[serenityswan]

Hello everyone I got started using an Animas pump in 2004, and I liked it back then, but its broken in the same spot several times and it doesn't have nearly the features that Metronic does, and my endo Dr. just recently suggested that I get the newest version that Metronic has. I am excited when I look at all that it has to offer in comparison to Animas. I can't believe how far behind the times the animas pumps are. Plus now hearing everyone saying good things I feel even better about switching.

[lindac]

I was on the insulin pump for years. But I no longer trust the Metronic Company. Their sales lady actually lied about my cost to upgrade, then the roller coaster of bad behavior on their part. I was insulted, & had to pay for return shipments. I did like the pump, but the hassle of these people just caused so much stress that I have had to switch companies. I don't like to complain about things like this but be forewarned. Product good yet employees just to much of a bad thing. Good luck

[asmith@imcu.com]

Love my paradigm 722...I've had it for 4 years and will be getting a new one soon. Highly reccomend Medtronic!

[Doc_Armstrong]

I have been on the Medtronic pump for about 10 years and I find it works great. I also use the constant glucose monitoring so it feeds directly to the insulin pump and my A1c's are now about 6.2

Good response when I have questions or order supplies.

[gfsharpe@yahoo.com]

Love my Minimed. Have had no problems with service.

[superskye]

I have used minimed for almost 10 years now, and the only reason. I've stayed this long is because they have the only pump with integrated CGM. Their customer service agents are most helpful when my pump is dead and needs replacing, but otherwise I can tell them more about my pump than they can. I've managed to kill 4 in as many years- one with so-called 'static', one with sweat, one from running a marathon in the rain, and only one from actually being legitimatley stupid and hopping in a lake without remembering to disconnect.
My next pump willl definitely be waterproof, even if it doesn't have a CGM option.
Maybe I'm picky, but I also want to be able to look up and pay my account balance online, although I will give them credit for their most recent website upgrade- it's much more user-friendly than it used to be.
Carelink- their online program that downloads info off your pump- makes some useful reports but is a little cumbersome.

The other best reason for staying with them is that with so many other minced users, I've got a pretty good local supply network and on multiple occasions I've either loaned out or borrowed supplies from local minimed users in a pinch.

I suspect all companies and pps have their upsides and downsides, but I'm planning to jump ship as soon as my insurance will help cover a new one.

[TJTropea]

I've been on a 722 since 2006. I think they are GREAT!!!!!

[tekietoys]

Been on Medtronic Minimed for 3yrs. My first pump. No complaints on overall operation or durability. I'm an active scout leader with my son so this thing has been everywhere - camping, hiking, biking, horse riding, canoing, caving, cold weather camping. Wear shorts to bed and keep it in the pocket so I've slept on it more often than not.

Cons are due to my age and the toll of diabetes. Can't really hear the warning beeps any more and have to use the backlight almost all the time to read the small font on screen. Will probably get another one next year when it is time to renew just because the support is there.

[caliruiz]

I am 36 years old and my son is 18. We are both diabetics type 1. We both have been with the medtronic insulin pumps for over 5 years. We like them and recommend them.

[bbb]

I didn't do so well