T:slim X2 vs. the ALL NEW Omnipod 5!
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- Опубліковано 13 лип 2024
- Lets break down the differences between the Tandem T:Slim X2 and the all new Omnipod 5!
The Omnipod 5 has been FDA approved and should be out soon! Lets compare it to one of the most popular pumps on the market to see which one has an edge over the other in features such as smart bolus, auto basal, exercise mode as well as other areas. Enjoy the video!
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CORRECTION:
Omnipod 5 will have an extended bolus feature, but it cannot be activated while in auto mode (SmartAdjust mode). You will have to switch the pump into manual mode to be able to use it.
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How can i contact you please, ?
But the same is true on tslim. You can't extended bolus with control IQ enabled. So it's a wash.
As an endocrinologist i have to say that your videos are great ..
Thanks so much!
this was very helpful thank you for taking the time to explain it, we will be switching from T slim X2 to Ominpod 5 hopefully in the next few months.
I’m in the UK and can’t wait for the Omnipod 5 to become available over here. I’ll definitely be first in the queue. Thanks for the very informative news 😊
No problem!
I have been using the t:slim for a few years, I just asked to try the omnipod because i have a real issue with my line getting caught and ripped out on things. Im nervous but excited to try the omnipod 5. Thank you for the video!
Thank you for this. I've been comparing reviews of the Omnipod and T:Slim pumps in preparation of switching from my old Medtronic (run away!). You've answered a few questions that I have not been able to find anywhere else, such as being able to walk away from my phone/controller safely.
Thank you!! Glad it was helpful!
As a frustrated Tslim user, I have turned off my CIQ cuz it allows me to drop low way too many times. You've taught me quite a bit! Thinking about omnipod now. Thanks for the comparison!
Just joined! I have had T1D now for 60 years and I’m on TSlim but it’s time to update so this help so much. Wish we could talk.
Thank you so much! If you want to reach out, my email is in the video comments.
Thanks for keeping us informed!
No problem!
Wonderful comparison! I currently have the t-slim and can’t wait to switch to OmniPod 5.
Thank you!!
This was very helpful. This will be my daughter's first time using any type of insulin pump and we're trying to decide which one to choose.
I’m so happy to hear the video was helpful! Please let me know if you have any questions about the pumps. Either one of these would be a great choice.
Thanks for all the great info! This is the best video I’ve seen on the new Omnipod. My daughter is currently on the Omnipod Dash and is looking forward to the 5
Thank you so much! It’s definitely going to be an amazing pump, I’m looking forward to it as well.
Thanks for this info! I'm currently switching over from the Tslim to the OmniPod. This was very helpful! Although I am bummed that I can't use my iphone - I'm hoping it will come soon!
Me too! It’s one of the things holding me back from switching over. I’m hoping it will be compatible very soon though.
and thanks for the additional information; I changed over because of the tubeless feature -
No problem!
This is the exact comparison that I wanted… awesome work! 👍👏🏻🏆
Glad you liked it! Thank you!
Very good info. I asked endo at my appointment last week what was his opinion for my April 23 new pump. He told me to wait until April for Tandem.
After hearing more of the algorithm about Omnipod now I am wanting to change to them from Tandem now.
Either way, both pumps are great and I’m sure you’ll be very happy! Good luck!
I use omnipod 5 now , I love it , but I do wish it would work w/the 7 dexcom because they say dexcom 7 is better to keep track of sugar plus 30 minute warm up to wear 6 is 2 hr. It's a long time lol seems forever. Do you know how long omnipod 5 will connect to the dexcom g 7 ? Please let us know because I'm excited to give dexcom g 7 a try . Ty merry Christmas 🤶 🎄 🎅
so helpful! thank you!
Thank you!! Glad it was helpful!
