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When you most recently changed insulin pumps, which of these options describes the brand of your previous pump and the brand of your current pump?
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Insulin pumps are just a tool, each has traits and characteristics that can be attractive (no different than my dewalt drill and my brother’s craftsman. I upgraded from the Medtronic760 to the 770, using the phone app. Plan to go back to pumping next year, with a CGM. I know a whole lot more now, will see which and what options are available.
True, but there is CGM technology that is superior and more easier to use. And when that is integrated with pump therapy that can make a huge difference. While 2 pumps might do jobs similarly, the burden of use wearing on a person can make all the difference.
I had a Roche Diagnostics insulin pump, but it was not FDA approved here in the US, and got a chance to try a Tandem pump… and fell in love with it! 🙂
I switched pump brands due to the sensor and not the pump. If I’m being dosed according to the sensor readings, the sensor had better be accurate.
I changed from an Animas pump to Tandem.
I switched from Accu-Chek Spirit combo to Tandem.
My most recent change was from a Tandem to a Tandem X2, then added BIQ. Not interested in CIQ – target is too high, and I make use of temp basal often. My first pump was a Cozmore, then Animas. When I learned that my health plan was gonna cover Tandem, I switched (eventually Animas left the market) and paid out of pocket I was so impressed (and excited) about the Tandem pump.
Switched from Animas to Medtronic–at the time it was the ONLY pump that would deliver small enough doses.
My most recent change was from Animas to Medtronic, which wasn’t an option. I know my next will be from Medtronic to Tandem, but that hasn’t happened just yet.
I still have my old Medtronic pump, all my old pumps. Can’t remember when I switched to Tandem. Now using the CIQ program. It works for me. Last I checked the three month span, I was 94% time in range. Best ever. Woohoo for me!
Woohoo indeed! 94% wins the kewpie doll.
I had a a Medtronic’s pump since 2001. I switched it o a Tandem pump in 2021. The Medtronic’s pump was great, but Medtronic’s Customer and Technical support was abysmal. The CGM equipment was worthless. One department has no idea of what the other is doing. Ex: shipping and order supply. They once asked me for the shipping number of something they sent me and I hadn’t received. So. I switched to Tandem , a much better company to deal with.
I exchanged my Tandem t:slim X2 for the exact same model last year. It’s the first time I’ve gotten a new pump without switching to a newer model, because there isn’t one. I really appreciate the ability to upgrade Tandem pump software to get all of the newest features as soon as they’re available without having to wait for a warranty to expire.
I switched from a Roche Accu-Chek pump to a Tandem t:slim X2. Previously, I didn’t even know what TIR was and now, with Control IQ, I’m usually over 70%. it was a definite step into the new age of diabetic control.
I’ve been with Medtronic since 2001 and have just upgraded to the 770g. I am plagued by the CGM two-man insertion, tape nightmare but have gotten great results. I found the Tandem syringe very difficult to draw insulin into and inject into the reservoir. Also, I didn’t like the tiny rubber stopper in which you inject the insulin because of my loss of visual acuity. Otherwise, I definitely would have switched.
Tandem is first pump and I am still using the original.
Recently after my Tslimx2 post it’s warranty i recorded another one. I could not see that there were any better alternatives and I did not want to be out of warranty.
Never used and never will get Medtronic. I started with Disetronic and moved to Animas and then to Tandem and will never find a better pump than the X2 w/CIQ – It’s the “CURE” promised 60 years
Last time I changed pumps (approx 4 yrs ago) I just upgraded my Medtronic pump as shortly after my warranty expired I had technical problems with my pump. My current Medtronic pump’s warranty just expired. I am being bombarded by phone calls and emails fro Medtronic (several different people). I tried Medtronic’s CGM and was not impressed. Currently use Libre 3 because insurance coverage for Dexcom is terrible. I would like to switch to Tandem and comments here have reinforced that would be a good choice. Ultimately it will come down to insurance coverage.
I switched from Animas pump to Tandem.
Before Omnipod we had an Animas ping
From Animas Vibe to Tandem t:slim x2 . Other pumps Cozmo 5 yrs, Animas 5 yr, Animas Vibe 5 yr
In February I changed from a Med 770G to Tandem T:slim X2. There are plusses and minuses for both. The T:slim simply has more pluses. I also found a cartridge holder (on Amazon of course) that holds the cartrige and syringe in alignment making the fill process easier. Also found a vile / syringe holder that makes loading the syringe easier. The biggest advantage of the T:slim for me
Was the Dexcom sensor was more accurate and the algorithm worked much better.
