wow ur so amazing to be managing your diabetes and performing...u have inspired me

EXCITING!!! Have fun doing all your research, it's my pleasure to be a small part of your process!

You are so very welcome! Thank you for watching!! :)

Oh my goodness I'm so excited for you!!!! And I'm so glad to hear this! I also wish there was a tubeless option so so so much so I'm right there with you on that one but still I'm so glad to hear your control is so much better that's wonderful!

I am currently on the Omni Pod and considering the tslim. Do you have any regrets? I haven't had a tube in over 13 years!

@@zandriabenne49 I felt the omnipod more b/c it was so big. Dont regret my switch. Hoping for a smaller tubeless option one day.

Very informative, I’m also going to use this opportunity to recommend Dr IGUDIA on KZfaq who cured my type 2 Diabetes with his natural herbs medication

I'm scared to move back to tube. I'm on Omnipod and I love it but really want the close loop that Omnipod has promised and yet deliver. I have been approved for Tandem - do in the next few weeks I'll likely be on tube again

You're so welcome!! Good luck in your search, I'm honored to be a part of your journey to find the one that suits you best! :)

AGREED AGREED!!!

I’m nervous too! My pump was sent out last week!

Thank you so much for watching and good luck on your new pump and cgm combo - I really think you're going to love it!!!!!! I'm excited for you!!! 💙

EXCITED FOR YOU!!! 😊

Hi Teresa. It’s probably too late to be of any help to you as it’s 6 months since your post. Firstly, I hope you are keeping well. Must be very challenging having your pancreas removed! I have had diabetes for 58 years and am a retired diabetes educator. If you haven’t already please see an educator or endo. to discuss hypo’s. You will need to be especially careful to avoid night-time hypo’s, as you won’t have the safety-net of glucagon response that a “normal” T1 has, which, though may be slower than in non- diabetics, will usually eventually bring you out of unconsciousness (unless of course you asphyxiate or have been drinking alcohol). All the very best to you.

@@Nobodyknowsreally oh thank you so much for your advice. Brilliant, thank you. Fortunately I’ve only had two hypo’s and I was luckily in hospital both times. Again thank you for your help. Xxxx ❤️

@@teresagould6987 That’s great, all the best to you.

Thank you so much for sharing this with us all here Brian!! Your second Tandem is a huge step and vote of confidence for the system - and I completely agree!! Good luck getting your new pump set up!! 💙🙏🏻

It really is - I hope you can get it ASAP!!!!! 🙏🏻

Oh thank you so much! It is beyond my pleasure! I wish you and your son all the very best!! You guys are not alone!

Thank you so so much! That really means a lot to me!!!!

Oh great timing indeed!! I really think it's the best out there at the moment, but that's totally just me - we're all unique and have our own needs and wants. No matter what you choose I hope you feel happy with your decision and love love love it!!!!!!!! Good luck my friend!!! 💙💙💙

Thank you so so much!!! Welcome to the family!!! 💙💙💙

Thank you so much Mariana! I would love it if I were this organized, because this would be fantastic!!! Unfortunately my job commitments have stalled content for this week but I hope to have a new video up this Sunday! And a diagnosis story time up soon as well!

I'm 48 years with T1D. The pump is a game changer.

I've been a T1D for 41 years and pumping for 28 years. I start training on my t slim x2 tomorrow. Can't wait!

How exciting! I'm so happy to hear this and so glad you love it!

No kidding!!! I completely agree!!!

I'm excited for you to get on the Tandem - especially with the G6 it's just an out and out game changer in my eyes!! I'm so happy to hear the Dexcom works so well for you too - this is just awesome, awesome, awesome!!! The cartridge filling process is definitely more finnicky than the others, but over time you get used to it and it becomes very straightforward. Let me know how your switch goes, and best of luck to you!!! 😍

You are so welcome and thank you for subscribing and welcome to the family here!!!!!!!

How do you find it now?,,

I’m switching from Omnipod to the 770g, haven’t had the training yet and feel overwhelmed right now. My insurance wouldn’t cover the T-Slim nor the Omnipod Dash. I’m ready to get started and hoping I don’t mess anything up.

Totally agree with you on all the fronts, and very interesting to hear you've had the same experience with the top button. Some people have said they don't have an issue and that surprises me! I guess we're all a little different, maybe it's a pressure thing! I'm glad you like it though - and totally agree with you! The pros absolutely outweigh the cons! Thank you for watching!!

