"For the pump users. I am looking into getting a pump I know ads and disads of having one but my question is especially for those that may have a HDHP, do you know if there is a big difference in cost versus using Lantus, Humalog and pen Needles? Someone is helping me out in this and I am trying to acquire some information on this myself. After having to pay for my Lantus (in full for a 3 month supply, approx. $400) I am looking into the pump more closely. Any input on the financial aspect would be greatly appreciated."
The financial aspect was important early on because it is already expensive being a diabetic and I was worried with the pump it would only get more expensive. We are on a budget in our house and yes my health is of utmost importance but we must be able to afford whatever type of insulin therapy I was going to use. I found that there was not much info on this as it depends more on your insurance than anything.
I started doing research online of both Animas and Medtronic and their pumps. It was interesting the charts and comparisons they had. I like real information though so I went back to my group to get some of their thoughts. I asked again in a slightly different way (responses will be labelled person1, person2, etc.):
I started doing research online of both Animas and Medtronic and their pumps. It was interesting the charts and comparisons they had. I like real information though so I went back to my group to get some of their thoughts. I asked again in a slightly different way (responses will be labelled person1, person2, etc.):
ME: what pump do you have and what are your likes and dislikes? I am looking into getting a pump and wanted to get real people's thoughts. If you answered already no need to repeat unless you want to. About 3 months ago.
Person 2: No we both have the one right before it. I believe. I am gonna go look up the new one. The biggest reason I went with them in the first place is they seem to be slightly ahead in the technology. Wanted the new and best first!! February 1 at 9:45pm ·
Person1: Trying to remember the name of the newer one..that doesn't sound right. My son is getting the newer one this summer but don't have it yet. February 1 at 9:46pm ·
Me: Just looked it up it is the Paradigm Reveal February 1 at 9:49pm ·
Person3: I really like the MiniMed pumps that my daughter had. They do seem to be ahead on the technology a bit. When she got her first one 9 yrs ago we had a rough year, but they were always good about talking to us on the phone and sending out a replacement within 24 hours if necessary. The Animas has a few cool bells that madeher
Person4: I have an Animas, February 1 at 9:55pm ·
Person4: and 1. i like the fact that you don’t have to pull out your pump, and you can communicate, February 1 at 9:55pm ·
Person1: While my son was at camp they had reps from each company and I think if you could attend something like that you could get info from each rep and talk to many people that use them and find out a lot of the ups and downs of each. One of them claims to be waterproof but I know 2 people who "fried" their pumps when trying to swim with them on. February 1 at 9:56pm ·
Person4: 2. you use energizer lithium batteries, which cost more, but you get longer lasting battery life, 3. you can wear it in water, 4. you can have a lot more insulin February 1 at 9:57pm ·
Person4: customer service has replaced 4 of my pumps, just from breaking, never had to go back to shots! February 1 at 9:57pm ·
Person1: You have had them break 4 times? I'm always afraid my sons will break because he is extremely active but in almost 4 years all we've had is a couple of scratches on the screen. February 1 at 9:59pm ·
Person5: I have a ping February 1 at 10:00pm ·
Person3: My daughter had the MiniMed 755 which can hold a 300 units reservoir, the Animas pump reservoir only180 units. :-/ February 1 at 10:02pm ·
Person4: mine holds 200. February 1 at 10:02pm ·
Me: I have been talking to reps from both somewhat, the thing I don't like about reps is their job is to sell their pump. So all the stories and suggestions you each have help more than you know. February 1 at 10:09pm ·
Person5: I'm glad my complaining has helped you so much. February 1 at 10:12pm ·
Me: @Person5 - there are not many opportunities to hear from current users of products that give honest opinions. Reviews I believe are skewed, but hearing complaints or praises in this scenario helps way more. February 1 at 10:18pm ·
Person6: I have a Minimed Revel... I got it in January when my insurance let me upgrade from the Minimed Paradigm... I have only ever had a Minimed and debated switching in December. However, I was completely satisfied with my Minimed so I decided to stay with it. So, PROS: EASY to use... painfully easy at times, holds enough insulin to last 3 days-- honestly, I can't put everything down because it's basically all positives.... the only negative I can think of is that for me (a 4 year pump user) the changing of the reservoir uses baby steps that I don't need anymore (for example. the paradigm didn't ask if I saw drops of insulin after priming and the revel does) as you can see it isn't a big deal... and as to duration of boluses, I've never felt like I needed them to be shorter in duration.... and I also have the sensor- which is awesome... I'm a big numbers person so seeing trends and everything is perfect and has helped my control! If you need anything else let me know!! February 1 at 11:28pm · Like
Me: A question about disconnecting for swimming or something tha tyou need to take it off, I know you can do this but I am curious is it just disconnecting the tube from the needle part? Or do you need to use another infusion set? I realize you can only have it disconnected for a short period but wondered how that worked. February 2 at 8:34pm ·
