Comments on: Still shopping - aka: which pump and why? http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2003/01/11/still-shopping-aka-which-pump-and-why/ Blog for the diabetics who use an insulin pump to control diabetes Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:34:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: clair4 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2003/01/11/still-shopping-aka-which-pump-and-why/#comment-22774 clair4 Mon, 13 Jan 2003 03:06:16 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2003/01/11/still-shopping-aka-which-pump-and-why/#comment-22774 I would definately go with the Mini-Med...first because it i an American product and more importantly because Mini-Med and Roche ( I work there) are collaborating on something new tying in their two products together....also because the service that you get from Mini-Med is superb..hope this helps..Leslie I would definately go with the Mini-Med…first because it i an American
product and more importantly because Mini-Med and Roche ( I work there) are
collaborating on something new tying in their two products together….also
because the service that you get from Mini-Med is superb..hope this
helps..Leslie

]]> By: kristan_180 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2003/01/11/still-shopping-aka-which-pump-and-why/#comment-22773 kristan_180 Sun, 12 Jan 2003 18:27:10 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2003/01/11/still-shopping-aka-which-pump-and-why/#comment-22773 I have been using a Minimed pump for almost 10 years, and my experience is similar to yours in most respects. I also now have the 507 (the third I have had over that time). I started with an A1c in 1979 of 16, it is now consistently below 6.5. Virtually all of the symptoms of diabetes have gone away; retinapathy, neurapathy, kidney problems, etc. and life is almost normal except for the presence of the pump all the time. I too like the square wave bolus, and use it frequently as it works well when using Humalog Insulin, which has a short lifetime, and often wears out before the carbs do.... I am very happy with Minimed, but have also heard good stores about the Disetronic. The one time I had a problem with the pump, Minimed had a replacement pump on site the next day via FedEx. . I have heard (not <!--more--> confirmed) that the Disetronic uses two pumps because their support is based in Europe. The waterproofing is not really an issue, as I always remove it anyway (the QR release works just great for this), and the short time involved without the pump is not a problem. Best advice: try them both and make you own informed decision. David Fac11 wrote: I have been using a Minimed pump for almost 10 years, and my experience is
similar to yours in most respects. I also now have the 507 (the third I have
had over that time). I started with an A1c in 1979 of 16, it is now
consistently below 6.5.
Virtually all of the symptoms of diabetes have gone away; retinapathy,
neurapathy, kidney problems, etc. and life is almost normal except for the
presence of the pump all the time.

I too like the square wave bolus, and use it frequently as it works well when
using Humalog Insulin, which has a short lifetime, and often wears out before
the carbs do….

I am very happy with Minimed, but have also heard good stores about the
Disetronic. The one time I had a problem with the pump, Minimed had a
replacement pump on site the next day via FedEx. . I have heard (not

confirmed) that the Disetronic uses two pumps because their support is based in
Europe. The waterproofing is not really an issue, as I always remove it
anyway (the QR release works just great for this), and the short time involved
without the pump is not a problem. Best advice: try them both and make you
own informed decision.
David

Fac11 wrote:

]]> By: daphne400 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2003/01/11/still-shopping-aka-which-pump-and-why/#comment-22772 daphne400 Sun, 12 Jan 2003 11:15:03 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2003/01/11/still-shopping-aka-which-pump-and-why/#comment-22772 Hi John! Just got my pump 3 weeks ago. I decided on the H-Tron plus Disetronic V 100 simply because I felt it had to be child-proof, or reasonably so. Between nieces, nephews, and grandson,I asked my infusion specialist the details of both. H-tron won out. Its not hard learning how to use it either. I'm a nurse, and been a Type II for over 24 years. Took a long time to decide to get my life and my diabetes on track. Start learning and asking questions. It's like you're going thru culture shock right now and it will take some time to settle down and take your business in hand. A diabetic has to be just as knowledgeable if not more so than your diabetologist. Get someone you can talk to and hook up with a CDE (certified diabetes educator). They're your best resources. Bottom line, I love the freedom the pump has brought me. Takes a little getting used to setting up the pump and doing all the stuff that goes along with it, but after a while its a snap!! I contacted Insulin Infusion Specialists on the advice of my endocrinologist. <!--more--> They have been great. There are videos you can send for for free to check out both models (really only two on the market right now). Let your rep show you both and play with them to see which is easier for you to handle. Then make your decision. Good Luck. Joan :) Hi John!
Just got my pump 3 weeks ago. I decided on the H-Tron plus Disetronic V 100
simply because I felt it had to be child-proof, or reasonably so. Between
nieces, nephews, and grandson,I asked my infusion specialist the details of
both. H-tron won out. Its not hard learning how to use it either. I’m a
nurse, and been a Type II for over 24 years. Took a long time to decide to
get my life and my diabetes on track. Start learning and asking questions.
It’s like you’re going thru culture shock right now and it will take some
time to settle down and take your business in hand. A diabetic has to be
just as knowledgeable if not more so than your diabetologist. Get someone
you can talk to and hook up with a CDE (certified diabetes educator).
They’re your best resources. Bottom line, I love the freedom the pump has
brought me. Takes a little getting used to setting up the pump and doing all
the stuff that goes along with it, but after a while its a snap!!
I contacted Insulin Infusion Specialists on the advice of my endocrinologist.

