Insulin Pump Comparison! Animas Vs. Medtronic (Part 2)

My roommate and I (both Type 1 diabetics and interns for the summer!) compare our Animas and Medtronic insulin pumps! This is Part 2.
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[@TheAcadiandude]

Awesome and very informative...I have been a T1 diabetic since the age of 16..I am turning 50 this years and finally getting on the pump in the next 2-3 months...cannot wait..your videos have answered a lot of questions I had about the pump. Keep up the awesome work.

[@annejohnston3]

You guys are great! I recently started going to a T1D Meetup group and it's the first time I've been able to talk to other diabetics. It's been a great experience. Having a diabetic roommate must be so nice, you're totally right about the jokes. I didn't even realize what I was missing out on. Thank you!

[@TheKaitakeBlog]

Thanks Danica and Amy for making these vids! You can't know how incredibly helpful this comparison is - I got approval for pump just last week and I am choosing between Animas Vibe and Minimed 522 / 722 this week. It's very exciting and I've learnt heaps from your video. Thanks from New Zealand! :D

[@christinnewcomb3112]

Love your videos. Just got my pump 2.5 weeks ago. Got the Medtronic revel with 3 ml reservoir. I watched most of your videos while jumping through my insurance hoops to get it and I am super excited to have it. Wish I could have had it when I first got diagnosed ten years ago

[@joefox9383]

I have only had my pump for 3 weeks and my cgm for a week. I love them. At first I was doubting if I wanted a Medtronic snce it already looked outdated but terep assured me that I will get a no cost upgrade to the newer model comming out in the next few months.

[@TheRachelCross]

This has been so helpful!! I can read pump specs all day but not having diabetes means I have no clue what actually matters during daily use. I'm researching various pumps for my 11month old (a reason the remote range is of interest to some) and knowing that color screen isn't helpful and reservoir size isn't the end of the world are things I need to learn. Thank you for the informal comparison and practical information.

[@not_in_the_know]

Great vlog guys. Very informative and good to hear you both compare pumps and tell you different experiences and opinions.

[@hayleyarmour9636]

Hi there, my name is Hayley and I have had diabetes for 14 years. I was on the medtronic for a very long time. I have been on the onmipod for 2 years now and love it. I am not trying to be a hater or anything i just disagree with some of the things you said and would like to express what I know about it. First of all a lot of people worry about loosing it but you always have your phone on you and your blood test and you probs don't loose those it is the same. Also what i love about it is that you are notified when there is a problem with insulin delivery which drove me crazy on the medtronic. In the 2 years i have been on it i have never had it fall off. Contrary to popular belief i find it very discret more than the medtronic. Anyways nothing against you guys just wanted to share what i know and you guys are very funny :)

[@LisaLaraine]

The database is on the meter remote - and I've never used it either. But having been diabetic for 38 years, when my eyesight diminished from cataracts, I switched to the PING so I could actually read it with the lighted display. I couldn't even see the numbers or letters on the Medtronic Paradigm.

[@kscience1]

The Sure-T infusion set from Medtronic has a steel cannula. Also, Fifty50 has a luer lock cartridge for Minimed pumps.

[@PancreasticMom]

Bet y'all had an awesome time as roommates! Looks like a really cute, neat friendship. Great video:)

[@DanieWilliamsRivera]

Side note - on the Medtronic pump, if you select the "Esc" button, it will show you the status screen that shows how much active insulin you have left.

[@nuryavuz1997]

Danie Williams-Rivera Yea!! i have a medtronic too and once you press Esc it is the first thing that pops in your screen

[@kscience1]

Regarding the t:slim... According to Tandem, they're next in line with the FDA for integrated CGM approval. I highly recommend looking into the t:slim.

