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Hi all,
I'm hoping someone can help. I've been reading widely and so much so, it now feels as though I'm going round in circles a little. I've been approved for a pump and offered either the medtronic Veo or the Animas Vibe. Both seem to have good functionality and people who recommend them. However, I'm particularly keen on a pump with a remote so I can deliver a bolus if I'm at a business lunch or just want to grab something on the run without having to take off umpteen layers in the cold weather to find the pump.
It looks as though the Veo wins here but there is very little information on the remote i.e. what it can actually do. Medtronic seemed suprised when I called to ask "I don't think many people use that!" she went off to check, then came back and said it can deliver a standard bolus. I haven't used a pump before and am unsure what a standard bolus is. Also you can apparently purchase a remote for a Vibe but again, I can't find much info on this. Can anyone help?
I had been heading towards a Vibe as I swim and it is waterproof but the benefits of a remote seem really strong for me. Just don't want to pass over the waterproof option if in fact, the remote is more of a gimmick or can be purchased with a Vibe.
I won't be offered CGM with either as it won't be covered on the NHS and I won't be able to afford it. If anyone can help with any insights (on or off topic about the remote!), it would be very gratefully received
Thanks in advance for any help!
Tig
I'm hoping someone can help. I've been reading widely and so much so, it now feels as though I'm going round in circles a little. I've been approved for a pump and offered either the medtronic Veo or the Animas Vibe. Both seem to have good functionality and people who recommend them. However, I'm particularly keen on a pump with a remote so I can deliver a bolus if I'm at a business lunch or just want to grab something on the run without having to take off umpteen layers in the cold weather to find the pump.
It looks as though the Veo wins here but there is very little information on the remote i.e. what it can actually do. Medtronic seemed suprised when I called to ask "I don't think many people use that!" she went off to check, then came back and said it can deliver a standard bolus. I haven't used a pump before and am unsure what a standard bolus is. Also you can apparently purchase a remote for a Vibe but again, I can't find much info on this. Can anyone help?
I had been heading towards a Vibe as I swim and it is waterproof but the benefits of a remote seem really strong for me. Just don't want to pass over the waterproof option if in fact, the remote is more of a gimmick or can be purchased with a Vibe.
I won't be offered CGM with either as it won't be covered on the NHS and I won't be able to afford it. If anyone can help with any insights (on or off topic about the remote!), it would be very gratefully received
Thanks in advance for any help!
Tig