Been an Omnipod user for 10+ years. The old pods were covered 100% with my insurance. The new pods for the 5 are only covered at 30% because Omnipod classified them as a disposable pharmaceuticals cal not durable medical equipment like the old pods were. And it only works with a few Samsung phones. I waited more than 7 years for this and am so disappointed with Omnipod that I’m considering switching to Tslim. It comes down to whether or not a closed loop is worth going back to a tube. Hopefully the hours I’ve spent on the phone with insurance and Omnipod will be useful to those thinking of switching. They swore I was covered at 100% only to find out they were either wrong or dishonest. Either answer is unacceptable. Check with your insurance about the coverage before switching, make sure disposable pharmaceuticals are covered or your first trip to the pharmacy for a refill will be a shock. The PDM is covered not the Omnipod 5 PODS
That is so disappointing to hear. I am so sorry, I hope something changes in the future for you with the insurance coverage.
I switch from Omnipod to Tslim and it has been amazing! Such a superior device. Now, I can control my tslim from my iPhone. My tslim supplies are covered 100% by my insurance whereas my pods were not.
Was this review independent or was it sponsored by Omnipod?
I'm currently looking at switching between the T-Slim and the Omnipod, I am currently using a Guardian sensor and Metronic products. For those of you unfamiliar with my product, it's hell on earth. I'm definitely considering the T-Slim after your comment, thank you @bdh316
Thanks for the insurance info. I will check that.
Mine was covered just 75.00 copay
Super helpful, my brother (who is also a T1 like myself) has been using Omnipods for years whereas I’m a pump user (Medtronic, then Tandem), he mentioned the Omnipod 5 to me this weekend; as far as all the info you’ve provided, it offers me more of what I’m looking for and I’m excited to see if I can switch. I’d say the only downfall for me is that I have an iPhone 😂 Great video! Thank you!
I know! As an iPhone user myself it’s frustrating. Every time I see the Omnipod rep I ask them when they’re going to release the iPhone app. Unfortunately no update at this time but I’m hoping very soon.
Started using Omnipod 5 in June of 2023, been happy w/the technology, but carrying IOS product & controller is a bit much, would like to see the update for the two to be connected, also a bit expensive for Medicare users, Omnipod 5 user’s costs fall under Pard D & not durable medical Part B
Very Helpful!
Thank you!
I have a unusual question. I have narcolepsy with cataplexy and diabetes t2. Frankly I’m doing ok with a 6.5 A1C, I am happy and alive. My dilemma is I take XYWave, a sleep medication that absolutely knocks me out.. there is No possibility to me waking on a low or high alarm. I’m terribly concerned about this as is my endocrinologist. She suggested I migrate to a new pump ( current G670 ) to either a T2 or Omni pod 5. With these special considerations in mind would either of these pumps dependably handle prolonged night time lows with no human intervention ? I know it’s a tough question.
Great video! I’m an American living in Portugal and sadly neither one is available here. I’d love to get the Omnipod to work with my Dexcom G6 and I’ll have to find another way to get one. It’d be a lifesaver.
Thank you so much! Hopefully they'll eventually release it over there as well, might just be a matter of time.
Informative video, thank you for posting. T1 here for 52 years and have been on the tSlim X2 for the last four years and maintaining ~6 A1c. I've used many other pumps in the past as well and the X2 is currently by far the best out there. However, within the last two weeks I've moved over to the Dash in anticipation of the Omnipod 5. The tubeless feature is really intriguing as well as the ease to use different sites without the need of a tube. Really looking forward to the 5.
Same here, I think its really going to be a great pump. I haven't been on a pump since I was 18, just using multiple daily injections, this is the first pump that has really got me tempted to get back on one.
Nice I’m a type 1 diabetic and I’m currently using the eros and Dexcom g6 along with Loop to make things easier to monitor my bg, give insulin and enter carb, make changes to my basil and carb ratio etc. I have to say nice A1C and I think my previous A1C was 5.7 thanks to loop (the alarms and how it automatically makes changes to try and keep my bg level are a huge help.) and I’m excited for when the omnipod 5 is available in Canada
Yes I'm on the Tandem
Since 8/2021 and hopefully all goes well I will
Start off with the Omnipod dash then switch to the Omnipod 5
How is it going with the Dash?
@@lobaker1 it's going well. It takes awhile for it to "learn" how your body will react but it's getting there. I love the tubeless, that's a gamechanger to me.
