Tandem Insulin Pump Occlusion

The pump is able to reliably and securely communicate with compatible digitally connected devices including automated insulin dosing software to receive execute and confirm commands from these devices.

Tandem insulin pump occlusion. T slim x2 insulin pump. In my first review of the pump i wrote. It s getting incredibly frustrating as it s caused night time highs due to me not hearing the dang alarm to resume insulin. Occlusions can and do happen in all insulin pumps whether tubed or patch pumps and they have happened with all three types of fast acting insulin on the market.

A clog or blockage associated with the infusion set and or infusion site that can stop or slow insulin delivery. We recognize and respect the importance of your decision to begin insulin pump therapy as a member of our family. We listen closely to the diabetes community in order to understand your needs. The first couple of times i panicked at the shrieking pump alarm fearing that something was actually wrong.

Some pumps may signal an alarm if it notices an occlusion has occurred. In that time i have had 9 occlusion alarms resulting in an immediate stoppage of insulin delivery. We also recognize that your pump purchase is only the beginning of your relationship with tandem. Many tandem pumpers report having no occlusion alarms.

I ve called customer support and the trouble shooting solutions they offer are things i ve already tried. I have used the tandem t slim x2 for almost 10 weeks. 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. An occlusion is the name for any blockage that prevents your pump from delivering insulin properly.

Occlusions may occur for any of the following reasons. Insulin pump occlusions are felt by many diabetes professionals to impair blood glucose control 1 although a definite link between occlusion frequency and elevation of a1c has not been demonstrated. If pressure is being applied to the tubing or the infusion site. An occlusion is typically caused by the cannula being pinched kinked dislodged or blocked by the formation of insulin crystals.

2 3 if a pump cannot maintain a set flow rate either because of a total or partial occlusion of the insulin infusion set iis then the pressure inside the iis insulin cartridge will increase and will induce an occlusion alarm the flow rate of insulin delivery will decrease probably down to. T slim pump user guide at tandem diabetes care inc. T1 1988 g6 tandem x2 pump 5 4. So for now i have learned to live with and mostly avoid occlusion alarms with my tandem t slim x2.