Guest guest Posted December 16, 2004 Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 Hi Christie! << I have the Minimed 512 (Paradigm) pump and I really love it. The biggest pro to it in my opinion is the fact that you get the BD meter that " talks " to the pump. Also, the fact that you can program insulin to carb ratio is a huge plus nowadays. >> Well, my 515 is on order ... well apparently on back order. Guess I'm not the only one trying to get a pump before their insurance co- pays go up! My rep said she's hoping to get it in next week ... would be COOL to get it in before Xmas! (But I'll live without it.) At this point I'm just wanting to try out all the new features. Though after almost ten years of pumping without a bolus wizard and carb ratio inputs, I'm not sure if they will be a good thing, or just more work! <lol> But I like techie things ... I'm thinking that I'll likely think it's neat! << I think those that have expressed negative opinions about Minimed are justified. >> Each to her/his own. Was just weird that the answers seemed skewed so heavily against the MM pumps. It's good to hear that the opinions swing both ways. << I feel so much better on a pump than I ever felt on shots!>> Oh amen to that! The occasional high or low is no big deal compared to the benefits! << It is much cheaper to be on shots, but for me, the cost of feeling MUCH better doesn't come with a price. As the commercials say, it is PRICELESS.>> Once again, I'd have to agree. I'd rather flip burgers for extra $$ than get rid of my pump!! I'll post when my new baby comes ... Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2004 Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 Hi Christie! << I have the Minimed 512 (Paradigm) pump and I really love it. The biggest pro to it in my opinion is the fact that you get the BD meter that " talks " to the pump. Also, the fact that you can program insulin to carb ratio is a huge plus nowadays. >> Well, my 515 is on order ... well apparently on back order. Guess I'm not the only one trying to get a pump before their insurance co- pays go up! My rep said she's hoping to get it in next week ... would be COOL to get it in before Xmas! (But I'll live without it.) At this point I'm just wanting to try out all the new features. Though after almost ten years of pumping without a bolus wizard and carb ratio inputs, I'm not sure if they will be a good thing, or just more work! <lol> But I like techie things ... I'm thinking that I'll likely think it's neat! << I think those that have expressed negative opinions about Minimed are justified. >> Each to her/his own. Was just weird that the answers seemed skewed so heavily against the MM pumps. It's good to hear that the opinions swing both ways. << I feel so much better on a pump than I ever felt on shots!>> Oh amen to that! The occasional high or low is no big deal compared to the benefits! << It is much cheaper to be on shots, but for me, the cost of feeling MUCH better doesn't come with a price. As the commercials say, it is PRICELESS.>> Once again, I'd have to agree. I'd rather flip burgers for extra $$ than get rid of my pump!! I'll post when my new baby comes ... Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2004 Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 Peggy - New baby? Congrats in advance! I have an 11 yr old daughter but have been reluctant to try again because it was such a hard pregnancy (type 1 since 1977). Now that I'm using a pump, I'm more in control but I can't imagine changing an infusion site while in the last trimester. The skin on my abdomin was stretched so tight that I moved to my arm and legs for my shots when I was pregnant. Can you do that with an infusion site too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 << New baby? Congrats in advance! >> Ooops! I meant my new pump. <lol> But I did pump the entire time I was pregnant with my daughter. That was 8 years ago ... I was using a MM 504. Since I have been using a pump for all but the first few months of my ten years of being diabetic, I can't imagine doing it any other way! << I have an 11 yr old daughter but have been reluctant to try again because it was such a hard pregnancy (type 1 since 1977). >> Mine wasn't too bad, but I had LOTS of doctor appointments, a zillion ultra-sounds and way too many hook-ups and hoopla at the hospital! One baby with diabetes is enough ... I don't blame you for not wanting to do it again! << I can't imagine changing an infusion site while in the last trimester. ... Can you do that with an infusion site too? >> You can use your hips, butt, thighs and upper arms (though I've never used the last). Of course, that's assuming there is enough fat! I didn't have any problems while pregnant ... if I had to use a different location (other than abdomen), it was not a big enough deal that I remember it now. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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