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If you have ever changed or upgraded from one insulin pump to another, why did you change from your previous pump to your current pump? Select all that apply!
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Animas quit making pumps. Tandem since it works with Dexcom was a much better choice than Medtronic.
My first pump was the Animas Ping which was disconntinued. The second pump I went on was the Tandem. I chose that pump because of the option to remotely update without waiting for the next generation pump for the new features.
I am currently on the Omnipod dash so that when Omnipod 5 is available I am in line to get it. Some of the reasons for the change were pharmacy benefit (so cheaper), tubeless, and a more robust algorithm.
I did not like the Medtronic sensor, so switched to Tandem.
Animas Vibe discontinued so switched to Tandem with Dexcom G6 integration
When I saw there was a tubeless pump, I wanted that so I upgrade (to me) to the new pump. Omnipod 5 is now available but at this time my insurance will not cover it. I know in time it will so I will get it when that happens. Federal BCBS is always slow to accept new products.
Changed from Medtronic to Tandem for Control-IQ. So far it’s wonderful, time in range 90% plus.
Animas discontinued their pumps so I had to change. I changed to Tandem.
That is my reason. I love my Tandem pump!
That was also why I had to switch, except that I also hated the tubing concept. I went to Omnipod and am now waiting to get their new 5 version.
I have changed pumps because my former pump company went out of business!
I switched from Medtronic to Tandem when my warranty expired. My reason was simply the glucose sensor and not the pump itself. If Medtronic also used Dexcom I likely would have stayed with Medtronic, but their sensors are simply not accurate enough to be dosing my insulin. They were routinely 80 pts or more off from a finger stick, even when calibrated as directed.
You said exactly what I was going to say, word-for-word. I was satisfied with my Medtronic pump, but the CGM system was useless. I switched over to Tandem so I could use the Dexcom CGM system. I am now on the Control IQ system with the Dexcom G6 and the Tandem X2, and am happy I switched.
Same here, but unfortunately I have found the Dexcom G6 sensors to be significantly less accurate for me than the Dexcom G4 and earlier sensors were.
Another reason I switched from Medtronic to Tandem in 2015 (Switched to Tandem tSlim G4 pump then, now using tSlim X2 pump with CIQ), was the poor performance of Medtronic when it came to replacement pumps. During my 5 years with Medtronic Paradigm 723 pump, my pump needed replacing six times due to the plastic housing cracking or breaking. Of the six times my Medtronic pump was replaced, every time Medtronic replaced the pump, Medtronic Technical Support had promised the replacement pump would be to me by the following afternoon, but I only received the pump within 24 hours one of the six times with it taking 5 to 8 days for the replacement pump to arrive the other 5 out of 6 replacements.
Also, worked with Dexcom
I got tired of messing in the tubing so I went to an Omni Pod and love it.
Took a pump break 3yrs ago and started inhaled Insulin and using a newer generation Basal insulin. Have never been happier! Great control w/o the responsibilities of wearing and managing an insulin pump.
I chose not satisfied but that isn’t necessarily true. I loved my omnipod dash. But I lost patience with Omnipod 5 ever being released and then knowing my insurance knew it wouldn’t be covered for even longer. And I really really really wanted dexcom integration so I switched to tslim and have zero regrets.
I no longer use an insulin pump.
How did you manage that?
I didn’t change pumps, but changed the controlling application from Omnipod Dash PDM to Loop. My control with the PDM was excellent, but I hated having to carry the PDM in addition to my phone and kit or tabs. I now use just the phone. The other variable controls are also significant, though I do miss a straightforward extended basal capability.
I was talked into Medtronic 670G when my warranty expired. It was a nightmare. After 6 mo I switched to Tandem X2 with CIQ and just ordered my second X2 due to expired warranty. I’ll never go back to Medtronic. EVER.
Amen!
I had been using Medtronic since 1998. Noticed that I had to buy a new pump (at a high cost) to get the newest features. When Tandem offered online upgrades, and automated insulin delivery, I changed pumps as soon as my warranty was out! Never regretted that decision (Jan. 2017) Nothing better is currently on the market.
I have upgraded at least 5 times over the last 20 years of pumping. I have stayed with Minimed the last time because the Tandem pump wasn’t as reliable.
This last time I went from a 670G to a 770G with the promis of a free upgrade to the 780G when released. Been on the 770G for 18 months now and still no upgrade.
