Questioning now

[Funnygrl]

I just ordered a clear 522, now I'm questioning whether I should have gotten the 722. I'm used to a 300 unit reservoir, and it's not that much bigger, but I certainly don't need 300 units and smaller is better. Thoughts?

[duck]

You can always limit a 3 mL reservoir to 178 mL, but not vice versa...

[Funnygrl]

How much bigger is it anyway? I've never seen a 722 in person, only the 5xx series.

[Gordonm]

i thought the same thing. It depends on how much you use in a day. I fill the 522 and it lasts me about 4 1/2 to 5 days. The 722 would last me 10 days. In the summer with the heat I'm in I don't know if the insulin would last that long. If you take a lot of insulin it would be worht it. I use about 35 units a day.

[duck]

I am trying to find a size comparison of the two pumps now...

Weird, I just looked through my history and going back two weeks I can be as low as 38U a day to as high as 76U (twice as much), but it looks like I have many, many 45-51U days...Still, I like the option of 300U, it allows me some flexibility (although now, I may come to the conclusion that is all in my head).

[duck]

This site says the 522 is smaller:

Minimed Insulin Pump Paradigm 522/Paradigm 722 (http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_technology/insulinpumps_minimed.php)

Now I am looking for dimensions.

[duck]

Aight, Dimensions:


How small is the MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Pump?The MiniMed Paradigm 522 Insulin Pump is about the size of a cell phone. The MiniMed Paradigm 522 Insulin Pump measures just 2 x 3.0 x 0.8 inches. The 722 model is about one half-inch longer in length (0.6 inch longer) than the 522 Insulin Pump: Exact dimensions are 2.0 x 3.6 x 0.8 inches.


Frequently Asked Questions About the MiniMed Paradigm® REAL-Time System (http://www.minimed.com/products/insulinpumps/faq.html)

[JediSkipdogg]

This site says the 522 is smaller:

Minimed Insulin Pump Paradigm 522/Paradigm 722 (http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_technology/insulinpumps_minimed.php)

Now I am looking for dimensions.

Duh on the smaller, lol....

Here is an image of the two...
http://www.diabetesnet.com/images/pump_paradigm22.jpg

It appears that it's maybe 1/4 to 1/2 inch longer/wider. Just the extra for the logo and then some extra space to the left of the "B" button.

The sizes are as follows in mm...
522: 51 x 79 x 20
722: 51 x 91 x 20

So the 722 is 12 mm larger, just around 1/2 inch.

[duck]

Duh on the smaller, lol....

Here is an image of the two...
http://www.diabetesnet.com/images/pump_paradigm22.jpg

It appears that it's maybe 1/4 to 1/2 inch longer/wider. Just the extra for the logo and then some extra space to the left of the "B" button.

The sizes are as follows in mm...
522: 51 x 79 x 20
722: 51 x 91 x 20

So the 722 is 12 mm larger, just around 1/2 inch.

Alright Smart Aleck, like I'm supposed to be able to notice a 1/2 inch disparity in a two inch by three inch picture! :mad:



:rofl:

[Dewey]

Funny, I understand your apprehension...Since I previously had the 5xx models, I'd opt for the 7xx, only because I like the ability to use a larger reservoir (i.e. if the need arose). Can you call them to ask them for the larger one? Or are you going to stick with the 522??

[JediSkipdogg]

Alright Smart Aleck, like I'm supposed to be able to notice a 1/2 inch disparity in a two inch by three inch picture! :mad


Using other objects in the image as comparison yes. LOL

Gosh, you obviously have never analyzed crime scene photos and not had any tape measures or photo scales available. :T

[glashalful]

Gordon, are you really using a reservoir TEN days? How do you do that??? And does anyone else??

Elizabeth

[Gordonm]

Gordon, are you really using a reservoir TEN days? How do you do that??? And does anyone else??

Elizabeth


No. I have the 522 and get 4 1/2 to maybe 5 days on the 522 smaller one. If I had the 722 I could probably get around 8.5 days at my current usage. I over estimated slightly.

[notme]

I opted for the 7xx series funny. The size difference mostly is the chamber for the reservoir. I like the idea of being able to add a few units if I need the extra day. I usually use 35u - 40u per day. I keep a site in four days.

[Cyborg]

I'm sure the MM pumps are cool, especially with the CGMS support and all.

But... Am I the only one that thinks they are ugly? :vroam:

[notme]

LOL Cyborg, I thought they were the best looking of the bunch. Hmmm what is that about beauty being in the eye of the beholder??"

:nerd:

[JediSkipdogg]

In terms of look I think....

Animas wins for most professional and best adult looking
Cozmo wins for best kids looking
Minimed comes in 2nd best looking
Nipro Amigo wins for coolest colors
Accu-Chek Spirit comes in last (it's kinda bland)
Omnipod is most white, lol

[Cyborg]

LOL Cyborg, I thought they were the best looking of the bunch. Hmmm what is that about beauty being in the eye of the beholder??"

