There is growing movement toward tubeless insulin systems in diabetes tech space from companies like Medtronic, Tandem and Beta Bionics all working on new systems. Medtrum already offers a tubeless AID system — the TouchCare Nano Pump in combination with its TouchCare Nano CGM. The pump has semi-reusable parts, comes in 200 and 300 unit pod sizes, and is fully controlled through a smartphone app. Small size, discreteness, and freedom from tubing are major draws for those moving on from multiple daily injections and other pumps.

The transition to the closed loop system has been described as life-changing, with users experiencing more balanced blood glucose levels, better sleep, and improved time in range. Medtrum pods are replaced every three days (plus an eight-hour grace period), and a reusable transmitter makes the system less wasteful. The TouchCare Nano CGM, designed for up to 14 days of wear, provides continuous glucose data, though some users report accuracy challenges and some need overtape to keep sensors in place.

Daily management runs through the Medtrum app, which supports carb counting, simplified meal logging, bolusing, and exercise mode. The app offers customizable alerts and real-time data. The algorithm makes decisions every two minutes unlike most pump algorithms on the market that adjust every five minutes.

This week I sat down with Mariska Francke, a Medtrum TouchCare Nano Pump and CGM user, to hear her perspective on day-to-day life with the system. You can watch the video below or listen to the full conversation above for her candid experiences. What do you think of Medtrum’s system? Leave a comment below and share your thoughts!

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