Who has changed from a Cozmo to an Animas pump?
I am finally contemplating switching from Cozmo and I have 2 questions for anyone wearing an Animas pump. I got to play with an Animas Vibe last week (like a ping but Dexcom G4 displays on the screen - only available in europe so far, I think). I like it but there are a few major down sides for me after using a Cozmo for 9+ years
1. Is it me or is the audio bolus button the slowest way in the world to give a bolus? The pump seems really slow to respond to each push of the audio bolus button - to a point that i lost track of how many times i had pushed it. I'm sort of hoping that it was just the demo pump that was a little old and acting up, but I get the feeling that the audio bolus button is not very reactive.
2. I have my cozmo set for a 2 minute (normal) bolus delivery. Even the slow setting for bolus delivery on the Animas seems extra speedy. Does anyone have problems with that fast delivery?
Other than those 2 questions, my only negative impression of the Animas is it seems like there is a LOT of button pressing compared to the Cozmo. It's a nice screen but navigating through the menus and changing options doesn't seem very user friendly. Another option that i will really miss if i switch is the ability to have pre-set temp basals. It's hard to change! I still wish Cozmo was still in business! Thanks for any insight.
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Permalink Reply by artwoman on -
Yes indeed! it was About .com Either that or you have an evil twin...isn't that aq doppleganger?
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Permalink Reply by Andrea on -
I'm impressed that you remembered me after all these years and identified me from a post about changing pumps! Especially since I don't spend a ton of time at TuDiabetes and If i've seen right, you just signed up this week!
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Permalink Reply by artwoman on
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I just heard that Tandem (maker of the T-Slim) has obtained the Smiths-Medical patents for a lot of the (I believe) Cozmo stuff., You can check out the press release on the Tandem Diabetes website.
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Permalink Reply by Andrea on
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Yes! I read that last week too and was very excited! For me it's one more reason to wait very (im)patiently for the t:slim to be approved for use in Europe. I was one of the first patients in france on a Cozmo and if i can hold on long enough, i count on being one of the first on a t:slim. Unfortunately i may have a while to wait. These types of approvals are not quick around here.
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