I'm hoping to get out of my job, which means new insurance. I might also get laid off soon with the acquisition happening. So I need a cheap way to get pump supplies.
I'm assuming Omnipod consumables is more expensive than t:slim consumables??
Doctor doesn't want me on t:slim. Says Tandem and Omnipod will fold and Medtronic will stand.
Do I take the jump? Do I not ■■■■ him off and just do Medtronic? Thanks!
Hello Annie, I had issues with the omni pod adhesive also when I tested it. This was years ago and other reasons kept me from moving to a pump unit this year. I don’t know the cost of the pods, but the negotiated rate costs I have been recently quoteted for my tslim supplies with my insurance is listed below. This was checking with 4 or 5 distributors since tslim is currently negotiating a contapract with my healthcare and considered out of network. These prices are full cost, I wanted to know what it would cost me in January after my deductible reset.
Best prices for me are:
Animas
Inset self inverter Infusions $67 a box
Edge Park
Resivor $17.70 a box
All other distributors like diabetes care center quoted me $25 for the resivors.
But, the review for edge park are horrible. (Just google “edge park”) I may just pay the little extra for a peace of mind knowing they will be shipped on time.
I’ve been on the pump (1st pump) for three days now and no issues. One inclusion but that was my fault, cord was pinched when I shoved it in my pocket. Like I said, first time pumping myself. I didn’t have to change anything, just re-wond the cord and started the bolus again.
You get to chose the pump you want based on how it works for you, not how it works for your endo. Do your homework, see if it works for you. He may be afraid of something new or he could be getting perks for pushing medtronic.
Your endo is probably right that Medtronics is here to stay, but there's no reason to trust him on the Omnipod or t:slim.
I recently switched to the t:slim from Medtronics. I can't speak to the Omnipod. Here's my short pro/con list.
Medtronic Pros Replaceable battery
Good support
solid company
Medtronic Cons Adjustments to bolus hard to fine tune
Scrolling is a pain
t:slim Pros Touch screen makes input easier
Fine (.01 unit) adjustments to basal or bolus
Colorful and easy to see screen
t;slim Pros Rechargeable battery (replacing is easier, IMHO)
Extra key presses required to accomplish most tasks
Refilling takes extra step - first fill the syringe, then fill the reservoir from the syringe.
Refilling uses three (3) items compared to one (1) for the Medtronic pump.
Priming is slo-o-o-w
