[melissata]

Thank you for those pics! It amazes me how thin they were able to make the meter. I have already been in touch with the Cozmo rep, but haven't made an appointment with him yet. How much effort does it take to take the meter off of the pump to make it waterproof? She used to keep her Dtron on for showers. One of the people that I "spoke" to on another board also had insurance that wouldn't cover the meter. All that had to be done was for her doc to write a letter of medical neccesity because it is part of that pump and she was able to get the Flash strips.

[egi]

Which insurance was it?

We got an authorization letter from the clinic and still the insurance would
cover it only at 50% which meant about an extra $1000 a year for us for
using the Freestyle strips verses the One Touch strips.

[FrankDr]

Originally Posted by melissata

How much effort does it take to take the meter off of the pump to make it waterproof?

You just need to loosen the battery cover, which holds the meter in place, a turn or so and it slides/snaps off easily. I don't let my Cozmo get wet, so I only take the meter off to program/download the pump (since the meter covers the IR port)

[melissata]

Thanks Frank, that sounds easy as pie. And EGI the insuarance was Blue Cross/ Blue Shield. Not sure what state she lives in though.

[egi]

Originally Posted by melissata

Thanks Frank, that sounds easy as pie. And EGI the insuarance was Blue Cross/ Blue Shield. Not sure what state she lives in though.

Thanks for the info. Interestingly enough, we do have Blue Cross of CA.
I guess I'll have to try again to get a letter of medical necessity from
the Endocrinologist.

[melissata]

I guess I'll have to try again to get a letter of medical necessity from
the Endocrinologist.[/quote]

Yes, I would fight it for sure. It is part of the pump that they paid for and it makes no sense not to utilize that feature. I would appeal if the letter of medical neccesity doesn't work. What do you have to lose?

[Funnygrl]

Learn about what pump therapy is here:

Insulin pump - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

What is Insulin Pump Therapy?

Insulin Pumps - Type 1 Diabetes - American Diabetes Association

Animas Corporation - About Pump Therapy

Another two sites that do a good job describing pump therapy:

NovoLog®: helpful resources for diabetes patients

children with DIABETES - Insulin Pump Therapy

[Glow]

These pump comparisons have help a lot, Thanks. I am tryng to decide which one is for me. I have narrowed it down to the Minimed Paradigm or the OmniPod. DOES ANYONE HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH THE OMNIPOD?

[trifona]

Here's a couple of comparison pictures I took when my new pump came in:

[Funnygrl]

Thanks Trifona! I imagined the dtron was much bigger than that, but it looks similar compared to the paradigm.

[trifona]

Originally Posted by Funnygrl

Thanks Trifona! I imagined the dtron was much bigger than that, but it looks similar compared to the paradigm.

Exactly why I always had to sigh when people would say that its was too big. Just a tad longer really. The only really noticeable thing about the D-Tron is its weight, considerably denser than either the HTron or the Minimed. Probably due to its first generation retractable metal piston rod. On the Paradigm the rod is plastic, which I'm sure saves weight and $$.

The D-TronPlus was a great, easy to use pump.

[Funnygrl]

This is the same chart as the first chart in post #2, but I have updated it to include the Cozmo upgrade, more info released on the Accu-chek, and more info on the Dana.

Google Base: Insulin Pump Comparison, revised 12/14/06

[Worldcrzr]

I too have Blue Cross of California and use the Cosmo monitor. Blue Cross only pays for Accu Chek strips normally but when my doctor wrote the prescription for the Free Style, the pharmacist simply coded the insurance that the Free Style was medically necessary for the insulin pump. Blue Cross pays 100% for 300 strips monthly for no co-pay. The medical necessity code is the key to having most insurance companies pay for the Free Style.

[rudi]

The pictures of other pumps is so helpful to me. Thanks. I have some really basic questions as I am new to pumps. So far I love my pump; my life is better than it was before. Now, about all the extra tubing. I get frustrated with the "bathroom" issues. so girls, how do you deal with it all? Is it always a tucking technique? Do you disconnect? I have bought a hard side clip, a soft case that goes over a belt and that stupid velcro case that straps around you at night. They all suck in some way or another. There doesn't seem to be a lot out there for misc equipment, or am I missing a website somewhere? My job is also very physical, with lots of lifting, squatting, kneeling (Grocery manager in a food co-op) and I do get worried about the abuse this machine takes. Any pointres from anyone would be well received. Another question. What about any other quick sets for the Minimeds. Obviously, some stuff is not interchangable. I have gotten frustrated when I have screwed up an insertion, or just want to change a resevior. What am I missing here?

[Funnygrl]

I use the long tubing and when I go to the bathroom just leave it clipped to my pants and have enough tubing. I tuck the extra tubing in my pants or pocket. At night I just let the pump "float" in bed freely. No, if you have a Minimed the sets aren't interchangable. The other pumps can use all the sets though. You might want to try the silhouettes.