[Lloyd]

Another feature of the Cozmo 1800 which as a T2, I find very useful, is 4 user defined reminders. I set these to remind me to take my oral meds.
I really like the meal Bolus reminder, because it only goes off if you don't bolus during a user defined mealtime (like 5 to 7 PM for example).
-Lloyd

[panda1076]

Here are my thoughts on the OmniPod based on my experience...

Pros:

1. No tubing!!
2. Cannula insertion is automatic--no need for infusion set--just push a button on the PDM
3. Filling and changing pod is easy
4. Pod is a small enough size it's usually not noticeable under clothes
5. PDM replaces the need for the part you'd usually wear on your waist/belt
6. PDM is user-friendly
7. PDM does not need to be with you except when bolusing for meals (basal rates are stored in pod memory)
8. Freestyle meter is built in
9. Uses AAA batteries
10. Can choose to use percents or units for temporary settings
11. Pod is waterproof
12. Great customer service
13. Can set BG reminders


Cons:

1. Haven't tried the downloading software, but heard it's not so great
2. Because you don't have to have the PDM near you at all times, it's easy to not hear the reminders/alarms
3. Pod beeps for various reasons (like reminder that pod will expire that day; or beeps to acknowledge that it's finished delivering an extended bolus) (do all pumps do this?)
4. Not available in all areas of the U.S. yet

[Dewey]

Panda, thank you for sharing your experiences with the Omnipod. I was hoping someone who uses it would come forward & give their pros/cons list.

I'm also hoping to find users of other pumps, such as Amigo or Dana Diabecare. Even if they're not used in the US or have been recalled, it would still be cool to get a pro/con list from those who have used them.

[mequick]

I am in the market for a 1st time pump. In finishing up my comparisons, I chose the new Animas 2020. This brand was chosen strictly for the visual display, because I have poor vision - especially for smaller detail dealing with color, contrast, and font size. Also, a RF tethered BG meter will be coming out in the not too far future and I think a CGM is in beta somewhere. With my visual problems, I will probably never consider the Animas micro unit.

I compared the Animas, CozMore, and MiniMed. All three seem to be fine pumps doing the same function, just a little differently. Medicare, and some insurance's, will not pay for the MM CGM, or the expensive monthly supplies, so the CGM was not a consideration for me. The MM had a better back light than the CM, but the CM had a better normal screen than the MM. A wash out here. Animas had the best screen for me. The MM does not have a carb menu support, but the other two do. I intend to use this, until I memorize all foods and their nutrition's.

The Animas 200 unit cartridge just covers my three day TDD. Whew! I am told that my TDD will drop with the pump. I know that when I switched from Humulin U to Lantus, I dropped about 24 units per day. Will continue this trend?

I am told that Medicare is being petitioned to cover CGMs. Will hopefully be able to consider this unit someday.

[Lloyd]

Originally Posted by mequick

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The Animas 200 unit cartridge just covers my three day TDD. Whew! I am told that my TDD will drop with the pump. I know that when I switched from Humulin U to Lantus, I dropped about 24 units per day. Will continue this trend?

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I dropped from 99 units / day injections to 80 units /day when I started on the pump. I understand this is typical. 45 days later, I am at 60 units / day. I'm a T2, which likely explains the second drop.

-Lloyd

[panda1076]

Originally Posted by 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?

Glow--Sorry I didn't see your post back in December. I use the OmniPod and love it! I started using it at the beginning of December. Which did you end up deciding on?

[panda1076]

Originally Posted by mequick

I chose the new Animas 2020. This brand was chosen strictly for the visual display, because I have poor vision - especially for smaller detail dealing with color, contrast, and font size.

mequick--

I looked at pictures of the Animas2020 on their website. The screen does look big. But did you check out the OmniPod?

If you aren't familiar with it, it's basically a pump with no tubing. the part you wear on your body holds the insulin, and you control it with a palm pilot-type device (PDM) that talks to the pod using RFID I think.

The PDM is very easy to use--big buttons-- and the screen is very large (larger than most pumps). Judging from the pictures online the PDM looks like a larger screen and font size than the other pumps.

Maybe it's too late now, but something to think about in the future. With the OmniPod it seems like you'd have the best of both worlds--small unit to wear on your body/easily concealable, but larger buttons and display on the device itself that controls insulin delivery. And, they too are coming out in the future with a CGMS sensor that will communicate with the PDM.

