Infusion Sets
Mobi
T:Slim X2
Control-IQ+
Expert Level
100

Best infusion set(s) for lean patients, active, or pediatrics

Autosoft 30 and Varisoft

100

The Mobi cartridge holds __ units 

200 units 

100
I hate carrying my phone around, should I get a T:Slim pump?

Yes! You do not need to carry your phone around to be able to use a T:Slim pump. It is an all in 1 pump!

100

How often will I get an AutoBolus?

Once every hour, if BG is predicting to be over 180 mg/dL

100

How long can you set a Temp Rate for?

15 minutes to 72 hours (3 days!)

200

Which infusion set can only be used with Mobi?

Autosoft XC 5 inch tubing

200

Patient is team Android only, is Mobi a good fit for them?

YES! Mobi is compatible with Iphone and Android.

200

What CGM sensors are compatible with T:Slim?

Dexcom G6, Dexcom G7, and Libre 3+

200

Will a patient get an Autobolus in sleep mode?

No! In sleep mode, they will not get an AutoBolus. This is intentional to prevent overnight lows. 

200

Why does insulin action time not matter for a Tandem pump?

Insulin action time appears fixed at 5 hours but is dynamically moving based off the patient's glucose levels and CGM predictions. 

300

I cannot get TruSteel, what infusion set should I switch to?

VariSoft

300

Which infusion sets are compatible with Mobi?

All infusion sets! AutoSoft 90, AutoSoft XC, AutoSoft 30, VariSoft, and TruSteel

300

Why does my touchscreen on my pump always turn off/ black-out?

3 STRIKE PROTECTION! If you tap 3 inactive areas of the screen, it will turn off to prevent accidental input.

300

How long does it take for setting changes to kick in for a patient?

Immediately! Tandem is not a "learned" pump. Tandem is proactive not reactive.

300
What setting makes the BIGGEST impact with the Tandem pumps?

Correction factor/ ISF

400

Which 2 infusion sets are manually inserted by patient?

VariSoft and TruSteel

400

If my phone dies, how can I still bolus?

Patient can use Quick Bolus feature on pump. 

Quick bolus can be set for increments of grams of carbs or units of insulin.

400

What insulins are compatible with T:Slim?

Novolog U-100, Humalog U-100, Lyumjev U-100
400
What should a patient do if they get kicked out of automation (AID)?

TRICK question! Patients will NEVER get kicked out of automation for a high or low glucose level.

400
Patient fasting for lab work, and worried about keeping the pump on in fear of lows. Should they take the pump off?

Patient should keep the pump on! Run the pump in exercise mode AND/ or a temp rate.

500

VariSoft can insert at what degree angles?

20 to 45 degree angle

500

I am going to take a shower, what should I do with my Mobi pump?

Keep it on! Mobi pump is watertight for 8 feet up to 2 hours. 

500

What are the 3 ways I can bolus with the T:Slim pump?

Bolus from pump screen, bolus from mobile app, and bolus with Quick Bolus button.

500

What settings can you change?

Basal, insulin to carb ratio, and correction factor/ insulin sensitivity factor

500
Patient's basal rate is 1.0 u/Hr and max basal rate is 2 u/Hr. Is this hindering basal modulation?

No! In Control-IQ, the basal rate will modulate up to 4 times the set rate.