Thanks for that bit of info.  I guess it's written in the insulin warnings (so I'm told).  It's supposed to somehow lessen the strength of the insulin.  Basically they just told me to keep an eye on my sugars to see if they get higher or seems less effective over time.  I plan on leaving it for 4 days - until I change my site.  I'm curious to hear what others say.  I know the MiniMed person said the same thing too.  Maybe it's just to sell more cartridge kits and such.

 

Michelle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am no t on the pump yet but am seriously thinking about it. You need to remember that Sales Reps get a commission as well and will tell you almost anything just to keep the money coming in.

 

The sales rep that called me about the latest pump just 2 days ago I was almost going balistic and shocked that my husband didn't go off on her. With every question that we asked she would give us along drawn out speal before giving the answer. Even after I had told her that I had been on the companies website and did some reading of my own. And everything that she was telling me was exactly what I had read. All I wanted was my question to be answered.

 

Thank god these places take payment plans. It is going to cost me $1,038 after I pay my deductable on my insurance. But like my husband and I told the lady before we tell them yes we want it. We really want to talk it over with the Dr. to make sure that is what we both want for the simple fact that we both can't see paying that much money on something and then all of a sudden the doctor taking me off of it and putting me back on the shots.

 

I know that there are probably cheaper ones out there but this one that we are getting I feel will be the best to my advantage. I will beable to upgrade it once the insurance company approves the part of the machien that will also be checking my glucose every 5 minutes.

 

Just remember that the sales reps are trying to make sales so that they have a commision on thier checks.

 

Cyndi

I bearly make it past the two day mark.  My vials are 300 units, but I put in 200+ units a day, so the reservoir of insulin really don't last very long.  I do in deed try to fill the reservoir up at least 1 or 2 more times., before throwing it. 

 

Due to I change 1.5 days, I take the infuion set and throw it.  I keep a running tally of when I change my site, and set it up in the calendar to order more sets and reservoirs.  Although, sometimes, I can make it by keeping it in just one more day before my site starts to have issues, then I change it.  But those are the days that I'm running late on life, and running late for work. 

 

Due to having issues with MedTronic Personel at times and in ordering supplies, keeping the extra supply helps me in the long run.

 

Even after insurance takes care of the 3/4 of the price, it's nice to have extra on hand if needed.  Expecially when you have to leave town, and can leave it at family's house in case something happens.