Our daughter was diagnosed 5 months ago and we will have a T:slim in a couple of weeks. Might you share name or link of cartridge holder and vile/syringe holder?
5 years ago (Medicare) changed from Medtronic to Tandem. Currently in the process of getting a new Tandem pump.
went from Animas to Tandem Tslim X2 because Animas sold out to Johnson & Johnson and J&J discontinued them.
Many years ago, I switched from Medtronic to Tandem. More recently, I went from a Tandem to a Tandem X2. I now have the Control IQ program on my pump. I am waiting for Tandem to upgrade from the Dexcom G6 sensor to the Dexcom G7 sensor. I just put myself on a Tandem, online, waiting list to be notified when the Dexcom G7 becomes available for my Tandem X2 pump.
Many, many years ago, I switched from a Medtronic to Omnipod.
I am now switching from Omnipod (Classic) to Tandem Control IQ.
My first pump was an Animas Vibe that I used for two years until it was taken off the market. I then purchased the Tandem t:slim X2 with the Control IQ app.
One of the deciding factors for me in 2020 when I switched from Medtronic to Tandem was that Medtronic had not yet received Medicare-approval for the CGM that would work with their closed-loop pumps and I would have to pay the Medtronic CGM cost out-of-pocket. Tandem with the Dexcom G6 CGM did have Medicare-approval. I had been with Medtronic since 2011 and, for years, Medtronic kept promising that Medicare-approval of their CGM was “Imminent”. (I had been an original Medtronic MiniMed Ambassador (@2014?) until 2020 when they advised me that because I wasn’t using a Medtronic CGM but using the Abbott Freestyle Libre 14-since 2019) I would have to refrain from ANY comment about CGM’s in ANY forum to retain my Ambassador status. I refused to be muzzled and I left the Ambassador program. Medtronic did not obtain Medicare’s approval for their CGM’s until mid-2021. When I again become Medicare-eligible for a new pump in 2025, I will fully evaluate all of my options. Lots can change in the intervening 2+ years. I’ve been pleased with the Tandem/Dexcom closed loop system (I use Control IQ). I DO feel that the Tandem cartridge refill process is more cumbersome than the Medtronic reservoir refill process. I also liked being able to see how many units were actually in my reservoir with Medtronic rather than the wide range of units available with Tandem. I DO prefer the rechargeable aspect of the Tandem pump vs the battery requirement for Medtronic. I’ve achieved my lowest A1c ever (5.7) with the Tandem. My goal has been to keep it in the low 6’s for the past 20 years. Dx’d as a Type 1 in 1976. Competiton among providers is a good thing.
Animas to Tandem. I want my old Animas back.
I switched from Medtronic to Tandem/Dexcom a year and a half ago, and I’m much happier. I’m writing a comment, though, because I have a 52yo son who is also T1D. After I encouraged him to switch from his older pump (not sure what it was) to the Tandem pump, he was immediately having better results. Now, with some experience, his last two A1c’s have been 5.5 and 5.7. He’s not cured, of course, but there’s a sense in which he’s now “normal”. 🙂
I change from a Metronic to a Tandem, but I’m a little disappointed that Tandem has too much data showned on the screen. The concept used by a major aircraft manufacture is a dark screen only showing data when there is a setting not normal, i.e., highs or lows. They could have put the “in range” graph on a separate screen.
stuck in contact with medtronic for another year.
Animas to Tandem
Switched from Animas to Tandem.
Animas went off market. I continued to utilize Animas until finally I switched to Tandem.
I was a fan of Animas, one of my favorite pumps.
Medtronic was a nightmare. I had a rep tell me the CGM could be off by 70. I was shocked. So it could read normal and I would be at 0? He said yes. I threw the system in the trash (I paid out of pocket for) and went back to Tandem. That system of Medtronic has been recalled for every complaint I had and the endocrinologist I had at the time told me it was my fault. The rep told me it was my fault. I was in 2 car accidents, I could have died or killed somebody. Yet, it was my fault. I will not ever use Medtronic again. I do hope others have had better experiences.
Animas to Tandem
Medtronic to Medtrum, briefly, then to Ypso
Never changed pump brand