Beta Bionics iLet Pump - No More Carb Counting

The iLet Bionic Pancreas is an automated insulin system that only requires one setting: your weight. The pump received FDA clearance and is coming to patients "imminently."
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[@markwebb6593]

I’m starting my Beta Bionice ILet pump in a couple weeks. My endocrinologist just ordered it. After doing a lot of research I decided to get this particular pump. It is now a dual hormone pump. I don’t like carb counting so this is a no brainer. It takes about a week or two for the pump to learn your habits and automatically gives you the correct dose to keep you in the range. My current A1c is 10.4. My second choice would have been the Tandem Slim X2 but I’m glad I went with the iLet after researching. Will update this after three months of use.

[@kirksheby221]

Great video! Just found your channel and subscribed. As a dad of a young diabetic, the idea of not only not having to carb count for my daughter but one day her not having to spend the time doing it herself, is such a breath of fresh air. Keep the amazing content coming.

[@ash_tray_6]

Oh my god, my jaw dropped when you said they’re working on introducing glucagon to the system! That is INSANE to me. We’ve heard about a “bionic pancreas” aka little to no input insulin pump/CGM closed loop system for decades now, and it is really cool to finally see some concrete tech being made. I’d love to get my hands on one next year. Thanks for the video, subbed!! 😄🫶💉🩸✨

[@diabe_tech]

Right! Thanks for tuning in and the sub :)

[@tylerblind07]

Question for the CEO: How do you balance the need to turn a profit with the mission of improving the lives of people with T1?

[@ME-np2vf]

Beta Bionics has been PRIVATELY Funded at this time. Donations from the world. {Their Public data}

[@Jay-wc4yz]

I would definitely give this pump a try, especially if they get the glucagon to work with it this pump could be a game changer for sure it will have the other companies trying to catch up to this one. If they need someone else to try it, I would 47 years with this disease, and something like this comes out its a win for diabetes. Will be watching for your interview.

[@diabe_tech]

its out!

[@Jay-wc4yz]

I had listened to your podcast on this pumdid they ever say what the cost of this pump was going to be. a little curious I would love one of these.

[@thehappydiabetic5380]

I’d be willing to try it. It boils down to what it would cost me. I’m on a Tslim now.

[@anthonyshelley6083]

They were requiring new patients to take training before using the system. Apparently there's been issues of people trying to fool the system instead of letting it learn

[@leonthomas7496]

WOW!! The Beta Bionics iLet Pump is an overwhelmingly exciting innovation in pump technology. I am, t-h-r-i-l-l-e-d with the prospect of being able to significantly reduce or eliminate having to carb-count! It is my greatest diabetes management challenge. Thanks Justin for sharing info about it.

[@diabe_tech]

you got it!

[@DiabetesDoc]

Thanks for sharing my video. I love your channel!

[@diabe_tech]

Thank you :)

[@diabeticdoode]

I haven’t been on a pump since 2007 (Minimed 715)- this is exciting!

[@RetiredDP]

Ask the CEO: 1. Any estimate on when the iceLet will be Medicare approved? 2. Any estimate on when pre-filled insulin pump cartridges will be available? 3. Catheter lengths available? 4. I race cars, and have seen a 150-unit drop in BG during a race (extreme amounts of adrenalin)...estimate on HOW LONG until we get the glucagon vials?

[@RetiredDP]

"iceLet"...I hate auto-correction!

[@ME-np2vf]

Ask the CEO: 1. Any estimate on when the iLet will be Medicare approved? That is on the way..... It is covered with a few INS..... 2. Any estimate on when pre-filled insulin pump cartridges will be available? Already avail. Fiasp is the 1 so far. they have refillable cart as well 3. Catheter lengths available? 23" so far 4. I race cars, and have seen a 150-unit drop in BG during a race (extreme amounts of adrenalin)...estimate on HOW LONG until we get the glucagon vials? This is a interesting one. Time will tell. GRAPE JUICE or a APPLE Grape Juice in your water bottle may help for now.....

[@andricheli]

I use Omnipod dash (with DIY Loop) and while not carb counting is intriguing, I just can’t fathom the idea of going back to tubes. Had tubed pumps for years (Medtronic and then Animas), and tubeless is WONDERFUL. I get great results with DIY loop, which enables me to be imperfect with my carb counting.

