Disetronic D-tron vs. Minimed 508
Hello Group:
I have been using a Disetronic H-tron for about 5 years now. It is time
for a new pump now and I am considering both the Disetronic D-tron and the
Minimed 508 with remote feature. I should also say I am blind so audible
tones plus vibra tones is a must for my needs. I would like to hear from
users of either of these pumps and if you could share some of your thoughts
on pros and cons with these models. I recognize a different approach just
in the fact that disetronic is european and Minimed is USA manufactured.
thanks for any input here on this.
Tom Baccanti
October 13th, 2005 at 2:24 am
Tom,
Can you get loaners from both pump companies to see which meets your needs the
best? Hearing from us as to what WE like might not suit you.
October 13th, 2005 at 5:38 am
I am currently using the D-tron. I just wanted to hear from users of
minimed 508 to see how they like it.
Tom
October 13th, 2005 at 6:43 pm
Love the 508….works well for me.
Scott
October 13th, 2005 at 11:43 pm
Tom
I have a MM 508, I started on it on July of 2000. I have been a pump user
for 19 yrs. I had previously been on the 506 for 9 yrs. I am legally blind
and have found the vibrator and remote control a life saver. I am also
severely heaing impaired, thus I had not been able to be independent with
my pump usage for some time. The vibration and remote has changed that. I
know nothing of the Destronic, so they may have similar features.
Gail
October 14th, 2005 at 8:05 pm
You might want to consider the new animas pump.
October 15th, 2005 at 3:11 am
Hi Tom: best thing to do would be to trial them both….contact the web
sites…there are 800 #s…..if
October 15th, 2005 at 11:19 am
Hi Tom: best thing to do would be to trial them both….contact the web
sites…there are 800 #s…..if you need them, just let us know and I know
most of us will look them up for you.
Or, you can contact Insulin Infusion Specialists since they rep both
companies. Might be able to trial them thru them….1800 838-7867.
Joan:)))