A list of the most commonly available models of insulin pumps and their specifications
| Pump name | Bolus | Basal | Miscellaneous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dana R http://www.advancedtherapeuticsuk.com/dana-diabecare-r-insulin-pump | Dosage increments: 0.1, 0.5 or 1.0 units Extended bolus: (30 min–8 h) Audible bolus available | Number of intervals: 24, hourly Temporary basal: 1–12 h, 0%–200% Increments: 0.1 or 0.01 units/hour Number of profiles: 4 | Insulin capacity: 300 units Memory recall: bolus (500), prime (100), DT (200), CHO and BG (500) Lock mode to prevent unintended use Remote control: bolus, TBR, bolus settings |
| Accu-Chek Combo https://www.accu-chek.co.uk/gb/products/insulinpumps/index.html?product=combo | Dosage increments: 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1.0 or 2 units Extended bolus: 15 min–12 h | Number of intervals: 24, hourly Temporary basal: 15 min–12 h Increments: 0.01 units/hour | Insulin capacity: 315 units Data management with test averages 7, 14, 30, 60 or 90 days Lock mode to prevent unintended use Remote control: controls full functionality and includes built in BG meter 360 soft wear for data transfer and management |
| Animas Vibe http://animascorp.co.uk/ | Dosage increments: 0.025 units Extended bolus: (30 min–12 h) Audible bolus available | Number of intervals: 12 Temporary basal: 0.5–24 h, minus 90% to 200% Increments: 0.05 units/hour Number of profiles: 4 | Insulin capacity: 200 units Memory recall: bolus (500), prime (60), DT (120) Entering CHO using built in database Lock mode to prevent unintended use Integrated CGMS: available |
| Medtronic Paradigm Veo http://www.medtronic-diabetes.co.uk/product-information/paradigm-veo/index.html | Dosage increments: 0.1, 0.5 or 1.0 units Extended bolus: (30 min–8 h) Audible bolus available | Number of intervals: 48 Temporary basal: 0.5–24 h, 0%–200% Increments: 0.025 units/h Number of profiles: 3 | Insulin capacity: 300 units Memory recall: 90 days Lock mode to prevent unintended use Remote control: available CareLink therapy management soft wear Integrated CGMS: available with low glucose suspend function |
| Mylife Omnipod http://www.mylife-diabetescare.co.uk/mylife-omnipod-product-overview.html | Dosage increments: 0.05, 0.1, 0.5 or 1.0 units Extended bolus: (30 min–8 h) | Number of intervals: 24, 0.5 hourly Temporary basal: from off to +95% Increments: 0.05 units/hour Number of profiles: 7 | Insulin capacity: 200 units Memory recall: 90 days of records Remote control: PDM wirelessly controls pods functions. Tubing not required. PDM includes built in BG meter |
BG, blood glucose; CHO, carbohydrate; CGMS, continuous glucose monitoring system; DT, daily total; PDM, personal diabetes manager; TBR, temporary basal rate.