[@bigtylenol]

im taking my first pump class on friday im so excited

[@mjshehane]

Thank you very much to you and Amy! You made me smile:-)

[@jimvanwart8599]

Thanks for posting these videos. I'm going to get a pump soon and I'm trying to decide what one to get. Your comparison was a very good way to get a real diabetic's view of the pluses and minuses of each. I guess there any only 3 models approved for Canada and these are two of them :)

[@dmmiers]

Also the basal rate can be set at .025 for the medtronic mini-med

[@louiseplessala7765]

Gals, you are both awesome! I do NOT have a pump, but, because I have become so Brittle again (have had diabetes for the past 56 years) I told my doctor I want a pump! Most times in the mornings, my blood sugar drops below 60! NOT GOOD!! So, I am asking different pump manufacturers LOTS of questions!!! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the pumps!

[@ellevesewilson70]

Great video girls ;-) This was very informative I just changed from Medtronic to a Animas pump I am just waiting for training before I begin using the Animas pump. I have worn the Medtronic pump for almost 10 years and I am really ready for a change. You have some Interesting comments and comparisons Keep up the great work

[@otismoore3229]

Thanks Danica and Amy!!!!!

[@ashleychronister8428]

Amy, the Revel does .025 basal and bolus, also you should be able to view active insulin by escape to status screen and arrow down.

[@SweetasSugar42]

I have a Medtronic minimed paradigm pump! I was one of the first in my country!

[@jellybeanasmommy]

I am guessing that Amy has an older version of medtronic? The 523/723 that is the most current one and some of the features that she mentioned not having are actually available on the 723. Also, pathways program right now is currently FREE upgrade to the low-suspend VEO that is the next one coming out (hopefully by the end of 2013).

[@shanade213]

The database is in the meter and it is essentially the calorie king book

[@iamaGodfollower]

I have the Animas Ping as well and love it but it was cool seeing a comparison! If you've ever had experience with two different types of CGMs, it would be great to see a video of that!

[@lauracornish9658]

you don't have to pretend to bolus to find out the active insulin. I got my pump a couple of days ago and all you have to do is press the ESC button and then scroll down. It tells you everything, like how many more minutes until your next BG check, how many units you have had and how much is left, everything. but yeah (P.S....this is for the Medtronic insulin pump)

[@erinannelies]

actually on the medtronic, not sure if me and her have the same model, but to get to active insulin, all you have to do is press ESC and it's right there. I also had the omnipod for a year and it worked pretty well for me. It was annoying with wearing tight clothing but I honestly didn't care..The thing that annoyed me most was how restricting it was to play sports with that gaudy thing on you. But it's a cool concept.

[@tml4873]

I have the Animas pump (for about 7-8 years now), and you can get a variety of different steel cannulae. I was ignorant of this for many years, and suffered HUGE problems with leakage when using a teflon cannula, to the point where I basically couldn't bolus any more than 1-1.5 units at a time without it just coming back out. Finally discovered the steel ones, and that problem is gone. The best in my opinion is the Accu-Chek Rapid-D, followed by the Contact Detach. Orbit 90, although popular for some reason, is absolute junk (yes, it spins, big deal... it also tears off incredibly easily and the connector catches on things and pops off, spontaneously pops off, and sometimes appears to be connected when it's not). I recommend anyone using the teflon to at least try the steel; it's less painful to insert, and contrary to what you might think, you don't feel it once it's in.

[@youngdst]

Rumor mill is saying that the Animas Vibe got delayed (again)....I only share that because I am waiting to upgrade for that as well!

[@wendydunnington8039]

You ladies are too cute! Loved watching your video. I'm deciding which pump to get for my 7 year old daughter. Thanks for the info!!!!

[@anniestearns5113]

I have the omnipod and my brother had the cozmo and now he has the animas!

[@melissacurtis9982]

Nice video! Easy access to active insulin is to push the back button . Also with my Medtronic I can change basal by .25! Not sure if I have a different model medtronic or not!

[@WY-DaveZ71]

You gave some wrong advise in the Medtronic pump and 'ACTIVE INULIN". the way that you said to get to the active insulin you press the "ESC" key once (twice if you the the Medrtonic CGM), then the "DOWN ARROW" two or so times and you will see "Active ins:______". The way you described it of having to prtend to bolus is a long and rediculous way to get you active insulin.

