| Spike is right on the BG thing. The reason is because pumps are so much more complex in design and have a longer warranty period where they have to overnight one to you if it breaks. Basically, the replacement policy is alot better and easier.
The other thing is, who says you must use the pump makers infusion sets? So why would Animas give mea free pump and then I go and buy Accu-Chek infusion sets so they make no profit what-so-ever.
As for ways to lessen the cost, there aren't that I have found. You can ask about buying an older model and they may sell that at a discounted rate. Also, all pump companies have payment plans. I know from a recent discussion on here MM has one but they charge something like $5 per payment you make. I believe the one Animas has charges nothing, but don't quote me on that.
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