what kind of pump do you have?

[marielea]

hi everyone!
i will be going in on may 2nd to get my new pump. theres actually a 2hr class on it first. my dr gave me LOTS of info on them...brands, styles, etc. just wondering what you all use? what made you pick the ones you have? i would like a very small one.....better to hide.......
thanks in advance!

[psilocybin]

wrong forum....read the pumping forum there is a billion threads about this subject

[JediSkipdogg]

I went with Animas for the size and because at the time they were so easy to deal with. They still are. But I did all my research during college so it was somewhat harder to find time to talk to people and see pumps in person. So I had to go by what I found online, and one main feature I loved the most was batteries lasting forever (well, about 4-6 months.)

[psilocybin]

cozmo here...for one thing they have beyond the best customer service...also have a neat feature on there website where u can instantly talk live to a cozmore rep. 2) features. 3) cartridge size (guys we are not getting into this one again lol) 4) i like the meal maker features. 5) upgrades of no charge. 6) if anything goes wrong with mypump they have a warehouse about an hour or 2 away from where i live and will have me a new pump within 4 hours of something going wrong with mine(no matter what time of day). 7).....im sick of listing all these things over and over again, there is more personal reasons for my decision just read through the pumping forum you will find them

[marielea]

jeez sorry...didn't see the different forums. i'll just go back to lurking...

[Funnygrl]

No need to lurk. I am sure some mod will move this thread over to the other forum, and it's a perfectly valid question.

What pump are you using now? Edit: never mind, I read your post incorrectly.

I just ordered my cozmo. It should be here next week.

I chose cozmo because it stores all the info in the pump, not just insulin doses, and then transers it wirelessly to the computer, which I think is pretty cool. I also like that they give free software upgrades. And I like how customizable it is. Only problem I had was I thought it was ugly, but then when I actually went to the educator and saw it in person, I liked it better.

[psilocybin]

i appologize for my attitude didnt mean it to sound so rude, i was just in a bad mood

sorry

[sbuff28@charter]

I Just got a MM 515, I like it, pretty simple but does the job.

[jeggeman31]

i would like a very small one


See some people do like small ones :D :smokin:

Okay back to the thread in hand. :whistling


I picked the Animas IR1250. After viewing the Animas and the Cozmo. I did not like how bulky the Cozmo was nor did I like the case. Minimed did not get back to me until after I was pumping so that option was out.



One thing you said is that you want one you can hide, why do you want to hide it ?

Wish you the best in your pump search.

[UpNorth]

I have the Animas IR1200. Like the size and design and color *i have the silver* the size of the cartridge suits me quite well too, seeing that i prefer to change cartridge and infusionset at the same time... the big buttons and backlight is a plus too, and love the fact that i can use any infusionset on the market that has luer lock connection:D

[Dewey]

cozmo here...for one thing they have beyond the best customer service...also have a neat feature on there website where u can instantly talk live to a cozmore rep. 2) features. 3) cartridge size (guys we are not getting into this one again lol) 4) i like the meal maker features. 5) upgrades of no charge. 6) if anything goes wrong with mypump they have a warehouse about an hour or 2 away from where i live and will have me a new pump within 4 hours of something going wrong with mine(no matter what time of day). 7).....im sick of listing all these things over and over again, there is more personal reasons for my decision just read through the pumping forum you will find them
You can copy what you've typed & save it to a word or other document for later use....Or, you can copy & paste from one thread to another. :dontknow:

hi everyone!
i will be going in on may 2nd to get my new pump. theres actually a 2hr class on it first. my dr gave me LOTS of info on them...brands, styles, etc. just wondering what you all use? what made you pick the ones you have? i would like a very small one.....better to hide.......
thanks in advance!
I usually use my Cozmore, but have an Animas as well. Animas pumps are very small, as are the Minimed Paradigms. If you're looking for a more discreet pump, Minimed may be for you, as they offer a remote control (remote sold separately). The best way to decide is to try & see each one in person, and possibly do a trial on each one (i.e. if you've narrowed it down to Cozmore, Animas & Minimed, try to do trials with each company). If you can't do that, reading, researching (like you're doing here & possibly on other sites) & calling each company to have info. sent to you may also help. Here's a post of mine that highlights some of the pros & cons I've experienced with each pump (of pumps used & companies worked with):

Picking a pump (http://www.diabetesforums.com/76482-post5.html)

[marielea]

thank you for your replies.:flowers:

[Tokyo Cate]

Good luck in choosing your pump. You will find very strong opinions about the different options here. It is a good idea to list which features are important to you and make sure that the short-list of pumps you look closely at have all of those features.

