Vgo insulin "pump"

[chiawana]

Does anyone here use or know about the new Vgo insulin pump? We got some information on it yesterday at the pharmacy where I work, and I'm wondering if it would be good for my husband. He's always been told he's a type 1 diabetic, but after all his tests at the transplant center, they tell him now he's a type 2. He is actually still producing some insulin, but he is extremely insulin resistant. He was never able to qualify for an insulin pump according to Medicare's criteria, and I think this is why. The Vgo is being marketed to type 2 diabetics, so he may have a better chance getting it covered. It's not like other insulin pumps; there are no batteries and it's a daily disposable system. The needle is built in to the unit itself. It will deliver a basal dose and you can also dispense boluses as needed. He's going to talk to his doctor about it; just wondered if anyone has any firsthand experience they could share.  Thanks!

[Chris]

I have not heard of this one, just the the company I think from a diabetes expo.The thing is, is there a rep in the area who can help out with questions or problems once you have it, or do you also have a diabetes educator who knows a little about it. When I had an insulin pump these resources became very very handy when I developed problems and my unit had to be replaced and a loaner was gven to use till I recieved a replacement. So as long as there are resources in your area, t is worth a try.
 
Back when I was 8 years old my parents got me a needleless insulin injector after much insurance wrangling to get approval for this new device. After all the trouble, I never even used it. It was confusing on how to use by reading manual, heavy and clunky, and not one of the diabetic educators knew how to use it or heard anything from others about it. Then there was the lack of support from the company on training.
 
Good Luck and hope this works out in his favor.

[chiawana]

My husband has been using the Vgo for about 2 weeks now. The rep from Veritas helped us get it covered under his medicare part D - if you're interested in this, it IS covered under part d (the drug benefit) NOT part B, which is what his insurance company tried to tell us at first. The Veritas rep adamantly told us to pursue it, as it is a part D benefit like needles & syringes. This guy has gone above and beyond for us. My husband has been having MUCH better morning blood sugars - he has severe dawn phenomenon. He loves the Vgo and how it's keeping him from having extreme highs and lows. It's easy to load, easy to attach. If anyone is having trouble with highs and lows no matter how many carbs you count, you might ask your doctor about this.