Not the OP of this thread, but for our setup the phone is just for the CGM. The pump (Tandem T-Slim) talks directly to the CGM (Dexcom G7) and doesn't need the phone as an interface between them.
The phone just sends the CGM data on to the cloud so we can see his numbers any time.
I also have a NightScout setup that's downloading his CGM data and saving it for us. It's not strictly necessary for anything we're doing, but I like the saved data and it's was useful for working with his Endo when they hadn't yet bought a Dexcom clinic license.
OmniPod pumps have both iOS and Android apps, as well as a prepackaged Android based device (without a cellular modem.)
This is an area in which technology is hugely helpful, however the development cycle is incredibly slow. Like glacial. It’s unclear how much that’s helping…
That said, I’m super happy to have the options we have at this point.
The phone is needed for caregivers to get the numbers. The CGM direct to Pump connection is all closed down as well, so features like remote Bolus don't exist in those systems.
I get that, which is why I suggested something pager-like as a concision, but that doesn’t really answer my question. Many devices can have connectivity while not being a phone. I’ve built a half dozen types of (non-human body) sensors for remote use with various radios, including LTE, and I can access them from anywhere.
with Medtronic, I am always concerned about the tube as you've to carry it around and with kids, it becomes difficult, so we're opting for Omni Pod. I hope they make it tubeless some how and CGM + Pump in 1 system . With Med, you still have to manage the dose prior - no ?
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