Great video!👍👍👍
Thank you!!!
Great video as usual! Do you think you could do a video on LDN for type 1’s? Just curious on your professional thoughts since it is not well known as it was not initially intended for those with autoimmune diseases. Thanks!
Thank you! Definitely a good idea for an upcoming video, thanks!
@@diabetesdailydigest No thank you! I’d be happy to provide details since starting it. I’ve really found the results quite interesting.
im switching from the tslim to the omnipod for soccer, as I have to take my tslim off during soccer and blood sugar starts to run high, hope this fixes that
I really wanted to see if the Omnipods had a different design, bigger, thicker, different shape etc. But overall, thank you!
Sorry forgot to include that in the video. The pods will remain the same size and dimensions as the previous generation. No changes. I hope some day in the future they find a way to make them slimmer, but for now it remains the same.
I just watched your video. I am thinking of changing from Tandem to Omnipod partly because of cost of supplies and partly being tubless. I am cash paying because I was on Cobra. My husband is self employed and insurance has gotten expensive with higher deductables and reduced coverage.( we use a cost sharing program -
Zion mainly for hospitalizations) I also am not satisfied with Tandem's support. I started Tandem during Covid and feel I have never really gotten adequate training or support. I do not have an Endo because I have yet to find one that will spend more than 5 or 10 minutes with patients. I have been
diabetic approx. 30 years. Any feed back I could get from you or your followers would be great.
1. As speaking, you can control the Tandem pump on the smartphone app. So, you can control the pump by the pump and smartphone app. With Omnipod, you can not control the pump by the pump.
2. Omnipod app is not compatible with my smartphone phone, Samsung Galaxy 20S, ultra.
3. It is very nice as tube less though.
Nice I’m a type 1 diabetic and I’m currently using the eros and Dexcom g6 along with Loop to make things easier to monitor my bg, give insulin and enter carb, make changes to my basil and carb ratio etc. I have to say I think my previous A1C was 5.7 thanks to loop (the alarms and how it automatically makes changes to try and keep my bg level are a huge help.) and I’m excited for when the omnipod 5 is available in Canada.
5.7 is an amazing A1C, congrats! And I'm also super excited for the Omnipod 5, thanks for the comment and welcome to the channel!
I want to get the omnipod 5 however while using the dash I always get this horrible itch I tried things like nasal spray and skin tac but nothing works. Now with the tslim yes I have to deal with annoying tube but nooooo itchy and the infusion set takes such a small area that I don't feel it at all. Also I do love seeing my dexcom on the slim device and the smart iq thingy keeping my sugar in control.
I’m glad you’re doing well with the Tslim! It’s definitely an amazing pump!
Is there any information regarding alarms on the Omni? I have the t-slim and the constant nagging of the non adjustable alarm system drives me crazy, and I have only had it for a week.
Not that I’ve heard of yet. If I hear of anything I’ll let you know though.
The omnipod alarms are also insanely annoying.
My 9 year old was just diagnosed and he wants the G7 and insurance approved it but as for the pump we're not sure which one is better to use. I know one has a tube versus one not having one. He does sports
The G7 at this time is not approved for either pump. Hopefully by the end of the year. As far as sports, they both have pros and cons. The omnipod does stick out quite a bit more but it also doesn’t have any tubing which is important. You might consider requesting a sample of the omnipod for him to try when he’s playing sports to see if it winds up staying on.
The problem for me is the Omnipod has a small reservoir. I use 90 units per day allowing me up to three between reservoir changes with the t slim.
That’s a good point. I know some people that use some of the concentrated insulin like Humalog U-200 to get more in the pod. This is off label of course and you’d have to get your endo to sign off on it and make adjustments to your pump settings.
Thanks for this. I have been using the OmniPod 5 since it came out. My 8-year-old son uses the T-Slim. We've noticed that the OmniPod 5's technology has made it significantly better at regulating and correcting. Because my son is much younger, however, this also has to do with his more frequently changing insulin needs and he's been on the T-Slim for a couple years now, so it's had longer to disappoint. But from my experience with both, the OmniPod 5's technology is superior and it should be the go to unless there's a reason you need something different.
