Omnipod 5 vs T:Slim X2: Which Device Works Best for Me
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2023
- This is my comparison video of Omnipod 5 and Tandem's T:Slim X2. This is an honest review of which device worked best for me in many different aspects. If you are stuck trying to determine which pump would be best for you, watch this video so you can be directed on how to do a trial run with both of these with absolutely NO COMMITMENT!!
READ THIS: Diabetes Solution, author: Dr. Richard Bernstein
You are amazing. I did not get my pod yet but i was also thinking about the tslim
Thank you ❤️
Have you looked into DIY Looping? It’s a great option and can be done using Omnipod DASH. The t:slim is great though!! If you are interested in the t:slim, you might want to wait for the Mobi pump to come out in January. I have a video about it 😉
Let me know if you have any questions. Selecting an insulin pump is a big commitment!!
Been on omnipod 5 for 2 years and switching tomorrow to tandem t slim...same issues with control on highs .hope it helps me and yes I will miss the tubeless pump...
Check out the Mobi or info about the Sigi Patch Pump. Both are by Tandem and the Mobi is out now. The Mobi isn’t completely tubeless yet, but it’s a nice option. I’m releasing a video about my experience with it soon so please stay tuned!!
Great video. I’m going back and forth between both. Myself I’m a T1D for 31 years. A1C is between 4.8-5.5. I love the tubeless Omnipod. It’s just not as strong as Tandem’s algorithm
Thank you so much for the feedback! Your A1C is great! Do you follow a low carb diet?
I agree with you about Omnipod's algorithm being much weaker. Have seen the news about Tandem's Mobi pump? It was just cleared through the FDA and is expected to be released in early 2024. The warranty for my T:Slim expires tomorrow so I will be waiting for the official release date for the Mobi. It's half the size of the T:Slim, has an adhesive patch option, and it will eventually be tubeless! I can't wait! Make sure you subscribe to my channel so you can get more info about these topics. There will be a Mobi Pump review in the near future!!
@@JillianBoileau - I guess you can say that. I hardly eat. Enough to get the adequate amount of nutrition which according to my metabolic panel is perfect. Yeah, I can’t wait for the Mobi Tandem pump as well. You have a new subscriber!!! Keep up the great work!!!
@@maurice281 Thank you and welcome to my channel!
Hi Jillian, I really got a lot of your video. My T Slim pump warranty is expiring at the end of this December. I have had Type 1 DM for about 50 years with no complications so far. I recently switched DM docs and my current DM doc’s CDE met with me recently to discuss how I am doing. She is also a Type 1 and wears a Omnipod and really likes it. However after watching your video my current thought is leaning towards sticking with Tandem with the hope of switching to the newer Mobi system when it is available next year. I talked with a Tandem rep earlier today who also has diabetes and told me they will help out in the event something goes wrong with my TSlim before I switch the Mobi which will be before my TSlim warranty expires. I agree with you about their amazing customer service. BTW I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes while I was attending SDSU. It is truly amazing all of the technical advances that have taken place since that time. Many thanks for all you do! Regards, Guy
Hi, Guy! I’m so sorry, but I didn’t see your comment until now (a month later). Thank you for the feedback!! I’m so happy to hear that my videos are helping other diabetics. I think your plan to stick with Tandem is a smart move. Hopefully the Mobi will be out any day. I feel like a lot of the people who work for Tandem are type 1’s. It’s such a huge help! Good luck with everything and thank you so much for your support ❤️
Great video im thinking of going on the x2 but how do you actually sleep when you have the tube connected to you all night??
Thank you! I’m so used to being connected to a pump! I hardly notice it!!
It has never bothered me and I move around quite a bit while I’m sleeping. The thing with the t:slim is the clip doesn’t work well and it tends to fall off occasionally so just make sure you get in the habit of grabbing for it before you get up and you will be just fine 😉
Also, please check out Tandem’s next pump (set to be released anytime now) which will be tubeless and still uses them same algorithm as the t:slim. You can watch my video about it here:
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I will be giving my honest review about this pump when it hits the market, so make sure you subscribe to my channel if you haven’t already.
Thanks i hope it has the 300 units the same as the x2 because 200 is not great for me xx
You’re welcome! Unfortunately, the Mobi includes a 200-unit cartridge.
@@JillianBoileau yeah think I need to change my diet 😅... really thinking about the tslimx2 or omnipod 5
@@DavidGoodall-ud4zo you can do it!!!!! I just want to make sure you know that the Omnipod 5 only holds 200-units like the Mobi. If you are considering the O5, I would recommend the Mobi over it, but thats just me.
my son's BS spikes when he exercises as well. How do you manage this?
I take a bolus prior to working out. I dose it right before I begin my warmup. If I workout later in the day, I don’t need as much, but I enjoy working out early. Also, cardio doesn’t spike me as much so I bolus on the lighter side the days I do cardio. Mild cardio, such as, power walking will even drop me a little. Just be careful with the boluses because every workout is different!!! I have this topic on my list of upcoming videos!!
Yes I would love to watch a video about this. It’s so hard esp bc they are both so little I don’t want to over bolus but also don’t want them running in the 300’s while they play.
Bernstein strongly recommends against pumps due to eventual malabsorption and loss of tight control. Any merit?
Hello! Yes, he does advise against using a pump, however, using one makes diabetes quite a bit more manageable for me in my current situation. I'm a mother with two young children and I can't always get to my insulin and a syringe safely for a correction dose when I need to. I'd also have a hard time pre-bolusing R insulin 40 minutes in advance right now. I've only been on a pump for four years, so I haven't had any issues with malabsorption yet. If it does happen, I'll go back to MDIs. I've thought about taking a break from my pump just to see how I'd feel about it now, but I also really like the flexibility with my basals. Maybe in another year or two I'll give it a another shot!! Thank you for your comment!!
Sounds like you've got all your ducks in a row. Well done.
Thank you!!
You can have malabsorption too with MDI if you don't rotate sites properly
An injection does not compare to an indwelling infusion set as in 3 days your body begins to reject the intrusion. This reaction is largely absent with injections.