Comments on: (Correction) MiniMed vs Disetronic http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2003/05/29/correction-minimed-vs-disetronic/ Blog for the diabetics who use an insulin pump to control diabetes Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:32:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: douglas_150 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2003/05/29/correction-minimed-vs-disetronic/#comment-22963 douglas_150 Thu, 29 May 2003 12:13:53 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2003/05/29/correction-minimed-vs-disetronic/#comment-22963 My 507C allows the 0.1 increments also, but I was told by a Disetronic rep a couple of years ago that their pump can bolus smaller amounts more frequently. Because my total daily insulin needs are pretty small, I was interested in being able to program minute amounts in certain circumstances. I have found that the tenth unit increments are more than satisfactory although exercise sessions are still a bit risky if I don't disconnect entirely. Since I tend to exercise pretty vigorously for fairly extended periods, the Disetronic sounded attractive to me. Again, the MiniMed has been wonderful, so I am totally satisfied with the entire pump experience. Ooooppss - Hit send instead of minimize on last post.!!!!! Jan -------------------- My MiniMed 507C (and former 506) allowed me to dose 0.1u at any time. My <!--more--> manual says: Normal Bolus: 0.1-25 units in increments of 0.1 units Audio Bolus: A blus can be programmed using audible tones in either 0.5 or 1.0 unit increments. ((that's to hear the beep)) Basal Rate and Profiles: A different basal profile can be programmed every 30 minutes. Rates can be set from 0.0 to 35.0 units per hour in 0.1 unit increments. Temporary Basal Rates: A temporary basal rate profile can be set to increase or decrease the current basal rate for a duration of 30 minutes to 24 hours. Jan My 507C allows the 0.1 increments also, but I was told by a Disetronic rep a
couple of years ago that their pump can bolus smaller amounts more frequently.
Because my total daily insulin needs are pretty small, I was interested in being
able to program minute amounts in certain circumstances. I have found that the
tenth unit increments are more than satisfactory although exercise sessions are
still a bit risky if I don’t disconnect entirely. Since I tend to exercise
pretty vigorously for fairly extended periods, the Disetronic sounded attractive
to me. Again, the MiniMed has been wonderful, so I am totally satisfied with
the entire pump experience.

Ooooppss - Hit send instead of minimize on last post.!!!!!
Jan
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My MiniMed 507C (and former 506) allowed me to dose 0.1u at any time. My

manual says:
Normal Bolus: 0.1-25 units in increments of 0.1 units
Audio Bolus: A blus can be programmed using audible tones in either 0.5 or
1.0 unit increments. ((that’s to hear the beep))
Basal Rate and Profiles: A different basal profile can be programmed every
30 minutes. Rates can be set from 0.0 to 35.0 units per hour in 0.1 unit
increments.
Temporary Basal Rates: A temporary basal rate profile can be set to increase
or decrease the current basal rate for a duration of 30 minutes to 24 hours.
Jan

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