When showering or bathing with a tandem insulin pump it's best to disconnect the tandem pump before showering or bathing.
People who have a tandem pump should shower rather than bathe in a tub unless they can keep the area out of the water.
People with a tandem pump are also advised to disconnect the line from the pump (or infusion bag) temporarily before bathing.
If that is not possible, advise them to cover the connection completely and hang it on a shower hook.
Or cover the tandem pump with some plastic wrap such as saran wrap.
The Tslim pump is partially waterproof but not completely waterproof.
The Tslim X2 is waterproof to 3 meters for 30 minutes, so no need to disconnect for a quick kayak on the ocean.
As summer approaches, I'm going to be getting used to using multiple profiles for changes in level of activity.
The Tslim 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.
Without insurance, the Tandem Tslim X2 pump alone has a retail price tag of $4,000.00, but with private insurance some plans will cover almost 80 percent of this cost.
How long does a Tslim X2 insulin pump last?
Its makers say that each time the Tslim X2 insulin pump is charged, it lasts for up to 7 days, or 5 days if it is connected to the Dexcom G6.
The company recommends charging the device for 10–15 minutes every day.
On July 1, 2020, United Healthcare (UHC) announced they will begin covering the Tandem Tslim X2 insulin pump for members on Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, individual and group market plans, a departure from UHC's four-year policy to only provide health insurance coverage for Medtronic insulin pumps.
Compatible with most iPhone mobile phones.
Requires a Tslim X2 insulin pump from Tandem Diabetes Care running software version 6.3. 1 or greater, available for in-warranty Tslim X2 pump users via the Tandem Device Updater.