Hi Brandon,
I used the MiniMed Paradigm for 8 years and this month I switched to the OmniPod. The MM warranty expired in November then in December it started giving Motor Error messages.
I switched mainly because of the tubing. But there are many other reasons.
- Its only one thing to carry around. The PDM has a glucometer (freestyle) so its one piece instead of two (pump and glucometer). Thus, there is no need to “download/sink” the data from two different sources.
- I find the Omnipod system is easiest to use in terms of changing the infusion set. Its one package, so when traveling is less things to carry. With the MM there are at least three separate pieces needed. And when traveling, there was lots of supplies to carry just for the pump. Also, I know the Animas Ping has more pieces and steps to follow than the MM to put the infusion set. My son (3years old) used it for 9 months. It was quite a task to change the infusion sets for him. He is now on the Omnipod.
- I could not wear a dress with the MM due to the pump being difficult and unconfortable to clip to the bra.
- I had to disconnect to shower or use the pool.
- I havent experienced any pod failures for me or my son. (I hope it continues this way).
- the PDM is easy to read, has a large screen and easy to follow menu. The other pumps do not have this.
I hope this helps.