Animas Insulin Pump Users

Forum Post: RE: Where do you get pump supplies from??

Jenni — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:04:00 GMT

We get ours from Bright Sky. They are super fast and they even call to remind me of when it is time for a refill! They send priority and it gets here in like 2 days from the day the refill is due. They are in Michigan I think.. they're Customer Service Number is 1-866-576-5040. Very Nice People!

Jenni

- Mama to 3 -

Brittany - 11/18/2001

Brandon - 1/12/2004

Bryan - 05/24/2007 T1 Since 12/2/2008 ~ Animas Pumper since 11/2009

Forum Post: Re: We are starting on this pump soon

Jenni — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:52:00 GMT

My son started on this pump when he was 2 1/2 years old after 11 months of the shots. We actually get a script for Lidocain Numbing Cream and he doesn't feel a thing! We leave it on the spot for an hour covered by an IV3000. If it's a belly site we leave it on for 2 hours to make sure it's good and numb. He is 5 now and has absolutely no problems at all with it! Definitely ask for IV3000 though because they have been lifesavers when it comes to sweaty active little boys wearing pump sites. I put 1 on over top of his site to help it stay in. Good Luck and with Bryan my son it was a huge positive step in the right direction putting him on the Ping pump. He can be more of a "normal" small child and not have to be stopped to get a shot that pinches in his arm or leg or belly or anywhere for that matter! :)

Jenni

- Mama to 3 -

Brittany - 11/18/2001

Brandon - 1/12/2004

Bryan - 05/24/2007 T1 Since 12/2/2008 ~ Animas Pumper since 11/2009

Forum Post: Re: Advice please: cannula for Animas pump does not stay inserted in site for 3 days...

Jenni — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:46:00 GMT

Hi! First day here and glad I can chime in on this one! My 5 year old has some time with the belly sites but we use the IV Prep and after the site is inserted we cover it with an IV3000. Works wonders for an active sweaty 5 year old as well as my adult sister in law who uses the same insets and covers her sites with the IV3000. Good Luck!

Mama of 3!

Jenni

Brittany - 11/18/2001

Brandon - 1/12/2004

Bryan - 05/24/2007 T1 Since 12/2/2008 ~ Animas Pumper since 11/2009

Forum Post: BLOGS! :)

Ashley — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:46:00 GMT

Hey there. My name is Ashley. I have been Type 1 Diabetic for 4 years now. I have a blog that normally revolves around diabetic topics and I would love if you would read some of my posts and give me some feedback. Also, I am asking for suggestions for topics! What do you want to hear about?! :) Please leave comments.

Here is the link to the blog: www.iamjuvenated.blogspot.com

There is a post ALL about my insulin pump!

Forum Post: UK Petition for insulin pump therapy to be available on the NHS for all T1s

RebeccaSmith92 — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:54:00 GMT

Hi there!

My name is Rebecca Smith, and I am running a campaign to help get better healthcare for type 1 diabetics on the NHS.

The campaign endeavours to make NHS budget managers, MPs and the public more aware of the way that type 1 diabetics are not receiving (in some cases) the most efficient health care.

At present, treatment of diabetes is variable across the UK, with a postcode lottery determining if T1 patients can have insulin pump therapy as a treatment method or not: clearly this is unfair on the T1 diabetics who want it, but for whatever reason (be it not fitting into NICE guidelines, or lack of departmental funding in that particular hospital). Therefore, this petition proposes that pump therapy be, at the very least, optional as a method of treatment for ALL T1 diabetics. With Israel having more pumps in operation than the UK, I feel it is fair to say that the UK are failing a whole group of T1 patients, and not providing the most modern and potentially most effective (patient dependant) care possible.

There are also issues with blood glucose testing strip availability on prescription on the NHS. Many T1 patients are reporting of only receiving 50 test strips per month, when a T1 needs a minimum at 5, and up to 10 if driving, playing sports, or experiencing symptoms of hyper/hypoglycaemia - many T1s are also of student age, and working long hours, not sleeping regularly or eating regularly, and so may consume even more; being prescribed less than the needed amount will hinder attempts for good glyceamic control and result in future diabetic complications. Therefore, this campaign also endeavours to attempt to get continuous glucose monitors available on the NHS for T1's. The information on CGMs indicates that hypo fear is reduced, glyceamic control better, patient outlook better and patient compliance improved. With depression being 2x more common in diabetics as opposed to non diabetics (Diabetes UK 2012 statistical report), CGMs really could help T1s control their diabetes better. The long term financial benefits of reduced diabetic health complications has been proven again and again in America, and therefore, it seems short sighted of the NHS not to invest in such a modern treatment.

