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Company 

Insulin Pump

Features

Size and Weight

Battery

Reservoir

Infusion Set

Basal 

Range

Bolus 

Range

Food  

Database?

Details

Animas Corp.

 

OneTouch Ping

        

Pump:  

3.25 x 2 x 0.86 in. 

3.74 oz. with battery 

and empty reservoir 

Meter remote:  

3.8 x 2.46 x 1.12 in. 

3.88 oz. with batteries

Pump:  

(1) 1.5-volt 

lithium AA 

or (1) 1.5-volt 

alkaline AA   

Meter 

remote:  

(2) 1.5-volt 

alkaline AAA

200-unit 

cartridge

Compatible 

with all 

standard 

Luer-lock 

infusion sets

From 0.025 to 

25 units per hour 

in 0.025-unit 

increments

0.05 to 35 units in 

0.05-unit increments. 

Insulin-to-carb ratio 

in whole units only.

Yes, meter 

remote stores 

up to 500 

foods and 

their nutrition 

information. 

Added 

software 

allows users 

to customize 

food database.

Meter remote and pump can each control nearly all pump functions, 

including delivering a bolus, monitoring pump stats, and confirming 

alarms and warnings. Meter remote works from up to 10 feet away. 

Pump is waterproof for up to 12 feet deep for 24 hours, so there’s 

no need to disconnect while swimming or bathing. Eight pump and 

eight meter remote “skins” are available to customize. Works with 

ezManager Max data management software, which is compatible  

with Windows (except Windows 7 and 8) and Mac operating systems. 

Pump also works with Diasend Web-based data management software.

Animas Corp.

 

Vibe

                  

         

3.25 x 2 x 0.86 in. 

3.7 oz. without 

batteries and with 

empty reservoir

(1) 1.5-volt

lithium AA 

or (1) 1.5-volt 

alkaline AA

200-unit  

cartridge

Compatible 

with all 

standard 

Luer-lock 

infusion sets

From 0.025 to 

25 units per hour 

in 0.025-unit 

increments

From 0.05 to 35 

units in 0.05-unit 

increments. Insulin-

to-carb ratio in whole 

units only.

Yes, pump 

stores up to 

500 foods and 

their nutrition 

information.

The Vibe is a pump with built-in CGM technology that uses a sensor 

to wirelessly transmit continuous glucose readings. (For more on its 

CGM functions, visit 

diabetesforecast.org/consumerguide

.) Pump is 

waterproof for up to 12 feet deep for 24 hours, so there’s no need to 

disconnect while swimming or bathing. Eight pump “skins” are available 

to customize. Works with Diasend Web-based data management 

software.

  

Insulet Corp.

 

OmniPod

                   

    

    

Pod:  

1.53 x 2.05 x 0.57 in.  

0.88 oz. with empty 

reservoir 

Personal Diabetes 

Manager (PDM):  

2.4 x 4.4 x 0.98 in. 

4.4 oz. with batteries

Pod: battery 

integrated 

PDM:  

2 AAA

Pod includes 

built-in 

reservoir 

that holds 

200 units.

Does not use 

tubing. Pod 

comes with 

a built-in 

cannula and 

insertion 

device.

From 0.05 to 30 

units per hour 

in 0.05-unit 

increments

From 0.05 to 30 

units. Increments  

of 0.05, 0.1, 0.5, or 1 

unit. Insulin-to-carb 

ratio in whole units 

only.

Yes, PDM 

contains more 

than 1,000 

common foods 

(with nutrition 

information) 

and stores up 

to 36 preset 

carb values. 

No tubing required: System includes a pod that’s worn for up to 

72 hours and a PDM that controls the pod’s functions (you can’t control 

the pod without the PDM). Pod is waterproof for up to 25 feet deep 

for 60 minutes, so there’s no need to disconnect while swimming 

or bathing. Seven “skins” are available for PDM personalization. 

Works with Abbott’s CoPilot data management software. Software 

is compatible with Windows (except Windows 8), but is not Mac 

compatible. PDM is compatible with Glooko data management system 

and NuMedics’ online Diabetes Partner data management tool. 

Medtronic Diabetes

 

MiniMed 530G With Enlite

    

    

   

    

    

Model 551:  

2 x 3.3 x 0.81 in.  

3.4 oz. with battery 

and empty reservoir

Model 751:  

2 x 3.7 x 0.82 in.  

3.7 oz. with battery 

and empty reservoir

1 AAA

Model 551: 

180-unit 

reservoir 

Model 751: 

300-unit 

reservoir

Compatible 

with 

Medtronic 

infusion sets 

only

From 0.025 to 

35 units per 

hour in 0.025-

unit increments 

for up to 0.975 

units. Increments 

of 0.05 units 

for between 1 

and 9.95 units. 

