[mcgriff]

It seems that I could actually save money in a very short time (year) if I go to the pump. As I see it you need a pump, sets, cartridges, and insulin to be a pumper. Perhaps other little things to treat a site gone bad could factor in as well. My insulin needs aren't high right now so I won't burn through cartridges very fast.

Has anyone else actually saved money switching to a pump? My out of pocket cost for my current treatment is $85/month. On the pump I would be $52/month (with a Cozmo) with $300 out of pocket up front. Seems strange to me, but the numbers seem to favor pumping.

[mcgriff]

Oops, wouldn't be a year. Monthly pump cost would be $65 (forgot to add batteries and my strips). So.....year and a half give or take to recoup the $300 up front...after that the savings begin.

[JediSkipdogg]

How are you figuring your numbers out? That may help us better understand if you can save. I currently save, but that's because Animas takes my 80% insurance payment for supplies as 100%. If I had to pay the extra 20%, then I'd be paying around $40 a month for my pump.

Remember, pump supplies generally fall under durable medical equipment and not prescription items. So really the only thing you lose with a pump is that 2nd insulin (Lantus, etc) and needles (which are generally super cheap.)

[Funnygrl]

I saved money on copays switching.

On shots, monthly:
Strips: $25
Novolog: $10
Lantus:$10
Syringes: $10

Granted, I could usually stretch the insulin and syringes more than a month, but:

3 month total = ~$160

On Pump, 3 month supply of reservoirs, sets, wipes, strips, lancets, and IV 3000 = $15, plus Humalog at $10/month = $45 for three months.