What is Needed to Start
Pump
Pump connects tubing to a small patch called an infusion set that attaches to the body.
Sensor
Sensor is inserted underneath the skin, either on the abdomen or arm.
Controller
Pump receives CGM readings and automatically adjusts insulin delivery. Data from the pump and CGM viewable on compatible smartphones (iOS and Android)
Infusion Set
An infusion set contains the thin plastic tubing that delivers insulin from the pump to the body.
Watch and Learn
Intro to iLet
iLet Bionic Pancreas Demo
iLet System Simplifies Insulin Delivery for Type 1 Diabetes
Device Details
Affordability and Access
$$$$
Pump coverage is not yet available. Sensor is widely covered and provided by DME and/or Pharmacy. Sensor price range; $0-$500/month.
Data Monitoring Options
Yes
iLet Mobile App provides the ability to pull data from an iLet device to share with the Beta Bionics Cloud.
Data View Options
Yes
Data is viewed on compatible smart devices through the iLet Mobile App. You can download and view pump or CGM data on Beta Bionics Cloud.
Duration and Storage
3-day pump 10-day sensor
Sensors last 10 days and transmitters last 90 and work at 50ºF – 108ºF. Pump can be used for up to 72 hrs, battery life lasts five days with the use of CGM, and work between 36°F (2°C) to 86°F (30°C).
Vision / Auditory / Dexterity
NO text to speech
YES vibration alerts
A LOT of dexterity needed
Patient Considerations
Comfort
Low profile. Low profile/low maintenance sensor. Small tubed pump with many infusion sets to pick from.
Active Lifestyle
No exercise mode. Pump will continue to increase or decrease insulin dosing in response to changing CGM glucose levels as usual. Pump is water resistant for up to 12 feet for 30 minutes.
Avoiding Highs and Lows
Auto basal and bolus insulin. Responds to CGM data by increasing or decreasing basal insulin delivery to prevent highs and lows and maintain a target blood glucose. Bolus correction controller is available to correct high blood sugar.
Easy to Use
Easiest to Use. User weight is the only input required to start using the insulin pump. No carb counting. No correction factor. No insulin to carb ratio. No basal rate.
Easy Insulin Dosing
Meal announcement controller. No carb counting required. User is required to “announce” a meal to the system or tell the iLet they are having a meal. Algorithm will then figure out how much insulin is needed and adapt as the system is used more. Maxiumim insulin meal doses are 24 U.
Fewer Fingersticks
Factory-calibrated sensor. Fingersticks needed for backup only.
Privacy
Discreet. Ability to check blood sugar on phone or watch. Minimal pump interaction is required. Pump has tubing but can be clipped to clothing or placed in a pocket to be discreet when needed. Dexcom's built-in hypoglycemia safety alarm alerts users when glucose is below 55 mg/dl and is always on.