Updated 2/13/24
Introducing the Tandem Mobi
Insulin pump options for people with diabetes just got bigger (and smaller) with the FDA’s recent approval of Tandem’s Mobi insulin pump. Mobi is roughly half the size of Tandem’s t:slim X2 and is so small you can fit it in that tiny little pocket of your jeans that never seemed to serve a purpose, until now.
The Mobi looks like it’s going to be an excellent device. It has all the hybrid closed-loop tech (details below) and is powered by the same Control-IQ technology that powers Tandem’s t:slim X2, but it’s so much smaller. Mobi holds 200 units of insulin compared to t:slim X2’s 300 units, but the majority of people with type 1 don’t need that big of a reservoir. I personally would try this pump!
Unlike the t:slim X2, Mobi will not have a touch screen and will instead be fully controlled by a mobile app. There is an on-pump button though for people to manually bolus if they don’t want to bolus with their phone. Mobi is currently only compatible with iPhones, but will hopefully integrate with Androids soon. A list of compatible iPhones will be released closer to commercial availability.
Overview of Features:
- Approved for people with diabetes ages six and older who require insulin
- Control-IQ technology (C-IQ technology uses CGM data to predict blood sugar levels and adjusts insulin delivery every five minutes to prevent highs and lows and help users spend more time in range)
- Roughly half the size of the t:slim X2 pump
- 200-unit insulin cartridge
- 5-inch tubing option
- Wireless charging capability
- Remote software updates
- Water-resistant (tested at 8 feet for 2 hours, IP28 rating)
- Led status indicator
Mobi can be worn almost anywhere, offering more discretion, comfort, and wearable options. You can clip it to your clothes, you can slip it into the coin pocket of your jeans, and you can wear it on-body with a lightweight adhesive sleeve (sold separately).
When Will Mobi Be Available?
A limited release of the Mobi system is expected to start in the U.S. in late 2023, with full commercial availability expected in early 2024. Current t:slim X2 customers with at least 12 months remaining on their pump warranty can find more information on how to switch to the new Tandem Mobi through the Tandem Choice Program.
We’ve got so many great diabetes device options to choose from now, and the list keeps growing!
Editor’s Note:
On 2/13/24, Tandem announced the U.S. commercial launch of Mobi. Tandem is currently accepting and shipping orders to customers. Orders will be processed on a first come, first served basis, with initial shipments to users who meet specific eligibility requirements, including use of the Dexcom G6 CGM to access automated insulin delivery features. The Tandem Customer Care team is available to help determine eligibility and potential timing of pump shipments for customers. People living with diabetes interested in the Tandem Mobi system can start the order process at: www.tandemdiabetes.com/mobi
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New Mobi sounds awesome. I love my Tandem tslim. But the Mobi system sounds even better. Is this pump covered by Medicare? My current pump is out of warranty in 2024. I think.
And, when will the software upgrade be available so that I can get started on the G7 with my Tandem tslim pump?
Hi Patricia,
A limited release of the Tandem Mobi system is expected to start in late 2023, with full commercial availability expected in early 2024. Hopefully Medicare information will be available soon. If you’d like to sign up for updates as they become available, you can do so here:
https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/products/tandem-mobi
You can also sign up to be notified regarding G7 integration here:
https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/support/company-update/dexcom-g7
I can’t currently give myself an extended bolus with my phone and I definitely would not give up an extended bolus to get the mobi. Do you know if all the features that come on the actual t-slim pump would be on the app that will provide boluses for the mini? I want to know exactly what I would get if I decide to get the mobi as I will be making a decision in the next few months as my warranty for my t-slim recently ran out. Thanks, Anita
Hi Anita,
We don’t have access to what specifically will be on the app as the product has not been released yet. You might try reaching out to Tandem to see if they can provide more info:
https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/products/tandem-mobi
https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/contact-us
I’m wondering if the pump itself still alarms independently of the smartphone when BG is low. We’re not always near the phone and that alarm is a very necessary thing for my peace of mind.
Yes, absolutely it will.
I have seen told the mobi exchange program is not available for Medicare recipients. I have been a type 1 for over 50 years and in very good control with A1c of 5.7 to 5.9 for the last 5 years. The mobi will not be available for me in the exchange program. I ask why ?
Hi Stephen,
You may want to reach out to Tandem directly to confirm what you have heard:
https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/contact-us
I NEED I NEW PUMP IN DEC. IM INTERESTED IN THE MOBI.
CAN I ASSUME THE NUMBERS ON THE SCREEN WILL BE LARGER ON MY PHONE FOR BLOOD SUGAR AND BATTERY LIFE I CAN SEE WHEN THE NUMBER IS RED BUT HAVE TROUBLE SEEING THE NUMBERS. ILL HAVE TO FIND OUT IF MEDICARE WILL COVER
There isn’t a screen on the Mobi, so you will be able to adjust the numbers on your phone to whatever size you’d like. And yes, Medicare will cover it!
will medicare cover the supplies and insulin as if it would be a tubed pump?
Yes!