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Insulin Pumps
Pumps It, Inc.
is proud to offer quality insulin pumps from:
Minimed
Animas
Accu-Chek
OmniPod
Click on the
above links to learn more about specific models from these manufacturers.
Accessories
Do you need
skin preps, cartridges, or batteries? Would you like a custom or
leather case for your pump? Click here
to see our selection of pumping accessories.
Which pump
is right for you?
Whether you
are a first-time pump patient, or thinking about upgrading
your current pump, you want to make the right decision. Here is
some information to help you compare the advantages of different
pumps and make the decision that's right for you:
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Can be used as a stand-alone insulin pump, or combined with (optional) Medtronic Guardian® REAL-Time to form complete Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
Bolus Wizard® suggests bolus dose based on personal settings,
food intake, and current blood glucose value
Easy-to-use Menu navigation
• Built-in prompts and reminder alerts keep you on track
Alert for low reservoir in units or hours left
Use your PC to easily review, modify, or back-up personal
settings with ParadigmPAL 2.0 software
On-board data management shows statistics of blood glucose,
insulin delivered, number of boluses, etc.
Optional remote control (additional cost)
Separate blood glucose monitor lets pump be smaller
Slim/streamlined attachable clip
Cartridge capacity - 300 or 176 units
Water resistant to protect against accidental dunk or
splash
Available in clear, smoke, blue, purple, and pink |
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OneTouch® Ping™ is a glucose management system - the meter-remote and the insulin pump communicate and share information wirelessly
Meter-remote can actually control pump functions - calculate a bolus and tell the pump to deliver it, and view your basal rate without having to look at the pump
The meter-remote can store the nutritional values of 500 of your favorite foods, via CalorieKing®, for easy and accurate carb counting on the go
.025-unit basal increments
Flat panel color screen uses the same screen technology as the latest televisions - self-illuminating, high contrast, and viewable from a wide angle
Waterproof to 12 feet for 24 hours
AA Lithium battery lasts 6-8 weeks
Available in silver, blue, black, pink, and green |
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Three different menus - Beginner, Expert, and Custom
Includes a backup pump to help ensure uninterrupted pump therapy should the unexpected occur
Small and lightweight like a pager
Largest insulin cartridge of any pump - 315 units - means fewer changes
Five Basal Rates and Four Bolus Options
Basal delivery can be set from 0.1 to 2.5 U/hr
Can calculate your bolus doses - just enter carbohydrates and glucose readings (requires optional Palm® device and ACCU-CHEK Pocket Compass software)
Backlight display at the touch of a button
Tactile buttons provide for easy and safe bolusing through clothes
Watertight to 8 feet for 1 hour
AA alkaline battery (rechargeable option available)
Spirit Insulin Pump Skins let you personalize your pump in a wide variety of styles and colors
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