Tslim Pump Problems
The colored screen is easier to read than the medtronic.
Tslim pump problems. These pumps fail to work or to work properly. I m running into a problem with my insulin pump charging and figured i d post here and see if anyone else has experienced similar issues. I too am not getting any younger and at least with the tslim i can read the screen at night without glasses. T slim x2 insulin pump.
Tandem is awareof everything i am saying. Just as a point of reference i have a t slim for 2 5 years and the only problem i ever hard was with the piston malfunctioning and not loading cartridges correctly. Your dexcom transmitter makes communication with the dexcom app a priority. They corrected it with an overnight shipment and sent me the latest version with the upgraded firmware which made a huge difference so it did not bug me in the least.
I use a tandem t slim insulin pump for my type 1 diabetes. Always affecting my blood sugar levels in a very negative dangerous way i have many complications from my diabetes. Below the unique pairing code is an ok do not press the ok button or it will unintentionally cancel the pairing process. Therefore if you walk away from your phone while connected to both the dexcom app and the t slim x2 pump the pump can become disconnected.
The constant rumors about tandem s financial status are concerning but my fingers are crossed that the company will overcome its problems and remain an innovative player in the diabetes tech world. Enter the code that is displayed on the pump directly into the t connect mobile app and press pair with pump. The t slim x2 insulin pump with interoperable technology is an alternate controller enabled ace pump that is intended for the subcutaneous delivery of insulin at set and variable rates for the management of diabetes mellitus in people requiring insulin. I currently use the tandem tslim x2 insulin pump and have had this pump since about october of 2017 if i remember correctly so roughly a year tonight i plugged it in to charge and the battery drained from.
The tandem t slim pump is reviewed by type 1 d blogger and insurance agent sarah kaye and gives it high marks despite a slow site change process. I am on my 3rd pump in 4 months. The only serious problem i have had with the pump is false occlusion alarms and that has mostly become a non issue. My main complaint unlike some others who have posted is that the tslim seems to have charging problems.
If you wish to remain connected to both devices please keep your phone near both devices to maintain the connection. On the pump select pair device and then press the check mark to continue.