Mio, Minimed's newest infusion set

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Permalink Reply by Carolyn Deans on March 13, 2010 at 3:24am

Nice.

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Permalink Reply by Kristin on March 13, 2010 at 9:22am

Thanks for posting this!

I wonder why it is better to have a disposable inserter? It seems like a lot of extra waste. Does anyone know why this is better? I have never used the inset.

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Permalink Reply by Scott on March 13, 2010 at 11:35am

well, a disposable inserter can take some of the guess work out of getting the proper angle. The Dexcom CGMS has one and it is much easier to use than the MM

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer on April 24, 2010 at 6:21am

I would think it would be helpful too when you are away from home and have this as a backup set for site changes in an "emergency", faulty site, site fell out etc, without having to carry around your serter for the quickset.

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Permalink Reply by Candace on July 14, 2010 at 8:39pm

This is exactly why I ordered a box just to have around! I keep one in the car, in my locker at school, my backpack, purse, etc etc! It is pretty indestructable too, because it is in the durable little plastic case. It is definetely better than having to carry around a serter, or having to do it by hand. ( I have never done it by hand though, the only time I did I made my friend James put it in for me! He is a lifesaver sometimes!)

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Permalink Reply by John Kirkland on March 13, 2010 at 9:59am

I am so turned off by disposable stuff. drives me insane. adds to the cost of things unnecessarily.

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Permalink Reply by Gerry on March 13, 2010 at 10:02am

I agree. My Quick-Set inserter is still working fine after 3 years, and I have a backup for when it fails. Disposable inserters don't sound very "green."

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Permalink Reply by Geoffrey Steinman on March 13, 2010 at 1:12pm

i'll give you that it isn't very "green," but it is marked with a recycling symbol (#5 plastics)
that being said, I don't know enough about the various laws and regulations on recycling, these might not be recyclable due to the bio-hazard risk. (i don't recycle mine because #5 plastics aren't recyclable in the Charlotte Metro area).
For me, though, the disposable inserter makes things much easier, especially with fewer pieces to carry around. the best part is that the inserter "case" is much more durable than the quick-set packaging - i can throw it in the bottom of my bag and don't have to worry about it getting crushed

granted, there is no "one size fits all" approach to insulin pumping - that's why there are numerous pumps on the market, with at least half a dozen set offerings for each

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Permalink Reply by Lisa L. on March 19, 2010 at 12:10pm

Right on John and Gerry. I am so frustrated with all the additional, unnecessary medical waste that pumps create! As a Minimed user for nearly 7 years, I am constantly astonished with the amount of supplies and waste that is created each month (although it would be more with injections every day). This is really frustrating and to think that 25 years after the mantra of "reduce-reuse-recycle" was introduced, we are still sold by every flashy gadget that industry preaches will make our lives easier and more fulfilling. When does convenience supersede personal responsibility? Okay, whew. Stepping off the soapbox...

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Permalink Reply by Eureka on March 15, 2010 at 6:09am

I have used the insets. I am using them right now actually with the ADR reservoir. Does the MIO require a minimed reservoir or the ADR kind? Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Geoffrey Steinman on March 15, 2010 at 9:34am

i'm using the same ADR/Inset combo right now - the Mio uses the traditional Medtronic reservoir with a Paradigm connection.
i've had difficulties filling the ADR reservoirs - it feels like the needle is to fine, so i'm geting a lot of bubbles when i try to fill one

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Permalink Reply by TS on March 15, 2010 at 7:52am

I refuse to use an inserter. I feel if I can't do it myself then I don't have the right to be a diabetic!
Then again, I'm a hypocrite, when i got my CGM and saw how big those needles were, I definitely use that inserter. But, never for an infusion set. So, I hope this comes without the disposable one.

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