If I were to go back to pumping I would want:

customer support
long battery life
batteries that are easy to replace
3 ml reservoir
small-ish size
some kind of bolus wizard
some kind of data transfer link
water resistance
back light
sample of all of their infusion sets so that I could choose the best
BLUE


A lot of the posts here state strongly that MM's customer service has gotten quite poor in recent years which is really disappointing. When I was using MM, I always had excellent service, but that was long ago.

[Funnygrl]

Good luck in choosing your pump. You will find very strong opinions about the different options here. It is a good idea to list which features are important to you and make sure that the short-list of pumps you look closely at have all of those features.

If I were to go back to pumping I would want:

customer support
long battery life
batteries that are easy to replace
3 ml reservoir
small-ish size
some kind of bolus wizard
some kind of data transfer link
water resistance
back light
sample of all of their infusion sets so that I could choose the best
BLUE


A lot of the posts here state strongly that MM's customer service has gotten quite poor in recent years which is really disappointing. When I was using MM, I always had excellent service, but that was long ago.
Lol, you want a cozmo.

[Tokyo Cate]

Lol, you want a cozmo.

I am living "unplugged" on MDI these days and loving it, but if I ever decide to go back to pumping, I will check out the Cozmo.

[FrankDr]

just wondering what you all use? what made you pick the ones you have?

I think this is like asking someone which car is the best. Everyone has their own criteria for making their choice. The best pump is the one that has the features that are best for you. For example, I like having a lot of info on the display screen, but if my eyesight wasn't as good, that might actually be a negative.

I chose the Cozmo. I liked the attached meter and all the options and displays. I also like to get all the data downloaded to by PC for analysis. I don't mind the size - probably because I don't try to hide it. I actually wear it proudly.

Take your time and ask lots of questions. I read the instruction manuals for each and actually tried them for size and weight before making my decision.

Later -

[psilocybin]

I think this is like asking someone which car is the best. Everyone has their own criteria for making their choice. The best pump is the one that has the features that are best for you. For example, I like having a lot of info on the display screen, but if my eyesight wasn't as good, that might actually be a negative.

I chose the Cozmo. I liked the attached meter and all the options and displays. I also like to get all the data downloaded to by PC for analysis. I don't mind the size - probably because I don't try to hide it. I actually wear it proudly.

Take your time and ask lots of questions. I read the instruction manuals for each and actually tried them for size and weight before making my decision.

Later -

i agree with u totally Frankdr. it is a decision entirely based on personal preference. i aswell do not try and hide my cozmo. i am extremely proud of it and treat it like my own kid lol (may sound kind of lame). especially cause i payed 6500 canadian for it

[Dewey]

i agree with u totally Frankdr. it is a decision entirely based on personal preference. i aswell do not try and hide my cozmo. i am extremely proud of it and treat it like my own kid lol (may sound kind of lame). especially cause i payed 6500 canadian for it
You don't sound lame. There's nothing to be ashamed about in having a pump. :thumbsup: I wear mine proudly on either the straps or near the collar of my dress (shirt, or whatever else I'm wearing).

[pumpman]

I have a Animas 1200, its really good. I wear it clipped inside of my pocket and try to conceal it as much as i can.

