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Thinking of going onto insulin pump tandem t:slim

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KimL

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Hi my diabetic team are pushing me to go onto above insulin pump but I have some reservations.
Firstly being tethered to a machine and tubes and secondly, the time it takes to get used to it.
Can anyone share their experiences please as know hearing from those who are using this are different to what healthcare say.
Many thanks
KimL
 
Hi, I am being encouraged by my diabetic consultant to go into the Tandem T:slimx2. But I have reservations, one, bring tethered to a machine & tubes and two, how log it takes to get use to it.
Would love to hear about others experiences so I can make a decision.
Thanks Kim
 
Hi Kim I'm a relatively new tandem tslim user (18 months). As a female I don't find the tethering an issue (bra or pocket, I have invested in some gorgeous leggings with pockets, though some people use special pump waistbands.) If it falls out of my pocket it doesn't get pulled out of my body, it just hangs there looking stupid.

Water sports are a bit of a pain. I generally disconnect and then give myself more insulin every couple of hours.

I got used to it pretty quickly though it's important to keep your basal rates up to date and I'm still learning.

I love my pump and honestly couldn't imagine life without it now.

Disadvantages : more gear when travelling, watersports issue.

Tagging @Juicyj who is more experienced.
 
 
Hi @KimL

Like anything in life - a new device takes some getting used to, so be prepared to adjust.

With that out of the way I love my T Slim, I didn't for around a year but that was my fault entirely, i'd got used to adjusting and correcting on my previous pump the medtronic, I needed to let the algorithm settle in and had to ease up on trying to control it. The tethering doesn't bother me, I have the shortest sets available and I wear a pump belt or it goes into a pocket and after a while you don't even know it's there.

The T Slim for a t1d is a game changer of a system, it allow you to live you life without constant worry, it helps you sleep better and it improves your stability with control, so minimises the highs/lows, I should be on commission, go for it, it's the best decision in regards to your t1d you can make.
 
Thanks Antje,
Appreciate you sharing your experience. More food for thought.
Have a great day
 
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