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<blockquote data-quote="Deleted Account" data-source="post: 2041897"><p>Thanks for setting up this thread. </p><p>In my area, there is only one option - Medtronic 640G. </p><p>The reasons for this are</p><p>- provides the minimum acceptable feature set (as rated by the local team)</p><p>- the level of support provided my Medtronic satisfies the local service levels</p><p>- is considered to be reliable (I know some were discounted due to reliability issues)</p><p>- having a single pump makes training and support by the diabetes team easier - they only need to learn one pump and its quirks and can start new pumpers in a classroom rather than one on one</p><p>- and, most importantly, money - other pumps will satisfy the feature set, support and reliability criteria but are too expensive</p><p></p><p>I find this frustrating but I understand the reasons which are basically value for money. </p><p>And I would rather have the Medtronic than no pump at all.</p><p></p><p>My CCG used to only offer Animas and had to make a change when Animas pulled out of the pump market.</p><p>And, in their defence, I know they review other options which is why I have been invited to trial the Medtrum A6 although this is not currently on offer to all.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Deleted Account, post: 2041897"] Thanks for setting up this thread. In my area, there is only one option - Medtronic 640G. The reasons for this are - provides the minimum acceptable feature set (as rated by the local team) - the level of support provided my Medtronic satisfies the local service levels - is considered to be reliable (I know some were discounted due to reliability issues) - having a single pump makes training and support by the diabetes team easier - they only need to learn one pump and its quirks and can start new pumpers in a classroom rather than one on one - and, most importantly, money - other pumps will satisfy the feature set, support and reliability criteria but are too expensive I find this frustrating but I understand the reasons which are basically value for money. And I would rather have the Medtronic than no pump at all. My CCG used to only offer Animas and had to make a change when Animas pulled out of the pump market. And, in their defence, I know they review other options which is why I have been invited to trial the Medtrum A6 although this is not currently on offer to all. [/QUOTE]
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