A question to Dewey:
I was reading your signature and saw your A1C's, 5.6 and 5.8! How do you keep it so low? Is your Blood Sugar always at like 4-5.5mmol/l (75-100mg/dl)?
My BSL usually moves from 4-10 and sometimes up around 11-14 if I'm consuming alcohol (just to be safe), do you do anything special when drinking?
Since you've had the pump for ages, can you now easily look at any meal and know the exact carbs and type it in? I find it quite hard to estimate the carbs atm (well I've only had the pump a couple of weeks).
My last A1c was about 7.2 i think and my lowest has been 6.2.
Thanks

[amccrazgrl]

I have the Cozmo pump and love it.
I generally keep it cliped to my pants pocket unless I'm wearing shorts then I clip it inside my shorts backwards.
I was out at the zoo a week ago and put my pump in my pocket b/c it was warm.

[Dewey]

I have a Animas 1200, its really good. I wear it clipped inside of my pocket and try to conceal it as much as i can.

A question to Dewey:
I was reading your signature and saw your A1C's, 5.6 and 5.8! How do you keep it so low? Is your Blood Sugar always at like 4-5.5mmol/l (75-100mg/dl)?
My BSL usually moves from 4-10 and sometimes up around 11-14 if I'm consuming alcohol (just to be safe), do you do anything special when drinking?
Since you've had the pump for ages, can you now easily look at any meal and know the exact carbs and type it in? I find it quite hard to estimate the carbs atm (well I've only had the pump a couple of weeks).
My last A1c was about 7.2 i think and my lowest has been 6.2.
Thanks
Hi Pumpman,

Thank you for your compliment, and welcome to the forums. :shakehand My sugars normally range anywhere from 70 to 130 (on a normal day), and on higher days I can run from 140s to 200s. I don't have any "911" hypos anymore, but I sometimes experience lows ranging from the 30s to the 60s. I do keep a tight regime of testing my sugars at least 8 to 15 times per day, depending on what the day brings. This helps me in catching issues either right when they're happening (or before they even start).

As for alcohol, I normally don't drink (I sometimes have one or two socially, but that's very rare, & I've only been drunk once in my life, lol), so couldn't offer much help there. As others have mentioned, the best bet when you drink, is to test as often as possible & try to keep snacks on hand or "graze" (keep snacking lightly), to prevent lows.

When I started pump therapy in 96, there was no talk about insulin to carb ratios. In fact, I was on a sliding scale to begin with. Counting carbs didn't become "big" until later on (not sure of exact dates). Now that I do count carbs though, I find my control is even better (most of the time). Hope this helps, and again welcome aboard.

Back on choosing a pump....As others have said, it's important to choose based on personal preference. After all, the person getting it will likely be the one wearing it for the next few years (unless a parent's buying one for their child), so they should be happy with their decision.

[psilocybin]

drinking is alot easier than people make it out to be...last night i went out to boston pizza. i had 3 schooners which is about 9 beers i think. i did not go low or anything during this. basically i ran about 7-8mmol which is very high for me considering i keep my numbers around 5.0mmol right now. and right befor i went to bed. i made sure i went to bed about 10mmol because i drop 5mmol over night when i have been drinking..

[Dewey]

drinking is alot easier than people make it out to be...last night i went out to boston pizza. i had 3 schooners which is about 9 beers i think. i did not go low or anything during this. basically i ran about 7-8mmol which is very high for me considering i keep my numbers around 5.0mmol right now. and right befor i went to bed. i made sure i went to bed about 10mmol because i drop 5mmol over night when i have been drinking..
Yes, but each person is affected differently by alcohol (& affected by different amounts), so it's best to test more often as a precautionary method.

Like I said, I can't really give great testimony about it, cause I hardly ever do. When I have, I've found that my blood sugars take a dip on the low side. Likewise, the one time I was drunk, I went low. Just best to be safe.

[JediSkipdogg]

drinking is alot easier than people make it out to be...last night i went out to boston pizza. i had 3 schooners which is about 9 beers i think. i did not go low or anything during this. basically i ran about 7-8mmol which is very high for me considering i keep my numbers around 5.0mmol right now. and right befor i went to bed. i made sure i went to bed about 10mmol because i drop 5mmol over night when i have been drinking..

