[hwitten]

Hi,
Home is Langley, British Columbia, Canada.

I'm on Avandamet and holding my own (at almost 65). I've come to this forum looking for some help/advice/suggestions for my wife. Why is she not doing this herself? Hates email and computers in general and that's the business we are in, I.e. computer software

She's been on an Animas IR 1000 pump for 4 1/2 years and the pump is starting to have hissy-fits.

When doing the bolus at meal-times there are many times when she gets an occlusion error and priming is getting harder and harder.

Of course the pump is out of warranty and it seems Animas doesn't really have an upgrade path. Insurance paid for the pump but for a replacement we are on our own. She's coping with it but has many frustrating moments and I feel helpless.

I'll browse the forum some and post some questions re "how long should a pump last" and perhaps "alternatives to Animas" in a more appropriate section.

Sorry to have this be such a longwinded hello.

Heinz

[shutterbug]

Hello Heinz, welcome to the forum. I don't have answers for your question coz I don't use pump. But, I'm positive that you will receive answers here. Just want to extend you a warm welcome!

[kgm0612]

Welcome to the forum.

Karen

[Keezheekoni]

Do you no longer have insurance? Most insurance companies will pay for a new pump every 4 years (the warranty time). I'd definitely check with your insurer to see if they will pay for a new one now.

Otherwise, your wife may be stuck with going back onto MDI, unless you can afford a new pump out of pocket... (which I know I can't so I'd be stuck as well!)

Welcome to the board, by the way!

[davef]

Heinz,

I can't answer your questions about pumps/insurance but wanted to say hello and welcome to the forums. It's a source of information and the people here are always ready to help and support.

Visit and post often