[@csaey23]

i have a one touch ping right now but i have to switch to Medtronic or back to needles because Animas dropped my insurance which is a military insurance they no longer accepted military anything, so i no longer am able to buy supplies for it, my dad tried to order supplies for it Monday August 30th 2013 with less than 2 weeks worth of supplies that is when Animas told my dad that i cant get anything for my pump anymore without paying full price and Animas also told my dad that they droped

[@RavenTheLabrador]

in response to the question is there a database of how many carbs are in different things on the Medtronic yes there is it's the capture event option and you enter a meal and you can save those meals to be able to enter them faster the next time :-)

[@Akeelah1998]

I might get the dexcom soon, not sure if i want something stuck to me 24/7 yet...btw cool vid! :)

[@gwenschroeder4336]

I want the t-slim I've waiting for it for ever

[@Regentropfenwalzer]

I love your videos! You helped me a lot! And you helped the people I was able to help myself afterwards. :)

[@michellelevin5155]

today i just got my animas ping, and im lovin it

[@livingthediabeticlife9126]

i am on animas vibe but it only has 1 noticable difference which is when you give bolus you dont have to scroll up it automaticly

[@nicolegilbride3776]

This video is so awesome!!! I'm going to try and get the Revel I think!

[@gwenschroeder4336]

I love your shirt dianica

[@dmmiers]

Active insulin come up on the medtronic status screen. If there is none then it dosn't show.

[@SaturnIonQCVTi]

When I had my animas ping I never used the carb database. I have had 1 animas and 3 Minimed

[@RussD]

You're both awesome and you can put that in your pumps and prime them! Thank you for your review, it's helpful to get experienced pump user opinions. I'm trying to decide which pump to get next out of, Animas Vibe, Meditronic MiniMed 640G system, Accu-Chek Insight or the OmniPod? Opinions welcome 👂 I won't be using CGM 100% of the time, so bolus wizard from BG tests/meter/results is important.

[@joefox9383]

I have a medtronic 723 and all i have to do is hit ESC and it shows active insulin.

[@bigpuzino]

is the pump really worth it? I use insulin pens and they seem easy enough, I can't imagine a pump being that much better.

[@tgw610]

Medtronic shows active insulin on the status bar too.

[@Patrick-ki6nq]

On your advice I ordered a Animas today

[@laraconstable7342]

I have brittle diabetus! The pump had been a god send! Just wish it would talk to my body when stressed or unset! (High) But HELL better than insulin injections. (8-10aday) Was very embraced to begin with, ( foreign body attached to me for 24hrs) after two months got used to it! Feel more in control but still not totally, but getting there slowly! Which is a great feeling! !!!! Xx

[@mekhiawoods3393]

I love animas when I first got it they gave me a walrus teddy and I named it animas gots a pump

[@angediada777]

The data base is on the remote/meter

[@Hugsandkisses99100]

i have the revel and it does have IOB in the menu

[@KarenMorgan1970]

I have the Medtronic blue one. I have a rare auto-immune/neurological disease called Stiff Person Syndrome. Only 1 in 1 million people are attacked by this disease & it is unknown. Usually you already have D1 if u r diagnosed w it since effects GAD antibodies attacking ur musles/neurtransmitters cell& its the GAD65 that is also associated with Diabetes1. If don't have D1 there is higher chance (like 50%) u will get later in life,I was 36 when diagnosed. Dr thought D2 till 2008 w/bs of 900+

[@mjk2374]

I'm old school. Disetronic aka Roche aka Accu Chek Spirit Combo. It's not sexy, but nearly bullet proof. The Swiss engineering is top notch. Dual microprocessors and brass gears. I had 6 Medtronic Paradigms die on me within a years time back in 99. I'm on my third Disetronic pump since 2000. I've never had one fail in more than 15 years. I wouldn't even consider another vendor.

