# Pump **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/insulin-pumps/64.md?page=8 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 9 --- ## [Starting on t:slim X2: my first questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-on-t-slim-x2-my-first-questions/5892)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-on-t-slim-x2-my-first-questions/5892 "2018-12-31T19:03:49Z")
@Nickyghaleb \[Moderator Note: slightly edited for thread split\] :slight\_smile: My suggestion is to read the X2 manual. Front to back. Read it pretty quick - no need to linger, dwell and over think it. You obviously… --- ## [In the past 36 hours](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-the-past-36-hours/5904)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2018, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-the-past-36-hours/5904 "2018-12-23T18:42:34Z")
I’ve had two site changes, a cartridge change, a sensor change, two occlusion alarms, and at least 25 other alarms (including lots of CGM alarms stating that my BG is going all over the place). And one of those alarms is… --- ## [ISO Animas Ping Rotating Belt Clip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iso-animas-ping-rotating-belt-clip/5881)
**Author:** [@PerfectHorse](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/PerfectHorse)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iso-animas-ping-rotating-belt-clip/5881 "2018-12-21T00:47:15Z")
Desperately seeking an Animas Ping rotating belt clip. I somehow managed to break mine Monday. I bent over to pick something up and I guess it was just over-torqued and it came apart. There are none to be had anywhere. A… --- ## [Tools for basal testing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tools-for-basal-testing/5786)
**Author:** [@allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/allison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tools-for-basal-testing/5786 "2018-12-11T16:09:41Z")
Does anyone have a go-to tool they use for keeping track of data during basal testing? There are forms available on different websites but I feel like an app for this could be really helpful! Recently, I switched to a n… --- ## [Stick with Omnipod or move to t:slim?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stick-with-omnipod-or-move-to-t-slim/5729)
**Author:** [@Lisa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lisa)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stick-with-omnipod-or-move-to-t-slim/5729 "2018-12-08T19:40:14Z")
About a year ago I wrote a post entitled “From Animas to Omnipod - feedback after one month”. That post started with “After having been on the Animas Vibe for 3 years I had to start thinking about what would be next; the… --- ## [Tidepool: FDA-approved Loop project will access OMNIPOD!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-fda-approved-loop-project-will-access-omnipod/5656)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-fda-approved-loop-project-will-access-omnipod/5656 "2018-12-05T16:23:03Z")
As many know, Tidepool recently engaged into a project to produce an FDA-approved version of Loop. Loop is a DIY closed-loop project, similar to OpenAPS, focused on running the control loop app on an iPhone platform. Man… --- ## [Short-Term Pump Disconnect](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/short-term-pump-disconnect/5408)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2018, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/short-term-pump-disconnect/5408 "2018-11-30T04:08:21Z")
I am getting an MRI on Friday so I need to remove my diabetes equipment (Omnipod and CGM) for a couple of hours. The lady on the phone says about 75 minutes laying around in the MRI so I probably will be without my pump… --- ## [T:slim with Basal-IQ vs 670G: manual injections OK?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-with-basal-iq-vs-670g-manual-injections-ok/5643)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 2:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-with-basal-iq-vs-670g-manual-injections-ok/5643 "2018-11-28T02:33:18Z")
--- ## [Omnipod trainining tomorrow...suggestions?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-trainining-tomorrow-suggestions/5405)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-trainining-tomorrow-suggestions/5405 "2018-11-16T20:40:51Z")
Tomorrow I’m getting trained on my Omnipod by my diabetic educator. I’ve already had formal training on my 630G from Medtronic, so looks very similar. I’ve already programmed it myself and have been using it for a few … --- ## [Site/ pod changes followed by weird BG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/site-pod-changes-followed-by-weird-bg/5415)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 3:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/site-pod-changes-followed-by-weird-bg/5415 "2018-11-12T03:49:47Z")
