‘Think about the 20% of things that make 80% of the difference.’<br /><br />Last week I spoke about my own experience of using a tubed vs tubeless automated insulin delivery system to manage my type 1 diabetes. But for a full breakdown of the current hybrid closed loop systems on the market, I knew I had to call in some expert help.<br /><br /><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1f5NBFpOcN132XGBRqlgmE?si=43321a9a9eb64f4e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John Pemberton’s wisdom and knowledge was made abundantly clear in his recent episode of Type 1 on 1.</a> The diabetes specialist dietician, diabetes technology consultant, diabetes educator, type 1 diabetic and founder of The Glucose Never Lies spoke candidly to me about why he dedicates so much of his time to building an online resource to help people living with type 1 diabetes.<br /><br />This episode is a special focus on the four main automated insulin delivery (AID) insulin pump systems currently on the market, using John’s helpful superhero personas to take a deep dive into each one, and highlight the most important features among this almighty line up.<br /><br />Spoiler: They’re all great, and there is no wrong choice.<br /><br />But if you’re curious about insulin pumps and haven’t yet been able to find a way to compare them all, this one’s for you. The automated insulin delivery systems we dig into in this episode are:<br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/en-gb/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tandem Control IQ</a>: Control and flexibility aka Spider-Man</li><li><a href="https://www.mylife-diabetescare.com/en/mylife-loop.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CamAPS FX mylife Loop</a>: Highly adaptable and strategic aka Batman</li><li><a href="https://www.omnipod.com/en-gb/simplify/omnipod-5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Omnipod 5</a>: Sleek, simple, and futuristic aka Iron Man</li><li><a href="https://www.medtronic-diabetes.com/en-gb/insulin-pump-therapy/minimed-780g-system" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Medtronic 780G</a>: Powerful and aggressive aka The Hulk</li></ul><b>DISCLAIMER </b><br />Nothing you hear on Type 1 on 1 should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your diabetes or health management.<br /><br /><b>CONNECT WITH JOHN</b><br /><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1f5NBFpOcN132XGBRqlgmE?si=43321a9a9eb64f4e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John’s first episode on Type 1 on 1</a> (Spotify)<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/VXhmZpA6l8k?si=ZYfjhhLzCqfbx34K" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John’s first episode on Type 1 on 1</a> (YouTube)<br /><a href="https://theglucoseneverlies.com/faq-cgm-regulation/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">More information on CGM Regulation</a><br /><a href="https://theglucoseneverlies.com/choosing-aid-system-superhero-you-most/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Glucose Never Lies: Choosing your AID superhero</a><br /><a href="https://theglucoseneverlies.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Glucose Never Lies Website</a><br /><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2MlGlz2G8LsbDnuGtAh77W?si=6c3ebda7ab8449b8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Glucose Never Lies Podcast on Spotify</a><br /><br /><b></b><br /><b>JOIN THE TYPE 1 ON 1 COMMUNITY: </b><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/studiotype1on1/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Come and say hi @studiotype1on1 on Instagram.</a><br /><a href="https://www.type1on1.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Visit the Type 1 on 1 website.</a><br /><a href="https://www.type1on1.com/newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Subscribe to the Type 1 on 1 newsletter.</a><br /><b></b><br /><b>SPONSOR MESSAGE</b><br /><b></b><i>This episode of Type 1 on 1 is sponsored by Dexcom. Using Dexcom CGM has given me so much confidence to make informed...

Type 1 on 1 | Diabetes Stories

Jen Grieves

Choosing the right insulin pump: An expert's guide to automated insulin delivery systems

DEC 11, 202575 MIN
Type 1 on 1 | Diabetes Stories

Choosing the right insulin pump: An expert's guide to automated insulin delivery systems

DEC 11, 202575 MIN

Description

‘Think about the 20% of things that make 80% of the difference.’<br /><br />Last week I spoke about my own experience of using a tubed vs tubeless automated insulin delivery system to manage my type 1 diabetes. But for a full breakdown of the current hybrid closed loop systems on the market, I knew I had to call in some expert help.<br /><br /><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1f5NBFpOcN132XGBRqlgmE?si=43321a9a9eb64f4e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John Pemberton’s wisdom and knowledge was made abundantly clear in his recent episode of Type 1 on 1.</a> The diabetes specialist dietician, diabetes technology consultant, diabetes educator, type 1 diabetic and founder of The Glucose Never Lies spoke candidly to me about why he dedicates so much of his time to building an online resource to help people living with type 1 diabetes.<br /><br />This episode is a special focus on the four main automated insulin delivery (AID) insulin pump systems currently on the market, using John’s helpful superhero personas to take a deep dive into each one, and highlight the most important features among this almighty line up.<br /><br />Spoiler: They’re all great, and there is no wrong choice.<br /><br />But if you’re curious about insulin pumps and haven’t yet been able to find a way to compare them all, this one’s for you. The automated insulin delivery systems we dig into in this episode are:<br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/en-gb/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tandem Control IQ</a>: Control and flexibility aka Spider-Man</li><li><a href="https://www.mylife-diabetescare.com/en/mylife-loop.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CamAPS FX mylife Loop</a>: Highly adaptable and strategic aka Batman</li><li><a href="https://www.omnipod.com/en-gb/simplify/omnipod-5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Omnipod 5</a>: Sleek, simple, and futuristic aka Iron Man</li><li><a href="https://www.medtronic-diabetes.com/en-gb/insulin-pump-therapy/minimed-780g-system" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Medtronic 780G</a>: Powerful and aggressive aka The Hulk</li></ul><b>DISCLAIMER </b><br />Nothing you hear on Type 1 on 1 should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your diabetes or health management.<br /><br /><b>CONNECT WITH JOHN</b><br /><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1f5NBFpOcN132XGBRqlgmE?si=43321a9a9eb64f4e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John’s first episode on Type 1 on 1</a> (Spotify)<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/VXhmZpA6l8k?si=ZYfjhhLzCqfbx34K" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John’s first episode on Type 1 on 1</a> (YouTube)<br /><a href="https://theglucoseneverlies.com/faq-cgm-regulation/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">More information on CGM Regulation</a><br /><a href="https://theglucoseneverlies.com/choosing-aid-system-superhero-you-most/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Glucose Never Lies: Choosing your AID superhero</a><br /><a href="https://theglucoseneverlies.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Glucose Never Lies Website</a><br /><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2MlGlz2G8LsbDnuGtAh77W?si=6c3ebda7ab8449b8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Glucose Never Lies Podcast on Spotify</a><br /><br /><b></b><br /><b>JOIN THE TYPE 1 ON 1 COMMUNITY: </b><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/studiotype1on1/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Come and say hi @studiotype1on1 on Instagram.</a><br /><a href="https://www.type1on1.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Visit the Type 1 on 1 website.</a><br /><a href="https://www.type1on1.com/newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Subscribe to the Type 1 on 1 newsletter.</a><br /><b></b><br /><b>SPONSOR MESSAGE</b><br /><b></b><i>This episode of Type 1 on 1 is sponsored by Dexcom. Using Dexcom CGM has given me so much confidence to make informed diabetes treatment decisions in the moment.</i><br /><br /><i>You can choose to wear it on your arm or your abdomen, and all Dexcom CGMs have the share and follow feature even when connected to an insulin pump, so family and friends can see your glucose levels and get alerts, giving that extra bit of support when needed.</i><br /><br /><i>Head to <a href="http://dexcom.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dexcom.com</a> to request a free Dexcom ONE+ sample.</i><b><br /><br /></b><i>Always read the user manual for important product aspects and limitations. Talk to your doctor for diabetes management terms and conditions and terms of use. </i>