[@csaey23]

the insurance last June, they never sent us any kind of notification or even called us to let us know :[

[@SusanMacGillivray]

Love it ladies. Thank you.

[@staciawilson9059]

I've been a diabetic for 2 years and I am working on getting an insulin pump but I am having trouble figuring out which one will be best for a 14 year old. My grandparents aunt and uncle all have the Medtronic, and my parents want me to have the Medtronic so that if there is something wrong with my pump I can talk to them about it, the disagreement me and my parents are having is that I want the Animas. please help.

[@Captain_Happy]

you have a lot more freedom with a pump in terms of what you can eat and when......but if you have a good pattern set with your pens that you r ok with then i don't see anything wrong with the pens

[@jessart406]

Does Amy have a KZbin channel too?

[@ellenmcconnell4186]

ur uploadin very early its 4.05 in the morning!!

[@Lorijo211]

I have Medtronic all i have to is press ESC and it will show me active insulin

[@TiffanyLaurenza]

Did your roommate say she uses a metal cannula for her Medtronic pump?? what type are they? i didn't know that existed but i think that would be alot better for me? could you include a link from minimed site? Id really appreciate it

[@callinnmill9875]

You guys are great!

[@reneemagin5187]

I really want the t slim its easy technology and you don't have to have a disposable battery because its rechargeable and my insurance doesnt cover the omnipod very well becasue of the down sides and everything so I either want the animus ping or t slim

[@MichelleInyeshua]

im working for animas and listen how u like the product

[@goodgrlgnbad24]

LOL! that was great, I think i like part 2 better than part 1, maybe it was the bloopers, lol. But jus wanted to know how the metal was working out for Amy? and what she meant by "kinking up" in the tubing?

[@DisneyGirl9598]

I have an Omnipod and it shows up on the main screen

[@bettebelanger5043]

I loved your honest appraisal of each pump. I've used a Medtronic pump since 1985, when it was big as a brick. After three years of dealing with blockages in the tubing I went back to multiple injections. That problem no longer exists and twelve years later I decided to give the pump another try. I currently have the Medtronic Revel, but found their CGM sucks. I'm on day 5 of trying out the Animas because I've heard the Dexcom is much better. Other than a faster insulin delivery and being water-proof I'd say Medtronic wins hands down. I've read that the Medtronic CGM has improved since I last used it. Think I'll stay with Medtronic.

[@rhdtv2002]

Medtronics is a solid pump. They are a cutting edge. I currently have the less popular Accucheck spirit and I love it Because it's never given me one issue but I just got the animas vibe that I will be trained on. I love the CGM on it but not sure now because I have no only the Dexcom but Dexcom share that allows my wife to see my levels anywhere I go. Maybe I should switch to ping since I need to keep the Dexcom share

[@jannab1618]

@@rhdtv2002 Hi, are you looking for Animas Unomed Infusion Sets? [e-mail] Thank you!

[@rhdtv2002]

@@jannab1618 I am on Omnipod now..have a stock as well of Animas supplies

[@vanessasande3434]

tslim2 is integrated with the g5 now any thoughts i loved my animas integrated pump but they are pairing with medtronic

[@kathughes007]

I have been looking at switching pumps for awhile this was very helpful having that nice side by side of the pros and cons of each pump. I am a ping user myself and I did get it because of how waterproof the pump is I shower in it swim in it, we do a lot of floating over where I live so I do a lot of water time and this pump has been great for that. Medtronic is coming out with a new pump that is very waterproof that I have been looking at also. Let me know what you think of the vibe it is a downgrade to a older pump that they paired the CGM with so I would love to see how it goes for you.

[@chronicallyc]

By the way Danica, the food database is not in the pump, only the meter ;) I'm sure you've figured that out by now though haha.

