This article has been superceded by the November 2019 update! There have of course been more changes in the Australian pump landscape since my November update. So here’s a new run-down. There are 5 pumps that can currently be purchased new through private health insurance: Medtronic 670G Accu-Chek Combo Tandem t:slim X2 Ypsopump DANA RS …
Some cogitation about the introduction of the Tandem t:slim X2 pump into Australia… In the pump image I’ve been using here for a while you can see the short tubing lead that comes out from the reservoir, and terminates in a connector for the infusion set. Originally this connector was the traditional “Luer-lock” connector, which …
We seem to be seeing another rash of people reporting cracks in their “waterproof” Medtronic 640G insulin pumps. Medtronic keeps replacing them under warranty, although we do see some people complaining of things like that it’s the 5th time this has happened to them. Clearly this pump is no longer waterproof! As noted in my …
Hot news for June 2018: the TGA has given approval for two new insulin infusion devices to be supplied in Australia. Tandem A Tandem insulin pump (presumably the t:slim X2) has finally been approved! I’ve written about the t:slim previously. Expect lots of press fanfare from AMSL (the Australian distributors). They’ve been saying for a …
Insulin is supplied in three forms of container: Vials. Usually containing 10 ml each. Pen cartridges. Usually containing 3 ml each. Novo calls these “PenFill”: that is trademarked and not appropriate for other makes. Pre-filled disposable pens. Again usually containing 3 ml each. Note that the currently-accepted spelling is “vial”. “Phial” is a very archaic …
This article has been superseded by our August 2018 pump update! I have several times posted summaries of the current state of the Australian insulin pump market. In late April 2018, it seems time for a refresh. Purchasing a new pump requires a 4-year commitment to that pump model. Many people are now wondering what …