# Pump **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/insulin-pumps/64.md?page=7 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 8 --- ## [FDA recalls Minimed 508 and Paradigm Pumps due to "cybersecurity concerns"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-recalls-minimed-508-and-paradigm-pumps-due-to-cybersecurity-concerns/7788)
**Author:** [@glitzabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/glitzabetes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-recalls-minimed-508-and-paradigm-pumps-due-to-cybersecurity-concerns/7788 "2019-07-02T14:52:37Z")
Hello friends, I’ve been away for a bit! I saw this little piece of news and thought it may be of interest to some folks here. Personally, I feel as though this move might be aimed at reducing the number of people usi… --- ## [Adhesive remover goop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adhesive-remover-goop/7709)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 6:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adhesive-remover-goop/7709 "2019-06-25T06:00:12Z")
I have Remove/Uni-Solve wipes to take off infusion sets and sensors and extra tape. It works great, and prevents my skin from basically ripping and then drying out for weeks after taking tape off (I have really sensitive… --- ## [Before Omniloop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/before-omniloop/7740)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2019, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/before-omniloop/7740 "2019-06-21T22:12:27Z")
Before beginning with Omniloop, we never experienced such long periods of “relative” flatlines…never perfect, but before loop we never came close to this kind of line. Lows are too high in this image…trying to figure ou… --- ## [Tandem control I-Q news relase](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-control-i-q-news-relase/7682)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-control-i-q-news-relase/7682 "2019-06-11T18:59:36Z")
Has anyone read this article and how do you feel about it. I by no means am a 670g expert (or user) but this report sounds Daimler with 160+bg to be acceptable. Or mabey I just took wrong. --- ## [Beta Bionics new pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beta-bionics-new-pump/7681)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beta-bionics-new-pump/7681 "2019-06-11T18:47:10Z")
Found this article I wanted to share. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/06/06/1865081/0/en/Beta-Bionics-and-Zealand-Pharma-announce-superior-glycemic-control-in-Phase-2-home-use-clinical-trial-testing-the-… --- ## [Insulin pump for older, non-tech savvy diabetic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-for-older-non-tech-savvy-diabetic/7521)
**Author:** [@cardamom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cardamom)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-for-older-non-tech-savvy-diabetic/7521 "2019-06-11T15:48:01Z")
Hi all. My partner’s mother is 79, T2D currently on lantus, humalog, and metformin, also with Addison’s disease and an essential tremor (she can currently manage her own injections, but it doesn’t look super easy). She’s… --- ## [Miaomiao & best follower app for a Parent who needs sleeep!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/miaomiao-best-follower-app-for-a-parent-who-needs-sleeep/7251)
**Author:** [@HeatherR](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/HeatherR)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/miaomiao-best-follower-app-for-a-parent-who-needs-sleeep/7251 "2019-06-06T20:01:15Z")
Hi can anyone help. Recently purchased the MiaoMiao but what is the best App to use? I read about xdrip but can not seem to find where to download it. What we would like to do is download an app that as parents we can b… --- ## [Pod Placement Successes and Failures](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pod-placement-successes-and-failures/7579)
**Author:** [@Narshina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Narshina)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pod-placement-successes-and-failures/7579 "2019-05-28T18:00:53Z")
--- ## [Omnipod PDM issue with basal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-pdm-issue-with-basal/7578)
**Author:** [@Lisa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lisa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-pdm-issue-with-basal/7578 "2019-05-28T16:17:23Z")
I am looking to see if anyone has had this problem with their Omnipod PDM. I was running a temp basal overnight and it ended at 6am with a beep as usual. I was using my PDM to give my bolus for breakfast and I noticed t… --- ## [Withdraw insulin from a Pod/pump reservoir?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/withdraw-insulin-from-a-pod-pump-reservoir/5362)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/withdraw-insulin-from-a-pod-pump-reservoir/5362 "2019-05-19T12:05:22Z")