[@paulrogers175]

I don't have a pump and your awsome :D

[@mariahsnelson2357]

omg im 11 and was diagnosed whe i was FIVE. I HAVE HAD SIX DIFFERENT PUMPS! well the first my mom drowned in a bag full og ice but still

[@damarysruiz8095]

omnipod has menu that tells u how many carbs calories protein ect

[@alexandredemers6894]

One question is missing! The price! Is it the same? I lost my insurance... But I'm gonna get 50% off from the governement. Thank you Canada. Better than nothing. My medtronic pump (witch is the exactly the same, even the color) costed me 6900$ (CAD) in 2008. How about the Animas?

[@annaabraham8880]

I like your videos

[@rachaelrook8168]

Yes

[@kfmarceau]

You girls are awesome!! I could put that in my pen and prime it!, lol Love my internet diabuddies :)

[@Captain_Happy]

i get it hooked all the time

[@Regentropfenwalzer]

Hey Danica! I have got a question: Is it possible to change a prolonged bolus once it's started? I mean when you decided at 1pm you wanted 4IE over a period of 4hours. Then you feel funny and have a bg-reading that is too high at 2pm. Can you say you want the bolus not over the remaining 3hours but instantly or over the next 30minutes? Or isn't there a chance to change it once it's set?

[@ryansprintsta]

insulin on board sucks if I eat 100 carbs = 10 units if I eat 50 carbs then 50 carbs then it'll give 5 + 3~? makes no sense to me I'm probably more insulin resistant not sensitive the more I eat. I wonder why they didn't go ahead and add a program that automatically boluses when you're glucose is rising with the cgm that calculates your insulin sensitivity for you

[@mechellecook5034]

I tried the pump(minimed), and I really liked it, but apparently I'm too sensitive to the insulin and the sets, even the latex free ones. It causes a crazy rash reaction that lasts for a month or so after. Has anyone had something like that happen before?I've tried Humalog, Novolog, and Apidra. Even just pen injections "burn" quite a bit.

[@lauracornish9658]

I havnt personally had anything happen to me like this but yeah. I have the minimed pump myself and it doesn't leave anything on my skin apart form a little red spot from where in have had it on. I hope you find something that works well for you!!!

[@RavenTheLabrador]

I was just going to say the very same thing that I just seen that someone else already did because you absolutely do not need to pretend to give a bolus to see that you simply need to press the escape button once if you don't have your sensor on and twice if the sensor is turned on and that shows your status screen which also has active insulin as well as all the other information that you would need to know. The two of you should really do an update to this video to correct the mistakes that you guys have made in it because a video with mistakes isn't helping anyone.

[@jessiewynnyk8385]

Could someone explain to me what Amy was talking about in regards to the upgrade program from Medtronic. Does anyone know if that's available in Canada as well? I've had the Medtronic minimed pump for 15 years and have never heard of this?

[@RavenTheLabrador]

Jessie Wynnyk just out of curiosity what part of Canada do you live in ? I'm in Ontario snd yes the upgrade program is and has always been available in canada I'm actually really shocked to hear that you have not been told that by anyone in your diabetes team if I was you i would be asking them what else they haven't been telling me that's really strange.

[@jessiewynnyk8385]

Matthew King I live in manitoba, I'm surprised too but then again my endo isn't the best. My endo I had as a child was great so I'm shocked she didn't mention it to me...

[@jessiewynnyk8385]

Matthew King and actually my current pump just died last month and Medtronic JUST told me about the program now.... Kind of dissapointing that it only took me 15 years to find out

[@vanessasande3434]

in Canada we get a new pump every 7 years on ADP and if you are not in a province that pays check with your insurance they are not meant to be used that long.

[@vanessasande3434]

most endo's are not involved its the c.d.e/r/n or whoever at your diabetes health center and the information is all on the government websites

[@Atropin1111]

what u girls study??

[@OneD26]

My parents are always telling me that i should get a pump, because it's better than daily insulin injections etc..but i really don't know anything about it. And my diabetologist wants me to tell her the reasons i want it. So please can someone tells me what's good and what's bad about it? Does it hurt when you move or stuff like that? plz :(

[@naturallybrittany9207]

I've only had mine for a couple months but I love it! Perks are it regulates your sugars more and you don't have to do daily injections only one every 3 days. And depending where you put it you can't feel it at all. So if you have to give a reason to your doctor just say for better blood sugar control.