Good to hear! Thanks for sharing your experience, I love to hear from people actually using the pump. Take care and thanks for the comment!
Tandem actually released mobile Bolus from the app before Omnipod 5 was released.
Good point
I'm wondering about sweat and what it does to the Omnipod adhesive. Seems to wreck all other adhesives. If it does the same to the Omnipod it appears it could be more troublesome
Yeah it could be a problem especially if the person sweats a lot. The Omnipod is a lot bigger than other devices that use adhesive to attach like cgms etc and it could lead to it being torn off.
My son is a crazy active 5yo who has worn omnipods for the last 3 years- even during dead of summer playing outside all day at summer camp sweating like crazy, the adhesive is pretty good. the problems in the past have been if a bit gets rolled up by friction (like sliding down a slide or brushing his arm when climbing a tree or such), and a bit of debris or dirt gets on, then clearly the adhesive on that part isn't as good, and you start to get more peeling off. we use the over bandages and that helps significantly. if your clothes chafe in certain areas, i'd avoid using the omnipod near there.
Having used the old Onmipod for 4 years, I can say that the adhesive works very well and I've never had one come looseat all. The problem that I've been having recently is that the adhesive has started causing skin irritation and as the Omnipod has a larger "footprint" than most other pumps this is causing me significant issues.
I dislike the pod because all it does is leak insulin like every two days I find it leaking out and then my bg is high( do you have any tips to make it not leak all of the time)
I dont use the Omnipod myself so I cant say from first hand experience, but a number of suggestions I have read:
1) Replacing the pod every 2 rather than 3 days
2) Spacing out your bolus, instead of giving 10 units at once, give it in (2) 5 units increments as sometimes a large bolus causes the insulin to back up
3) When ready to hit the start for a new cannula insertion, pinch up on the skin around where the cannula will insert with two fingers and press down on the end of the pod with the cannula
Heres a link to some other tips that may help
forum.fudiabetes.org/t/leaking-omnipods/4750/4
There is a misconception. If it's working right you can't get a 110 average BG without swinging out of Control IQs desired control ranges. In normal mode and sleep mode ControI IQ will work hard to keep you from dropping below 112, in exercise mode below 140. The Tandem 110 "target" is only meaningful to internal calculations. It can only keep you in good "control" without wide swings out of range and slow corrections when it has a profile that follows your typical day metabolic rate changes and has close to accurate basal rates, ICRs and CFs. Tandem is FDA approved to have bolus from phone and plans to have it deployed to users by end of summer 2022.
Thanks for the info!
Does the Omnipod dash work with the DexCom G6?
Unfortunately not, the dash does not integrate with the Dexcom or any other CGM's. The Omnipod 5 will be the first to link up with the Dexcom.
any ideas as to how one might be able to buy omnipod 5 system from outside US/EU?
Unfortunately I’m not aware of any way to do that
Thanks for the great comparison!❤️
Is there any ETA on the Omnipod for IOS? This would def make me switch over ASAP.
Thank you! No indication as of this time. I use an iPhone myself so I'll be anxiously awaiting the release on ios also. Hopefully it will be within a few months of release, fingers crossed.
Does this work with 1.5 diabetes.. how do I go about to get one of these
Yep, it will work for all types of diabetes. You have to contact your endocrinologist to get started on one. Keep in mind the Omnipod 5 is not out yet, should be out though very soon. The Tslim is available now though.
sadly, neither of both pumps can be bought here in the third world .. ( Argentina ) somebody know if theres some alternative way to buy this pumps ?
I'm so sorry to hear that. I don't know much about this website, but I have heard that they sell insulin pumps on there bimedis.com/search/search-items/infusion-pumps-insulin-infusion-pumps.
This was so helpful, thank you! I've had some frustrations with my control with the Tandem Tslim; I feel like it sometimes overcorrects with the Control IQ and then I end up going low. Sounds like the OmniPod might do a little better job with subtle corrections.
No problem! Glad to hear it was helpful!!
