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EDIT - My Animas Vibe + Dexcom G4 System have arrived! I have uploaded my unboxing video on my YouTube Channel here:
www.youtube.com/diamattic
(For anyone who cares to see what the send you these days!)
Back in March, my Endocrinologist told me I should start looking for an insulin pump.
I sat down with the Omnipod rep, the Animas rep, and the Medtronic rep. I got price lists from all them, i made spreadsheets to analyze the yearly and 4 year totals of my top 2 choices (Medtronic 554G and Animas Vibe) and thought long and hard about what is best for me, what seems to be the most reliable to me, and what is the most cost effective.
My conclusion was that i should order an Animas Vibe with the Dexcom system.
I plan on making a detailed Youtube Video that covers my entire thought process and the numbers i had to work with but long story short -
In Canada we are still 2-3 years away from the Medtronic 640G, so my only option was the 554G/754G w/ Enlite system vs Animas vibe w/ Dexcom G4. Based on all the published prices (that i was given) and the lifespans of everything (sensors, transmitters, infusion sets, reservoirs, etc) EVEN including all of the discounts i was offered by both companies, the medtronic 554G would be cheaper.
HOWEVER, if you re-assess using the same prices but with average user reported life spans of everything, the Animas comes in thousands of dollars cheaper after 4 years, and even cheaper after 5.
I did notice that the initial first year cost of the Animas system was more expensive due to some discounts Medtronic was offering, but after the 2nd year things switched.
Also, its seems that the Dexcom system is almost universally regarded as being more accurate and dependable (at least from what i could find. In fact my own system told me she had to stop using her Medtronic CGM due to it being horridly off)
If i take the CGM out of the equition and assess a pump vs pump, the both, oddly, cost exactly the same per year. and both have the same specs, with the exception of waterproofing on the Animas, and the differences in the screen/ OS (which i don't care about.. I have no issue with more button pushes, or a ****** screen if it means a better pump..)
All of this together, pointed me towards the Animas w/ dexcom. I am happy to say that I spoke with my Dr. last Thursday and Animas is shipping me all my goodies this week! Sadly, i was told I have to attend a 'Pump Start' which occurs over the course of 1 Month and until that concludes I will only be pumping saline... So i get it, but can't use it for a few weeks lol
Oh well!
I will keep you posted with any new videos that i put up on the subject. Or if anyone has questions post in here!
www.youtube.com/diamattic
(For anyone who cares to see what the send you these days!)
Back in March, my Endocrinologist told me I should start looking for an insulin pump.
I sat down with the Omnipod rep, the Animas rep, and the Medtronic rep. I got price lists from all them, i made spreadsheets to analyze the yearly and 4 year totals of my top 2 choices (Medtronic 554G and Animas Vibe) and thought long and hard about what is best for me, what seems to be the most reliable to me, and what is the most cost effective.
My conclusion was that i should order an Animas Vibe with the Dexcom system.
I plan on making a detailed Youtube Video that covers my entire thought process and the numbers i had to work with but long story short -
In Canada we are still 2-3 years away from the Medtronic 640G, so my only option was the 554G/754G w/ Enlite system vs Animas vibe w/ Dexcom G4. Based on all the published prices (that i was given) and the lifespans of everything (sensors, transmitters, infusion sets, reservoirs, etc) EVEN including all of the discounts i was offered by both companies, the medtronic 554G would be cheaper.
HOWEVER, if you re-assess using the same prices but with average user reported life spans of everything, the Animas comes in thousands of dollars cheaper after 4 years, and even cheaper after 5.
I did notice that the initial first year cost of the Animas system was more expensive due to some discounts Medtronic was offering, but after the 2nd year things switched.
Also, its seems that the Dexcom system is almost universally regarded as being more accurate and dependable (at least from what i could find. In fact my own system told me she had to stop using her Medtronic CGM due to it being horridly off)
If i take the CGM out of the equition and assess a pump vs pump, the both, oddly, cost exactly the same per year. and both have the same specs, with the exception of waterproofing on the Animas, and the differences in the screen/ OS (which i don't care about.. I have no issue with more button pushes, or a ****** screen if it means a better pump..)
All of this together, pointed me towards the Animas w/ dexcom. I am happy to say that I spoke with my Dr. last Thursday and Animas is shipping me all my goodies this week! Sadly, i was told I have to attend a 'Pump Start' which occurs over the course of 1 Month and until that concludes I will only be pumping saline... So i get it, but can't use it for a few weeks lol
Oh well!
I will keep you posted with any new videos that i put up on the subject. Or if anyone has questions post in here!
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