Prepare for Training

I’m New to Pumping

We know you’re excited to turn on your t:slim X2 insulin pump. A pump trainer will be contacting you soon. In the meantime, we recommend that you complete the following steps prior to your training appointment to maximize the time with your trainer.

1 Introduction to Insulin Pump Therapy
2 t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ Technology
3 Introduction to Carb Counting

4 Set up t:connect Account
5 Set up Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
6 What to Bring to Training

This will take approximately

90 minutes

You will learn Introduction to Insulin Pump Therapy

The components of an insulin pump
How to choose an infusion set
How the system works

This will take approximately

10 minutes

View introduction to Insulin Pump Therapy training module

You will learn Control-IQ Technology

How the Control-IQ technology predictive algorithm works
How it pairs with Dexcom G6 CGM
How it automates insulin dosing

This will take approximately

4 minutes

You will learn Introduction to Carb Counting

Identifying foods with carbohydrates
How to estimate the amount of carbohydrate
Why carb counting is important

This will take approximately

9 minutes

View introduction to carb counting training module

Great job!
Now on to the last few items.

You need to Set up t:connect Account

See if your smartphone is compatible with the t:connect mobile app
Download the mobile app
Create an account and follow the in‑app steps for setting up your account
Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up your t:connect account

You need to Set up Dexcom CGM

See if your smartphone is compatible with the Dexcom G6 mobile app. Your Pump Trainer can assist you during training if your device is not compatible.
Download the mobile app
Create an account and follow the in‑app steps for setting up your account
Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up your Dexcom G6 CGM

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What to Bring to Training

(We even made you a checklist)

Congrats on completing the work!

Below is some additional material we think you’ll find useful.

Infusion Sets Flyer

Introduction to Infusion Sets

Carb Counting Handout

Carbohydrate List

Tech Tip How to Turn Off Your Pump

We want you to start exploring the screens and features of your pump. Just be sure you know how to turn it off to save the battery.

Ready to level up? Here are additional resources to support your training.

Pump Training Training Materials

We’ve got all the materials you need right here. Check back whenever you need a refresher.

Keep Training

Pump Training Continuing Education

Here you’ll find more information about ongoing classes and the supportive Tandem Diabetes Care community.

Keep Learning

Responsible Use of Control‑IQ Technology

Even with advanced systems such as the t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology, users are still responsible for actively managing their 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 that users accurately input information, such as meals and periods of sleep or exercise. Control-IQ technology will not function as intended unless all system components, including CGM, infusion sets and pump cartridges, are used as instructed. Importantly, the system cannot adjust 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, users should always pay attention to their symptoms and treat accordingly.

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 an alternate controller enabled (ACE) pump that 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 t:slim X2 pump is indicated for use in individuals six years of age and greater. Control-IQ technology: Control-IQ technology is intended for use with a compatible integrated continuous glucose monitor (iCGM, sold separately) and ACE pump 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 six 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, and the CGM transmitter and sensor 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.

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Prepare for Training

You will learn Introduction to Insulin Pump Therapy

You will learn Control-IQ Technology

You will learn Introduction to Carb Counting

Great job!
Now on to the last few items.

You need to Set up t:connect Account

You need to Set up Dexcom CGM

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Congrats on completing the work!

Tech Tip How to Turn Off Your Pump

Pump Training Training Materials

Pump Training Continuing Education

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Prepare for Training

You will learn Introduction to Insulin Pump Therapy

You will learn Control-IQ Technology

You will learn Introduction to Carb Counting

Great job!Now on to the last few items.

You need to Set up t:connect Account

You need to Set up Dexcom CGM

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Congrats on completing the work!

Tech Tip How to Turn Off Your Pump

Pump Training Training Materials

Pump Training Continuing Education

Great job!
Now on to the last few items.