It's such an easy hack that has made such a difference to me!!

Where did u get the cable for the danker portable charger

You're so welcome - thank you for sharing and I wish you all the very very best on this pump - I think you're going to love it!!

Thank you!! I think it was my brother who taught me that one if I remember correctly - so so smart!!!

Oh I'm excited for you Josh!! The pump does come with a sort of belt clip thing (that I totally spaced on mentioning here) but it does add bulk to the pump, so I've never wanted to use it so as to keep it as small as possible. You'll find what works best for you I'm sure! I love the little stick on clip as it really keeps it in the smaller profile range! Good luck my friend!!

@@ShesDiabetic yes i know about the clip that comes with it, but like you said it defeats the small form factor a bit, so the one you suggested will be way better for me i think.

Ooh good luck with it! I'm SO excited for you my friend!!!

Oh Rex!! I'm delighted you're loving it as much as I do it sounds like! I do this it's just quite simply STUPENDOUS! Nice to hear you got a clip that works for you - that's fantastic!! Hope to have the video on Basal iQ out soon!! Wishing you all the very very best and hope you had a wonderful Easter!!! 🐣

Which Clío did you buy from Amazon?

@@shirleysvisions It's a t-holster rotating clip, black. It also comes in clear I believe. Amazon has it for $29.00

YAY!! I'm so glad you have a pump that you love! That is by far and away the most important thing!!!

Oh I'm excited for you to make the switch Robert!! I really think you're going to love it so so much! And I know what you mean about the insulin extraction - I've heard of people doing this too! I've never tried it, but I'm all about not wasting insulin - it's just criminal this is happening when insulin is so expensive and isn't even available to some!

I've been on the t:slim for 3 months (recently diagnosed T1). I average about 12 units of insulin/day. I was told by tandem that a new cartridge requires a MINIMUM of 100-120 units for the pump to recognize a "properly" filled cartridge. In any event, I have withdrawn insulin from the old cartridge, to infuse into the new one (site changes is every 3 days). I discussed this with my diabetic trainer. She didn't say not to do this, but said she'd "heard" that the insulin degrades, and I may not be getting the full effects of the "old" insulin. In the end, she said it was up to me- I'm NOT suggesting anyone do this, either. My thoughts are this: once I take a new vial from the fridge, the insulin is good for 28 days. I'm just transporting the insulin from the vial, to the cartridge bladder, then from the old bladder, to a new one. I don't do this for every exchange; maybe every third time. The last time I did this, I extracted 60 units of insulin. Until I see some science behind this "degradation" I'll likely continue to do this. Tandem should make cartridges with smaller bladders. I'd imagine a software upgrade would be required for the pump to recognize a smaller amount. I'm fortunate in that I have excellent insurance, and my only out of pocket expense, is for the insulin ($60 US for 5 vials). My pump and Dexcom supplies are all paid by my insurance. I think it's a crime that so much insulin is literally being thrown in the trash, especially when so many people are rationing insulin due to cost. I'm doing this partially out of principle. I've read it costs less than $6 to produce a vial of insulin, but sold for hundreds, without insurance subsidizing the cost. If I could safely, and legally, donate my insulin to someone uninsured, I'd be happy to. No one should die from lack of insulin.

@@ShesDiabetic May I ask how many units you average per day? My needs are about 12u/day. I waste upwards of 50-60+ units per exchange! And thank you for your videos. You're an inspiration to newbies, like me! ❤️

@@guitarforumdude good to know! I just started my T-slim and this will be my first site change. When I used pens there was always at least 10 units left when technically empty. I always sucked up every drop with a syringe!

So we're pump switch buddies! Nice! Interesting you don't get the occlusion alarms like me - in fact a lot of people are saying this! Well, I guess I'm going to have to contact tslim on this one! Thank you for flagging and I'm so glad you love your pump too!!! A few cons or not I think it is the ABSOLUTE BEST!!!

You are SO welcome - and I completely understand!! I know it's a difficult balance - and so I feel like the chapters help expedite things for those that need the quick hits and others can watch all the way though - thank you for saying this and you are in no way an oddball!! Thank you for watching!!! :)

I agree - the time of day sync would be amazing! Thank you for your kind words and added thoughts here - very helpful indeed! And I'm with you! LOVE CONTROL-IQ!!! That review will be coming soon!!

