The list below comprises all insulin pumps in the New Zealand market from companies who replied to BeingDiabetic in time for this update. Sponsored listings are at the top. If you have a product you’d like included in this list, please contact BeingDiabetic for more information.

Accu-Chek Combo – from Roche Diagnostics

Price $6985.00

Size of cartridges 315 units

Price of cartridges 25’s $129.38; 5’s $25.88

Length of warranty 6 years

Key features Bluetooth^® wireless technology between the pump and meter – offers discrete diabetes management; 0.05U/h minimum basal rate; bolus advice/ bolus calculation – including Carb recommendation when in a “hypo”; diabetes data management – view graphs and reports in the palm of your hand on the Accu-Chek Performa Combo meter; 9 million safety/quality checks per day; 5 Basal rate profiles – enabling the pump user to be able to match insulin delivery for their personal everyday needs; 4 bolus options to match your food/meal/ eating situations, documents if bolus given by pen or syringe; 3 minute insulin delivery – even at lowest basal rate, 20 doses per hour – 480 doses per day; 3 user menus  – enabling the pump user to learn the machinations of the system at their learning pace; Accurate blood glucose testing with Accu-Chek Performa.

Support available 24 hour/ 7 days per week back up and support – 0800 696 696

Contact

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

Call the Accu-Chek pump hotline on 0800 696 696 to experience what’s possible with the latest State- of-the Art Accu-Chek Combo insulin pump system.

Consumables http://www.accu-chek.co.nz/nz/products/infusionsets/index.html

The Accu-Chek® Spirit- from Roche Diagnostics

Price $4850
Size of cartridges 315 units
Length of warranty 6 years

Key features The Accu-Chek Spirit delivers insulin every 3 minutes, which equates to 20 doses per hour or 480 doses per day (even at its lowest basal rate)  0.1U/ per hour increments. 1 AA battery, 2 key functions, 3 minute insulin delivery /user menus, 4 bolus options and 5 basal rate profiles + temporary basal rate from 0-250% increase. The only modular system on the market -your choice of 3 easy to use Icon and word based user menus. Use with or without Accu-Chek Pocket Compass software which includes :- bolus calculator/advisor, Carb, Fat and Protein counter, Calorie King™ food data base, select upto 900 foods,  compile 11 different BGM and Pump graphs and reports from up to 16 different meters. Add in your personal health status like Ketones, Blood pressure and Hba1c, compatible with Palm® Centro/Treo mobile phone or Tungsten hand held palm devices.

Support available 24 hour/ 7 days per week back up and support – 0800 696 696

Contact

http://www.accu-chek.co.nz/products/Pump/Insulin%20Pumps/index.html
Call the Accu-Chek pump hotline on 0800 696 696 to experience what’s possible with the only modular system – The Accu-Chek Spirit  insulin pump.

Consumables http://www.accu-chek.co.nz/products/Pump/Insulin%20Pumps/Infusion%20Sets/index.html

Animas 2020 – from NZMS

Price $7,500 incl GST

Size of cartridges 2ml (200u)

Price of cartridges $90 for a box of 10

Length of warranty 4 years

Key features Full colour screen; Largest screen (able to see more menu options at once meaning more intuitive to use); Fully watertight; 24 hour support provided 24/7 from local personnel; Fully customisable food database and downloadable alarm tones; smart pump (calculates insulin doses for you); reminders; temporary basal over-rides for spontaneity; choice of basal profiles; cool range of accessories to make your pump more funky.

Support available In New Zealand, technical support is provided toll free 24/7 every day of the year. Unlike some other pump companies, our technical support line out of hours is always answered by a member of our team who is a certified pump trainer and who regularly trains pumpers in NZ.

Contact

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Call 0508 634 103 to order your free information pack and demonstration.

DANA IIS Insulin Pump – from Insulin Pumps NZ Ltd

Price $3595 including GST

Size of cartridges 300u

Price of cartridges $75 / box 10 including a battery

Length of warranty 4 year warranty

Key features DANA IIS is a REAL Insulin Pump – Reliable (manufacturer 30+ years history), Easy – Icon based menu, Affordable (least expensive Smart pump), Light – only 65g with full 300 unit reservoir and battery (discrete).  Waterproof (3m for 24hr).  4 Basal profiles and 0.01u/hour accurate delivery.  Temporary basal rates (0%-200%) for 1-24hours.  Wide range of very affordable pump consumables.

Support available 24/7 free phone local support. Provided by team of 4 who are all either certified pump trainers or Diabetes Nurse educators – all of whom actually wear an Insulin pump with Type1 diabetes.  We really know and understand pump therapy.

Contact

www.insulinpumps.co.nz

Free Phone 0508 426966

Consumables www.insulinpumps.co.nz/online-store.cfm

DANA R Insulin Pump – from Insulin Pumps NZ Ltd

Price $4895 including GST

Size of cartridges 300u

Price of cartridges $75 / box 10 including a battery

Length of warranty 4 year warranty

Key features DANA R Insulin Pump has all the same features as the IIS plus:- Bluetooth connectivity – which enables full pump control from either the DANA remote control or a Windows based Smart cell phone.  Smart phone, includes full colour touch screen display, which enables changes to be made to any/all pump functions from the phone.  DANA Manager software also enables the firmware of the DANA R pump to be upgraded wirelessly from the web – A REAL Smart pump that changes as technology improves! DANA Diabecare Insulin Pumps have a wide range of very affordable monthly consumables.  There is no hidden additional cost – such as o-rings, adapters or service kits – pumps are sold as kits including 5 pump pockets (2 leather), and include 6 cannular to get you going.

Support available 24/7 free phone local support.  Provided by team of 4 who are all either certified pump trainers or Diabetes Nurse educators – all of whom actually wear an Insulin pump with Type1 diabetes.  We really know and understand pump therapy.

Contact

www.insulinpumps.co.nz

Free Phone 0508 426966

Consumables www.insulinpumps.co.nz/online-store.cfm

Paradigm 515/715 – Medica Pacifica

Price $7,500 incl GST

Size of cartridges 1.8ml (180unit)/ 3.0 ml (300unit)

Price of cartridges $67.50 / $101.25 (box of 10)

Length of warranty 4 years

Key features Bolus wizard calculator -does the calculations for you and suggests bolus amounts; Temporary basal +/- 1% increments; 3 bolus delivery options;  Blood glucose testing reminders; 3 different patterns – eg week day and weekend; Available in 4 colours and wide range of skins available.

Paradigm 554/754 – “Veo” – Medica Pacifica

Price$8,500 incl GST

Size of cartridges 1.8ml (180unit)/ 3.0 ml (300unit)

Price of cartridges $67.50 / $101.25 (box of 10)

Length of warranty 4 years

Key features As well as all of the features of the 515 + 715: Continuous Glucose Monitoring capable; Low glucose suspend (when monitoring); Bolus wizard calculator; Minimum basal rate 0.025; Missed meal bolus reminder; Active insulin onboard – informs you this on many screens; Available in 5 colours and wide range of skins available.