I have an appt with my endo next week and will keep you all posted on what we decide…
GREAT advice Terry!!! This is so completely accurate!
Well the only thing I disagree with is the noise part. My pump is set on vibration mode w/out the audible alarm. I have the mini med paradigm pump.
i just switched to the pump about a month ago and it is sooo much better than syringes or pens. it is so much more convenient for one but more importantly it really helps steady your blood sugar. i have the minimed and at first i was challenged on how and where to wear it because of people seeing the tubing but honestly what’s more important…your health or fashion??
i clip the pump to my bra or shirt when i go to the bathroom that way it’s not in the way 
Since you aren’t getting great results with MDI, I think a pump is a great choice.
Here are 3 pump features we use a lot that are difficult to mimic with MDI
- Extended bolus delivery – delays the release of insulin for high fat or high protein foods
- Temporary Basals – Increase or decrease your basal rate for a period of time. Pump automatically goes back to regularly scheduled basal rate when time period ends
- Patterns – Set up an entirely new basal pattern to run – for example - you may need an entirely different pattern on days that you work out or play sports.
Hope that helps. Just call up the companies and get a free trial going. You’ll never know until you try it.
We love our Omnipod. You might want to consider the Dex too if you really want to tweak things.
I avoided the pump for years because I was afraid of tubing and infusion site wiggins. I was perfectly happy with MDI. I will say that now that I’m on the pump, and it has been about a year now, I’d never go back to MDI. In conjunction with the Dexcom, I’ve been able to get into very tight control with a lot less worry. I am an OmniPod user and I like it a great deal. It’s pretty discreet and isn’t readily visible depending upon placement. MDI works for a great many people, but I regret not adopting pump technology a bit sooner.
I have been on the pump since April 2010. I did a great job of managing from the beginning. But I have noticed in the recent months not so good. The basal thing was the biggest change. Now I need to feel confident on tweeking the bolus thing.
I need to do a better job of calculating carbs. Right now I want to underestimate the carbs in food. Thats when I have a problem. Also, I have gotten into this nasty habit of not bolusing for food that I grab and go with. Not a good practice.
Overall I love my pump. Minimed Revel.
Hey…I was in the same position you’re in about a year ago. Was doing shots and really did not want anything to do with pumping. My endo was persistent but not pushy and I finally decided I would try a pump, like you I decided on the OmniPod as the one I would use even though my endo had never had anyone on it. The Podd (pumping) has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. I’ve improved my A1C’s but even more so it has been liberating to be able to eat some of the foods that I was avoiding when I was on shots I just didn’t like having to either find a private place or restroom to give myself a shot. Now I just pull out the pdm and plug in my carb info and bolus with no one knowing or caring as they just think your texting. I would tell you that I think you can get better control with a pump, as for the OminPod its the only pump I’ve been on so I can’t compare or tell you about other options but I’m extremely happy with it. I choose it because it was the only tubeless option and still is I think although there are some others that may be coming. Good luck with your decisions…If you have any other questions about the podd let me know ~Schmutz
I was hesitant at first but I am SO GLAD I got the pump. I went with the Accu Check Spirit because of the cost after insurance, Roche has been wonderful to work with. My biggest problem was the infusion sets but I switched kinds and they are fine now to. Good luck!
I’ve been pumping for 2+ years or so and I love it. My control is about the same but I have a slight needle phobia and one insertion every three days is a world better than 4-6 shotes per day. Your doctor may want to try something new because your A1c is pretty high. What you’re doing now isn’t working as well as I’m sure either of you would like.
I wear my pump on my belt. It looks geeky but everyone thinks its a cellphone. You advertise your diabetes more by taking a shot in a restaurant.
If you check out different pumps, check out different insertion sets as well. If you don’t like your set, you aren’t going to be happy with the pump.
Good luck making a choice,
Maurie