r/TandemDiabetes

ETA: from one T1D to another…..thank you 🙏🏼 everyone for your response. I will be bringing this entire thread to my next doctor visit as supporting evidence and discussion topics!!! Will update you.

I’d love to drop some weight w/ a glp1, but I’m wondering if it would severely inhibit my body’s ability to correct a low bloodsugar. And a low bloodsugar that remains low and won’t rise over a long period of time is the definition of a nightmare!!!

For context, I’m 37. Diagnosed at 5 years old. My A1C hovers in the 6s. I weigh food and count carbs, I use my fitness pal app to help track. I’m 5’1 and 145lbs. Over the last 6 months I’ve really honed in and have tried to lose weight. I started at 150lbs, so I’ve lost 5lbs but it’s take sooooo much extra effort. My goal is 135lbs.

I think I may just start Qsymia (a pill that combines topiramate & phentermine) since it doesn’t slow my digestion system. But I’d love to hear your suggestions, perspectives. Thanks!

I know there are a few(many) old threads asking the same question, but here I am, resurfacing this exact same topic in late 2026:

Does Tandem have any plans to finally update the t:slim X2 to USB-C? And whatever happened to all the X3 plans, images, and rumors?

I’m a fairly techy person, and I’ve reached the point where I find it genuinely absurd that in 2026 we’re still making devices with Micro-USB, especially expensive medical devices like insulin pumps that people rely on 24/7.

And yes, I know that for Tandem to change something as seemingly simple as a charging port, they probably have to jump through a bunch of expensive FDA hoops. Fair enough. But Tandem also isn’t exactly the scrappy little company it was a decade ago.

I’ve been with my X2 for two full cycles now, 8 years, and I’m up for renewal again this coming April.

I still genuinely love a lot about it. The algorithm is great. Support has been great. The pump has served me well.

But I just cannot fathom voluntarily locking myself into another four years of Micro-USB shenanigans.

I’m not particularly interested in the Mobi, and I feel like a lot of the excitement I had when I chose Tandem eight years ago has disappeared, especially now that there are so many genuinely innovative pumps on the market.

So yeah, that’s it.

Your regularly scheduled Micro-USB rant.

And unless something changes before April, probably my farewell to Tandem after 8 years.

I’m fed up with Control IQ. I’ve tried regular mode and sleep mode and it always makes me low. It’s good when sitting at my desk but the second I stand up, I’m so low I need over 100 carbs. Ive been so scared at times I’ve had glucogon at the ready. I’ve tried fixing ratios but it’s pointless, it’s just too aggressive. Does anyone else have this problem?

Also the Mobi alarms are giving me the worst alarm fatigue and burn out. It vibrates so loud and draws attention. Sometimes there doesn’t even appear to be a reason it’s alarming.

Hello all! I am getting a new phone soon and wondering if anyone has advice for what type of phone can handle the tandem and dexcom apps running constantly. The phone i have now crashes and needs restarted constantly throughout the day

I just got in some adhesive sleeves and usually put my site on my thigh or stomach but I want to try an arm site. I have 5” tubing and my dexcom is on my left arm. Anyone have difficulties putting a site on your opposite arm of your dexcom or should I just avoid an arm site altogether?

Thanks

Hi everyone! Looking for some advice- I have urticaria (chronic hives) and the infusion site for my pump is constantly irritated. It'll be fine for about 24 hours then the adhesive and cannula point get extremely itchy and welted. Do they make some kind of "under patch" situation for people with sensitive skin? Currently using the auto soft infusion set. Any advice is appreciated!