Thank you thomasm88 I am UK based I will have a browse,
Thank you for link jasmine1616 again will have a look.
Anyone no about the kaleido looks like will suit my needs but again I'm not an expert :/ xx
I think we're going to see several new styles of Patch Pumps coming to market over the next few years.
The first of course is the Insulet Omnipod which has been around for several years. They are currently on their 2nd generation model and during their last investor's conference call, they announced the Omnipod Dash system. A Bluetooth connected pod that will work with an all new PDM, with CGM integration. The PDM (controller) will be a stripped down Andriod phone (it won't be able to make calls, just the software on it will control the pod) and I'm guessing the CGM will be from Dexcom... but again that is me guessing. That is expected to come to market in late 2017 or early 2018... assuming they don't run into any problems.
There is a Korean company in development of a patch pump, Debiotech (a Swiss company) has the Jewel Pump, but I can't seem to find much information beyond their website about sales. There is of course the Cellnovo which is doing quite well in the UK and expanding sales throughout the EU and recently applied for 510(k) certification in the US (similar to getting its CE mark).
And then there is the Kaleido. I've been doing a lot of research on this pump and I'm probably biased because their headquarters are located in my partner's hometown in the Netherlands. But here is what I can tell you from what I've pieced together so far from blogs and videos and Tweeting & emailing them directly with questions...
They are in their final stages of "real world" user testing. Ramping up production and getting their distribution network in place. The hint I got was they expect to be on the market before summer of this year. The initial launch will include the UK and the Netherlands, with Germany being their 3rd target market. Sales will be through your local clinic, but I'm waiting to hear if they'll do direct sales, as I live in the US but want this pump! Thankfully we have a small flat in the Netherlands, so can have supplies sent there.
The concept of the Kaleido is very similar to the Cellnovo, but given that one Kaleido's Board members used to work at Cellnovo, I'm not too surprised by that. So far the biggest difference I can find between the two (outside of aesthetics), is that the Cellnovo has a built in BG meter and the Kaleido does not. Some people will find that a deal breaker. They want to carry one less item, and want the BG meter built in. But I understand Kaleido's thinking, they aren't forcing the user to be locked into one brand of test strips. You can use whichever brand you like or can afford. I do wish they had CGM integration, but perhaps that will be in a future model?
I can't add links, so here is some cut & pastes from a few blogs with details:
*Basal - basal profile (x7), temp basal, create basal, change basal, modify basal
* Bolus - quick bolus, extended bolus and bolus wizard, but you must enter your BG manually
*Stop and pause pumping (pause option means the handset will tell you how much insulin you've missed when you go back to
using it)
* It holds 200 units of insulin. This may not be enough for those with insulin resistance to go 3 days without a top up. But given that Humalog now makes a concentrated version of their insulin, meaning you should get the same reaction with less insulin, this shouldn't be an issue for most people.
* The pumps and handset need to be charged on average every 3 days. I suspect you can go longer than 3 days, but better to have a fully charged unit than run out of power unexpectedly! But that's why you have two pumps, just swap one out and recharge the other. As for the control unit, I just think of it as plugging my mobile in at night...
* The charge time for the pump and meter is about 1.5 hours
* Recommended change time for the cannulas is every 3 days.. but I wonder if you could go a day or so longer?
* The pump is waterproof up to 1 meter
* Compatible with Diasend for uploading data and sending it to your Doctor
* The pump's recharging pad and the controller will both use a USB connection for their power source.
* The tubing comes in different lengths (5cm and 30cm)
* You can see your current basal profile on the handset in a graph form rather than just numbers/units per hour
* Temporary basal rates from 10-200% over 3.5 hours
* If you require more than 200 units of insulin you over the 3 day "life" of the cannulas and pump charge, you will need to fill a new reservoir and attach it to the pump.
* The cannulas with be available in either a straight or angled version. They are looking into stainless steel versions in the future.
* Velcro Attachment - For easy placement and removal if you ever need a break from it.
* Quick error alerts - If you get an occlusion, your handset will warn you in 30 minutes.
One marketing highlight of the Kaleido is of course their color selection. You get to pick 2 out of the 10 colors for your pumps. Plus the color trim of the control unit. There appears to be 5 color selections for the insulin reservoirs as well. Some people will love the mix and match aspect, some won't care at all.
With the lack of BG or CGM integration and only a 3.5 hour temp basal rate, some will find it too paired down for their needs. Others will not. I guess that's the benefit of having even more options on the market for pump users to chose from. Pick what works best for you.
I've tried a tradional pump... HATE THEM! Having to carry the pump in my pocket or some sidebag, always getting the tubing caught up on something or my cat trying to chew on it. Pass! -- Again, this is me. The majority of pump users are using these types of pumps and owe their quality of life to them.
The Omnipod is a great option for many people. The all-in-one aspect is awesome. No tubing at all, self-injecting cannulas, very small footprint, and can be placed on several parts of the body that traditional pumps may not always lend well to. They also have their drawbacks. The Pods have a 3 day life and they will give you a very loud reminder about this! They cannot be refilled or reused. If you must remove it or something happens that it comes off before the 3 days are up, the unit is garbage. Speaking of which, those pods add up to a lot of plastic, batteries, and circuitry. While you can send them back to Insulet for recycling, it still seems like a lot of bits and pieces to be dealt with in a world that already has enough industrial & medical waste to contend with. The Cellnovo and Kaleido only require the recycling of the insulin reservoirs.
One plus or minus of the Cellnovo and Kaleido is the need to have two adhesive patches on your body. One for the cannulas and one for the pump. Some won't like that at all... they'd rather the one of an Omnipod or traditional pump. Some won't mind given the flexibility of the shorter tubing and ability to remove the pump as needed without removing the cannulas.
So I guess what I'm trying to get to, is that it's great to see so many options for pump users with current devices and new ones coming to market. If you're in need sooner than later, have a look at Cellnovo. If you can wait a few months, then Kaleido may be a great option for you as well. Good luck!
