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Pumping/Pumpers

Just wondering about all of you pumpers out there and what type of pump do you use.

Also, are any of you Type 2 that use a pump?

I have a Cozmore pump with the built-in BG monitor, which I have been using for a little over a year and really like it.

What are your thoughts?

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Permalink Reply by Gina on July 5, 2007 at 2:38pm: I am on the minimed paradigm 512 right now but i will be switching over to the 722 soon. as soon as i get approval for the sensors; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jeff Rochlin on July 6, 2007 at 10:05pm: Gina... Will your insurance cover the CGM sensors ?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jeff Rochlin on July 6, 2007 at 10:04pm: Hi Ron,

I'm Type 2 and using a Minimed 715 for about a year and a half now... Switching to a pump changed my life!

Cheers,

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Permalink Reply by Gina on July 6, 2007 at 11:32pm: I am not sure. Still waiting to hear back!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Gina on July 7, 2007 at 10:42am: Yes same with me Kurt!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kurt on July 7, 2007 at 1:42am: I use a minimed 722. As soon as my insurance covers it, I will add CGM.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kelly on July 10, 2007 at 4:58pm: Minimed 722, with RT CGMS. not using cgms all the time, has SNA (sensor needle anxiety). It is big.
How is the insertion needle on the Cozmore?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jon Schlaman on July 10, 2007 at 7:40pm: My son has been pumping for just over a year now, and if it is up to him, he will never go back to shots. He loves it.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Rickst29 on July 11, 2007 at 4:51pm: I use an old DTron+ (several, in fact). Each time the "inspection timer" hits, I switch to another pump: Unlike other mfgrs, Disetronic/Accu-Check makes the inspection timer FATAL, and they've decided to "make money" by forcing everyone to upgrade. :((

I'll be upgrading to a different brand, when the time comes. I really dislike D/A's business strategy. Cozmo would be at the top of my shopping list today, but EVERYONE will have new, much more advanced models before I have to go shopping. (I've got YEARS worth of "spare" DTron+ pumps.) At that time, everyone's gonna have CGMS, and some might even have closed loop.
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Now, for Kelly: Although it officially measures a bit thinner, the Dexcom Sensor is just as nasty going in. (I've used both, but chose to buy Dexcom.) Use LMX4, or Topicaine, or some other Lidocaine-only painkiller to make the injection pain free. (Not "less painful", it's totally pain free.) I use Topicaine for all my Sensors AND Infusion Sets, like it a lot.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kelly on July 22, 2007 at 10:15pm: Rickst29- Thanks, I think we will try something . We will ask the doc abt LMX4 or topicaine.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ron Doyle on July 23, 2007 at 8:36am: Hey Kelly sorry I took so long to get back with you about your question, "How is the insertion needle on the Cozmore?", but work is keeping me swamped and I just am glad to be able to read the site once a week or so.

I use the Cleo and it is great! I will not even think about a CGM because I sure don't want two needles (or canulas) sticking in me all the time. The Cleo is easy to use and as painless as you can probably get. And if you have needle anxiety you can't even see the needle unless you really look hard for it as you insert it.

I highly recommend them.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by susan iberri on July 23, 2007 at 8:16pm: Minimed Paradigm, for about a year. I've been pumping for 7 years. Can't imagine life without it now!; ▶ Reply to This