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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
Hi guys,
After a long wait, I'm at the point where I have to choose my pump. The choices are...
Accu Check Insight
Animas Vibe
Medtronic 640g
I had always assumed I would go for the Insight as the Bluetooth remote seemed a killer feature - however there are obviously a few pros and cons to them all...
Insight....
Has pre-filled cartridges...but only 160 units
Not fully waterproof
Is the remote a little bit unresponsive??
No built in CGM...although I tend to use the Libe (lot cheaper)
Built in BG tester
Have to carry an extra remote
The remote in particular seems a bit flimsy
Animas....
Sees very ruggedly built
Fully waterproof
CGM receiver
Screen a bit old fashioned looking
Self filled vials
Medtronic....
Good looking screen
CGM receiver built in
Waterproof
Can use the Contour Next Link as a basic remote
Can hold up to 300units...albeit self filled
Those are just a few observations I have made as a non pump user who has never owned a pump - just wondering if anyone can chip in with any personal experience about what features are most important....or equally, become the most annoying???
I will be a first time pump user, fairly high insulin requirement, quite technical, Freestyle Libre user.
Thanks,
Dave
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After a long wait, I'm at the point where I have to choose my pump. The choices are...
Accu Check Insight
Animas Vibe
Medtronic 640g
I had always assumed I would go for the Insight as the Bluetooth remote seemed a killer feature - however there are obviously a few pros and cons to them all...
Insight....
Has pre-filled cartridges...but only 160 units
Not fully waterproof
Is the remote a little bit unresponsive??
No built in CGM...although I tend to use the Libe (lot cheaper)
Built in BG tester
Have to carry an extra remote
The remote in particular seems a bit flimsy
Animas....
Sees very ruggedly built
Fully waterproof
CGM receiver
Screen a bit old fashioned looking
Self filled vials
Medtronic....
Good looking screen
CGM receiver built in
Waterproof
Can use the Contour Next Link as a basic remote
Can hold up to 300units...albeit self filled
Those are just a few observations I have made as a non pump user who has never owned a pump - just wondering if anyone can chip in with any personal experience about what features are most important....or equally, become the most annoying???
I will be a first time pump user, fairly high insulin requirement, quite technical, Freestyle Libre user.
Thanks,
Dave
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