My experience with Medtronic is that they frequently promise but delivery is often delayed. They promised for years that Medicare would approve their CGM’s (I was a Medtronic mini-Med Ambassador from 2015-2019.) When I was eligible for an upgrade in 2020, Medicare-approval was still “imminent”. I opted then for the Tandem T:slim X2 with Control IQ and the Dexcom G because Medicare was covering both and haven’t regretted my choice. I don’t believe Medtronic obtained Medicare CGM approval until mid-late 2021.
I liked the Anima pump particularly because it was waterproof. They recommended Medtronic, but I horrible experience when two of their pumps just started pumping insulin and I had to yank the I fusion sites. I am happy with the Tandem pump with control IQ, it does lower my management load and A1c.
Upgraded from my old pager-style Paradigm to Medtronic 670G when it came out, but I hated it. My TIR and A1Cs were better without the “automode” features and I also found the CGM finicky and not as accurate as the Dexcom I’d been using up until then. So I put it back in its box and went back to my old Paradigm, which I’m still using. I think for those who have tight control and want to stay that way, the closed loop pumps just aren’t there yet.
I switched from my old Medtronic 723 Minimed Paradigm w/Libre Freestyle CGM to Tandem’s t:slim X2 with Control IQ and Dexcom back in October 2020. My control was good with the Paradigm with A1c’s in the low 6’s., because I made frequent use of temp basals and corrective boluses. I LOVE the Control IQ feature of the T:slim/Dexcom combo. For the first time in my 46 years as a Type 1, I am waking up with “normal” BG’s. Dawn Phenomenon had always been an issue for me using the Paradigm. My A1c’s are still in the low 6’s but I have much fewer self-initiated adjustments to my insulin delivery than I did with the Minimed Paradigm.
I added “other” to my reasons because the chief reason was that I wanted a CGM and the new pump was recommended to go with it. (Tandem/G6)
I went with the Tandem Tslim and Dexcom G6. Getting great results. Customer service much better than with previous Medtronic experience.
I waited 60 years before getting an Animas Vibe pump. Had it for 2 years before Johnson & Johnson ended production. I chose Tandem t:slim X2 because it pairs with Dexcom CGM and offers upgraded service while the pump is under warranty. I don’t regret my decision.
Daughter started on Animas Ping which they stopped making, so swithched to tandem. Endo wouldn’t let us use Control IQ when it came out cuz she was under the weight limit (though I know other drs were doing it). So, we switched to omnipod and are DIY looping now for 2 years. Looking forward to looping with the dash pods soon so we no longer need the link.
Animas pump was discontinued so I had to wait a couple of months doing the MDI before getting my current Tandem pump.
I love my Animas pump and got a LOT of pressure from Medtronic to switch to their 670G. I demurred and went with Tandem (Basal IQ) because it paired with Dexcom. Zero regrets.
I liked the Medtronic pump but not the sensor. I changed to Dexcom sensors and then it made sense to go with the pump that used the Dexcom. Now I am on Tandem with CIQ. I like it.
I had to switch from Omnipod to the Tandem Tslimx2 pump when I started on Medicare and the cost of trying to continue with Omnipod was out of our budget.
I switched from Medtronic to Omnipod because Medtronic was horrible. The customer service was dreadful and the pump and supplies were hella expensive. The final straw was about 1 or 2 (or possibly even 3 (it’s been awhile so I don’t know the exact time frame)) months of Medtronic telling me certain things were happening behind the scenes. (I believe it was a supply issue, but I can’t be sure… as I said above, it’s just been too long since the incident happened.) Every time I called… and I called a lot… I got a different story or a different task that I was required to do. I would do the new task and call back and get a different story. In the end, it was just all nonsense. They were just making stuff up to delay whatever it was that I needed. Or worse, maybe _they_ didn’t know what was wrong and were just giving me busy work and not really solving my problem.
My warranty expired plus I switched brands (mm-Tandem) because I felt Tandem was a better choice for me.
I like my pump, I hate the sensors for the cgm. I’m stuck for 2 more years. Argh!
I started with Medtronic in 1995 but felt it fell short of what I was seeing of newer pumps. First I went with the Cosmo pump which I loved because the BG meter was attached to it. They went out of business so I went to Animas which I liked a lot. Then they went kaput. As soon as I saw the Tandem G4, I knew that was for me. I stayed with that but eventually took a pump break due to problems with infusion set sites and when to the InPen. My endo recommended staying with that and going back to pump when I found something with a lot of improved features. When we both felt comfortable with my sites getting a two year break, I knew that the Tandem with Control QI was the one for me and I am very happy with the change.
