbols/12352)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-symbols/12352 "2022-02-08T00:47:22Z")
Does anyone know what the Wi-Fi icon in the pictures means? I know white symbol means a strong signal and a filled/dark one means a weak signal, but what do the blinking internal triangles mean? I’ve looked in the U… --- ## [Omnipod training this Friday!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-training-this-friday/1019)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-training-this-friday/1019 "2022-01-16T19:46:03Z")
At TCOYD in April I talked with the Omnipod rep, saw how it works, asked a few more questions, paused about 30 seconds for some mental processing, and signed the forms authorizing the insurance paperwork. I considered o… --- ## [What is Omniopod Looping?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-omniopod-looping/12221)
**Author:** [@Cathy625](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Cathy625)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2021, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-omniopod-looping/12221 "2021-12-29T19:53:27Z")
I am new to OmniPod and I was reading this site. What is Looping? I would love to try it. --- ## [How long can an Omnipod scream?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-can-an-omnipod-scream/10960)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2021, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-can-an-omnipod-scream/10960 "2021-12-11T16:41:54Z")
We threw Samson’s expired Omnipod in the trash, and then a bunch of other trash went over it. It started screaming several hours later. Should I dig through the trash to deactivate it? ?How long can it scream? I’m also d… --- ## [Omnipod Musings](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-musings/5387)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-musings/5387 "2021-12-04T01:02:02Z")
I’m on the Omnipod courtesy of FUD, so to make you guys really regret engaging in such kind actions, I figured I would start up a thread with a little of reflection of my Omnipod experience as I mosey along. It will be p… --- ## [Trick for changing cartridge but NOT site on Tslim?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trick-for-changing-cartridge-but-not-site-on-tslim/12075)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trick-for-changing-cartridge-but-not-site-on-tslim/12075 "2021-11-23T20:01:05Z")
Changed my son’s infusion set (TruSteel) last night, thought there was enough insulin in the cartridge for 2 days, but there probably isn’t. Is there a trick for changing the cartridge but not the site on the Tslim? He h… --- ## [Is it possible to replace an Omnipod PDM's Internal Battery (Eros system, not Dash)? If so, how?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-it-possible-to-replace-an-omnipod-pdms-internal-battery-eros-system-not-dash-if-so-how/12025)
**Author:** [@BrightSide](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/BrightSide)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-it-possible-to-replace-an-omnipod-pdms-internal-battery-eros-system-not-dash-if-so-how/12025 "2021-11-12T01:09:00Z")
I have been using an Omnipod Insulin pump for about 5 years, and in that time have gone through about 5 PDMs that work with Eros pods (the generation the predates the new Dash pods). What seems to cause them to fail eac… --- ## [t:connect-Android](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-connect-android/11890)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-connect-android/11890 "2021-11-07T23:36:41Z")
Anyone else having issues with t:connect requiring you to constantly log back into the App when you’ve been out for awhile? Earlier this week, I took the most recent app update. Wasn’t sure if this might be a new secur… --- ## [Omnipod infusion site itching](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-infusion-site-itching/11966)
**Author:** [@3cTim](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/3cTim)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-infusion-site-itching/11966 "2021-10-31T00:52:12Z")
I’m new at podding (only on 2nd pod) it starts to get itchy and slightly sore at the infusion site (just where the cannula goes into the skin) after 2 days, nothing I can’t tolerate but wonder if others have this same … --- ## [Moving on from Loop to the Tslim](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/moving-on-from-loop-to-the-tslim/11931)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/moving-on-from-loop-to-the-tslim/11931 "2021-10-17T15:33:25Z")
So, after more than 5 years on DIY systems, and around 3 Looping, we are moving on to our first commercial system for automatically dosing insulin – the Tslim with Control IQ. We started Samson on a DIY system when he w… --- ## [Who has a spare PDM?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/who-has-a-spare-pdm/4212)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/who-has-a-spare-pdm/4212 "2021-10-06T21:22:25Z")
I saw Allison’s post today about her PDM going in the water bowl. :open\_mouth: And I know Harold mentioned a PDM going south on him recently. So I was wondering, who here has a spare PDM? I have some spare PDM’s. I jus… --- ## [My tandem pump is going out of warranty - what to do?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-tandem-pump-is-going-out-of-warranty-what-to-do/11851)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2021, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-tandem-pump-is-going-out-of-warranty-what-to-do/11851 "2021-09-24T16:17:10Z")
Hi - I’ve been extremely happy with the Tandem TSlim, and have been told that it is going out of warranty at the end of November. This is the first pump I’ve had, so I don’t know what the process is once it goes out o… --- ## [Bleeding at pod insertion site](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bleeding-at-pod-insertion-site/11810)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bleeding-at-pod-insertion-site/11810 "2021-09-06T18:57:20Z")
Hi, all—I ended up having to change my pod in the middle of the night (was not absorbing insulin, it turns out). :worried: My breakfast bolus from the new pump worked in a typical fashion but the lunch bolus did not an… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/insulin-pumps/64.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/insulin-pumps/64.md?page=5)