Just curious… if you pulled off pod, and have a syringe, can you get insulin out from pod? --- ## [Starting Omnipod (!)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-omnipod/4347)
**Author:** [@kpanda01](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kpanda01)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-omnipod/4347 "2019-05-17T16:32:39Z")
Hi folks, happy weekend! :clap: So, per the title of the post, I’m starting on Omnipod in about a week after doing MDI for the past several months. I’m feeling a combination of excited and petrified. I was a little hesi… --- ## [Insulin pump with large capacity?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-with-large-capacity/7268)
**Author:** [@SteveMann](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SteveMann)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 5:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-with-large-capacity/7268 "2019-04-21T05:57:44Z")
--- ## [Pump placement, wardrobe & career](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-placement-wardrobe-career/7182)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-placement-wardrobe-career/7182 "2019-04-09T23:28:56Z")
I’m butt podding today, as I often do during the work week since it’s not in the way too much for sedentary activities…and my butt podding requires loose or stretchy pants/skirts. Then I typically wear long tops and card… --- ## [V-go: New Pump worn like a patch?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/v-go-new-pump-worn-like-a-patch/3952)
**Author:** [@DaveJ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DaveJ)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/v-go-new-pump-worn-like-a-patch/3952 "2019-01-28T12:21:52Z")
Sent away for a non functional sample to check out. https://www.go-vgo.com --- ## [Why do sites go bad?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-do-sites-go-bad/7061)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2019, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-do-sites-go-bad/7061 "2019-04-06T18:49:04Z")
Samson has been using 10 units of insulin a day, on average, for a while. Today, he has used about 12 units of insulin so far, was stubbornly been stuck at 400 for over an hour despite many rage boluses and it’s barely … --- ## [One-third of 670G users quit closed-loop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/one-third-of-670g-users-quit-closed-loop/7069)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/one-third-of-670g-users-quit-closed-loop/7069 "2019-03-27T19:52:31Z")
Oh, hey @Nickyghaleb, they’re talking about you :slight\_smile: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/910854?fbclid=IwAR1TJXOv02S-51Y\_tglu0HpuMySVpbOh7i7RLGs-4reFgFpJC-QR47Q-mbI --- ## [Tandem Control-IQ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-control-iq/6615)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-control-iq/6615 "2019-03-18T02:18:03Z")
Those that follow Kerri Sparling may have already perused this article on Six Until Me, and for those that haven’t Kerri while a paid Ambassador at Tandem has been involved with the Tandem Control-IQ trials at UVa. I t… --- ## [How do you use Mastisol?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-use-mastisol/6955)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-use-mastisol/6955 "2019-03-12T16:10:04Z")
I’m allergic to Skin Tac, so bought some Mastisol in hopes of using it as an alternative on my pump and (mostly) CGM sites. I should have looked at the size more closely when I purchased it. It looked the same as a bott… --- ## [Tandem in Canada](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-in-canada/6916)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-in-canada/6916 "2019-03-09T04:50:34Z")
@Beacher @Jen What does this mean? (I have given up trying to figure out the Canadian system !!!) :smile: --- ## [Basal-IQ Benefit / MDI](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-iq-benefit-mdi/6867)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-iq-benefit-mdi/6867 "2019-03-06T13:02:07Z")
A benefit of Basal-IQ that may not be obvious. When BG runs high for whatever reason like 250+, we will often find that a manual syringe will work substantially faster then a bolus. Certainly others do the same and it … --- ## [Changing infusion sets on the go](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changing-infusion-sets-on-the-go/6786)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2019, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changing-infusion-sets-on-the-go/6786 "2019-02-27T17:03:30Z")
Yesterday I found myself at a conference I was to present at with my co-presenter. It was a day event only, so although it was a few hours’ journey from home, we weren’t staying overnight. I had put in a new infusion set… --- ## [670g problems: why microbolus when low BG going down?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/670g-problems-why-microbolus-when-low-bg-going-down/6780)
