[Diabetes-Talk] Need pump advice

[Jamie Gurganus]

Hi Sharon! Yes, the 530G is the only sort of accessible insulin pump right now. Medtronic was nice enough to let those of us who are blind have access to the discontinued model, since we do not have any other choice. However, once the four year warranty has expired, we are back to square one. We are all hoping that pump suppliers will recognize the importance of making the insulin pumps accessible to those of us who are blind. 

Veronica, who is on this mailing list has been able to use the Omni pod, and I am sure she will chime in here with her experiences with it. It is quite a bit more challenging to learn how to use, especially if you are already used to using the paradigm. The Tandem  is totally in accessible to us, so don’t even consider that one. Personally, I don’t mind the 530 G,  because it is very small and has tangible buttons. All of the newer Medtronic palms are what I would consider to be quite large. Good luck with your decision!

   Jamie 

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> On Apr 6, 2020, at 1:40 PM, Sharon K Parsons via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> I am blind and have been using a Paradigm 523 insulin pump for many years.
> I need to get a replacement of some kind.
> My endocrinologist's nurse sent out requests to 3 companies to contact me:  Medtronic, Omnipod, and Tandem.
> I just heard from a rep from Medtronic. He said he could set me up with a Medtronic Minimed 530G and he sent me a link to the web site where I could read about it.
> But on the web site they said that sales of the 530G were discontinued in October of 2018.
> This troubles me because I don't know if the 530G is or isn't still supported by Medtronic.
> The rep said that it would be a brand new pump and that it is almost identical to my Paradigm 523, except that I could disregard all the information about the CGM that is associated with it.
> He said that all later models would not be accessible because of the unlocking problem.
> I called Medtronic anwas told that the 530G was no longer available, so he would reach out to the sales rep and have him call me back.
> 
> I hardly ever post a message here on this list, but I follow all of your posts and am truly impressed by the knowledge of all of you.
> I am now asking for some advice on what to do about this 530G pump.
> Of course, I am going to wait to hear from Omnipod and the Tandem before deciding what to do.
> But I would appreciate any advice on any of these pumps.
> 
> P.S.:  I am technologically challenged so my husband helps me with my pump and all these issues and he is posting this message for me.
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