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## [New Tandem tslim! Have some questions!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-tandem-tslim-have-some-questions/10433)

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**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-tandem-tslim-have-some-questions/10433 "2020-11-08T18:08:06Z")

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I just got my new pump yesterday woohoo! Now I am trying to figure it out. :slight\_smile: Confused in control IQ… why do I need a basal rate in my profile if I’m using control iq? Doesn’t it raise and lower the basal fo…