:nerd:

I'm not dissing the pump. It just looks like a big medical device...

[JungleJim]

Gordon, are you really using a reservoir TEN days? How do you do that??? And does anyone else??

Elizabeth


I get eight days out of the 300 unit cartridge in my cozmo. I change my set every four days so it works out well.

[JediSkipdogg]

I change my set every four days so it works out well.

:eek: .

[Diana]

I'm not dissing the pump. It just looks like a big medical device...

I agree Cyborg. I really dont like the look of the newer minimed pumps, however I still want one because of the CGM features. As I have to wait another year and a half before I can upgrade I guess I can hope that the appearance improves by then.

To me the 522/722 looks very medical, I cant imagine anyone mistaking it for a phone/pager/mp3 player. I dont mean to offend anyone who owns or likes the look of these pumps, its just my personal feelings. I will still probably end up with one anyway, lol.

[RLK]

Funnygrl, I agonized over this very question when I got my 512. The extra 1/2-inch does make a difference to me size-wise especially if I'm wearing it under clothing, and I can get ~ 5 days out of a 180-unit reservoir. The only way I would need a bigger reservoir is if I was pregnant, and that's going to happen when pigs fly. For me, the smaller pump was the better choice, but YMMV.

And people routinely mistake it for a cell phone, pager, etc. I even had a guy ask me if it was a PID (a piece of environmental monitoring equipment used to check for chemical vapors)! That's my favorite one so far.... :D

[Funnygrl]

Gordon, are you really using a reservoir TEN days? How do you do that??? And does anyone else??

Elizabeth
I currently use my reservoir for there abouts.

[Funnygrl]

I'm sure the MM pumps are cool, especially with the CGMS support and all.

But... Am I the only one that thinks they are ugly? :vroam:
I actually prefer the look over that of the Cozmo. Though my purple pancreas has grown on me.

[duck]

Funnygrl, I agonized over this very question when I got my 512. The extra 1/2-inch does make a difference to me size-wise especially if I'm wearing it under clothing, and I can get ~ 5 days out of a 180-unit reservoir. The only way I would need a bigger reservoir is if I was pregnant, and that's going to happen when pigs fly. For me, the smaller pump was the better choice, but YMMV.

And people routinely mistake it for a cell phone, pager, etc. I even had a guy ask me if it was a PID (a piece of environmental monitoring equipment used to check for chemical vapors)! That's my favorite one so far.... :D

I get a lot of "Hey Mister, your antennae is coming off of your cell phone..."

[jimbob]

I'm sure the MM pumps are cool, especially with the CGMS support and all.

But... Am I the only one that thinks they are ugly? :vroam:

In terms of look I think....

Animas wins for most professional and best adult looking
Cozmo wins for best kids looking
Minimed comes in 2nd best looking
Nipro Amigo wins for coolest colors
Accu-Chek Spirit comes in last (it's kinda bland)
Omnipod is most white, lol

I'm not dissing the pump. It just looks like a big medical device...

I agree Cyborg. I really dont like the look of the newer minimed pumps, however I still want one because of the CGM features. As I have to wait another year and a half before I can upgrade I guess I can hope that the appearance improves by then.

To me the 522/722 looks very medical, I cant imagine anyone mistaking it for a phone/pager/mp3 player. I dont mean to offend anyone who owns or likes the look of these pumps, its just my personal feelings. I will still probably end up with one anyway, lol.

I hate you! I hate you all! Me and my 722 are never coming back here again!:mad: :vroam:

[jimbob]

Ok I'm back! I just can't stay away!

[Lloyd]

Ok I'm back! I just can't stay away!
I see you stayed away for a whole minute. Great self control. :)

[notme]

My 715 is greatly offended. It has gone invisible.....oh wait, it is clear. Nevermind.

I think a pancreas is pretty ugly, but I still want one.

[someone]

I would go with the smaller one. I always change my site when I refill the reservoir, and having a smaller reservoir forces me to change the site more often.

I think a pancreas is pretty ugly, but I still want one.

Umm.. where did yours go? lol

[notme]

I dunno someone, it left me twenty years ago and never checked back in. Anyone else think a pancreas is pretty ugly? hehehehe

[lilituc]

I'm not dissing the pump. It just looks like a big medical device...

Interesting. It looks like a pager to me (although who has a pager anymore). The Animas looks like a radio or walkie talkie to me, which is why I didn't get one. Yes, the only reason! LOL

[camjen1]

I dunno someone, it left me twenty years ago and never checked back in. Anyone else think a pancreas is pretty ugly? hehehehe

Nancy, I don't think it ever left I think it's just ignoring you.

[Cyborg]

Interesting. It looks like a pager to me (although who has a pager anymore). The Animas looks like a radio or walkie talkie to me, which is why I didn't get one. Yes, the only reason! LOL

:rofl:



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