Tandem T: Slim & Mobi Pump Supplies

Most Tandem infusion sets should be changed every two to three days. Tandem advises following your healthcare provider’s instructions, since some insulin or infusion set combinations may require more frequent changes.

Yes. You can and should change the infusion set sooner if it becomes loose, uncomfortable, irritated, damaged, or appears to be affecting insulin delivery. Tandem specifically notes that sets may need to be replaced more frequently than every 48-72 hours, as necessary.

Check the site for redness, swelling, pain, drainage, or other signs of irritation or infection. Replace and rotate the infusion set as needed, and contact your healthcare provider if you have symptoms of infection or persistent irritation.

No. Tandem infusion sets are sterile, single-use medical devices and should be discarded after use.

Common locations include the abdomen, hips, upper buttocks, upper arms, and upper legs, generally anywhere you would normally inject insulin and have enough subcutaneous tissue. Avoid scars, moles, stretch marks, tattoos, and areas that are frequently compressed or bent.

Wash your hands and thoroughly clean the insertion area before applying the set. Keep the skin clean and dry, and use antiseptic wipes or site-preparation products designed for infusion sets.

A t:lock cartridge is the disposable insulin reservoir used with compatible Tandem pumps. The t:lock connector allows Tandem infusion set tubing to attach securely to the cartridge.

The Tandem Mobi cartridge is the compact, disposable insulin reservoir designed specifically for the smaller Tandem Mobi pump. It holds up to 200 units of U-100 insulin.

The Tandem Mobi pump holds up to 200 units of insulin.

A Tandem t:slim X2 cartridge can hold up to 300 units, or 3 mL, of U-100 insulin.

Cartridges are single-use supplies and are typically replaced as part of your regular pump supply change routine. Follow your pump’s instructions and your healthcare provider’s recommendations regarding how often to change the cartridge and infusion set.

It is generally recommended to follow the pump’s cartridge-loading instructions and replace disposable supplies on the prescribed schedule. Your healthcare provider can tell you how to coordinate cartridge and infusion set changes based on your insulin use and pump model.

Keep unused infusion sets and cartridges in their original, unopened packaging in a clean, dry location away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Always follow any storage instructions printed on the individual product package.

Yes. Check the use-by or expiration date located on the package and do not use a sterile product after that date. Also avoid using supplies if the packaging is damaged or the sterile seal has been compromised.

Keeping a backup supply helps you handle unexpected set failures, illness, shipment delays, or emergencies. Tandem’s preparedness guidance recommends having at least one full box of infusion sets and cartridges available for emergency planning.

Tandem recommends estimating how many cartridges and infusion sets you will normally need and bringing approximately two to three times that amount when traveling. Keep essential diabetes supplies with you rather than relying solely on checked luggage.

Reorder before you are close to running out, so you have enough time for insurance verification, prescription paperwork, and shipping. Your eligible reorder date may depend on your insurance plan and the quantity supplied with your previous order.

Many insurance plans cover insulin pump supplies, but benefits, deductibles, copays, documentation requirements, and preferred suppliers vary by plan. Diabetic Supplies, Inc. can check your insurance benefits and help determine your specific coverage.

Yes. Diabetic Supplies, Inc. states that its team can handle insurance checks, paperwork, and communication with your healthcare provider, and it also offers a reorder process for ongoing diabetes supplies.