What's changing for insulin pumps

From 1 October 2024, it will be easier to access funded insulin pumps and their consumables.

We are working with a variety of different groups to get more information about CGMs and insulin pumps. This includes comparison tables, FAQs, how to use the devices, and information for health care practitioners. 

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Who can get an insulin pump?

If you have:

  1. type 1 diabetes
  2. permanent neonatal diabetes (diabetes since you were born)
  3. some types of “monogenic diabetes” with insulin deficiency
  4. type 3c diabetes (includes insulin deficiency caused by pancreatectomy, insulin cystic fibrosis or pancreatitis)
  5. some atypical inherited forms of diabetes

and your diabetes specialist team think:

  • an insulin pump is right for you and
  • you will benefit from an automated insulin delivery (AID) system.

You no longer need certain HbA1c levels to qualify.

What insulin pumps can I choose from?

You will be able to choose from two funded insulin pumps:

  • The Tandem t:slim x2 with Basal-IQ or Control-IQ (insulin pump, algorithm, and consumables)
  • The mylife YpsoPump with CamAPS FX (insulin pump, algorithm, and consumables)

Making your insulin pump an automated insulin delivery (AID) system

Anyone eligible for an insulin pump, can also access funded continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). The algorithm uses the data from your CGM to control the insulin delivered from your pump.

Information on CGMs for use with an insulin pump

I already have a pump

Tandem t:slim X2

If you already have a funded Tandem t:slim X2, you don’t need to do anything. You will continue to access replacement pumps and consumables in the same way. Once your pump is four years old, you can get a new one. At that stage, you can evaluate the other funded options and decide which is best for you.

You can now access compatible continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to turn your pump into an automated insulin delivery (AID) system.

The Tandem t:slim X2 is compatible with Control-IQ and Basal-IQ algorithms.  The algorithm is the software that figures out what your insulin needs are based on your CGM readings and changes your insulin pump settings.

Each algorithm works differently, talk to your diabetes specialist team about the best option for you.

More about CGMs for use with an insulin pump

Medtronic pumps

No new people can start on a MiniMed 770G Medtronic insulin pump from 1 January 2025. Medtronic consumables will be available until 1 October 2026.

More on what’s changing for people who use Medtronic pumps

Other pumps

If you are using an insulin pump that hasn’t been funded – talk to your diabetes specialist team about whether you are eligible for a funded insulin pump and CGM.