I have noticed that I sometimes get weird BG behavior in the first 4-6 hours after I change a pod. It is an uncontrolled high that creeps up and up for a while: 2-3 hours. I have a hard time controlling even with pen inj… --- ## [Omnipod questions: managing temp basal, and insulin tank reserve](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-questions-managing-temp-basal-and-insulin-tank-reserve/5421)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-questions-managing-temp-basal-and-insulin-tank-reserve/5421 "2018-11-07T13:23:36Z")
Forgot to put up my Omnipod questions… How do I end a temp basal if I want to get out? Will suspending the Omnipod clear a temp basal? If the Omnipod has alerted me I have a low reservoir, is that a true amount?… --- ## [How often/ much to rotate pump sites?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-often-much-to-rotate-pump-sites/2826)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 5:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-often-much-to-rotate-pump-sites/2826 "2018-11-07T05:13:16Z")
Do you pretty aggressively rotate pod/pump sites? I know you’re supposed to, and we try, but back of the arm is the preferred spot. Since EH is less than 1 month pumping, right now, I think it’s fine to be getting the ha… --- ## [Don't forget to change your pump clock](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dont-forget-to-change-your-pump-clock/5394)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dont-forget-to-change-your-pump-clock/5394 "2018-11-04T18:40:35Z")
Don’t forget to set your pump clock back an hour. And just a seasonal reminder guys - for every Christmas light you put up before Thanksgiving, a baby reindeer dies. @Nickyghaleb, since you didn’t get pump training,… --- ## [Omnipod placement: where is best?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-placement-where-is-best/5327)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2018, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-placement-where-is-best/5327 "2018-11-02T18:37:05Z")
So this makes me wonder about pod placement and general pod tips… I’m getting mine tomorrow (thank you again, Eric), and I have yet to do any reading. Is there a thread for just Omnipod? For placement and such? I read … --- ## [Omnipod: does PDM need to stay with me at all times?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-does-pdm-need-to-stay-with-me-at-all-times/5354)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-does-pdm-need-to-stay-with-me-at-all-times/5354 "2018-11-01T18:09:44Z")
If anyone is out there, I would love a quick response… if I’m heading out the door for some exercise, does my PDM need to come along?? --- ## [Loss of audio issue with Medtronic 630G/640G/670G](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loss-of-audio-issue-with-medtronic-630g-640g-670g/5183)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 12:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loss-of-audio-issue-with-medtronic-630g-640g-670g/5183 "2018-10-10T12:20:35Z")
This morning I saw a notification at the website of the Dutch Diabetes Association that some Medtronic pumps have issues with loss of audio and are replaced by Medtronic. Only 630G/640G/670G pump with software version 4.… --- ## [Our latest experience of a pump site going bad on day 3](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-latest-experience-of-a-pump-site-going-bad-on-day-3/5116)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 5:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-latest-experience-of-a-pump-site-going-bad-on-day-3/5116 "2018-10-08T05:19:08Z")
Our last 36 hours were very frustrating due to a site going bad on day three—except that we did not recognize it as such. The primary symptom was that basal needs suddenly increased, over a few hours, from -15% (where t… --- ## [Trying Automode on my Medtronic 670G again](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-automode-on-my-medtronic-670g-again/5029)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-automode-on-my-medtronic-670g-again/5029 "2018-10-05T03:53:02Z")
Dearest @Eric, I’ve gone back to my pump. :pensive: I had to. My mom actually asked me, as a favor, to do it. She’s got another big surgery coming up, and it just terrifies her that I’m not attached. It’s a little ironi… --- ## [670G survey](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/670g-survey/5078)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2018, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/670g-survey/5078 "2018-09-26T17:56:22Z")
I have met one diabetic I know that absolutely loves his 670 in auto mode. It helped him get his A1c’s down to around 7.0 from the 8’s and 9’s. He adores it and it works well for him. Have you met anyone that the auto m… --- ## [Omnipod: how to set up temp basal as units rather than percentages](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-how-to-set-up-temp-basal-as-units-rather-than-percentages/5000)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 11:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-how-to-set-up-temp-basal-as-units-rather-than-percentages/5000 "2018-09-15T23:34:50Z")
