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<blockquote data-quote="Capt-Slog" data-source="post: 2392813" data-attributes="member: 500850"><p>Hi, </p><p>Can you tell us what pumps are on the list? You are extremely lucky to be able to choose from 5 options. A lot of areas only give one or two options.</p><p></p><p>I chose the Tandem t:slim X2 because I needed a lot of insulin and it holds 300u in the cartridge. Unfortunately it does have a tube and cannula. I have gotten used to the tube, but I wish I could have a patch pump. </p><p></p><p>Almost ALL of the other people in my area chose the Omnipod. It is a very good pump and is cordless.</p><p>There are other patch pumps, but I think that the Omnipod is pretty much the most popular choice.</p><p>You can now control it from your phone, instead of having to carry a separate controller, which is a good thing.</p><p></p><p>Patch pumps are probably the way ahead, provided 200u is enough insulin for you for 3 days.</p><p></p><p>Also, I think I am right in saying that Patch pumps do not require you to have insurance because you are changing the whole thing.</p><p></p><p>Because I keep my pump and change the cartridge, I have to insure my pump for £4000.00 myself.</p><p></p><p>There are lots of other things that people use to make their choice, but most people are not qualified to evaluate the pumps themselves, which I think is the crux of your dillema.</p><p></p><p>You will probably take part in group training for your pump.</p><p>I was the ONLY person in my group who did not have an Omnipod.</p><p>The others in my group were keeping in touch and that effectively gave them a great local support group.</p><p>You may want to factor that into your choice too.</p><p></p><p>I hope that this helps you a little.</p><p></p><p>Regards Chris</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Capt-Slog, post: 2392813, member: 500850"] Hi, Can you tell us what pumps are on the list? You are extremely lucky to be able to choose from 5 options. A lot of areas only give one or two options. I chose the Tandem t:slim X2 because I needed a lot of insulin and it holds 300u in the cartridge. Unfortunately it does have a tube and cannula. I have gotten used to the tube, but I wish I could have a patch pump. Almost ALL of the other people in my area chose the Omnipod. It is a very good pump and is cordless. There are other patch pumps, but I think that the Omnipod is pretty much the most popular choice. You can now control it from your phone, instead of having to carry a separate controller, which is a good thing. Patch pumps are probably the way ahead, provided 200u is enough insulin for you for 3 days. Also, I think I am right in saying that Patch pumps do not require you to have insurance because you are changing the whole thing. Because I keep my pump and change the cartridge, I have to insure my pump for £4000.00 myself. There are lots of other things that people use to make their choice, but most people are not qualified to evaluate the pumps themselves, which I think is the crux of your dillema. You will probably take part in group training for your pump. I was the ONLY person in my group who did not have an Omnipod. The others in my group were keeping in touch and that effectively gave them a great local support group. You may want to factor that into your choice too. I hope that this helps you a little. Regards Chris [/QUOTE]
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