Difference between Medtronic and Animas Pumps
My doctor wants me on the pump. He supports Medtronic and my daughter uses Animas. She said I should ask you guys what you thought of the diffferences, ease of use, pain associated with using pumps and anything else you can think of to advise me. I was also told that I would not have to purchase a continous glucose monitor as it was built in the pump.
I was diagnosed Type 1, no beta cells, March 2010 due to pancreatic cysts eating all those babies up! I have been on insulin shots daily since with many highs and more frequently lows.
So please chime in and give me your thoughts. I appreciate your time. Thanks, Kat
I was diagnosed Type 1, no beta cells, March 2010 due to pancreatic cysts eating all those babies up! I have been on insulin shots daily since with many highs and more frequently lows.
So please chime in and give me your thoughts. I appreciate your time. Thanks, Kat
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Permalink Reply by Nell on -
No, they don't. It doesn't matter to them which size you get. It is important that you get the size that is right for you.
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Permalink Reply by Laura S. on
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Thanks, good to know.
Hopefully my appeal for financial assistance will pay off and I can order one.
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Permalink Reply by Kari on -
There isn't a huge difference between the two. It comes down to tiny details and features. I pumped with a Minimed for a little over 2 years. I've been using an Animas for almost a year. I switched because I was having major issues with my Minimed pump that customer service had no answers for. But some people have issues with Animas, other people have no issues ever.
I didn't see any difference in pain associated with the sets I used with the Minimed vs. those I use with the Animas.
The huge draw for me to Animas is that I can use my meter as a remote for my pump and so I can bolus without ever touching my pump (nice if, like I did on Friday, I wear it in a garter on my leg under a dress, for example).
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