Having been on a pump for 30 some years, I have upgraded several times, mostly from one Minimed to another. Once I went on Medicare, my supplies for the Medtronic CGM were not covered. Shamelessly, they pushed me to upgrade my pump with assurances that it would only be a matter of time before their CGM was also covered. I’m glad I didn’t buy that since it has been years now. I probably would never have changed brands otherwise, and would not have known how far superior the dexcom CGM is. With the Control IQ feature I would never have occasion to change pumps again, though there were a few small features I used to prefer on the Minimed.
Deltec stopped making the Cozmo.
I have never changed pumps as I have only been on a pump since 2019. The reason I started on Tandem 2x is because I already was on Dexcom6 and Tandem’s pump already communicated with it. When my warranty runs out, I will probably stay with Tandem as I have very good results with it and I am not sure if I would like a pod without tubing. If I placed a tubeless pump on a place on my body and it wasn’t comfortable, how would I change the site that the pod is inserted into? With tubing, I can always move the pump around to a place that is comfortable.
When I was living abroad, pumps were not available in my location. But I researched them before returning to the U.S. and I also researched endocrinologists. I was enthused about the Omnipod, but the doctor I chose only worked with Medtronic pumps, so I had to use that brand. When I tried their CGM, I hated it, because it was not accurate for the first 24 hours, which was pretty useless – it meant more fingersticks. And I turned out to be allergic to their sensors.
When my insurance allowed it, I switched to the Dexcom G4 sensors, which were wonderful, and worked well after the 2-hour warm-up period. When my pump warranty expired, I was entitled to a new pump and chose the Animas. After the warranty on the Animas expired, I researched and found the Tandem was lighter, didn’t need batteries, and delivered the insulin more slowly. So that suited my needs better.
The weight of carrying spare batteries in my luggage traveling was terrible – they had to be replaced every month or less. I loved being able to recharge my Tandem in any country. And it was so much smaller, I never wanted to switch again. Then they paired it with the Dexcoms, and I upgraded as soon as I was able to to the Basal IQ (and found I could sleep much better at night), and subsequently to the Control IQ. I have twice connected the pump to the internet for updates – which means not having to wait for the next big development!
I switched from Medtronic to Tandem in 2016 and have no regrets.
I had to change one time because Deltec stop making pumps. Still one of my top pumps
I have been pumping for 17 years and have only ever used Medtronic. My first pump was before they introduced their first CGM. When that came out my insurance let me get the new pump that worked with the sensors even though my current one was still under warranty. They worked great for me. When the 530g came out I upgraded but the Enlite sensors didn’t work. I went without sensors for years, until that pump died and Medtronic convinced me to get the 670. The sensors worked great, auto mode didn’t. I think at the time Medtronic was all my insurance covered. I paid for the Pathway upgrade to the 770 last year with the promise of the 780 being released. That still hasn’t happened and it’s been more than a year. I have to say that I’ve had no issues with any of the pumps, no cracked cases or broken retainer rings. Even the clips work great for me.
I started with a Minimed that merged with Medtronic. My Cosmo was a terrific pump but they went out of business. I’m now using my second Tandem pump and very happy with it but my warranty is up.
I was on a Medtronic pump for over 20 years; my M723-pump failed and was replaced. I had four years of use; however, Medicare started their five-year warranty on my reconditioned new pump at zero years. I used a Medtronic 723 for over nine years total. It was time to change because I didn’t like the new Medtronic stuff. I’m using a Tandem X2, “T: Slim” pump. I’m still not crazy with all the DATA on the screen, that I can’t read without glasses. In Aviation, Boeing Aircraft use a dark screen on their Engine Indicating System until a problem/excessive value, system failure etc., is encountered. That would make viewing so much simpler.
I changed inorder to get a pump the would integrate into a CGM system.
I switched for a couple of reasons. First, my old pump manufacturer made their own CGM which did not work well. So, I switched CGMs first, even though the two did not sync, the new CGM was much better. Second, the new pump works with the CGM that works for me. Third, the new pump allows for smaller increments when dosing, and as I am very sensitive to the newer insulins (Humalog, etc.) this is much better for my control.
I changed specifically for the ability to have SG and pump info visible on my phone. Another perk is Dexcom SG value and trends are available via Siri on my phone so can push a button on my steering wheel and verbally hear SG and trend without needing to take eyes or hands off the wheel.