Person6: I played 2 sports in high school and would disconnect for games and practices... so for 2-2.5 hours... there's the plastic part that comes out and the bandaid material part stays in with the tubing... no other infusion set is necessary.... it's kind of like an electrical plug... when not swimming it's plugged in, and you take it out when you're not, but the outlet is still there. February 2 at 8:41pm ·
Person1: Love Medtronic. In over 3 years we have only had trouble once and they sent us a new one from California
Person 2: Minimed! This is all we have ever used. Not much trouble and seem to be helpful. The Insulin Pump gave us our life back. I am so grateful for the company! My daughter eats so often that she would hate shots. She has had a pump since she was four! We have had it for almost 7 years! February 1 at 9:41pm ·
Me: Do either of you have the newer Reveal Minimed? Maybe it is all the same as I am learning all of this, or at least that is what I thought it was called. February 1 at 9:43pm ·
Person 2: No we both have the one right before it. I believe. I am gonna go look up the new one. The biggest reason I went with them in the first place is they seem to be slightly ahead in the technology. Wanted the new and best first!! February 1 at 9:45pm ·
Person1: Trying to remember the name of the newer one..that doesn't sound right. My son is getting the newer one this summer but don't have it yet. February 1 at 9:46pm ·
Me: Just looked it up it is the Paradigm Reveal February 1 at 9:49pm ·
Person3: I really like the MiniMed pumps that my daughter had. They do seem to be ahead on the technology a bit. When she got her first one 9 yrs ago we had a rough year, but they were always good about talking to us on the phone and sending out a replacement within 24 hours if necessary. The Animas has a few cool bells that made
Person4: I have an Animas, February 1 at 9:55pm ·
Person4: and 1. i like the fact that you don’t have to pull out your pump, and you can communicate, February 1 at 9:55pm ·
Person1: While my son was at camp they had reps from each company and I think if you could attend something like that you could get info from each rep and talk to many people that use them and find out a lot of the ups and downs of each. One of them claims to be waterproof but I know 2 people who "fried" their pumps when trying to swim with them on. February 1 at 9:56pm ·
Person4: 2. you use energizer lithium batteries, which cost more, but you get longer lasting battery life, 3. you can wear it in water, 4. you can have a lot more insulin February 1 at 9:57pm ·
Person4: customer service has replaced 4 of my pumps, just from breaking, never had to go back to shots! February 1 at 9:57pm ·
Person1: You have had them break 4 times? I'm always afraid my sons will break because he is extremely active but in almost 4 years all we've had is a couple of scratches on the screen. February 1 at 9:59pm ·
Person4: they ship them right away! i can't think of any negatives. February 1 at 9:59pm ·
Person5: I have a ping February 1 at 10:00pm ·
Person3: My daughter had the MiniMed 755 which can hold a 300 units reservoir, the Animas pump reservoir only180 units. :-/ February 1 at 10:02pm ·
Person4: mine holds 200. February 1 at 10:02pm ·
Me: I have been talking to reps from both somewhat, the thing I don't like about reps is their job is to sell their pump. So all the stories and suggestions you each have help more than you know. February 1 at 10:09pm ·
Person5: I'm glad my complaining has helped you so much. February 1 at 10:12pm ·
Me: @Person5 - there are not many opportunities to hear from current users of products that give honest opinions. Reviews I believe are skewed, but hearing complaints or praises in this scenario helps way more. February 1 at 10:18pm ·
Person6: I have a Minimed Revel... I got it in January when my insurance let me upgrade from the Minimed Paradigm... I have only ever had a Minimed and debated switching in December. However, I was completely satisfied with my Minimed so I decided to stay with it. So, PROS: EASY to use... painfully easy at times, holds enough insulin to last 3 days-- honestly, I can't put everything down because it's basically all positives.... the only negative I can think of is that for me (a 4 year pump user) the changing of the reservoir uses baby steps that I don't need anymore (for example. the paradigm didn't ask if I saw drops of insulin after priming and the revel does) as you can see it isn't a big deal... and as to duration of boluses, I've never felt like I needed them to be shorter in duration.... and I also have the sensor- which is awesome... I'm a big numbers person so seeing trends and everything is perfect and has helped my control! If you need anything else let me know!! February 1 at 11:28pm · Like
Me: A question about disconnecting for swimming or something tha tyou need to take it off, I know you can do this but I am curious is it just disconnecting the tube from the needle part? Or do you need to use another infusion set? I realize you can only have it disconnected for a short period but wondered how that worked. February 2 at 8:34pm ·
Person6: I played 2 sports in high school and would disconnect for games and practices... so for 2-2.5 hours... there's the plastic part that comes out and the bandaid material part stays in with the tubing... no other infusion set is necessary.... it's kind of like an electrical plug... when not swimming it's plugged in, and you take it out when you're not, but the outlet is still there. February 2 at 8:41pm ·
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