Handheld control vs. Pump Controls

cressida.sw said:

Hello folks,

I’m being considered for a pump by my team at the moment and have the option of a Roche or Medtronic. As a Libre user and bit of a pants diabetic in general, I can clearly see the benefits of the CGM but don’t know if I can afford it. But it certainly seems the better machine.

However, despite all the tech - other than leaving it somewhere - the ability to control the dosing from a remote is very appealing.

So my question is; how much of a faff is getting the pump out all the time? Especially as a woman who wears mostly dresses (just read a very good thread on this).
Hi @cressida.sw I only started pump therapy on Monday. I am using the Insight and think it is fantastic. I don't think I could live without a hand set, even at this stage of my pump therapy. My pump is hidden away and I only see it when I undress! I almost went for the Animas which doesn't have a hand set and I am so pleased I didn't, (or rather couldn't because they are pulling out of the pump business.)
Many thanks,
C

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cressida.sw said:

Hello folks,

I’m being considered for a pump by my team at the moment and have the option of a Roche or Medtronic. As a Libre user and bit of a pants diabetic in general, I can clearly see the benefits of the CGM but don’t know if I can afford it. But it certainly seems the better machine.

However, despite all the tech - other than leaving it somewhere - the ability to control the dosing from a remote is very appealing.

So my question is; how much of a faff is getting the pump out all the time? Especially as a woman who wears mostly dresses (just read a very good thread on this).

Many thanks,
C

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