Why the Medtronic 530G is NOT an Artificial Pancreas

I always say that every pump has its positives and negatives. You have to sit down and make a list of pros and cons about all of the pumps on the market. You need to decide which features are important to you and your child. What is right for one family isn’t necessarily the best choice for someone else. There is no right or wrong answer.

When we began researching pumps, we made the best decision for our family. It was the right decision. Is the pump 100% awesome 100% of the time? No. It’s not...