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Permalink Reply by solobaricsrock on August 4, 2010 at 5:33pm

2 hours and no response (besides mine).........speaks for itself doesnt it!!! What pump are you getting?

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Permalink Reply by MikeyType1 on August 4, 2010 at 5:48pm

I was thinking the same thing! Omnipod or Animas. There are so many choices and considerations so it wont be easy deciding.

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Permalink Reply by solobaricsrock on August 4, 2010 at 5:58pm

Maybe this will help you out some.

http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_technology/insulin_pump_models....

The major players are AccuCheck Spirit, Medtronic x22/x23, Animas Ping, and the Omnipod. The Deltec Cozmo isn't being made after 03/09..... Hope this helps some......

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Permalink Reply by MikeyType1 on August 4, 2010 at 6:29pm

Thanks solobaricsrock!

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Permalink Reply by solobaricsrock on August 4, 2010 at 6:39pm

No prob. Click on the pump model names, and it gives some pretty good info on each model. Glad this helped some. I also have personal experience with the Medtronic 723 and the Ping.

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Permalink Reply by Tom T on August 4, 2010 at 6:48pm

I also think you'll be glad that you made the switch. I used to take 'pump vacations' when I wanted a break or anticipated being at the beach a lot, but I don't even do that anymore unless I'm going to do a lot of diving. My initial reluctance to go on the pump was centered around the idea that I just didn't want to be attached to a machine all of the time, but the truth is that I haven't found anything more liberating than the pump! Going tubed isn't nearly as big of a deal as I anticipated, but now with the tubeless omnipod that isn't even an excuse anymore...

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Permalink Reply by miketosh on August 4, 2010 at 7:04pm

I took a pump vacation once, not on purpose. I was 400 miles from my supplies when the pump went empty at 12:30am. Found a 24 hour pharmacy, got an emergency script for lantus and 10 needles. Planned drive home was only 12 hours away anyway so it all worked out. But now I have an emergency set of supplies in my first aid kit in the van.

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Permalink Reply by MikeyType1 on August 4, 2010 at 7:29pm

Thanks guys. I'm probably going to wish I pumped sooner once I start, right?

This is way off topic but why did I stop getting emails for updates on my discussions? It shows up on MY PAGE in the activity but not in my email. It just stopped about an hour ago. Is it just me or is it Tudiabetes?

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Permalink Reply by Tom T on August 5, 2010 at 8:19am

You'll definitely wish you switched sooner! Honestly, the only stressful part is picking a pump. But the truth is that I don't think there is any such thing as a wrong pump. Not sure about the notifications thing.

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Permalink Reply by Tom T on August 5, 2010 at 8:17am

Good idea! I always take lantus on longer trips but don't usually take it with me on shorter ones.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Donovan on August 4, 2010 at 7:38pm

I thought about going back to shots when I first started pumping mostly because I had shots down well and didn't like the extra work that goes along with finding your basal's/bolus for diff times day, etc, etc. And the catheter I was using was to big and it only worked sometimes but I was new to pumping so I didnt know how to trouble shoot as well. I have now been pumping for a year and wouldn't go back. Might try the CGM at some point also. Have the minimed revel 523. Good luck

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Permalink Reply by carb101 on August 5, 2010 at 10:09am

Pumps are fantastic. Keep some of your shot supplies, though. You'll need them once or twice a year. For example, my daughter went to almost 400 before we realized she had a bent cannula. (Unfortunately, that happens sometimes.) Gave her an injection to make darn sure she got her insulin, then hooked her back up with a new site.

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