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What's the best wireless insulin pump?

Insulin pump verses Insulin pens?

  • I am a type 2 diabetic and have been for 11 years. Currently I am on two insulin pens. Novolog flex pen and Lantus solostar along with metformin for every day control of my diabetes. Lately my endocrinologist and I have been talking about getting an insulin pump to better manage by diabetes. So my questions are -- what do you prefer, your pump or daily injections? Which have you had better control with? Did your insurance cover your insulin pump? (Mine will after deductible co-pay in which I only have 90.00 to meet) AND what is your monthly set up costs for your pumps supplies verses insulin pens and supplies? My doctor is suggesting a Medtronic Paradigm pump. ANY information, suggestions and comments are welcomed. The person who has the most information I am looking for will be chosen as best answer :)

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    I have been using the Minimed 722 for 3 months, after using novolog and lantus pens for a little over a year after being diagnosed with type 1. I love using the pump because it is much more convenient. I also had a lot more hypo's on pens than i do now on the pump. When you switch to a pump, you will use only novolog, because instead of having one dose of basal insulin (lantus), the pump will give you a basal rate much more similar to a working pancreas. You will most likely still use metformin after switching. I have Medica insurance, and it covered my pump, as well as my supplies, but compared to the cost of using pens, the supplies are about 2x's more, but with the added control you get from a pump, you could avoid the costly complications that you might encounter using pens. Also, here is a great website to get in contact with other diabetics (types 1 and 2) that are on pumps, specifically the minimed pumps. http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/minimedparadigmusers

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I say go with the pump. On most insurance plans its free( average price $6000) and instead of getting 4 injections per day with the pump you get 1 injection every 2 days. You do the math...

Harrison

Medicare, which is coming for you and me, will NOT pay for non-durable medical goods which includes the insulin pens and their needles or syringes for injecting! You are very wise to consider the pump which IS considered durable medical goods. You will lose the Lantus and be given a medium acting insulin to take. I think you may get to keep the novolog but not sure. You see, I have been investigating the same lines. My PCP hasn't suggested a pump, but I plan to ask her in the near soon. I do get really tired of clock watching to inject the 24 hour insulin on time and watching the clock when I go out to eat and pray the waiter turns in order on time and doesn't forget to bring mine! The only thing to consider is if you are comfortable with the idea. Yeah, only one stick every 3rd day sounds great to me rather than 5 or 6 for the N and L. I have friends who have been after me to get the MP pump for several years now. I am considering it more than ever before. No more protecting my purse from extreme temperatures!!!!!

Nana Lamb

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