The two most popular pumps use apps and/or app-based systems (the tandem - mentioned in the article, and the Omnipod). Most if not all modern pumps utilize similar setups. The Omnipod doesn’t have any controls on the device attached to the body and depends solely on it’s connection to another device. That’s what I’m using and honestly, it’s way more convenient than having to carry around extra devices when my pockets are already packed full of random other diabetic paraphernalia I need to survive. Developers of these apps need to put better testing in place to avoid these kinds of situations. I know other diabetics complain about the slowness of some updates and changes in apps, but this is exactly why development in this space needs to move slower and be more methodical.
The two most popular pumps use apps and/or app-based systems (the tandem - mentioned in the article, and the Omnipod). Most if not all modern pumps utilize similar setups. The Omnipod doesn’t have any controls on the device attached to the body and depends solely on it’s connection to another device. That’s what I’m using and honestly, it’s way more convenient than having to carry around extra devices when my pockets are already packed full of random other diabetic paraphernalia I need to survive. Developers of these apps need to put better testing in place to avoid these kinds of situations. I know other diabetics complain about the slowness of some updates and changes in apps, but this is exactly why development in this space needs to move slower and be more methodical.