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Permalink Reply by jrtpup on September 23, 2011 at 4:44am

When I talked with an Animas rep the other day she said 2012. That was the best she could do. So... no idea, wish I did!

Permalink Reply by Rose Joelle on September 23, 2011 at 10:40pm

Thanks. At least that gives me a "sometime in the next 15 months or so" time frame! That's better than nothing :)

Permalink Reply by Sandy Palmer on September 24, 2011 at 7:33pm

Animas always has the upgrade program. I just got a new Ping and was told that if they come out with the Vibe while I am still under waranty they do the upgrade which I thnk is / was 399 which to me is well worth it. Good luck and lets all keep our fingers crossed for the quick release of the Vibe. Such exciting news.

Permalink Reply by MossDog on September 26, 2011 at 6:58pm

I was told by an Animas rep last week that if you buy a Ping from this point forward you can get the Vibe for $99 (it may have been $199 sorry not sure but less than the usual $399)

Permalink Reply by dxclancy on September 26, 2011 at 1:45pm

It *might* mean "sometime in the next 15 months". But in 2009, they told us 2010, and in 2010, they said 2011...

It does seem more likely to be true this time since they've acually shipped it in the UK...

Permalink Reply by Sandy Palmer on September 30, 2011 at 3:32pm

Oh wow it's already out in the UK? That will be very nice not to be hooked to 2 devices. :)

Permalink Reply by dday1979 on October 1, 2011 at 9:08pm

I really don't think having my pump and my receiver with me all the time is a big deal...maybe I am the only one.....ei!ther way I will still have my infusion site and my sensor.....so it really doesn't matter. Combination means a little less bulk in my pocket but I still have that enormous meter case....so being a guy I could care less about the football.....more worried about the meter/remote size!

Permalink Reply by Rose Joelle on October 2, 2011 at 6:23pm

I am almost wondering if the meter will be smaller since I have read it is no longer a remote. Something with the new pump/cgm combo and an conflict with the signal between a remote feature and the transmitter for the CGM... the animas UK site has that info on it. Im not on a CGM but i got to try one for a few weeks and it drove me crazy to have one more thing to keep track of :)

Permalink Reply by MossDog on October 2, 2011 at 10:03pm

You can always choose whatever meter you want and just input the number into the pump. Freestyle has some pretty small meters. There is also the One Touch Mini.

Permalink Reply by Sandy Palmer on October 5, 2011 at 10:15am

I would think if you have the CGM integrated you would not need the remote. It shoots the numbers directly into the pump already so unless you are calibrating there is really no need to ever plug in any other numbers. I do not think it's a big deal to have 2 devices on my belt and I LOVE LOVE LOVE both my Ping and my Dexcom so if I look a little bulky then so be it. I started pumping 18 almost 19 years ago and wow what a difference. I'm just thankful for what I have and looking forward to it all being in one device but no biggie to carry 2. :o)

Permalink Reply by MossDog on October 6, 2011 at 10:20am

Actually Medtronic had this problem with pre Revel models. The link meter would automatically calibrate the sensor. Problem is you don't always want that blood glucose to be used as a calibration so anyone using their sensors had to turn the link option off.
I have a feeling the Vibe won't come with a blood sugar meter as there will not be meter remote capabilities on the Vibe.

Permalink Reply by jrtpup on October 6, 2011 at 10:33am

I may be misunderstanding. Are you saying that the integrated CGM would substitute for fingersticks?

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