We are trying to figure out which Pump to go with. The 2 pumps we narrowed it down to is the Animas Ping and the Accu-chek comp. My daughter is 10 and very active. She plays sports and Cheers. I would love to hear for anyone that uses these pumps?
Hello:
To answer the question you likely cannot go wrong. Modern pumps are designed to perform basically the same thing and they are reliable and will function as advertised. So the choice is not really one of what is better, but more important is there a feature on one you want over the other? I always suggest that you defer to your CDE and ask them which vendor they like the best. Generally if the CDE has a good relationship with a vendor you will have a better experience.
Now as far the question, you will likely get more responses in the discussion area of our site. I believe I would move the question to that area of the board. You are of course welcome to leave it here, but I think you will get more responses in the discussion area.
I know this is a big decision and I wish you the very best. But know you will not go wrong either way. I wish you the best of good fortune.........rick
Have you checked out our Insulin Pump Resource page? Lots of good discussions there including comparisons of pumps.
if you have any questions about the Accu-chek Combo, I use one - I've used their pumps for about 25 years now. I know lots of Ping users here, too, and it sounds like a good one.
thank you
What do you see as the advantages/disadvantages of each pump?
Rick is quite correct. Either pump will perform admirably, but in your specific situation, you might value the minor feature differences of one over the other.
I recently changed to the animas ping. It is waterproof, which is awesome for an athlete. I had the medtronic which kept freezing because I was sweating against it in the Georgia sun. I also like the fact that the glucose meter for the Ping is a remote control. You do not have to remove the pump from you bra, pocket or whatever to bolus. You can do it from the meter. I keep my ping in my sports bra between my breast.
The ping also has the one of the most secure clips ever. I have been able to clip it to the slip under my skirt and let it hang with no problem.(not cheering!!!)
Also since you are down to two...call and have the reps come to your house and show you.
Ok thank you