My daughter recently lived through one of the most harrowing experiences of her young life: an entire school day on lockdown due to an active shooter in the neighboring school. While the fear and uncertainty were already unbearable, her situation was further exacerbated when her Tandem insulin pump ran out of insulin during the lockdown. She needed to change it, but couldn't due to her need to stay quiet and hidden in a closet. No child, or anyone for that matter, should ever have to experience such a predicament in an already tense situation.

Tandem Diabetes Care is a leading manufacturer of insulin pumps affecting the lives of countless individuals. While their pumps have been revolutionary in managing diabetes, their inability to silence during emergencies can lead to additional risks. In 2018, according to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 1.6 million Americans have type 1 diabetes, many of them are school-age children who are dependent on insulin pumps for daily routine.

We are urging Tandem to be aware of, and responsive to, the real-life scenarios of their users. This petition urges Tandem to implement a silencing option for their pumps during emergencies, thereby ensuring maximum safety and peace of mind for the user. Such an option would give millions of insulin-dependent people the ability to discreetly manage their diabetes in situations where quietness is essential.

This is not just a simple software update request; it is a call to incorporate real-life situations into product design for the safety and well-being of all its users. While we recognize that this is not an everyday occurrence, it is crucial that there are options for situations like these. Please join us as we implore Tandem to take this crucial step for the millions whose lives depend on their devices. Sign the petition today.