Animas Vibe vs Medtronic 640G insulin pumps

[Mike_Evans]

Hi,
I've been given a choice of Animas Vibe or Medtronic 640G, as a replacement for the Accu-chek spirit combo I've used for the last four years.

Any pros/cons would be gratefully received.

Cheers

Mike

Type 1 since 1971, grazer who loves everything that's bad for him!!

 

[azure]

Hi @Mike_Evans

There are a number of threads discussing the pros and cons of each pump. Here's one:

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/choosing-a-pump-help.101987/

I wrote down what I wanted from a pump and then looked at each pump to,see if it would suit me. I went for a Vibe, as my post in the thread above explains. I'm very happy with my choice

 

[ann34+]

Hi,
I've been given a choice of Animas Vibe or Medtronic 640G, as a replacement for the Accu-chek spirit combo I've used for the last four years.

Any pros/cons would be gratefully received.

Cheers

Mike

Type 1 since 1971, grazer who loves everything that's bad for him!!

Hi, Mike, sorry to go a bit off thread, but why do you want to change? I am thinking of changing to the Accuchek spirit combo, having used both the older model Animas and Medtronic (veo) , but, sorry, not the models you are asking about. What is it you do not like about the Spirit? Thanks, ann34+

 

[MushyPeaBrain]

One advantage of Medtronic is that you will be able to use the new BD Flowsmart infusion set, although if it has a luer lock so will Vibe users. Animas are meant to be launching a new pump this year. Have you checked if you would be able to have this when it becomes available?

Can you trial each pump?

 

[tim2000s]

@Mike_Evans - to give you some idea, here's my comparison of the 640G against the Accuchek Combo: http://www.diabettech.com/smartguar...with-the-spirit-combo-that-i-used-previously/