The other problem besides what Dew mentioned is that doing that on a regular basis (weekly) can affect an A1C enough. Say you run that 10 mmol overnight for about 5 hours. That alone is 3% of the hours in a week. On a weekly basis of doing that that would be a 3% change in A1C for just the running 10, not to mention the other times running high. So overall, it will show an increase in A1C values. I don't feel like doing alot of busy math, but I would think it could increase an A1C by about .25 points doing it weekly and more if doing say 2-3 times a week (which many college age students do.)

I for one am like Dew and limit my drinking to a bare minimum.

Now, let's get back on topic....lol.

[psilocybin]

The other problem besides what Dew mentioned is that doing that on a regular basis (weekly) can affect an A1C enough. Say you run that 10 mmol overnight for about 5 hours. That alone is 3% of the hours in a week. On a weekly basis of doing that that would be a 3% change in A1C for just the running 10, not to mention the other times running high. So overall, it will show an increase in A1C values. I don't feel like doing alot of busy math, but I would think it could increase an A1C by about .25 points doing it weekly and more if doing say 2-3 times a week (which many college age students do.)

I for one am like Dew and limit my drinking to a bare minimum.

Now, let's get back on topic....lol.

i totally agree jedi and dewey, was just stating something, its not good to drink all the time. does effect a1c alot but on a occasional bases if you can control it good go for it

o and we are on topic, it was one of *his (Pumpman's a he, lol :D) questions jedi

[pumpman]

i totally agree jedi and dewey, was just stating something, its not good to drink all the time. does effect a1c alot but on a occasional bases if you can control it good go for it

o and we are on topic, it was one of her questions jedi
i hardly drink at all, just at parties and sometimes with mates. Last Saturday i had a few cans of Smirnoff which was equiv of about 6 standard drinks. I stayed up high and went to bed with a BSL of about 10mmol/l, i also reduced my Basal rate by -30% over 5 hours. I woke up at 8:00am and was 5.6. An hour later i was 2.0 since i didn't have breakfast.

Might need to reduce my Basal a bit more next time.

Anyway, back on topic...

Also, I'm now on a mission to BEAT Dewey's A1C of 5.6 without always going low, its now a competition (lol) Its gunna be very hard

Also, Dewey, what is your lowest A1c?

Ok, after *her (lol, I'm a her :D) reply were officially back on topic.

[Dewey]

i hardly drink at all, just at parties and sometimes with mates. Last Saturday i had a few cans of Smirnoff which was equiv of about 6 standard drinks. I stayed up high and went to bed with a BSL of about 10mmol/l, i also reduced my Basal rate by -30% over 5 hours. I woke up at 8:00am and was 5.6. An hour later i was 2.0 since i didn't have breakfast.

Might need to reduce my Basal a bit more next time.

Anyway, back on topic...

Also, I'm now on a mission to BEAT Dewey's A1C of 5.6 without always going low, its now a competition (lol) Its gunna be very hard

Also, Dewey, what is your lowest A1c?

Ok, after *her (lol, I'm a her :D) reply were officially back on topic.
If memory serves, my lowest A1C was either 3.4, or 3.8 (somewhere in there, but this was in FL....the same test in the west - higher altitude - was approx. 4.something). That was also back in the '90s (late '96), which was less than a year after starting pump therapy (& sugars were on the lower side most of the time). The most recent 'lowest' A1C I had was 5.6...The highest A1C I've had was in the 9s or so (again, if memory serves). Hope this helps.

Sorry Marielea, if I hijacked your thread. :o

[Fred&CharlesFan]

My endo was knowledgeable with Minimed and Cozmo.
Cozmo appealed to me; the waterproof thing seemed like a HUGE advantage at the time, although I have rarely exercised that capability.
Excellent battery advance warning (usually have 24hrs or more from the initial “change battery" warning.) I have found the software package to be very poor. And most of the fonts on the available screens of the actual pump display could be a bit larger for my eyes.

Worn with pride; it goes generally unnoticed in my hi-tech environment. It is often ignored as a cellphone. Even when it starts to beep and people think I am text-messaging and THEN they might happen to spot that hard to see 'fibre-optic link' going into my PANTS!!...
"..WELL!! Who is YOUR service provider? And how much is your monthly fee for a kewl phone like that with a 1Gig fibre link into your PANTS??..." :cool: