Comparisons of Animas Ping, Mini Med Revel and OmniPod/w diabetes manager
Let me start with the Ping and list it’s attributes:
Color high contrast screen Yes
5 to 7 weeks battery life using lithium, but can also use alkaline
Two way information sharing Yes
Bolus, basal settings and status
Information may be viewed on either device (pump and test meter)
Remote bolus calculation and delivery Yes
Both components control insulin delivery
Option to control insulin delivery manually or wirelessly
Food database integrated into bolus calculator Yes
500 food items from the CalorieKing food database in meter remote
Smallest increment available for all basal rates
Flexability to disconnect from the system Yes
Smallest increment available for basal 0.025
Mini Med Revel + One Touch Ultralink
Color screen NO
Alkaline batteries about three weeks average
Two way information sharing NO only blood sugar results are shared
Remote bolus calculation and delivery NO
Both components control delivery NO pump only
Food database NO
Smallest increment available for all basals rates = 0.025 U/Hr
Largest bolus size = 25 units
Ability to disconnect from the pump Yes
OmniPod /w PDM
Waterproof Maybe, but PDA is not, but the pod should be up to 25 feet for 60 minutes, if it does not fall off
Color screen Yes on PDM
Battery life approximately 3 weeks in PDM
Two way information sharing No
information only appears on PDM
Food database integrated into bolus calculator NO requires manual input each time
Smallest increment available for basal rates 0.05 U/hr
Largest bolus size is 30 units
Flexibility to disconnect from the system NO
Ok, This is only a comparison and you will need to decide what you want, don’t care about, or do not want.
Many people will tell you what pump they have and most are happy with their choice, but it is vital that you get the pump you feel is the best for you!
What is important is to get a pump that makes you happy and does as much possible as you need and want.
Remember, you will be using it for 4 to 5 years!
I have not added all the information, to all of them, but that is due to their newness and my ablility to find the answers I am looking for.
I hope these points have helped you decide!
Itsme Wayne
ps. I am a little biased, so I hope others will add their input to get this the best it can be. I will add in anything you feel is noteworthy.