[@diabe_tech]

Yea I prefer the tubeless life, although I've never used a tubed pump haha - hard to imagine...

[@schorschlinger]

It would be very interesting to know more details about the algorithms used. Who created them on which basis with which priorities and mechanisms.

[@diabe_tech]

Will explore this in the future!

[@Thebmxican]

wow i didn't expect it to come out this soon

[@diabe_tech]

exciting!

[@stevea6229]

I would definitely use the iLet

[@sculpture125]

I am on DYI Loop on Omnipod Dash and would not transition to this tubed pump. Might transfer to the future pump with the ability to increase and decrease BG if I could get a similar A1c.

[@wendybaldwin119]

I would for sure use this pump, I’m currently on an older medtronic 640g which I use in manual mode as the medtronic cgm is inaccurate on me so I use the dexcom g6 ….. it will probably be years before it gets introduced or approved in Australia though as we are nearly always way behind in new tech.

[@danieloconnell6306]

I am going to be getting the ilet bionic pancreas this is my going to be my first insulin pump

[@susanmason4367]

Great video, I'm a user of omnipod 5 tubeless, I used to use a tube , but truly fond of the tubeless, but I would love to try it to see if it something to get better control of my sugar so yes might suggest to my Dr. About the Ilet bionic pancreas . I can't wait

[@RobertLewington]

Really hope comes to UK soon. Keen on tubeless, but would go for this as my insulin ratio so variable during day this would be ideal.

[@typ3me]

Great video, Justin. I can't believe it's finally being approved. I've been excited about the possibility of bi-hormonal therapeutics for some time now. My fear is that if this platform launches with insulin only , it might get swallowed up by the big dogs of the industry or not taken seriously, like the case of Affrezza. Fingers crossed 🤞.

[@diabe_tech]

Imm eager to see what happens.... it's very different, so I think it could stand out!

[@nekromantik2009]

This sounds very cool! I am in the UK so who knows if we will even get it or when :(

[@lisaloufitzpatrick]

We are looking at this pump for my 16 year old daughter. She has been using tslim. She has had nothing but problems, so we are going to try this. She did try the omnipod for about a week, she did not like it at all

[@brittniebearb2139]

I've been on tslim for 4 years and HATE it. Has she started this pump? How's it going?

[@786theresonly1GOD]

Sounds amazing but I live in canada and we don't even have the libre 3 cgm or go plus alot of other things as the u.s and canadian fda are way different On another note ❤ the channel,content and videos Awesome bud thanks

[@jefffranklin8177]

I would use it. Use Slim W-2 now.

[@soulhealers999]

Wish i had some diabetic friends too tell about this

[@eastonguy62]

I’m sure someone else has asked already, but what is the target range and is it adjustable?

[@diabe_tech]

yes check out the CEO interview :) - 3 ranges.

[@latainethomas3595]

On Omnipod and would love to try the new pump

[@sallyl3808]

Question for CEO, how do you handle alcohol or other situations where you know you need to reduce basal for an extended period of time? Is there a temp basal?

[@diabe_tech]

interview is out. I'd say you raise the target range. I don't love the lack of control on most FDA-cleared systems. I prefer mine for things like this.

[@craigcoffman69]

I'm not on the omnipod 5 using their software I would really like to learn more about open loop and or some of the new stuff coming out. I'm really frustrated at the lack of options currently available thanks

[@robertlove2261]

is there a lead time of when you put in info on breakfast/lunch/dinner? Can you just put in the meal and then eat right away?

[@diabe_tech]

I think it is smart to give time for insulin to activate. That's how I do it.

[@brianfontenot8264]

Looks like this would be a great insullin pump. Will medicare cover this pump. I'M on medicare and medicaide

[@diabe_tech]

They are def working on that, if not.

[@user-zk4ng3dx2m]

I wish I could get this system. I am currently a medtonic pump user awaiting the new 780g software upgrade. Being on medicare doesn't help. Medtronic pushes us to the end of the line. Unfortunately my pump is still under warranty so medicare will not pay for the ILet until March 2025.

[@chaley2935]

Not sure if I care about the wireles charger as i would hate to forget to charge it and not be able to just plug it in to charge it if I am out of the house.

[@samanthasavage6941]

Question for CEO- specifics of algorithm? Will the pump give auto bolus like t slim ?