Good luck and I hope all goes well! Kentucky or not!! And thank you for the skin compliment! It's from PumpPeelz! 🥰

I'm so so so very sorry to hear of your son's diagnosis - you much be going through a LOT right now. Please know you are not alone and we as a community support you! I always say- being diagnosed as t1d has been so hard for me, but it's also probably been one of the best gifts I've ever been given in my life and made me who I am - for the better! And for that I am uniquely grateful. Please hang in there and have hope - you will get through this and technology is so so fast evolving - so there's a TON of hope out there for you!!! Thank you so much for subscribing and I'm wishing you and your wonderful son all my very best! You've got this!! 💙💙💙

@@ShesDiabetic Thank you so much! I’ve been told that he will hopefully use his diagnosis as a way to fight for everything he wants in life and I truly believe he will do just that 💪🏻 He’s honestly been amazing and I’m already inspired by his bravery! I agree about the technology, he’s got the libre 2 already and I’m amazed by it! I cannot imagine how difficult and debilitating life would be having to finger prick god knows how many times a day! It’s been an absolute god send for us. He’s still honeymooning and as had lots of hypos, but he’s started to now recognise how he feels and manages to act quickly even before the scanner alerts us. You guys are amazing and thank you for sharing your story, it’s helped me process everything so much better! X 💖💖💖

So interesting about the varied tubing lengths and your experience with the alarms!! Thank you for sharing that with me! I, exactly like you guys, always order 2 tubing lengths - exactly the same as you - and vary between. I've never thought about it - but maybe the tubing lengths and frequency of occlusion alarms coincide! I will have to keep a closer watching on this. Thank you so so much for sharing this with me - genuinely!!!

I completely agree with you on the notification of correction bolus front - yes!! I would love that as well!! And you're right - mine did come with a clip - but I never used it because it bulked out the pump and made it less slim, but as you and so many others have pointed out - you're absolutely right - this did come with the pump and I apologize for my oversight in mentioning it!! I'm really glad you love your pump as much as I do - technology is so so so integral to good control these days and I just really agree - I'm so grateful for the tech too!!!

EXACTLY. EXACTLY!!!!!!

My 14 year old Type 1 is getting hers on the 17th. I can’t wait. I’m hoping for a much better experience with Tandem than I got from Omnipod.

Oh I'm so excited for you to get this pump! There is a lot to learn, but it's totally totally doable! You'll be A-OK! I promise! I was very nervous and intimidated when I first started insulin pump therapy, but now I don't know what I'd do without it! I'm thinking about you as you start this new aspect of treatment and I'm excited for the freedom I think it will give you! Sending you all the very best!

@@ShesDiabetic Thank you very much. I'll try to keep you informed. 😁

I'm excited for you!!!

So how do you like it? I’m thinking about switching from the minimed to this one

@@seanc4159 I love it! if you have the dexcom g6 it connects and is so much better. The main thing i like abt it is control IQ, i am normaly scared of going low and passing out in the midle of the night, but if i am going to low it stops all insulin, it is amazing. No more fear for me x

I completely agree with your above points and am SO glad you don't experience issues with the occlusion alarms! It must be to do with different pumps because some have said they experience it frequently like me and others say it isn't an issue - I'm certainly so pleased for those that say it's not a problem!! Ultimately the Control iQ in combination with the Dexcom and Tslim combo is just a winner winner to me no matter what, and I'm glad you're having the same excellent feelings!!!! Thank you for watching my friend!!!

I'm definitely going to contact Tandem after hearing this in several comments. I say Diabetic Danica say this was an issue for her too, so I just kind of figured everyone was experiencing this - I'm actually so glad they are not! Thank you for your kind words my friend!!

I'm with you - I clean mine just like that too! I'm so glad you like the pump too - I'm learning every users experience is a little different, and you're right about the pump - but I did not want anything to add to the bulk of the pump so I totally forgot about the case, but still don't care for it anyway, as it makes the pump much bulkier, just to achieve actually having a clip, that's an issue in my opinion - but totally my overlooking!!! And great point about the wastage of actual packaging. Sadly, I think at this moment that just comes with the territory of pump life - I hope it changes in the future though!!!

That's such a good point re the small print - I wouldn't have thought of that - but indeed that is very very very important! But like you said - if you've got the phone connection that helps. Thank you so much for watching and sharing your experience - if I ever speak to Tandem directly I will pass along your comments about the text size because I think that's incredibly important to note!