If you change your temp basal adjustment to units, you can adjust your temp increments at 0.05 units per hour. Would this still not be a fine enough adjustment? First created the pre-set temp basals you want to have at… --- ## [What should i name my insulin pump?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-should-i-name-my-insulin-pump/4389)
**Author:** [@amymc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amymc)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-should-i-name-my-insulin-pump/4389 "2018-09-03T20:15:17Z")
i like naming my insulin pumps because it gives it some character and some fun with it. i had a few friends give me a few suggestions. so i figured i bring it over here to see what you guys think would be nice. so far on… --- ## [Question about Medtronic low suspend](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-about-medtronic-low-suspend/4856)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-about-medtronic-low-suspend/4856 "2018-08-29T02:44:14Z")
I have read all about the issues people have with the Medtronic 670G. In deciding on my next pump, I have basically narrowed the decision to Tandem or Medtronic. We don’t have the 670G yet, so I would be going for a 630G… --- ## [Paying cash for the X2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/paying-cash-for-the-x2/4815)
**Author:** [@mindawhen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mindawhen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/paying-cash-for-the-x2/4815 "2018-08-27T17:05:17Z")
I have united healthcare, and my company just renewed for another year. My t:slim has been out of warranty for a year, I have tried all the tricks to get an new tandem pump approved and nothing worked. Now I see the … --- ## [Just got my 630G pump, new to the pump but not pumping](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-got-my-630g-pump-new-to-the-pump-but-not-pumping/4288)
**Author:** [@amymc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amymc)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-got-my-630g-pump-new-to-the-pump-but-not-pumping/4288 "2018-08-22T19:44:55Z")
ive been with animas pump since 2010. so im nervous about switching over. i dont have everything yet. im waiting on the CGM part of it so i can get trained on all of it. there is so many books that came with everything i… --- ## [Tslim X2 questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-x2-questions/4759)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-x2-questions/4759 "2018-08-17T15:09:24Z")
I’m currently on a Medtronic 630G and Dexcom G6. My MD really would like to see if I can get on the Tslim X2 and is even willing to change my T2 to a T1 if it helps. (My cpeptide is 0.7 and he said 0.8 or higher = T2 so … --- ## [Re-using pump infusion sets](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/re-using-pump-infusion-sets/3976)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/re-using-pump-infusion-sets/3976 "2018-08-09T01:30:58Z")
You can reuse infusion sets. Not just leave them in the same place, but re-insert them into a different place. This can be used as a cost saving measure. These instructions are for the manually inserted teflon infusion … --- ## [Omnipod bicep area?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-bicep-area/4642)
**Author:** [@Catiya](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Catiya)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-bicep-area/4642 "2018-08-02T16:29:49Z")
Hi, I’m pretty much brand spanking new to omnipod or any pump. I have had it for about 36 hours now and already love it. I have been using a dexcom for about 2 months now. I currently have omnipod on the bottom of my l… --- ## [Pumping while also taking Afrezza?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pumping-while-also-taking-afrezza/4414)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pumping-while-also-taking-afrezza/4414 "2018-07-07T03:41:20Z")
I’ve been thinking about pumping a lot lately, and have a few questions as I prepare for an upcoming doc visit. I have been dealing with an increased need for insulin for at least 3/4 of the month, and my doctor isn’t wi… --- ## [Cellnovo partnering with Flex](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cellnovo-partnering-with-flex/4338)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cellnovo-partnering-with-flex/4338 "2018-06-29T19:12:43Z")
Hoping to see more players in the tubeless pump space. Good to see this sort of stuff. Also, @michel they have some job opportunities in France! Check them out! --- ## [FDA approves Tandem Basal - IQ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-approves-tandem-basal-iq/4262)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 11:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-approves-tandem-basal-iq/4262 "2018-06-27T11:24:38Z")
Today the FDA approved the Tandem Basal-I update. Looks like we will probably see it this year as promised. Woohoo! [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/insulin-pumps/64.md?page=7) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/insulin-pumps/64.md?page=9)