**Author:** [@Dragonspirt35](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dragonspirt35)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/670g-problems-why-microbolus-when-low-bg-going-down/6780 "2019-02-24T20:11:22Z")
I’m new to pumps period and started with the 670g, not sure it was the greatest idea. In manual mode I’ve done very well, the trainer that’s working with me said it was the best she’s ever seen. That being said the switc… --- ## [FDA authorizes first interoperable insulin pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-authorizes-first-interoperable-insulin-pump/6609)
**Author:** [@dm61](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dm61)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-authorizes-first-interoperable-insulin-pump/6609 "2019-02-22T16:46:14Z")
Good news, another important step in the right direction, kudos to Tandem: FDA authorizes first interoperable insulin pump intended to allow patients to customize treatment through their individual diabetes management de… --- ## [Medtronic certified pump trainer killed by own malfunctioning pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-certified-pump-trainer-killed-by-own-malfunctioning-pump/5640)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-certified-pump-trainer-killed-by-own-malfunctioning-pump/5640 "2019-02-19T15:22:45Z")
RN / Medtronic certified pump trainer killed by their own malfunctioning insulin pump: --- ## [Back to manual mode --or, bye bye openAPS and looping (for now)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/back-to-manual-mode-or-bye-bye-openaps-and-looping-for-now/3437)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/back-to-manual-mode-or-bye-bye-openaps-and-looping-for-now/3437 "2019-02-16T00:27:03Z")
For reasons not under our control (PM me to ask what happened in more detail), we have stopped using openAPS for the past week and are back to manually pumping and giving corrections (essentially, using sugar surfing) in… --- ## ["New" to Omnipod and Pumping: 4 years in and I feel like I'm missing something](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-omnipod-and-pumping-4-years-in-and-i-feel-like-im-missing-something/3879)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 347\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 3:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-omnipod-and-pumping-4-years-in-and-i-feel-like-im-missing-something/3879 "2019-02-02T03:03:54Z")
I am new here and still feel new to pumping…but it’s been FOUR years. I felt very capable on MDI and did that for seven years until I ended up pre-DKA in the hospital because my new pharmacy was letting insulin pens sit … --- ## [T:slim Basal-IQ: how do you track time suspended?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-basal-iq-how-do-you-track-time-suspended/6250)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-basal-iq-how-do-you-track-time-suspended/6250 "2019-01-24T01:54:20Z")
Question… Is there a place to find how much time you’ve been in a suspend with Basal-IQ? I know you can look at the graph screen and see an approximation, but I was just wondering if there were a “history” somewhere that… --- ## [High BG and wondering why](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-bg-and-wondering-why/6207)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-bg-and-wondering-why/6207 "2019-01-21T15:17:51Z")
So my morning bolus didn’t work as well as I expected (even with some walking around after breakfast) and my BG has been around 190 all afternoon despite corrections. (Some exercise finally moved my BG into the 120 range… --- ## [Omnipod DASH in the wild? And how long will old PDM be available?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-in-the-wild-and-how-long-will-old-pdm-be-available/6157)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-in-the-wild-and-how-long-will-old-pdm-be-available/6157 "2019-01-19T19:51:16Z")
Has anyone actually used a DASH yet? And—does anyone know how long the present PDM will remain available once the DASH is out? I am loath to move to the DASH. We love the small size of the existing PDM (in fact, if any… --- ## [T Slim Bolus Occlusions since T-Lock](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-bolus-occlusions-since-t-lock/6098)
**Author:** [@Bill](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bill)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 8:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-bolus-occlusions-since-t-lock/6098 "2019-01-17T08:28:30Z")
I’m wondering if anyone else has had many Bolus Occlusions since T-slim went to the T-Lock.! I have had many. I have decided that it may have been caused earlier from over filling the cartridge. I got along for 3+ ye… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/insulin-pumps/64.md?page=6) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/insulin-pumps/64.md?page=8)