Oh exciting!! I hope training goes well for you my friend!! 💙

It's so interesting a lot of people have been saying that they don't experience the sticky top button, but clearly you do as well as I! I really hope it's not too bothersome and that you like love your new pump regardless but I totally understand the frustration!!

I made the switch from Medtronic to Tandem and have never looked back! I LOVE my Tandem TSlim + Dexcom G6 combo, and continue to do so! BUt we’re all individual - so I wish you very good luck in your search for the right system for you! This is the most important thing! 😊

I'm so glad to hear you have had the same experiences with the reps - that's so so so good to hear! Also wonderful to hear about the new clip and case! Nice!! Thank you for sharing and thank you for your kind words too! ❤️

Oh I'm excited for you to start on your G6! I think you're going to love it!! Well, at least I do! I'm so sorry you've now got an epilepsy diagnosis to deal with. That is a lot my friend. Thinking of you and really really hoping your new tech will give you more flexibility and a sense of relief and freedom in your life!!! 🙏🏻

EXACTLY! You state it perfectly - I'm a not a fan of this at all! GAH!

When you take the syringe out of the bladder after removing the air just pull a little bit of normal air in so you empty the needle from insulin. Then there should be no wastage when you empty the air from the syringe. And if there is more insulin in the syringe that fits in the bladder you can just put it back into the cannula. I know this is a damn struggle in the US.

@Engelbert Humperdinck no not over weight. Type 1.5 or LADA Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults. My pancreas shut down.

Oh my gosh I love that you have a peel based on your paintings! That's SO cool! I look forward to seeing your video soon and TOTALLY understand about life getting in the way of filming don't worry - do it when you're ready!!!!

Amen to that!! Oh that elusive sleep!!!

OH MY GOODNESS!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU MY FRIEND!!!!!!

Oh I agree and love this idea!!!

Of course! I’ll link it below. And in case it doesn’t work- it’s called Nite Ize HipClip Mobile Device Pocket Clip Mobile Device Pocket Clip - Multi, N/A!! www.amazon.co.uk/Nite-Ize-HipClip-Mobile-Device/dp/B007CBSBM4/ref=asc_df_B007CBSBM4/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=205171266866&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12798502544455414954&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045917&hvtargid=pla-421071754279&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

You are right - mine did come with that case, but I considered it more a case than a clip - but you're very right and it was my oversight in not mentioning this!! But also - interesting to know it very much effects the button pressing - my goodness - it's hard enough as it is without making it MORE difficult! Gah! I still love the pump though and I thank you so much for commenting and sharing with me!! 🥰

Oh gosh - yes this is an annoyance, eh! It's so frustrating when there's a minima because you're then forced into wasting insulin - this is madness!!! 😣

Oh, I hope this helps you too! I’ve heard of a lot of people having problems with errors on the Omni pod. That must be so incredibly frustrating! I hope you’re able to find a system that works great for you! 🙏🏻💙🙏🏻

It's such a personal decision - I totally get that it's overwhelming! The only thing I would encourage you to think about is if you want to use a Dexcom or Medtronic CGM. I think this can be a huge deciding factor in terms of which pump you choose. That was at least the major deciding factor for me. Other than that all I can say is I wish you all the very very best and hope you're able to make teh right decision for you! That's the most important thing!! 💙💙💙

Hi guys. Ok, here’s my take on Medtronic 770g vs. T-slim. I’ve never used the t-slim bc i hear that the cartridge is troublesome. But here’s my big gripe on the 770g. It’s so big, I’m constantly jabbing myself in the stomach bc of the insulin cylinder being so high on the pump. The 770 is so much bigger than the 530 used to be. Maybe it’s different for a male, but this new Medtronic is so ridiculously bulky and heavy. Even when you clip it on your pants, the hem folds down. The engineering is esthetically awful. I’ve been wearing a pump since 2000, and I would have thought that Medtronic would have made the pump smaller instead of bigger. it really is a pain and I regret getting it last year. The only thing that I like about Medtronic is their customer service. They’ve always been great Changing the reservoir on the T-slim seems to have more steps than with Medtronic. You have to have a regular syringe to pull the insulin out of the bottle and into the reservoir. Plus there are a lot of other steps, I’ve noted. Also, it depends on which insurance you have.. So that’s my take on these pumps. Anyway, good luck!

Hehe! Thank you!!! 🎮