I have had a Tandem t:slim insulin pump since December 2012. After just a few months of using it, there became things I liked and disliked, with the dislike list growing. Being a person with many insulin pumps, I decided to abandon the t:slim and use another one.

Lately, I’ve been thinking differently. Maybe it’s not just the pump, but the operator too (in other words, ME). My husband ( a tech guy ) has a saying when he’s irritated with people who think it’s the equipment that’s wrong without it being used properly. He calls it an ID-10-T problem. If you look at it fast enough, you’ll see what it means.

Also, at my most recent trip to my endo’s office, my endo’s nurse did something that struck me. I had been on the Omnipod for the summer months, but she assumed I was on the Tandem t:slim since I had just gotten it back in December. When I told her about the summer pod break, she had a look as if she was irratated with me. She’s never had that before in all the years and all the pump change-ups I’ve had.

So it got me to thinking… maybe I’m a bigger part of the problem than I realize. And, instead of boring people with a timeline on my main diabetes blog, Sugabetic.me, I thought I’d write out my own personal thoughts, victories, frustrations, etc with just the t:slim on here. I know it’s probably confusing, and it’s totally okay if you don’t want to follow. This is here really just for my reference  as I make this journey once more.

******Disclaimer: Any thoughts, views, and treatment options that I choose to talk about here are strictly for my own personal use. I am not a doctor nor do I pretend to be one. Nothing written here is intended to be in any way, shape, or form a suggestion as to options for your treatment. Always check with your health care professional before making any changes to your health care options. Thank you. **********