I feel like I gave the Ping a good try, wearing it for almost a year. In the end, though, it just wasn't for me. Oh, I love the technology, the color, the precision. After switching to the Ping my average TDD dropped from 29U to 17U. It really did seem to make a difference.
The problem turned out to be the form factor. No, I'm not joking. The shape and size were bothering me. In fact, I didn't realize how much until I put my 522 back on. Then all the little things that had been bugging me became apparent. I thought I would love the Ping meter remote, but in practice I almost never used the remote function. I wasn't checking my bg as often, but I couldn't figure out why not. I never even used the carb database, since it worked differently from how I'd been told. Little things abounded - like after I tested I would immediately forget what the number had been.
When I switched back to my 522 and UltraSmart, the problems disappeared. I have no trouble remembering the number from the UltraSmart (and yes, I know that's weird). The 522 and its clip are flat on the back and much smaller than the Ping. The display goes the other way, which makes it easier because I like to wear my pump on one side.
With all this in mind and the fact that my MM warranty expired last year, I decided to upgrade to the Revel. It's been rocky (although nothing like the ordeal I went through with Animas), but I got my new Revel and hope to start on it soon.
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I think this is the reason why I am happy that there are choices out there for us. For me, even with the issues I had posted with my latest post, I am much happier with my Ping than I was with the 522 or the Revel. Well, I'm happy you have found what works for you. To each their own...
Yes, Chris! We should all go with what works best for us, definitely.
I am glad you found what works for you. I use the revel and also used the 722 before.
I like my pump a lot, I just wish the CGM for it was better. The Dexcom is awesome IMHO.
The Dexcom sure looks awesome.
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