Increments of 0.1 

units for 10 units 

or more.

From 0.025 to 25 

units. Increments 

of 0.025 units up 

to 0.975 units. 

Increments of 0.05 

units for 0.975 units 

or more. Insulin-to-

carb ratio allows for 

fractions of grams.

No

The MiniMed 530G combo meter–CGM, is the first FDA-approved 

device with Threshold Suspend technology. This feature stops insulin 

delivery for up to 2 hours if the blood glucose level reaches a preset low 

limit and the user doesn’t react to a low-glucose alarm. (For more on its 

CGM functions, visit 

diabetesforecast.org/consumerguide

.) Remove 

pump body before bathing, swimming, or other water activities. Works 

with CareLink Personal software to upload and manage pump and CGM 

data. Compatible with Windows (except Windows 8) and Mac operating 

systems. Pump also works with MiniMed Connect, which allows pump 

and CGM data to be displayed via an app on an iPhone or iPod Touch. 

MiniMed Connect can also text updates to family and friends. Not 

approved for use in children under 16.

 

Medtronic Diabetes

 

MiniMed Paradigm Revel

    

    

   

Model 523:  

2 x 3.3 x 0.82 in.  

3.4 oz. with battery 

and empty reservoir

Model 723:  

2 x 3.7 x 0.84 in.  

3.6 oz. with battery 

and empty reservoir 

1 AAA

Model 523: 

180-unit 

reservoir

Model 723: 

300-unit 

reservoir

Compatible 

with 

Medtronic 

infusion sets 

only

From 0.025 to 

35 units per 

hour in 0.025-

unit increments 

for up to 0.975 

units. Increments 

of 0.05 units 

for between 1 

and 9.95 units. 

Increments of 0.1 

units for 10 units 

or more.

From 0.025 to 25 

units. Increments of 

0.025 units up to 0.975 

units. Increments of 

0.05 units for 0.975 

units or more. Insulin-

to-carb ratio allows for 

fractions of grams.

No

Though formerly a combo pump-CGM, the MiniMed Revel is now a 

stand-alone pump. Has remote-control capabilities. Remove pump 

body before bathing, swimming, or other water activities. Pump comes 

in five different colors, and “skins” are available to customize. Works 

with CareLink Personal software to upload and manage pump and CGM 

data. Compatible with Windows (except Windows 8) and Mac operating 

systems. Pump also works with MiniMed Connect, which allows data to 

be displayed via an app on an iPhone or iPod Touch. MiniMed Connect 

can also text updates to family and friends.

CONSUMER 

GUIDE 2016

Insulin Pumps

Tubing

Reservoir

Volume

KEY

Out-of-

Pocket 

Cost

Flexible 

Dosing

Small 

Doses

Watertight 

Exterior

CGM 

Integration

Meter 

Interaction

Insulin

Suspension

 

dia b etes fo re c as t.o r g

 

M ARCH/APRIL 2016

 

M ARCH/APRIL 2016

 

Dia b etes Fo re c as t

Company 

Insulin Pump

Features

Size and Weight

Battery

Reservoir

Infusion Set

Basal 

Range

Bolus 

Range

Food  

Database?

Details

Roche Insulin Delivery Systems

 

Accu-Chek Combo

    

    

   

    

Pump: 

3.2 x 2.2 x 0.8 in.

3.9 oz. with battery 

and full reservoir 

Meter remote:  

3.7 x 2.2 x 1 in. 

3.6 oz. with batteries

Pump: (1) 

AA lithium, 

alkaline, or 

rechargeable

Meter 

remote: (3) 

AAA alkaline

315-unit 

cartridge

Compatible 

with all 

standard 

Luer-lock 

infusion sets

From 0.05 to 25 

units per hour. 

Delivers in 0.01-

unit increments 

for up to 1 unit per 

hour, in 0.05-unit 

increments for 

up to 10 units per 

hour, and in 0.1-

unit increments 

for up to 25 units 

per hour.

From 0.1 to 25 units 

in increments of 

0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, and 

2 units for standard 

boluses. Extended and 

Multiwave boluses 

are adjustable in 

increments of 0.1 units. 

Insulin-to-carb ratio 

allows for fractions 

of grams.

