MiniPod pump?

[kraysmom]

This is a pump with no lines attached and my daughter says she would try this one.  We were on the minimed pump for a year and it didn't work for her.  She is 16 years old and has finally agreed to try another one.  This pump looks a lot easier to handle.  Has anyone heard of it or using it now? If so, did your insurance pay on it?  I also heard that this particular pump, the insurance will not cover. thanks!

[nichoal_b]

I have had minimed pump for 11 yrs and it works for me.. omnipod isnt cover yet cuz they are still testing it

[inmyhummelopinion]

the mini med pump did not work for me. i had no delivery due to the catheters bending. then i experienced retinopathy and had a vitrectromy, which made me blind for 10 days. my physician wants me back on a pump, but omnipod is not recognized by medicare. therefore i cannot get it despite it being a medical necessity. i'm petitioning medicare tonight.

[JDRF-VOL-RL]

Hello again!  It's called the OmniPod:

http://www.myomnipod.com/

It is covered, as far as I've heard, just like any other pump.  You put the site in, then attach the pod over it.  It's not a small lump, but it is self-contained.  Team Type 1 (http://teamtype1.org/index.html) used them when they won the bicycle Race Across America this summer.  I know lots of people on this pump, and they love it.