[@mdjahangir4553]

please quick type2 daibetes

[@dorfonconcrete]

I’m on Medicare with supplemental insurance would the pump be covered by most plans… I was a OmniPod 5 user and the insurance coverage was so bad I could no longer afford it… and I’m now back on taking shots and having extreme difficulty managing blood sugars… I would love to try this pump!

[@susantownsend1733]

Do you have a recommendation for something to help get all the adhesive off after I remove my pump and cgm?

[@XYZY64]

Isoprop and a little rubbing w/a cotton ball.

[@danieloconnell6306]

I have the inpen

[@alih5508]

Question for CEO- will they have tubeless pump? And estimated date for bihormonal pump?

[@diabe_tech]

No estimated date and no set plans for sa tubed pump that I know of - check out the CEO interview :)

[@Gswerve]

Question 1: is low blood sugar still a possibility if the pump adjust itself? if so, how does the user of the pump adjust the settings if applicable? Question 2: In the case of pump failure, how will this impact users who do not use set ratios or correction factors anymore?

[@diabe_tech]

Yes low blood sugars are always still possible, but occurs WAY LESS with closed loop systems like this. Not sure about your second question...

[@chrissyfoley7361]

I’ve been a Type1 for 56 years. I use a Medtronic 670G pump and wear a Dexcom which does not talk to my pump. My pump uses batteries which I prefer. When you have a plug in one do you have to sit there for two hours while it charges? I hope Medtronic never changes to that. Also on the pump you’re talking about, how does it help people with gastroparesis? My pump has a setting which is called dual wave. It gives some insulin up front and the rest over an amount of time you set. Gastroparesis is delayed stomache emptying. How does this new pump deal with that?

[@tylerblind07]

I use a Tandem t:slim, which has a rechargeable battery. The battery lasts a long time, so you can go days without even thinking about charging the battery. That said, I have some time every day where I'm on my computer, so when that time comes around, I just plug my pump in (which is also the time I upload my data to the app so I keep my doctor happy), and it charges up. Honestly the rechargeable battery is no more or less annoying than having to change out batteries. Actually, I don't have to buy batteries, so rechargeable is better in that way. And I'm not producing a bunch of electronic waste, so I like that better too.

[@chrissyfoley7361]

@@tylerblind07 thanks. With a battery your not stuck sitting for two hours. You just change it and go. What if your pump needs charged in the middle of the night? Or do you just charge it at a convenient time when you see it’s getting low? I still prefer batteries so you’re not stuck sitting for two hours while it charges.

[@tylerblind07]

@@chrissyfoley7361 I could certainly understand your trepidation about it, but I will say that in the 2 or so years I've been using a rechargeable battery pump I've never once had an issue with inconvenient charging. I couldn't speak to this new pump of course, but I imagine the 2 hour measure might mean that's how long the pump takes to go from 0 to 100. The way I charge my pump, I am only ever going from a low of 45 to 50 percent up to 100. And it's unusual that I let it get that low to begin with. I would be surprised if there wasn't regular time in your day during which you could charge your pump, like when you take showers and prepare breakfast, etc. You could dose for your breakfast, take the pump off (plug it in), shower, make breakfast, and put the pump back on. That's a good chunk of time in which to charge the pump.

[@chrissyfoley7361]

@@tylerblind07 that’s a great idea! I never thought of that. Thanks! 😊

[@98EAD]

I'm currently on a certain tubeless pump and am very happy with my control, but would be curious in trying out the technology. Will there be any ability to trial the pump before signing a contract or is it still a 4 year lock in period for most people/insurances?

[@diabe_tech]

There will be some form of trial...I asked the CEO - check out the interview.

[@hugoboss435]

Do you think the Dexcom G7 will be compatible w/ OmniPod 5 this year?

[@diabe_tech]

Dexcom CEO said something like "early next year..."

[@inspectorgadget346]

Here’s my fair. That this may have not been tested thoroughly. The FDA has approved several drugs recently that have e been taken off the market. Also, what is the financial backing of this company. I definitely do not want another animas

[@boolove7]

Omg

[@DasmusicMusicalsonYouTube]

I’m on Medtronic but don’t like

[@diabe_tech]

lots of options for you!

[@curiousj87]

Handsome!

[@brendaparker6766]

When tubeless? Tube hard with children