Comment by Jim on November 11, 2012 at 5:24pm

I would definitely keep the the CGMS as it will definitely help you to dial in the pump. If you are happy with the Dexcom's CGMS, stay with it. As a former Minimed user (now on Omnipod), I can tell you that I was not overly impressed with their current system. I had quite a few issues with readings with the Minimed (and a lot of insertion issues) that seem less prevalent with Dexcom products from the feedback I have gotten. In fact, the only reason I haven't made the jump over to the Dex is I am waiting to find out when (or if the way the FDA is moving) they will have an integrated Dexcom-Omnipod unit.

Comment by KML on November 11, 2012 at 5:42pm

Thanks Jim!

Comment by KML on November 11, 2012 at 5:44pm

I think the Animas Ping is going to be the first to link with the Dexcom. I was strongly urged to go with the Minimed 723 because the reservoir was the largest and I am trying to conceive, otherwise I think I would be a Ping user....darn Priorities!

Comment by slee on November 11, 2012 at 7:22pm

My daughter pumps, and has the Minimed pump now. When she gets her next pump it will be the Animas, as the CGM can be worn for a week (Minimed is only 3 days). I wear the Dexcom CGM and love it. Animas says their new pump will be available in the US next year, about this time.

Comment by breaddrink on November 12, 2012 at 3:17am

Worth mentioning that while only cleared for 3 days, the minimed can be simply re-run until it's not giving accurate results any longer.
You will get a minimum of 9 days from each sensor, and sometimes a lot longer.

I believe the same is true for both. I imagine from a purely sales orientated stance, the length of time that each new device will 'allow' will continue to rise as the FDA releases every new model, but the same will hopefully be true, and will always be a factor from this customer...

Approved or not, if I can't re-run it, I'm going to feel I'm being ripped off.

I quite like my minimed CGM. It isn't perfect, and I'm looking forward to a newer revision, but I will also admit that the all inclusive one unit approach has kept me from straying over to other systems.
I really don't want to carry anything else around with me.

Comment by Angelica Koder on November 15, 2012 at 10:45am

I have the Minimed with the CGM built in and usually can get only 6 days out of it but that is a lot better than 3 days :) I really like it but I have NEVER tried anything else. I don't think I would like carrying a CGM separate from my pump I already have a bag full of supplies I carry every where.

Comment by breaddrink on November 15, 2012 at 2:43pm

6 days is the battery life before it needs to be charged again. It will give a no signal error at this point.
You can remove it, charge it, and put it back on the sensor.

It doesn't mean the sensor has gone bad. You should get at LEAST 9 days from each, and sometimes a whole lot more.

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