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05-08-2008, 05:00 PM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Princeton, Mn
Posts: 18
| | | MM clear Paradigm, why so many choose it ?
Ive noticed so many on here have opted for the MM clear pump. I will be choosing a new pump soon, perhaps tomorrow and am wondering if I may want to switch from the smoke Ive worn for 6 years to clear. What is it about the clear that makes it so popular? Maybe can see more of the reservoir, doesnt show scratches as easily, less noticeable on the belt. Please tell me what you like about the clear pump ! Why did you choose it ? Thanks, Dan |
05-08-2008, 05:36 PM
| | Junior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Columbia, MO
Posts: 27
| | | Not sure exactly why the clear is so popular, I opted for the "blue" myself. But I also get the skins...the kids at my daughter's day care will verify that it's the coolest ever..."Anna's Mom, you have the coolest cell phone, it's better than my Dad's!"
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Gretchen
MM 522 pump (blue) since May 2007
CGMS-ing since November-ish 2007
DXd April 1993 @ 30 years of age, Type 1
A1Cs: 12/07 - 7.4, 03/08 - 6.6, 06/08 - 6.0
"But pump pump pump pu-pump pump it up" - Chuck D |
05-08-2008, 05:39 PM
|  | Senior Member | | Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Manassas, in the Old Dominion
Posts: 6,491
| | | Because...only cool people select the clear. And the ultra-cool people select the Clear 722 over the Clear 522. It's true. It's science.
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What if I say you're not just another one in your place?
You're the pretender
What if I say that I'll never surrender? |
05-08-2008, 05:50 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Crestline, CA.
Posts: 175
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Originally Posted by duck  Because...only cool people select the clear. And the ultra-cool people select the Clear 722 over the Clear 522. It's true. It's science. | It's true! Testify!
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~={Pokus Ouchus Diabeticus}=~ Pumping Apidra in the MM Paradigm 722 Clear | Meter - Medtronic UltraLink |
In the immortal words of Socrates - "I drank what???"
A1c: 12/07 12.3
03/08 8.3
06/08 5.6
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05-08-2008, 05:52 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California
Posts: 6,006
| | | Hmmmmm I chose the clear because I liked it. I guess the colors didn't go with all the clothes I wear (I had a blue 508). I just liked it the best.
__________________  Nancy Despite the high cost of living, it remains popular. diagnosed type 1 October 1986
currently using Medtronic MiniMed
paradigm 715 CLEAR  |
05-08-2008, 06:36 PM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Royal Oak, Michigan
Posts: 844
| | | The clear one I had has been my favorite. I had a blue pump, then the clear, then when I upgraded from the 715 to the 722, I (for some unknown reason) picked charcoal. I think I liked it because of it was just less fussy. No real benefit as far as performance. Honestly I think I'd like a pearly white one.
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Type 1 Est.1984
MM 722 and CGMS
Humalog & Symlin
a1c 6.8 (5.12.08) 7.2 (6.26.08) woops!
Vitrectomies 5/07 & 7/07
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05-08-2008, 06:45 PM
| | Super Moderator
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California
Posts: 6,006
| | | OMG Pearly white sounds nice. I would have a hard time chosing between that and clear!!!
__________________ Nancy Despite the high cost of living, it remains popular. diagnosed type 1 October 1986
currently using Medtronic MiniMed
paradigm 715 CLEAR |
05-08-2008, 06:45 PM
| | Member | | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 192
| | | The MM guy who called me when I was signing up said that "most women prefer the clear." Hmmmmm ............... |
05-08-2008, 07:22 PM
| | Senior Member | | Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,445
| | | Cause it's by far the coolest looking color. It goes with anything.
I know guys with clear in real life and online. |
05-08-2008, 07:27 PM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Federal Way, Wa
Posts: 688
| | Clear = Cool! nuff said.  |
05-08-2008, 07:39 PM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas
Posts: 663
| | | Well mine is purple and I have my on brand of cool. |
05-08-2008, 07:56 PM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kent, WA USA
Posts: 2,586
| | I have purple too. It's been my favorite color since I was like 2 years old. |
05-08-2008, 08:30 PM
| | Super Moderator
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California
Posts: 6,006
| | For the curious....here are the colors. MiniMed Paradigm® Colors
My second choice would be the purple one, but I think I liked the clear for the "clean" look. 
__________________ Nancy Despite the high cost of living, it remains popular. diagnosed type 1 October 1986
currently using Medtronic MiniMed
paradigm 715 CLEAR |
05-08-2008, 09:03 PM
| | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Royal Oak, Michigan
Posts: 844
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Originally Posted by notme OMG Pearly white sounds nice. I would have a hard time choosing between that and clear!!! | Let's call them and demand one!
I think the clear is more popular b/c it is more "adult" I liked my blue one when I had it, but now...8 years later it seems kid-like to me. I suppose if you REALLY like blue or purple, go for it. But what about everyone else? How about bringing the green back? (I think there was a green 507 or 508.) Or what about red or yellow or orange? It can't be that hard to mold the different colors of plastic. If you're going to make color options, at least have some to choose from.
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Type 1 Est.1984
MM 722 and CGMS
Humalog & Symlin
a1c 6.8 (5.12.08) 7.2 (6.26.08) woops!
Vitrectomies 5/07 & 7/07
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05-09-2008, 05:03 AM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Posts: 1,444
| | Both my MM pumps have been "smoke" but I must admit I just got matching skins for my new pump and meter in the "Crayola Crayons" theme  Contour Link Meter ~ Skins...
__________________ ~ Frank Metabolic Syndrome Dx'd March 2003. Started MM 712 Pump April 2004. MM 722 + Contour Link April 2008. "...type 2 diabetes is associated with obesity... [so] most people assume that the excess weight causes the diabetes. But... it's possible that diabetes causes obesity" "One of the causes of your diabetes is a poor choice of ancestors." - Gretchen Becker - The First Year: Type 2 Diabetes: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed |
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