[mequick]

Originally Posted by panda1076

mequick--

I looked at pictures of the Animas2020 on their website. The screen does look big. But did you check out the OmniPod?

If you aren't familiar with it, it's basically a pump with no tubing. the part you wear on your body holds the insulin, and you control it with a palm pilot-type device (PDM) that talks to the pod using RFID I think.

The PDM is very easy to use--big buttons-- and the screen is very large (larger than most pumps). Judging from the pictures online the PDM looks like a larger screen and font size than the other pumps.

Maybe it's too late now, but something to think about in the future. With the OmniPod it seems like you'd have the best of both worlds--small unit to wear on your body/easily concealable, but larger buttons and display on the device itself that controls insulin delivery. And, they too are coming out in the future with a CGMS sensor that will communicate with the PDM.

On your advice, I looked up the Omnipod. Unfortunately, it is not available in my area. I will have to stick to the new Animas 2020 "TV" quality screen. Best for me so far, at least until I get my feet wet.

[Three Toed Will]

Question about mini med 522/722, I use a paradigm from 02, I am going to a seminar regarding upgrade to CGMS, I am concerned about the fact that it is dificult or cannot be used on a plane. Is this due to CGMS interface? Thanks

[Funnygrl]

Originally Posted by Three Toed Will

Question about mini med 522/722, I use a paradigm from 02, I am going to a seminar regarding upgrade to CGMS, I am concerned about the fact that it is dificult or cannot be used on a plane. Is this due to CGMS interface? Thanks

The CGMS technology and the BD meter communication have to be turned off on planes.

From Minimed's website:

Can I use the MiniMed Paradigm REAL-Time System on an airplane? Must I turn off the radio frequency during flight?

International standards and U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations require that devices using radio frequency capabilities should not be used on an aircraft. As a result, you must disconnect the transmitter from the glucose sensor while traveling on an airplane; however, you can continue using the insulin pump. It is not sufficient to simply turn the continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) feature off on the insulin pump, the transmitter will continue to transmit on the RF frequency and must be disconnected from the glucose sensor to stop.

While in flight, you need to manually test your glucose levels using a standard meter (i.e. the Paradigm Link monitor). When downloading data and reviewing historical reports, you will notice "data gap" where information is missing during this period of time.

[typeone]

I was unaware of the requirement to disconnect the monitor from my pump - - - I have lots of frequent flyer miles, and have never disconnected my Cozmonitor from my Cozmo. Oops, now the feds will come and get me.

[Funnygrl]

Originally Posted by typeone

I was unaware of the requirement to disconnect the monitor from my pump - - - I have lots of frequent flyer miles, and have never disconnected my Cozmonitor from my Cozmo. Oops, now the feds will come and get me.

The Cozmonitor/Cozmo communication is allowed on a plan, the Minimed/BD meter isn't.

[johnzoomer]

Originally Posted by JediSkipdogg

The Luer Lock is a very common medical connection used everywhere in the medical community. It's because it's so simple with just a twist that you don't have to worry about it "unsnapping" so to speak. Minimed use to use the standard Luer Lock but in my opinion, wanted to keep customers from leaving them once Animas and Minimed came into the market, so they switched to the proprietary connection. People who liked MM would stay with them and upgrade their pump and be forced to choose a new infusion set. Then they would like that set and be forced to stay with MM.

In my opinion, there is really no advantage of one over the other. They both work quite well. If you asked me 2 years ago, I would have said stay away from the Proprietary Minimed Connector as they only had a handful of infusion sets to work with it. Now, they have seen their drawback as people left them, so they are making more and more sets and one company has created the Luer Lock insulin cartridge for Minimed. There is still a larger amount of infusion sets in Luer Lock and some that more like than others, the Inset is one, which is a 90 degree canula and inserter all in one. So no more having to remember to take your inserter with you.

Just my 2 cents on the issue.

WOW U da man! Do you know what the name of the device and where to get it to transform the Proprietary MM lock so that you can get every infusin set you want. I use the CLEO and it comes with it's own inserter. Yes that is correct one less thing to forget.

[Funnygrl]

Originally Posted by johnzoomer

WOW U da man! Do you know what the name of the device and where to get it to transform the Proprietary MM lock so that you can get every infusin set you want. I use the CLEO and it comes with it's own inserter. Yes that is correct one less thing to forget.

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[johnzoomer]

I droped from 220 units per day to 136 units per day