Who sells the new Omni pod ?
Hi there. Omnipod Is covered by Medicaid ? I'm diabétic type 1 since 1991.
I believe (although not 100% sure) you can get insulin pump coverage under Medicaid. Your physician just needs to deem it necessary for your care.
My #1 problem with Omnipod and Dexcom is yhey fall out all the time due to me doing a lot of wrestling/MMA
Have you tried using skin-tac to help them stick, and also placing an over patch on top? That usually helps, both can be found on Amazon. But I imagine with wrestling/MMA it would be hard to keep them on even using those unfortunately.
@@diabetesdailydigest Yup still falls off
@@luxurybuzz3681 Sorry to hear that. The only other option would be to wrap the entire area. Easy to do if it’s on the arm, other areas are obviously not so easy and probably impractical.
I don't think anything will stay on during a hard sweaty wrestling session - too much friction. Even if you strapped it down with tape, it'd still fall off
I'm DIY looping with great results for a couple of years now, but I'm curious about how Omnipod 5 compares to DIY loop apps like Loop, FreAPS X or AAPS.
BTW, FDA has granted approval for Tandem t:slim X2 insulin pump to bolus using the t:connect mobile app
I believe DIY looping gave you more flexibility than the Omnipod 5 will. For instance the target glucose levels, while there is some flexibility, you won’t be able to set it lower than 110 which I know with looping you could set much lower. As far as the Tandem I saw the news about that, I bet they had to push it out faster once they heard the Omnipod 5 was going to have this feature.
I was multitasking while listening so I may have missed the info but I cannot use exercise mode effectively on the tandem so I’m guessing the same will happen on the pod. I take off the tandem completely during exercise to manage BG levels, will the pod allow me to do a 0% basal for an hour? I know you can make multiple profile goals but i am not sure if the goals are going to have the affect I need.
So the way the Omnipod 5 works for exercise mode is as soon as you turn it on, it automatically decreases the basal rate, and sets your target glucose for 150. It will decrease and even shut off your basal rate if it feels this is necessary, but as far as manually shutting off the basal rate in anticipation of exercise, you'd have to set a temp basal rate to do this. So you have the ability to do this, its just separate program from the exercise mode.
I would never use craptronic! Tandem all the way!!!!
Definitely in the plans for a future video! Thanks!!
I am just going on the Omnipod 5 . One thing I wish you would discuss is traveling by air and going through security. Having been on the Tandem, I remove it and hand it to the attendant at the security check, or I take the body scan. My Tandem pump has always worked fine on long flights. I am concerned about the Omnipad ; obviously I cannot remove it so likely I will set off the metal detector, but will it work on the airplane?
Yep works just fine on an airplane and doesn’t beep through security!
I would imagine it should be ok, but it might be best to call Omnipod to double check with their technical support team.
My guess is that they would have to use the wand instead of having you go through a metal detector.
How will Tslim x3 compare to Omnipod 5?
Hopefully we’ll find out soon once they release the X3. Hard to say at this point since there’s only been a few details released about the X3 as of now.
I have diabetes type 1😢😢
FYI Omnipod 5 only works with a select few old Samsung phones, so advertising that it works with your phone is not exactly honest or realistic.
Now only if Omnipod will get with 300 units
Hopefully soon. I know they’re experimenting with concentrated insulin to achieve this.
@@diabetesdailydigest Let's see what they do. I was told it's never going to happen. I'm also on U200 already I hope they have something else in mind!
Correction: FDA just approved mobile phone bolusing for Tandem T:Slim
Yep I saw that this morning. Lots of next exciting tech and upgrades coming this year.
I beg to DIFFER!!!! Because my OMNIPOD 5 has Not stopped giving me insulin and I have DROPPED TO 45!!!???
I'm so sorry to hear that. Did the Omnipod maybe lose connection with your Dexcom? I have seen this happen when it comes out of automode, sometimes if the pod and Dexcom do not have line of sight this can happen
I just bolused off of my iPhone. Tandem is so much better omnipod SUCKS!
Mobile bolusing is definitely a nice feature!