# \#insulin-pump **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tag/insulin-pump/254.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [New insurance is sending me back to MDI after 5yrs on Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-insurance-is-sending-me-back-to-mdi-after-5yrs-on-omnipod/16011)
**Author:** [@Necroplasm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Necroplasm)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 9:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-insurance-is-sending-me-back-to-mdi-after-5yrs-on-omnipod/16011 "2026-09-15T09:51:33Z")
I haven’t been on this site since my diagnosis at least 5-6 years ago, it’s nice to see some of the faces I used to communicate with are still on here and the forum is still up and running! I learned so many things here. … --- ## [Centers for Medicaid and Medicare New regulations Februrary 26, 2026](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/centers-for-medicaid-and-medicare-new-regulations-februrary-26-2026/15902)
**Author:** [@Rphil2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Rphil2)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/centers-for-medicaid-and-medicare-new-regulations-februrary-26-2026/15902 "2026-08-12T17:44:29Z")
A temporary ban has been placed on the enrollment of DME providers as of February 26, 2026. WASHINGTON – The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will implement a six-month nationwide moratorium on the Medicar… --- ## [How well do closed/open loop algorithms deal with Dawn Phenomenon or FOTF](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-well-do-closed-open-loop-algorithms-deal-with-dawn-phenomenon-or-fotf/16174)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-well-do-closed-open-loop-algorithms-deal-with-dawn-phenomenon-or-fotf/16174 "2026-07-07T16:28:02Z")
I used the Tandem T:Slim with Control IQ. The pump does not really work for rises in BG because of DP or FOTF. As an example this morning my BG was up to 120mg/dl. I requested a bolus and the suggested based on my CF wa… --- ## [Type 1 - Not LADA At Age 37](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-not-lada-at-age-37/15801)
**Author:** [@Nicky55](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nicky55)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-not-lada-at-age-37/15801 "2026-06-08T05:03:29Z")
Age 37, ruled the world, then BOOM! All the symptoms hit me over a six week period. My GP diagnosed me in 5 minutes. We tried oral Type 2 meds with no success. Within 10 days I’m using long and short duration insulin. Wi… --- ## [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… --- ## [A puzzle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-puzzle/15501)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-puzzle/15501 "2025-10-27T20:44:03Z")
He’s the thing. I have been using this pump for nearly 5 years. I have only changed sites without filling a cartridge a few times, so how come I have lots of extra 3cc syringes and cartridges? --- ## [Tandem Tslim X2 infusion set issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-tslim-x2-infusion-set-issues/15020)
**Author:** [@Ahawkins84](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ahawkins84)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-tslim-x2-infusion-set-issues/15020 "2025-01-13T00:35:15Z")
Hello all!!! I am a newer T:slim X2 user and I am having some issues with the infusion sets! I am using the Autosoft 90 and it seems like I can’t even go a full 3 days without it seeming to have issues with not deliveri… --- ## [New Edition of Pumping Insulin Released](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-edition-of-pumping-insulin-released/15021)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-edition-of-pumping-insulin-released/15021 "2024-12-03T23:18:07Z")
Want to know what’s in Pumping Insulin with Automated Insulin Delivery? The newly released 7th edition of Pumping Insulin with Automated Insulin Delivery (now available as an ebook) presents enhanced strategies for di… --- ## [Constantly Staying High](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/constantly-staying-high/9821)
**Author:** [@egreen76](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/egreen76)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 5:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/constantly-staying-high/9821 "2024-05-28T05:16:43Z")
For the past several days, regardless of what settings I put in my pump I am staying higher than 200. I’ve been checking my BG about every 2 hours. I feel like I’m constantly having to bolus to get it down. My basal is s… --- ## [Insulin pump recommendation?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-recommendation/14608)
**Author:** [@frostydankbud](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/frostydankbud)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-recommendation/14608 "2024-05-01T16:23:35Z")
Hello to whoever is reading. I just joined the community for support and answers that I can’t seem to find anywhere else. I was diagnosed about two years ago with a A1C of 14.2 on 3/13/22. With the help of Toujeo and Hum… --- ## [ILet Bionic Pancreas study released](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ilet-bionic-pancreas-study-released/13264)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ilet-bionic-pancreas-study-released/13264 "2022-10-21T23:01:16Z")
--- ## [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… --- ## [Medtronic extended wear infusion set approved by FDA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-extended-wear-infusion-set-approved-by-fda/11861)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2021, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-extended-wear-infusion-set-approved-by-fda/11861 "2021-09-24T23:36:03Z")
--- ## [Congrats and Welcome to the Omnipod Family!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/congrats-and-welcome-to-the-omnipod-family/11677)
