Insulin pumps available in the UK

The 5 current pump companies in the UK are:

Animas – 2020 and Vibe

Medtronic – 522, 722, Veo

Roche – Spirit and Combo pumps

Dana R – distributed by Advanced Therapeutics

Omnipod

and new pump coming soon – CellNovo

Please see here for comparisons and more information 

ANIMAS

Animas UK
http://www.animascorp.co.uk/
Dana R

info@advancedtherapeuticsuk.com

MEDTRONIC

Free Pump School on Line

https://pumpschool.minimed.com/index.tpl

Pump School Online provides an interactive and engaging way to learn the basics of pump therapy and button pushing with interactive scenarios and feedback. This training tool is designed for use at home, before the hands on training with your diabetes/nurse educator. Pump School Online can also be used as an easy reference guide in the months ahead.

SPIRIT PUMP

http://www.accu-chek.co.uk/gb/products/insulinpumps/index.html

Accu-Chek® Combo System

Imagine Complete Diabetes Management that Fits in the Palm of Your Hand

Do more of the things you love, without worries, thanks to the new Accu-Chek Combo system.

We’ve coupled a “smart” blood glucose meter with a reliable insulin pump to bring you a new level of freedom that fits your lifestyle better.  It’s completely discreet, customizable to your needs and simple to use, and it fits in the palm of your hand.

http://www.accu-chek.co.uk/gb/products/insulinpumps/index.html

Customer support:
http://www.accu-chek.co.uk/gb/rewrite/content/en_GB/8:10/article/ACCM_general_article_1343.htm

Pump comparisons

Diabetes Mall now called DiabetesNet.com Has comparisons of pumps and masses of information and presentations on pumping.

http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_technology/insulin_pump_models.php

http://www.insulin-pumpers.org/faq/Page.htm

2 thoughts on “Insulin pumps available in the UK”

  1. Hello,

    My sister has a daughter of 3 years old , diagnosed with diabets. I am interested in 2 questions for her:

    1. if there is any association to register with, in order to be informed with everything is developing in the diabets.
    2. she is giving insulin with injection to her daughter. She would like to use the pump, but her doctor advised her to avoid the pumps. Still , she wants and therefore she is asking for an another opinion, if is it suitable the pump insulin for her daughter.

    I would really appreciate your answers
    Thank you very much,
    ALice Cobeanu