No

Meter remote and pump can each control nearly all pump functions, 

including delivering a bolus, monitoring pump stats, and confirming 

alarms and warnings. Meter screen displays graphs and data in full 

color. Meter remote works from about 6 feet away. Pump is watertight 

for up to 8 feet for 1 hour, though disconnecting is recommended for 

bathing, swimming, and other water activities. Works with Accu-Chek 

360° software, insulin pump configuration software, and Smart Pix 

device reader for data management. Software and reader are 

compatible with Windows (except Windows 8; only 360° software 

works with Windows 7) but are not Mac compatible.

Sooil Development

 

Dana Diabecare IIS

  

3.07 x 1.81 x 0.78 in.

2.29 oz. with battery 

and full reservoir

(1) 3.6-volt 

DC lithium

300-unit 

cartridge

Compatible 

with Sooil 

infusion sets 

only

From 0.1 to 16 

units per hour 

in 0.1-unit 

increments

From 0.1 to 10 units in 

0.1-unit increments. 

From 10 to 87 units 

in 1-unit increments. 

Insulin-to-carb ratio 

in whole units only.

No

Menu uses icons instead of words. Available in a choice of five colors.  

Does not work with data management software.

Tandem Diabetes Care 

T:flex Pump

    

    

   

3.13 x 2 x 0.84 in.

4.05 oz. with battery 

and full reservoir

Rechargeable 

lithium 

polymer 

battery

480-unit 

cartridge

Compatible 

with all 

standard 

Luer-lock 

infusion sets

From 0.5 to 15 

units per hour 

in 0.001-unit 

increments

From 0.5 to 60 

units in 0.01-unit 

increments. Insulin-

to-carb ratio allows 

for fractions of grams.

No

Largest-capacity insulin pump designed for people who require 

more than 100 units of insulin per day. Maximum bolus of 60 units. 

Color touch screen. Micro-delivery technology allows for a thinner 

pump. Rechargeable battery with micro USB. Pump is watertight 

for up to 3 feet deep for 30 minutes. Works with T:Connect Diabetes 

Management Application, Tandem’s Web-based software that is 

compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems. Also works 

with Diasend, a Web-based glucose data management software. May 

be used by children 12 and over. 

Tandem Diabetes Care 

T:slim Pump

    

    

   

3.13 x 2 x 0.6 in.

3.95 oz. with battery

and full reservoir

Rechargeable 

lithium 

polymer 

battery

300-unit

cartridge

Compatible 

with all 

standard 

Luer-lock 

infusion sets

From 0.1 to 15 

units per hour 

in 0.001-unit 

increments

From 0.05 to 25 

units in 0.01-unit 

increments with an 

option for up to an 

additional 25 units. 

Insulin-to-carb ratio 

allows for fractions of 

grams.

No

Color touch screen. Flat reservoir design and micro-delivery technology 

allow for a thinner pump. Rechargeable battery with micro USB. 

Delivers smallest basal insulin increments available. Pump is watertight 

for up to 3 feet deep for 30 minutes. Works with T:Connect Diabetes 

Management Application, Tandem’s Web-based software that is 

compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems. Also works 

with Diasend, a Web-based glucose data management software. May 

be used by children 12 and over.

Tandem Diabetes Care

 

T:slim G4 Pump

    

    

   

  

3.13 x 2 x 0.6 in.

3.95 oz. with battery 

and full reservoir

Rechargeable 

lithium 

polymer 

battery

300-unit 

cartridge

Compatible 

with all 

standard 

Luer-lock 

infusion sets

From 0.1 to 15 

units per hour 

in 0.001-unit 

increments

From 0.05 to 25 

units in 0.01-unit 

increments with an 

option for up to an 

additional 25 units. 

Insulin-to-carb ratio 

allows for fractions 

of grams.

No

The T:slim G4 is a pump with built-in CGM technology that uses a 

sensor to wirelessly transmit continuous glucose readings. (For more 

on its CGM functions, visit 

diabetesforecast.org/consumerguide

.) Color 

touch screen. Flat reservoir design and micro-delivery technology allow 

for a thinner pump. Rechargeable battery with micro USB. Delivers 

smallest basal insulin increments available. Pump is watertight for 

up to 3 feet deep for 30 minutes. Works with T:Connect Diabetes 

Management Application, Tandem’s Web-based software that is 

compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems. Also works 

with Diasend, a Web-based glucose data management software. May 

be used by children 12 and over.

CONSUMER 

GUIDE 2016

Insulin Pumps

New!

Tubing

Reservoir

Volume

KEY

Out-of-

Pocket 

Cost

Flexible 

Dosing

Small 

Doses

Watertight 

Exterior

CGM 

Integration

Meter 

Interaction

Insulin

Suspension