**Author:** [@Necroplasm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Necroplasm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/congrats-and-welcome-to-the-omnipod-family/11677 "2021-08-04T21:11:20Z")
I just received my confirmation email that my omnipod dash system has officially been shipped!!! Eeeeeee so exciting! I should be receiving my PDM and pods within 2-3 business days. I am just wondering how everyone here… --- ## [Something to be positive about!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/something-to-be-positive-about/11619)
**Author:** [@Necroplasm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Necroplasm)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/something-to-be-positive-about/11619 "2021-07-30T16:41:35Z")
So I had my first follow-up with my Endo yesterday and I feel the appointment went pretty well. He mentioned that my numbers were in a very good range, but due to occasional lows still happening in the morning… he’s unde… --- ## [Patches for your devices](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/patches-for-your-devices/11588)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/patches-for-your-devices/11588 "2021-07-17T18:29:38Z")
Nice review of cgm and pump patches currently available. --- ## [Medtronic 7-day wear infusion set](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-7-day-wear-infusion-set/11266)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-7-day-wear-infusion-set/11266 "2021-04-21T18:02:04Z")
--- ## [Cool products in development](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cool-products-in-development/10926)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cool-products-in-development/10926 "2021-02-15T21:46:22Z")
--- ## [Control IQ - First Day Thoughts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/control-iq-first-day-thoughts/9388)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2020, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/control-iq-first-day-thoughts/9388 "2020-09-19T02:48:48Z")
Well we upgraded to Control IQ last night and I have to say the first 24 hours were really great. Cody said he only touched the pump a few times, and he even got the 12 hour no touch shutoff warning message because he o… --- ## [7 year old son, new to T1D: Omnipod vs T-slim](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/7-year-old-son-new-to-t1d-omnipod-vs-t-slim/9412)
**Author:** [@liamsmom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/liamsmom)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/7-year-old-son-new-to-t1d-omnipod-vs-t-slim/9412 "2020-03-07T02:00:50Z")
Hello! My son Liam just got diagnosed a month ago. We are on Dexcom and loving it. His levels are still pretty much all over the place. But we are getting the hang of things. We are starting the process of getting him on… --- ## [New Gear](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-gear/7032)
**Author:** [@dennis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dennis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2019, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-gear/7032 "2019-03-21T22:01:45Z")
With my Animas Vibe (Which I loved. Best pump on the market IMO) officially out of warranty, and no hope for the future of Animas, it was time for an upgrade. A bit of background, I have been on a pump for about 20 year… --- ## [Tubeless pump under development:](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tubeless-pump-under-development/7021)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tubeless-pump-under-development/7021 "2019-03-20T15:09:24Z")
--- ## [Three months pumping and really frustrated](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/three-months-pumping-and-really-frustrated/2656)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/three-months-pumping-and-really-frustrated/2656 "2018-12-05T18:35:13Z")
It’s been almost three months since my son started on the pump, and I feel we have never had less control than now. Some of my frustration is due to the lack of sleep, and some is due to the worsening control. We starte… --- ## [T:slim X2 Insulin Pump Approved in Canada](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-x2-insulin-pump-approved-in-canada/5213)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-x2-insulin-pump-approved-in-canada/5213 "2018-11-11T18:41:12Z")
Well finally the t:slim X2 Insulin Pump is approved in Canada. Reports say that a province by province roll out will occur “this quarter”. Sorry all the links that I have on the story come from financial pages… none fro… --- ## [Al Mann](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/al-mann/2852)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2017, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/al-mann/2852 "2017-12-13T22:18:56Z")
So, I knew that Al Mann was the inspirational person behind the formulation of Affrezza. What I didn’t know is that he has been behind many of the innovations that we use today… I had no idea he founded MiniMed and came … --- ## [Medicare cracking down on getting your supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-cracking-down-on-getting-your-supplies/2701)
**Author:** [@amymc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amymc)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2017, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-cracking-down-on-getting-your-supplies/2701 "2017-11-25T22:37:15Z")
I use CCS medical for my insulin pump supplies. i was told in order for me to get my supplies i have to see my endo every three months! that was new to me as in the past ive never had any issues with the previous vendor … --- ## [First days with the Omnipod!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-days-with-the-omnipod/1082)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-days-with-the-omnipod/1082 "2017-06-12T19:58:18Z")
I was fitted up with my new Omnipod on Friday afternoon and that evening I realized that I was no longer hostage to my Lantus schedule. Wow! Go to bed early or stay out with friends (without having to remember to bring t…