looking at insulin pumps

[minjenty]

Hi,

I'm new to the forum and would like to find out what kind of insulin pumps people have and if there are problems with any of them. I would also appreciate knowing what you like or dislike about the pump you have.

Thanks:)

[kgm0612]

Hi Minjenty & Welcome to the forum.

I've been pumping for 2.5 years (Mini Med 515) and love the freedom & flexibility of it. One site change every 3 or 4 days, rather than 4-6 shots a day. I can eat when and if I want, and don't have to eat if I'm not hungry and it's meal time.

My advice would be to call the reps from the different pump companies and meet with them. This way you can actually see the pump and it's features and decide from there.

Karen

[notme]

Welcome to Diabetes Forums minjenty. I think you will find a lot of good information on this site.

I think you will find the answer to all of your questions here: http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/13323-pump-comparisons-all-about.html

[RobiJo]

You can also look at the various companies websites.

Medtronic Diabetes: Diabetes management products, education & support. (http://www.minimed.com/)

Welcome to Cozmore Worldwide (http://www.cozmore.com/entry.htm?CFID=7432958&CFTOKEN=3caebef97c0c37a5-9C6BCD80-3048-568B-BE695CCEC50A3D23&jsessionid=c6307125302658381157)

Animas Home - Animas Insulin Pumps (http://www.animascorp.com/)

Home - OmniPod Insulin Management System (http://www.myomnipod.com/)

Disetronic USA - Insulin Pump Therapy | Welcome to the ACCU-CHEK insulin pump therapy website (http://www.disetronic-usa.com/dstrnc_us/)

[minjenty]

Thanks for all the helpful information. Contacted endo and set up an appointment to see all the pumps. Taking shots 6 to 8 times a day is no fun.

[xMenace]

Thanks for all the helpful information. Contacted endo and set up an appointment to see all the pumps. Taking shots 6 to 8 times a day is no fun.

Pumping is awesome for it's flexibility as well as increased control if you struggle with MDI. Do you have dawn phenomenon issues?

Where in Maine are you?

[Gordonm]

Thanks for all the helpful information. Contacted endo and set up an appointment to see all the pumps. Taking shots 6 to 8 times a day is no fun.


No fun at all. Most all the pumps will do the same thing. I "demoed" the pumps for a few days each and found features I liked and disliked about them. I ended up with a MM522. Not to say this is the best for you but it was for me. Try all the ones you want and then make your decision. It will be the best thing you have done for yourself. I kick myself now for not doing it earlier.

[Dewey]

Hi Minjenty and welcome to the forums. Here's hoping that you find useful information here & that you find the pump that will work best for your needs. :thumbsup:

[minjenty]

I live in Bangor.