The Tandem insulin pump, called “t slim,” was recently approved by the FDA late in 2011. It will be made available to the public sometime early this year in 2012. So what is so special or different about this pump? There are several diabetic insulin pumps on the market today. (I have the Medtronic Minimed and use the Guardian Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) System with it.)
Tandem Diabetes Care is a company working to make life better and more enjoyable for the lifestyle of diabetes! So let’s look at this insulin pump and you be the judge! What do you think of the Tandem insulin pump? Compare and decide for yourself.
The Tandem insulin pump has several features that makes it unique and special:
- It has a modern display – With a colorful touch screen, you can scroll and click through the screen as with an iPhone.
- It’s size – It’s the size of a credit card (like a smart phone) and will be the smallest insulin pump made. It’s reported to be 25% smaller then the average insulin pump! This insulin pump won’t look like a pager!
- It carries a 300 unit reservoir.
- It has a rechargeable battery – It’s recharged with a universal USB cord similar to how you charge a cell phone.
- It has a web based data management system – It’s called the “t connect.” (It’s PC and Mac compatible.)
It’s also important to point out the negative sides of the Tandem insulin pump:
- It’s not 100% waterproof. (But neither is my Medtronic Minimed insulin pump!)
- As of yet, it does not have a CGM system.
- It is not ADF approved for children under 12 years of age.
- Don’t expect an iPhone. (It’s not as flashy and as high tech.)
There are a number of new diabetic products on the market in 2012 and diabetic products are constantly being reviewed and improved. Every year I look forward to the latest diabetic inventions and products being created to help those of us with diabetes. This year I look forward to trying out this new Tandem insulin pump!
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