The campaign has a petition available to sign: http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/41620

The campaign also asks that people send letters to arrive to their local MP and health authority on the same date (Thursday 16th May 2013). I have attached these letters for you to read. The campaign asks that people sending them amend them as they wish to. The principle idea of this is to get MPs across the region talking about T1 diabetic care, and see it as an issue that needs addressing promptly, with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes increasing.

There is also a page that people can like on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campaignforpumpsandcgms?ref=hl

And a group that people can join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/131796363637159/

And an event to remind people to send out letters: https://www.facebook.com/events/554152251267504/

- Raise awareness of inadequate care that some T1s receive

- Attempt to alleviate the present post code lottery of consultancy care, pump therapy opportunity, and amount of blood glucose testing strips

- Allow all T1 diabetics, at the very least, the opportunity of insulin pump therapy as a form of diabetic treatment

- Allow CGMs to be accessible through the NHS to improve diabetic control

Many thanks,

Rebecca Smith

Forum Post: Re: Animas on Board. . . Planes!

Jodi — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:58:00 GMT

I have travelled twice on a plane since getting my pump. I take a doctor's note and let the agents know and show them that I am wearing a pump. I explain that the pump CANNOT go through the xray machine or body scanner but I can pass through the metal detector. THey always pull me over to do an extensive search of my carry on with all my supplies and they do a hand check with a wand for my loaner pump that I take with me but they have never given me an issue with my pump attached to me.

The pump should not go through the xray or scanner and it seems like not everyone knows this fact. My older brother is on the same Mimimed pump as me and never knew this. It could cause issues with your pump and if so I am told you will notice a problem shortly thereafter. Since the device cost $7,000 I do not want to take a chance. Good luck...BTW, I travel with my son who is also a diabetic and you can't imagine how much diabetic supplies I have to take with when we go away for several weeks...it's crazy!!!

Forum Post: Re: pump site problems.

Rebecca — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:47:00 GMT

I've actually switched to the comfort short, which is angled and it works much better =) thanks for the advice

Forum Post: Re: Uploading Music to Ping

Tom B — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 02:31:00 GMT

My post of Jun 28 2011 consisted primarily of text that I quoted from printed material I received from Animas, or which I found by searching the Animas web site. I have not attempted to load music myself, and do not plan to. I have been T1 since 1942, when I was 10 years old. I started pumping in 1995, and the Animas Ping is my fourth pump. As a child I took piano lessons during the years before my dx. After dx I learned to play the trombone,and continued that through high school, participating in the concert band, marching band, and orchestra. The concert band received several "1" ratings in New York State regional competitions. I still know how to read music, but I have not been an active musician since my high school years. My college degree was BS in electrical engineering, and my working career was as a computer systems engineer. Hence, my interest in this thread.

Forum Post: Re: Swimming and the Animas Ping

Dana — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 11:54:00 GMT

I have worn my pump in the pool, in the ocean, and while swimming and whitewater kayaking. I will take it off if I know I'm only going in the water for a short period of time, but for longer activities I like to keep it on.

Forum Post: Switching pumps

supershai — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 21:13:00 GMT

I have a deltec cozmo (we're a dying breed haha) and my endo gave me some pamphlets on pumps, so now i'm trying to decide which to get. What are the cons of the animas ping? I really like it, but I don't want to be stuck with it if it turns out to be crappy. Any advice?

Forum Post: Re: Beach, Waterpark, and Pool!!

jennagrant — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:37:00 GMT

I've always used waterproof bandages, but they're big and white and looked like I had some sort of nasty wound. The tagaderms sound way better. Thanks!

