Blake Ferguson | Team Tandem

Professional football player, Blake Ferguson*, has never let type 1 diabetes (T1D) stand in his way.

After a successful high school football career, where he ranked as the No. 1 long snapper in the nation, Blake was a team captain in college and won a national championship. He was drafted in 2019.

Pro Tips #1

SET A PERSONAL PROFILE

Blake loves the flexibility of having up to six Personal Profiles on his t:slim X2 insulin pump. Talk with your healthcare provider about how to set up yours!

Pro Tips #2

Be Proactive

Blake and his pump are a team. By planning ahead and having a routine, Blake works with his t:slim X2 insulin pump to help maintain healthy blood sugar throughout the day.

* Tandem Diabetes Care has a compensation agreement with Blake Ferguson.

Positively Different

Blake is partnering with Tandem because he wants to be a positively different influence on the lives of people living with T1D.

Life Changing Technology

Blake can spend more time focusing on his workouts and less time worrying about his diabetes management thanks to his t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology.

Positively
Different

Partnering with Tandem has been a positively different experience for Blake. His t:slim X2 pump with Control-IQ technology helps keep him healthy and ready to play.

Freedom to Disconnect

During a practice, a game, or a workout, Blake appreciates the freedom to disconnect from his pump and reconnect in a snap. He relies on this flexibility to compete at the highest level.

Blake’s T1D Teammates

As one of the best long snappers in professional football, Blake Ferguson has a fanbase that extends well beyond the field. He loves connecting with them to talk about football and diabetes.

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In the Moment

“When I’m off the field, live music is my favorite pastime. One of the best new features about my t:slim X2 insulin pump is the ability to bolus straight from my phone.^† It’s discrete and convenient, so I don’t have to miss a moment of the action.” #Freedom2Bolus #InTheMoment

Control-IQ Technology

Trying to keep your blood sugar in range can be stressful and time consuming. Our Control-IQ advanced hybrid closed-loop technology makes it easier by predicting and helping to prevent highs and lows to help increase time in range.^‡

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Responsible Use of Control‑IQ Technology

Even with advanced systems such as Control-IQ technology, you are still responsible for actively managing your diabetes. Control-IQ technology does not prevent all high and low blood glucose events. The system is designed to help reduce glucose variability, but it requires your accurate input of information, such as meals and periods of sleep or exercise. Control-IQ technology will not function as intended unless you use all system components, including your CGM, infusion sets and pump cartridges, as instructed. Importantly, the system cannot adjust your insulin dosing if the pump is not receiving CGM readings. Because there are situations and emergencies that the system may not be capable of identifying or addressing, always pay attention to your symptoms and treat according to your healthcare provider’s recommendations.

* Tandem Diabetes Care has a compensation agreement with Blake Ferguson.

† Bolus delivery from the t:connect mobile app requires a compatible smartphone model and operating system, an app update, a remote software update on the customer’s t:slim X2 insulin pump, and additional training. Only available to customers who reside in the United States.

‡ As measured by CGM.

Important Safety Information

RX ONLY. The t:slim X2 pump and Control-IQ technology are intended for single patient use. The t:slim X2 pump and Control-IQ technology are indicated for use with NovoLog or Humalog U-100 insulin. t:slim X2 insulin pump: The t:slim X2 insulin pump with interoperable technology is intended for the subcutaneous delivery of insulin, at set and variable rates, for the management of diabetes mellitus in people requiring insulin. 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. The pump is indicated for use in individuals 6 years of age and greater. Control-IQ technology: Control-IQ technology is intended for use with compatible integrated continuous glucose monitors (iCGM, sold separately) and alternate controller enabled (ACE) pumps to automatically increase, decrease, and suspend delivery of basal insulin based on iCGM readings and predicted glucose values. It can also deliver correction boluses when the glucose value is predicted to exceed a predefined threshold. Control-IQ technology is intended for the management of Type 1 diabetes mellitus in persons 6 years of age and greater.

Warning: Control-IQ technology should not be used by anyone under the age of 6 years old. It should also not be used in patients who require less than 10 units of insulin per day or who weigh less than 55 pounds.

Control-IQ technology is not indicated for use in pregnant women, people on dialysis, or critically ill patients. Do not use Control-IQ technology if using hydroxyurea. Users of the t:slim X2 pump and Control-IQ technology must: use the insulin pump, CGM, and all other system components in accordance with their respective instructions for use; test blood glucose levels as recommended by their healthcare provider; demonstrate adequate carb-counting skills; maintain sufficient diabetes self-care skills; see healthcare provider(s) regularly; and have adequate vision and/or hearing to recognize all functions of the pump, including alerts, alarms, and reminders. The t:slim X2 pump must be removed before MRI, CT, or diathermy treatment. Visit tandemdiabetes.com/safetyinfo for additional important safety information.

t:connect mobile app: The feature set available within the t:connect mobile app is dependent on the pump software version and the compatible smartphone’s model and operating system (OS).

The Display and Data Upload feature set provides a secondary display of pump and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) information, including display of your pump alerts and alarms, and enables wireless uploading of pump and CGM data to the Tandem cloud through an internet or wireless data connection. Standard carrier data rates may apply.
The Bolus Delivery plus Display and Data Upload feature set additionally allows users to request, stop, and cancel a bolus on the pump from the t:connect mobile app. At least one smartphone security setting must be enabled to utilize the Bolus Delivery feature of the t:connect mobile app.
WARNING: Always rely on your pump to make therapy decisions when using a smartphone that is incompatible with the Bolus Delivery feature.
PRECAUTIONS: Always rely on your pump to make therapy decisions if using a smartphone that is incompatible, the smartphone is lost or damaged, or the smartphone loses Bluetooth® connectivity with your pump. Important pump alerts and alarms are only received as app notifications when enabled and the app is either active or running in the background.

Team TandemBlake Ferguson

Professional
Football Player

Pro Tips #1

SET A PERSONAL PROFILE

Pro Tips #2

Be Proactive

Positively Different

Life Changing Technology

Positively
Different

Freedom to Disconnect

Blake’s T1D Teammates

In the Moment

Control-IQ Technology

Positively Different

Connected Care

Disclosures

Team TandemBlake Ferguson

ProfessionalFootball Player

Pro Tips #1

SET A PERSONAL PROFILE

Pro Tips #2

Be Proactive

Positively Different

Life Changing Technology

PositivelyDifferent

Freedom to Disconnect

Blake’s T1D Teammates

In the Moment

Control-IQ Technology

Professional
Football Player

Positively
Different