Author: NicHolzhauer

I had my visits with the endo and CDE this past week, endo said he wants to start me on a pump after 1 or 2 more visits (likely over the summer). The CDE gave me some pamphlets for some of the more popular ones, and told me that when I visit in three months that I should have decided which one I want to she can give me a "dummy" one as a trial to see if I like it. The three that she gave me for options were the Animas Ping, a Minimed with CGM, and the Omnipod.

Here are my thoughts:

Animas Ping-

Pros:
Nice color screen
Supported by One Touch
Built in Calorie King selections

Cons:
"Average" pump, nothing really special about it

Minimed with CGM-

Pros:
CGM is really cool and would be especially useful because being a student I am not always able to test.

Cons:
Lots of wiring/cords/devices

Omnipod-

Pros:
Wireless would be really handy considering my active lifestyle and it’s very inconspicuous (keep on during shower, don’t have to adjust sleep positions, no tangles etc)
Built in remote/meter

Cons:
Can’t get supplies from pharmacy
I imagine it’s a bit more expensive
Likely more prone to problems/breakdowns

I haven’t had a chance to contact the insurance company for pricing and if I would even be approved for one.

Right now I think the Omnipod would be best because it’s cordless, but the CGM is hard to turn down… any thoughts? If it helps I’m an active 19 year old student.

Saw the ole endo yesterday after almost four months. Just got back from college for winter break.

The good news: A1c is 5.8 – a lot lower then I was expecting. I was hoping to be under like 6.5 considering the minor troubles I’ve had exiting the honeymoon stage and getting back on track giving insulin for each meal. Whoo hoo to a 5.8

The bad news: He wants me to wait another 1-2 visits before I get started on a pump. He said my insulin requirements are still so low that he doesn’t think its necessary yet. Hopefully this summer…