Forum Post: Commercial Casting for Animas and One Touch Ping

Ellen Abrams — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:55:00 GMT

CASTING A COMMERCIAL FOR

TYPECASTING, INC

James Levine, CCDA

is casting a commercial

for ONE TOUCH PING & ANIMAS INSULIN PUMPS

WE ARE SEEKING INDIVIDUALS WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES WHO CURRENTLY

USE THE PING OR ANIMAS PUMPS; WE ARE LOOKING FOR THOSE, MALE AND

FEMALES, AGES 6-60, ALL ETHNICITIES WHO LIVE A HEALTHY, ACTIVE, AND

POSITIVE LIFESTYLE AND CAN SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES LIVING WITH

DIABETES. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO PUT A POSITIVE FACE ON LIFE

WITH THIS CONDITION, AND HELP OTHERS LIVE HEALTHIER, HAPPIER LIVES

AS WELL. IF SELECTED TO APPEAR IN THE CAMPAIGN, TALENT WILL BE PAID SAG SCALE

WAGES AND ALL APPLICABLE RESIDUAL COMPENSATION. YOU DO NOT NEED

TO BE AN ACTOR TO AUDITION. THE CAMPAIGN SHOOTS MID-JUNE IN LOS ANGELES. CANDIDATES MUST BE

US CITIZENS AND MUST BE EMPLOYABLE IN THE USA. CANDIDATES NOT IN

THE LOS ANGELES AREA WILL BE ASKED TO SUBMIT A VIDEO SUBMISSION.

WANT TO SUBMIT? NEED MORE INFORMATION? PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO:

TYPECASTINGINC@GMAIL.COM

PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NAME, PHONE NUMBER, RECENT PHOTO, LOCATION

AND THE EXACT MODEL PUMP YOU USE AND FOR HOW LONG YOU HAVE BEEN

USING IT.

Forum Post: RE: Need advice managing the pump/T1 diabetes post-surgery

Courtney — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:27:00 GMT

The most important thing is to emphasize your concern. Tell your doctors and your nurses that you are diabetic, and that you are on an insulin pump. I was able to keep my pump on during my last surgery and was fine under anesthesia. The stress of a surgery will generally raise your bg a bit more than usual but that's normal. While you are under and in recovery any CNA can should be able to check your blood sugar and be able to determine what you need. You may want to give them a range that you feel comfortable with your bg being in. You should also have a family member with you that knows what to do if your bg is not in range.

Forum Post: Re: Words of Advice?..

Brianna — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 02:13:00 GMT

the same thing happens to me its not just you

Forum Post: Re: Pump arrival

aManuel — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:32:00 GMT

I don't remeber lot about what was in the box when I got my insulin pump. I think it was just the pump and they send the insets and catridges seprate from the pump.

Forum Post: RE: Bubbles in the tubing and in the insulin container (whatever it's called)

aManuel — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:58:00 GMT

I thought that would be a problem too. I asked my mom if it was the heat and she said the insulin couldn't get to warm.

Forum Post: RE: Infusion sets - Inset vs Inset30

Christina — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:31:00 GMT

Awesome! Thank you so much!

Forum Post: Travel and the pump

Gibbs — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:37:00 GMT

I travel on airplanes several times a year and have just given up trying to go through the xray. i just make sure I can get myself unsnaped from the pump quickly and tell them I need to be patted down. The information I received was sketchy, first they say..yes you can go through security, then they say no you can't go through with the pump WHAAAA!!! I give up. Also the remote definately cannot be xrayed so if that has to be checked for "bomb residue" then may as well just get the pat down. Go early, I am old so it gives everyone something to look at...Hey Look they are patting down another old lady LOL.

Forum Post: Re: Animas integrating CGM

Kara — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 03:14:00 GMT

There is the new Animas Vibe, a pump with the Dexcom 7 intergrated right in. IT HAS BEEN APPROVED AND IT BEING SOLD IN THE UK. Unfortunately, the FDA has not yet approved it for the US as of yet. I know they are trying though. Also there were some recalls in the UK due to the pump not detecting any cartridge in the pump and therefore wasting 200 units of insulin and the pump randomly claiming to be unprimed (not like my Ping does that all the time or anything....) I have no idea about the remote thing, but hopefully it will be approved for the US soon and we will know!

Forum Post: Re: Pump colors!

Nbee03 — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:47:00 GMT

I really like the blue one. However, I'm afraid I will get tired of the color. I think I will probably get the silver one and a blue skin.