Comments on: Roche Acquires Medingo Solo Patch Pump: Begin the ‘Usability Wars’? http://www.diabetesmine.com/2010/04/roche-acquires-medingo-solo-patch-pump-begin-the-usability-wars.html A gold mine of straight talk and encouragement for people living with diabetes Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:28:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Omnipod vs Solo pump | En annorlunda vardag http://www.diabetesmine.com/2010/04/roche-acquires-medingo-solo-patch-pump-begin-the-usability-wars.html/comment-page-1#comment-527446 Omnipod vs Solo pump | En annorlunda vardag Thu, 13 Jan 2011 09:57:06 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=15564#comment-527446 [...] Omnipod. Roche gör bland annat den blodstick pennan vi använder Accu-Check Multiclix. Artikeln: Link Det här inlägget postades i Uncategorized. Bokmärk permalänken. ← Gröt eller [...] [...] Omnipod. Roche gör bland annat den blodstick pennan vi använder Accu-Check Multiclix. Artikeln: Link Det här inlägget postades i Uncategorized. Bokmärk permalänken. ← Gröt eller [...]

]]> By: Jim Brown http://www.diabetesmine.com/2010/04/roche-acquires-medingo-solo-patch-pump-begin-the-usability-wars.html/comment-page-1#comment-523674 Jim Brown Sat, 02 Oct 2010 03:11:09 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=15564#comment-523674 There are several companies with patch pumps in the works (including www.pancreum.com), but they are still a few years away. In the mean time the Insulet Omnipod system will continue to rule that world. There are several companies with patch pumps in the works (including http://www.pancreum.com), but they are still a few years away. In the mean time the Insulet Omnipod system will continue to rule that world.

]]> By: theoptimist http://www.diabetesmine.com/2010/04/roche-acquires-medingo-solo-patch-pump-begin-the-usability-wars.html/comment-page-1#comment-520090 theoptimist Thu, 12 Aug 2010 03:00:14 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=15564#comment-520090 Now if they would pair it with the equivalent of the Accu-Chek Compact (the drum and the attached lancet device) I would definitely take a more serious look at this solution. I don't understand why more companies don't integrate these companion parts into their remotes or meters. Just my 2 cents. Hopefully they're listening. Now if they would pair it with the equivalent of the Accu-Chek Compact (the drum and the attached lancet device) I would definitely take a more serious look at this solution. I don’t understand why more companies don’t integrate these companion parts into their remotes or meters. Just my 2 cents. Hopefully they’re listening.

]]> By: MaiaJane http://www.diabetesmine.com/2010/04/roche-acquires-medingo-solo-patch-pump-begin-the-usability-wars.html/comment-page-1#comment-516885 MaiaJane Tue, 18 May 2010 02:56:04 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=15564#comment-516885 my personal concerns: yay! It's flat! But wait...it's REALLY not very ergodynamic. I tried the sample, but it's too square to effectively be worn anywhere but the back/lovehandles area, especially since I'm thin and VERY athletic (which is the reason I Love the OmniPod, I can wear it on my arms, where it is out of the way...) It got snagged on my clothes, and poked out far from my body. Bodies are round, and while it's thinner, the Solo is actually as wide (if not wider) than the OmniPod and a whole lot less square. None of the information I have recived, or heard about, or seen online, has been geared towards real people, let alone first time-pumpers... A lot of information seems to be omitted... how does the pump-cradle connection work? how is it sterile? how is the cannula protected when I tke off the pump to get in the hot tub, the sauna, or the steam room at the gym? Can I swim laps with it stoll attatched, or do I lose the ability to have continuous delivery even while submerged? On another note, @Tony... I use an insulin pen system to fill my OmniPod, sure does make it easy!!! my personal concerns:

yay! It’s flat! But wait…it’s REALLY not very ergodynamic. I tried the sample, but it’s too square to effectively be worn anywhere but the back/lovehandles area, especially since I’m thin and VERY athletic (which is the reason I Love the OmniPod, I can wear it on my arms, where it is out of the way…) It got snagged on my clothes, and poked out far from my body. Bodies are round, and while it’s thinner, the Solo is actually as wide (if not wider) than the OmniPod and a whole lot less square. None of the information I have recived, or heard about, or seen online, has been geared towards real people, let alone first time-pumpers…

A lot of information seems to be omitted… how does the pump-cradle connection work? how is it sterile? how is the cannula protected when I tke off the pump to get in the hot tub, the sauna, or the steam room at the gym? Can I swim laps with it stoll attatched, or do I lose the ability to have continuous delivery even while submerged?

On another note, @Tony… I use an insulin pen system to fill my OmniPod, sure does make it easy!!!