[@OneD26]

naturallybrittany oh thank you! but there is just one more thing, if you have a pump do you really have to eat more healthy? like i always eat between meals, so if i have one, i must really stop it?

[@naturallybrittany9207]

+Youssra Brewks I haven't had that experience, I usually eat when I want and what I want as long as you know the carb count of what you are taking in you should be fine. You really just have to figure out what works for you.

[@lauracornish9658]

have you got a pump yet orrrr nahh. I personally believe that they are amazing and make you feel 1000000 times better without getting in the way and everything but yeah. I was just wondering how you are going with the pump if you have got it yet and how you are going with it as this was posted 5 months ago

[@OneD26]

Laura Cornish no i still dont have it

[@wolfalisha]

You Ladies are so AWESOME!! I have a T1D daughter. She is 11. She has been an diabetic since June last year. We also have a youtube channel. Hope you can check it out. I will totally be showing her your channel! Subscribing now!!!

[@gracestevenson4842]

Iam getting the omni pod in a week. I never thought about the plastic cannula kinking. I mostly just thought about the tubing on other pumps getting kinked or getting air bubble. Or even like getting knotted up or if u sleep on it if u block the insulin income. Has any of that ever happened to u Danica?

[@hayleyarmour9636]

hey i can help you i have been on the omnipod for 2 years and love it

[@jessicadaigle8026]

I had it for 3 years on and off. I had few problems and a faulty pod actually sent my to the ICU with DKA

[@hayleyarmour9636]

That is really terrible but i am sure this has been improved since when they updated the pods and PDM

[@jessicadaigle8026]

Probably I haven't had it in almost a year

[@gracestevenson4842]

Yeah thx. Well I have never had a problem with a bad pod except for a few times but they always alert when they are faulty bc there are trillions of little sensors to help me!

[@jemcanalesable]

What ever happened to her or you guys still friends ?

[@gwenschroeder4336]

I have minim end

[@Lorijo211]

I'm*

[@UberDude]

I just ask Siri how many Carbs

[@abitaylor664]

I have the omni pod, I find it better casue I'm only 12. I somethimes get made fun of at school because I have a lump on my arm/stumach (which is the omni pod) I am used to it now, I have been a diabetic for 2 years! When I first got diagnosed there was his one boy that made fun of me I used to pretend I was ok but then I would go to the school toilets and cry. He always used to get away with it unil one day me and my bestfriend set him up, he said "Oh look it's the contaiges little diabetic girl nobody go near her you might catch diabetes" then he started laughing! It turns out my bestfriend was walking up the coridor with my teacher when he said it. He got so told of he has never made a comment about my diabeties since. From time to time other people make fun but it doesn't bother me that much anymore. I am so glad you created this youtube channel because this is what got me through being bullied with diabeties, your videos we there for me to watch whenever I was feeling down and it made me feel like I wasen't alone that there were other people with diabetes to that I was't alone! Can I just say thank you, you are my roll model, I want to be just like you when i'm older.

[@lauracornish9658]

Are Omni pods annoying? because they look like they are so big and would get in the way and everything, but yeah. just wondering

[@abitaylor664]

They aren't annoying i would say, they di sometimes get nocked but its not verry often they do get nocked. I don't find them big but like i said they sometimes get nocked

[@user-ln7ki8rq7n]

no

[@abitaylor664]

Maura L what??

[@emmyanel]

I put ketchup on my ketchp. =) lol

[@janisnielson3529]

The day I came across Dr IGUDIA KZbin channel was the day I started living a more comfortable life again after using his herbs medication in curing my Diabetes disease

[@Lorijo211]

I'm on my moms account.my name is Bree and I'm 13

[@Lorijo211]

Grrrr

[@paulrogers175]

I think she likes ketchup :)

[@bigpuzino]

I got a shirt that says "keep calm and check your blood sugar"