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Revolutionary t:slim X2™ Insulin Pump from Tandem Diabetes Care® coming to New Zealand patients

Posted Apr 24, 2018.

NZMS Diabetes announce a new partnership with Tandem Diabetes Care to introduce the t:slim X2™ Insulin Pump to New Zealand.

NZMS Diabetes are delighted to announce they have partnered with Tandem Diabetes Care®, Inc. to introduce the full colour touchscreen t:slim X2™ Insulin Pump to the New Zealand market for the very first time. This partnership is set to benefit New Zealand patients looking to choose leading edge insulin pump therapy.

The t:slim X2™ Insulin Pump represents the latest addition to the NZMS Diabetes product range, which includes Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems as well as diabetes accessories.

About the t:slim X2™ Insulin Pump with Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM Integration

The t:slim X2™ Insulin Pump, when used with the Dexcom G5® Mobile continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system, is a sensor-augmented insulin pump approved to let users make treatment decisions without pricking their finger. It is up to 38% smaller than other pumps but includes advanced features like a large colour touchscreen, Bluetooth® radio, rechargeable battery, USB connectivity, and a 300-unit insulin capacity. It is also capable of remote software updates, allowing existing users to add features like CGM integration from home.

Note regarding current PHARMAC contract:

NZMS Diabetes’ existing contract with PHARMAC allows for upgrades to funded technology and NZMS Diabetes is discussing this option with PHARMAC. The t:slim X2 Pump launch date for privately funded customers will be announced shortly.

For more information about this announcement please contact NZMS Diabetes on 0800 500 266.

About Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.

Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. is a medical device company dedicated to improving the lives of people with diabetes through relentless innovation and revolutionary customer experience. The Company takes an innovative, user-centric approach to the design, development and commercialisation of products for people with diabetes who use insulin. Tandem manufactures and sells the t:slim X2™ Insulin Pump, the only pump capable of remote feature updates using a personal computer. Tandem is based in San Diego, California.