Thursday, February 16, 2012

Which insulin pump is right for you?

• 315 unit cartridge.
• Bi-directional infrared (IR) port.
• PC download
• Child-block
Colors - Blue, with 30 pump skins in colors and styles

 

 

 

The Amigo Pump
Nipro Diabetes Systems


Four basal profiles with up to 48 basal rates in a 24-hour period and a temporary profile that can be set in either units per hour or a percentage of the current basal profile.
Delivers insulin every three or 15 minutes in as little as five hundredths of a unit.
Bolus delivery options - Normal, Extended and Layered; and a Direct Bolus for delivering insulin through clothing without looking at the pump.
Bolus Estimator –calculates the bolus for food and high blood glucose
correction so no manual calculation is needed.
• Shatter, resistant, waterproof case.
• Syringe cap with 90% infusion-set connector so it lies flatter and has no point sticking out to catch on skin or clothing.
Safety features – Notifies users when insulin is low, when to test blood glucose and and when you exceed hourly insulin delivery quotas.
Colors – solar, pacific, white, grape, midnight, flamingo.

 

As you can see there are different features for each pump that make each one different and unique, but whichever one you choose will help you will gain tighter control and more flexibility within your own schedule. Eating when and what you want, less hyper/hypogylcemia and you won't have to worry about being on a set schedule with shots and snacks.

 

I hope that my pump comparisons will help you choose the pump that is right for you. (Stay tuned for Part 2 which will be comparisons of different infusions sets for the pump.)

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