Compare the funded insulin pumps
Since 1 October 2024, there are two funded insulin pumps for people meeting eligibility criteria.
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Tandem t:slim |
YpsoPump |
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Pump Weight (Gross) |
112g |
83g |
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Pump Dimensions |
7.8 cm (L) x 4.6 cm (W) x 1.6 cm (D) |
8 cm (L) x 5.1 cm (W) x 1.5 cm (D) |
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Pump Interface |
Touchscreen |
Touchscreen |
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Water Resistance |
IPX7 – 1 metre depth for 30 min |
IPX8 – 1 metre depth for 60 min |
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Algorithm |
Basal IQ or Control IQ |
CamAPS FX |
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Location of algorithm |
Pump-integrated |
App based (Android) iOS compatibility expected early 2025 |
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Compatible CGM |
Dexcom G6 Dexcom G7 compatibility with the Freestyle Libre 3+ expected mid-2025 |
Dexcom G6 Freestyle Libre 3+ |
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Control and bolus delivery options |
Pump |
App based |
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Pump charging mechanism |
Rechargeable li-ion |
AAA battery |
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Pump Battery life |
Up to 4 days use between full charge when used in a closed loop system |
Typically, 30 days use per battery |
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Target glucose |
6.25-8.9 mmol/L |
Customisable from 4.4 to 11.1 (default 5.8) |
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Exercise mode target glucose |
7.8-8.9 mmol/L |
No specific target. Ease off mode can be used for exercise |
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Sleep mode target glucose |
6.25-6.7 mmols/L |
Customisable glucose target can be adjusted overnight |
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Automated correction bolus settings |
If predicted glucose in 30 mins >10 mmol/L & increasing/max delivery is reached |
Incorporated into continuous insulin delivery. Adjusts insulin delivery every 8-12 minutes |
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Active insulin time |
Not adjustable (set at 5 hrs) |
Adjustable |
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Set up requirements |
TDD, body weight, basal rates, ICR & ISF |
TDD and body weight |
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Learning mechanisms |
Uses body weight & TDD. Predicts glucose 30 mins ahead |
Overall insulin needs, diurnal, post meal |
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Remote monitoring available |
Yes – glucose via Dexcom follow app |
Yes - glucose and insulin data via ‘companion’ in mylife CamAPS FX app |
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Data share with health care professional |
Yes (Via Glooko) |
Yes (Via Glooko) |
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Pump Reservoir capacity |
300 units |
160 units |
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Insulin compatibility |
NovoRapid and Humalog |
NovoRapid, Humalog, Fiasp, Apidra, and Lyumjev |
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