]]> By: Tony http://www.diabetesmine.com/2010/04/roche-acquires-medingo-solo-patch-pump-begin-the-usability-wars.html/comment-page-1#comment-516349 Tony Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:32:16 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=15564#comment-516349 1. It's great that the reservoir is replaceable, but it won't help us where the pump for longer than 3-6 days because the injection site will not function optimally after that... 2. Having an insulin pen type system would help diabetics not have to carry around a bunch of supplies to refill their insulin. 3. Why does the handheld unit look so hideous like a 1990's PALM Pilot. 4. I do like how the pump is flat and small like a cigarette lighter 1. It’s great that the reservoir is replaceable, but it won’t help us where the pump for longer than 3-6 days because the injection site will not function optimally after that…
2. Having an insulin pen type system would help diabetics not have to carry around a bunch of supplies to refill their insulin.
3. Why does the handheld unit look so hideous like a 1990′s PALM Pilot.
4. I do like how the pump is flat and small like a cigarette lighter

]]> By: Lee http://www.diabetesmine.com/2010/04/roche-acquires-medingo-solo-patch-pump-begin-the-usability-wars.html/comment-page-1#comment-516311 Lee Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:33:13 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=15564#comment-516311 1. It's great that the reservoir is replaceable, but it won't help us where the pump for longer than 3-6 days because the injection site will not function optimally after that... 2. Having an insulin pen type system would help diabetics not have to carry around a bunch of supplies to refill their insulin. 3. Why does the handheld unit look so hideous like a 1990's PALM Pilot. 4. I do like how the pump is flat and small like a cigarette lighter 1. It’s great that the reservoir is replaceable, but it won’t help us where the pump for longer than 3-6 days because the injection site will not function optimally after that…
2. Having an insulin pen type system would help diabetics not have to carry around a bunch of supplies to refill their insulin.
3. Why does the handheld unit look so hideous like a 1990′s PALM Pilot.
4. I do like how the pump is flat and small like a cigarette lighter

]]> By: barb http://www.diabetesmine.com/2010/04/roche-acquires-medingo-solo-patch-pump-begin-the-usability-wars.html/comment-page-1#comment-516252 barb Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:54:37 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=15564#comment-516252 After 35 years and never on a pump, the Solo is the first one that I am seriously considering. I would think there would be a lot of diabetics put off pumps because of tubing who would consider the Solo. Does anyone know at what stage they are in? I know they've said PEP trials will start soon in certain parts of the country. Have they started? If we're talking availability by mid year, I'll wait. If it's a year from now, I'll try an Omnipod first. After 35 years and never on a pump, the Solo is the first one that I am seriously considering. I would think there would be a lot of diabetics put off pumps because of tubing who would consider the Solo. Does anyone know at what stage they are in? I know they’ve said PEP trials will start soon in certain parts of the country. Have they started? If we’re talking availability by mid year, I’ll wait. If it’s a year from now, I’ll try an Omnipod first.

]]> By: Anthony http://www.diabetesmine.com/2010/04/roche-acquires-medingo-solo-patch-pump-begin-the-usability-wars.html/comment-page-1#comment-516208 Anthony Sat, 24 Apr 2010 21:33:13 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=15564#comment-516208 Scott S said that the core audience for a new pump like this is diabetics already using an insulin pump. That surprises me. i would think there's be many more type 1 diabetics NOT currently suing an insulin pump than are. I' ve looked closely at pumps [diabetic for 43 years] and am only interested if'/when the cgm can be EFFECTIVELY married to the pump. Maintaining a good A1c is easy enough but the dangers of low blood sugars particularly at night are a steep price. Scott S said that the core audience for a new pump like this is diabetics already using an insulin pump. That surprises me.
i would think there’s be many more type 1 diabetics NOT currently suing an insulin pump than are.
I’ ve looked closely at pumps [diabetic for 43 years] and am only interested if’/when the cgm can be EFFECTIVELY married to the pump.
Maintaining a good A1c is easy enough but the dangers of low blood sugars particularly at night are a steep price.

]]> By: Ariella http://www.diabetesmine.com/2010/04/roche-acquires-medingo-solo-patch-pump-begin-the-usability-wars.html/comment-page-1#comment-515868 Ariella Sat, 17 Apr 2010 01:45:40 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=15564#comment-515868 While I realize tubeless pumps will entice a lot of patients who have been hesitant to be "attached" to a pump all the time, I really hope that manufacturers continue to design and improve non-tubeless pumps. The thought of not being attached to my pump and having the possibility of it falling off and being lost (this happened with a Dexcom receiver a few years ago) is terrifying. I'd rather be attached than without insulin any day. While I realize tubeless pumps will entice a lot of patients who have been hesitant to be “attached” to a pump all the time, I really hope that manufacturers continue to design and improve non-tubeless pumps. The thought of not being attached to my pump and having the possibility of it falling off and being lost (this happened with a Dexcom receiver a few years ago) is terrifying. I’d rather be attached than without insulin any day.

]]> By: CaliDiabetic http://www.diabetesmine.com/2010/04/roche-acquires-medingo-solo-patch-pump-begin-the-usability-wars.html/comment-page-1#comment-515867 CaliDiabetic Sat, 17 Apr 2010 01:35:03 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=15564#comment-515867 1. It's great that the reservoir is replaceable, but it won't help us where the pump for longer than 3-6 days because the injection site will not function optimally after that... 2. Having an insulin pen type system would help diabetics not have to carry around a bunch of supplies to refill their insulin. 3. Why does the handheld unit look so hideous like a 1990's PALM Pilot. 4. I do like how the pump is flat and small like a cigarette lighter 1. It’s great that the reservoir is replaceable, but it won’t help us where the pump for longer than 3-6 days because the injection site will not function optimally after that…
2. Having an insulin pen type system would help diabetics not have to carry around a bunch of supplies to refill their insulin.
3. Why does the handheld unit look so hideous like a 1990′s PALM Pilot.
4. I do like how the pump is flat and small like a cigarette lighter

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