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07-16-2007, 02:37 PM
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| | | Questioning now
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? |
07-16-2007, 02:52 PM
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| | | You can always limit a 3 mL reservoir to 178 mL, but not vice versa...
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07-16-2007, 02:54 PM
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| | | How much bigger is it anyway? I've never seen a 722 in person, only the 5xx series. |
07-16-2007, 02:54 PM
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| | | 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.
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07-16-2007, 02:58 PM
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| | | 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).
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07-16-2007, 03:00 PM
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| | This site says the 522 is smaller: Minimed Insulin Pump Paradigm 522/Paradigm 722
Now I am looking for dimensions.
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07-16-2007, 03:03 PM
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| | | feeling like a post-w*ore now...
Aight, Dimensions: Quote: |
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
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07-16-2007, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by duck  | Duh on the smaller, lol....
Here is an image of the two... 
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.
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07-16-2007, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by JediSkipdogg Duh on the smaller, lol....
Here is an image of the two...
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!  
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07-16-2007, 03:33 PM
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| | | 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??
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07-16-2007, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by duck 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. 
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07-16-2007, 05:09 PM
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| | | Ten Days????
Gordon, are you really using a reservoir TEN days? How do you do that??? And does anyone else??
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07-16-2007, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by glashalful 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.
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07-16-2007, 05:32 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California
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| | | 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. |
07-16-2007, 05:38 PM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Orlando, FL
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| | 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? 
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