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Chapter 1 – About this User Guide
placement and leaks. Improperly
placed sites or leaks around the
infusion site can result in under-
infusion.
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Check your infusion set tubing for
any damage, leaks, or kinks while
using your t:slim System. Damaged,
leaking, or kinked tubing may
restrict or stop insulin delivery and
result in under-infusion.
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Check your t:slim System’s personal
settings to ensure they are correct.
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Check your t:slim System’s audible
tones and vibration to ensure they
are easily detectable.
Regularly check your t:slim Pump
screen for potential failure conditions
that may display.
If you damage or drop your t:slim Sys-
tem, ensure that it is still working prop-
erly. If you are unsure about potential
damage, disconnect the infusion set
from your body and contact Tandem
Diabetes Care Customer Technical
Support at 1-877-801-6901.
It is very important to set the current
time and date accurately to ensure
safe insulin delivery. When editing time,
always check that the AM/PM setting
is accurate. AM is to be used from mid-
night until 11:59 AM. PM is to be used
from noon until 11:59 PM.
When you are connected to the pump
and to a charging source, take caution
when moving further than the length of
the USB cable. Failure to do so may re-
sult in the cannula becoming dislodged
at the infusion site. For this reason it is
recommended not to charge the pump
while sleeping.
Your insulin needs may change in
response to lifestyle changes such
weight gain or loss, and starting or
stopping exercise. Consult your health-
care provider for help with adjusting
your basal rate(s) and other settings.
When you first use the Quick Bolus
feature, you should always look at the
screen to confirm correct program-
ming until you are comfortable with
this feature.
Interference with your System’s
electronics by cell phones can occur
if worn in close proximity. It is recom-
mended that your pump and cell phone
be worn at least 6.4 inches apart.
Always check with your healthcare
provider for specific guidelines if you
want or need to disconnect from the
pump for any reason. Depending on
the length of time and reason you are
disconnecting, you may need to replace
missed basal and/or bolus insulin.
Check your blood glucose before
disconnecting from the pump and again
when you reconnect, and treat high
blood glucose (BG) levels as recom-
mended by your healthcare provider.
If you receive a warranty replacement
System from Tandem Diabetes Care,
ensure that your personal settings are
programmed before using the pump.
Always dispose of used cartridges,
syringes, needles, and infusion sets
following your community’s regulations.
Wash your hands thoroughly after han-
dling any insulin-holding device.