Hi
@DeenB
Just in case you didn’t pick this up from the other thread when your post was moved I have included the info about the pumps here.
Hi Deen
I will ask that this is moved to the pumping thread and in your own post as you are likely to get a higher response.
I am a pump user but have only used a Combo so far. All the different pumps have various pros and cons but they all do the same basics, with just their own quirks. However they fall into two main categories
- Patch pumps which are tubeless with an integrated cannula. These are stuck directly on to the user.
- Tubed pumps where a cannula is connected to the pump via a tube. This is what I use as I like to be able to put my pump wherever I want, whilst the cannula is in my tummy.
Some of these pumps can then be linked to a continuous glucose sensor.
I have used Roche pumps throughout so far and found their support is excellent. I am listed to have an Insight pump next which will switch from using their handset which is reported to be slow and will be paired with a phone using an app called MySugr. That should overcome issues that have been raised before about that pump.
I am also waiting to hear whether I can hang on and get a Medtronic 780 for my next one instead. This will have the Bluetooth connection which I like. It means I never need to get my pump out during the day as everything is done through a handset or phone, and it also can be used with sensors as a CGM. Many have to self fund the sensors and I do not know what age they are offered to.
There are a variety of comparative tables of the pumps and the best I have found is on the JDRF site by the group Input. (If I was tech I could put the link in but ...). Each pump has a warranty for four years. At present things are changing fast with many options on offer.
A good book for your granddaughter’s parents would be Pumping Insulin which gives excellent explanations about these. It has recently been updated and is well worth getting the latest edition.
I hope that helps.
