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07-05-2008, 09:32 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California
Posts: 6,343
| | | I use the low profile clip and I have broken one in two years. I am on my second and so far it is holding up fine.
With my last pump, I bought one of the cell phone holders that was elastic on either side. You couldn't see through the holder, but it was easy to just pull the pump out and bolus and then slid it back in. It had a low profile swivel clip. Go to lots of stores and check out all the different universal cell phone holders. You will find one that works for you. |
07-05-2008, 10:30 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NYC
Posts: 1,307
| | | I like the low profile clip and mine is still going after 3+ years. I just upgraded to the 722 (from 715) so now I have an extra clip just in case. I know my luck won't last forever. I've used the holster clip a few times but prefer the smaller one.
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Liz
Type 1 dx 4/1987
Minimed Paradigm 722 6/2008 + CGMS
Minimed Paradigm 715 5/2005 - 6/2008
13mm Silhouettes
Lifescan UltraSmart & UltraMini
Last A1c: 6/11/08: 5.4
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07-05-2008, 11:26 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia
Posts: 545
| | | I like those ones so much when mine broke (under extreme duress) I ordered a couple of spare from MM, I think it was about $24 for 2 in total (probably $20 US). Don't quote me though. Havn't had to use them yet, but nice to know they are there and ready to go.
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Some boring but vital statistics:
31 year old male. Type 1 since age of 15. On Minimed Paradigm 722/Novorapid since Dec 07.
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07-05-2008, 11:32 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mesa, Arizona
Posts: 3
| | | In the first year on the pump, two holsters have broken. The first one broke within the first month and when I called for a replacement I was told the "clip one" has a warranty and the "holster one" does not. So I had to buy another holster. Then shortly later the swivel mechanism on that wore out too. I epoxied it together so now it does not swivel but it works. I use the belt holster one all the time and the clip one at night time sleeping. |
07-05-2008, 02:54 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North of NYC
Posts: 338
| | | My clip broke late last year and I called my local mini-med rep and he sent me a new one in the mail, free of charge.
__________________ A1C Pre-Pump: 6.1 A1C Post-Pump: 5.4 |
07-05-2008, 06:41 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Colorado
Posts: 16
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Originally Posted by Don C.  In the first year on the pump, two holsters have broken. The first one broke within the first month and when I called for a replacement I was told the "clip one" has a warranty and the "holster one" does not. So I had to buy another holster. Then shortly later the swivel mechanism on that wore out too. I epoxied it together so now it does not swivel but it works. I use the belt holster one all the time and the clip one at night time sleeping. | I have 2 broken holsters in my suppy cabinet now. I'm fixin' to have 3. I'm going to be very interested to see what MM says when I call them Monday.
The first one broke where the little tab is that securely clips the pump in place. Then, the swivel mechanism went out, so it was always swivelling down and then, since it wasn't clipped in, it fell out. Extremely annoying.
I ordered 2 more. The first replacement broke at that little tab again just before I was going on a major fishing trip, so I started using the second replacement. Guess what...that little tab is broken again. Aargh. I guess I'm gonna have to order 4, because they are perfect for me - when they work.
I sure would like to get more than about 3 months out of these things. That seems to be about my average, so far, though.
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Tom
dx'd 1985 at age 31
Pumping with MM 522 since 8/2007
CGMS since 12/2007
12/2006 A1c - 9.8
6/2008 A1c - 6.1
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07-05-2008, 07:52 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern Utah
Posts: 839
| | I used to have the exact same problems. I have since stopped using the clips for that very reason. I had two of them that I broke within a couple of days of buying them. They are just crappy. There is no sugarcoating it...lol 
What I use is called the leg thing. And, this is ESPECIALLY good if you are really active. Do a google search for it. It is just an elastic or spandex band (depending on which one you go with) and you wear it on your leg. Tubing doesn't get caught on anything cuz it is all under your clothes. And, it doesn't slip at all. I have been using these for about 3 years now, and they are just great. And, if you are crafty, you could really just make it yourself. And, another great thing about it is that it is not too tight or anything (and I have huge calfs, so that proves that it is not too tight  ) and it is seamless so it doesn't rub and irritate your skin.
And, the most wonderful thing of all is that since it is made out of durable spandex, it lasts a long time and it doesn't break!! Whoo Hoo!!!!  It will save you a lot of money in the long run not having to buy tons of clips all the time. Best of Luck!
__________________  Laura Anne  "Happy Day! All is well! Pumping with Paradigm 712 since November 17th, 2004 Type 1 since April, 1995 |
07-07-2008, 08:22 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas
Posts: 684
| | | I dont use the belt holster one, so I have one for a 722 that I will give someone. Just pm me and I get your address info and send it out. |
07-07-2008, 08:53 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North Carolina
Posts: 175
| | | I had the same trouble. I finally went to target and bought a leather cell ohone pouch on clearance for like $5. Works much better than the MM clips. Plus, with black leather, I can wear it with just about any clothes (jeans & T-shirt, or suit and tie).
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Type I (diagnosed 1991)
Minimed 722
"The departure of our boys to foreign parts with the ever-present possibility that they might never return, taught the real value of photography to every father and mother. To many a mother the photograph of her boy in his country's uniform was the one never-failing consolation." -Louis Fabian Bachrach
It’s much easier for governments to create the appearance of security, than the reality of security.
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07-07-2008, 08:12 PM
| | Member | | Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 143
| | So I called Minimed and they sent me a replacement once since I just ordered this last one in march... so they are shipping me one and plus palefacegirl03 was kind enough to send me another one for free (very nice of her)
I should be covered for a little while... I'll try my best not to break them  |
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