They have been great. There are videos you can send for for free to check
out both models (really only two on the market right now). Let your rep show
you both and play with them to see which is easier for you to handle. Then
make your decision.
Good Luck. Joan :)

]]> By: harrison_400 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2003/01/11/still-shopping-aka-which-pump-and-why/#comment-22771 harrison_400 Sat, 11 Jan 2003 23:02:35 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2003/01/11/still-shopping-aka-which-pump-and-why/#comment-22771 Hello John, I have been diabetic for 21 years and have been pumping for close to 3 years now, I use the Minimed 507 and it is the only thing that has been able to control me. My hga1c was over 12 before I started pumping and now they are consistently below 7. The pump will also allow you to have greater freedom in your lifestyle. I'm pretty much able to eat anything I want and also with the pump you do not have to live on a strict schedule. The pump has a lot of advantages it works like an artificial pancreas and gives you a small amount of insulin over a 24 hour period this is called your basil rate. A lot of people who are diabetic have roller coaster rides with there sugar levels the pump can help put a stop to them due to the small amount of insulin is much more predictable then taking long acting insulin via injections. Before meals you have to give yourself a bolus this is the amount of insulin you would use to cover a meal. With the minimed pump it has a feature called a square wave bolus which can allow you to take <!--more--> insulin over a longer period of time to help cover meals that may take longer to digest. I do not believe the disetronic has this feature. The Disetronic people I believe give you 2 pumps, I heard it is because there internal batteries may have a shorter life span ( I'm not positive though ) It is a question you should ask them. The Minimed I know comes with a 4 year warranty but is not water proof where as I believe the disetronic is. Both pumps easily disconnect if you need to go swimming or take a shower. I guess choosing to the pump is going to be up to your personal preferences but I would recommend before starting on a pump see if you can take a look at all the sets and see which one you would be more comfortable with. Also if you can get a loaner pump and try it out first to see if you would feel comfortable wearing it all the time. If you have any more questions feel free to ask. Hello John,
I have been diabetic for 21 years and have been pumping for close to 3 years
now, I use the Minimed 507 and it is the only thing that has been able to
control me. My hga1c was over 12 before I started pumping and now they are
consistently below 7. The pump will also allow you to have greater freedom
in your lifestyle. I’m pretty much able to eat anything I want and also with
the pump you do not have to live on a strict schedule.
The pump has a lot of advantages it works like an artificial pancreas and
gives you a small amount of insulin over a 24 hour period this is called
your basil rate. A lot of people who are diabetic have roller coaster rides
with there sugar levels the pump can help put a stop to them due to the
small amount of insulin is much more predictable then taking long acting
insulin via injections. Before meals you have to give yourself a bolus this
is the amount of insulin you would use to cover a meal. With the minimed
pump it has a feature called a square wave bolus which can allow you to take

insulin over a longer period of time to help cover meals that may take
longer to digest. I do not believe the disetronic has this feature.
The Disetronic people I believe give you 2 pumps, I heard it is because
there internal batteries may have a shorter life span ( I’m not positive
though ) It is a question you should ask them. The Minimed I know comes with
a 4 year warranty but is not water proof where as I believe the disetronic
is. Both pumps easily disconnect if you need to go swimming or take a
shower. I guess choosing to the pump is going to be up to your personal
preferences but I would recommend before starting on a pump see if you can
take a look at all the sets and see which one you would be more comfortable
with. Also if you can get a loaner pump and try it out first to see if you
would feel comfortable wearing it all the time. If you have any more
questions feel free to ask.

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