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OneTouch Ping Comparison

See how we match up to the competition.

Like other insulin pump systems, OneTouch® Ping™ frees you from multiple daily injections and gives you the ability to quickly and easily adjust your insulin based on your body’s immediate needs.

 

Unlike other systems, the OneTouch® Ping™ glucose management system delivers the double whammy in terms of smarts. The pump is packed with unique capabilities that may be accessed both wirelessly (by using the meter-remote) and manually. And the meter-remote, with its full set of functions, is designed to make your life with diabetes easier and more discreet. In fact, you can even dose your insulin from it.

 

Take a look at how it compares with the MiniMed Paradigm® REAL-Time System and the OmniPod® Insulin Management System.

Compare the OneTouch Ping
 
OneTouch® Ping™
Minimed Paradigm® + OneTouch® UltraLink
OmniPod® + Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM)
System Communication and Functionality
Full functionality of components Confidence in knowing both components can control insulin delivery
Yes
Both the pump and the meter-remote can control insulin delivery
No
Only the pump can control insulin delivery
No
Only the PDM can control insulin delivery
Two-way wireless Communication Shared information means you can use the system wirelessly or manually
Yes
Two-way communication between pump and meter-remote. Bolus instructions and status information, including basal setting, are shared
No
One-way communication from the OneTouch® UltraLink™ to the pump
Yes
The PDM has full communication ability, but the pod can only communicate status information, such as delivery confirmation and alarms
Remote bolus calculator Keep your pump out of sight while you calculate a bolus
Yes
No
Yes
Remote bolus delivery Keep your pump out of sight while you deliver a bolus
Yes
Yes
(remote device must be purchased separately and lacks a calculation function)
Yes
Wireless range over 4 feet A longer range so parents and caregivers can calculate and deliver a bolus without interrupting a child’s sleep or play
Yes
Approximately 10 feet
No
Up to 4 feet
No
Up to 2 feet
Insulin dosing and delivery
Smallest basal increment Fine-tuned control – the smaller the basal increment, the more precise your dose dose can be
Yes
0.025 U/hr
No
0.05 U/hr
No
0.05 U/hr
Smallest bolus increment More precise bolus dosing helps match insulin with food intake and blood glucose readings
Yes
0.05 U. Can be input with both meter-remote and pump
No
0.1 U
Yes
0.05 U, but can only be input into PDM (not pump)
Food database integrated into bolus calculator Accurate and convenient carb counting from a familiar source means more precise bolus calculation
Yes
500 food items from the 5,000 item CalorieKing® food database integrated into the bolus calculator on the meter-remote
No
No
The PDM contains a 1,000 item USDA food database, that requires manual input into the bolus calculator
Pump durability and convenience
Waterproof* Freedom to jump in the pool or get caught in the rain
Yes
Tested and proven waterproof at up to 12 feet for 24 hours
No
Splash resistant
No
Watertight at 8 feet for 30 minutes
Color screenOutstanding readability anywhere, anytime
Yes
Flat panel, high contrast
No
Grayscale screen
No
Grayscale screen on PDM, no screen on OmniPod®
Longer battery life The convenience of less frequent battery changes and the flexibility to use alkaline or lithium
Yes
4 to 6 weeks with lithium, and the option to use alkaline (2 to 3 week battery life)
No
Alkaline only, 3 week battery life
Not applicable
Omnipod® life is 48 to 72 hours, depending on insulin use. PDM requires 2 new alkaline batteries, which last an average of 4 weeks
Meter capabilities†
Leading blood glucose testing technology Peace of mind with the #1 selling brand of test strips in the U.S.1
Yes
OneTouch® Ultra® is the #1 selling brand in the U.S
Yes
OneTouch® Ultra® is the #1 selling brand in the U.S
No
Freestyle®
Backlight Allows you to navigate in low light conditions
Yes
No
Yes
Back button Navigate with ease
Yes
No
Yes
Keypad lock Prevents unintentional or unauthorized use
Yes
No
Yes

 

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*The OneTouch® Ping™ meter-remote, the OneTouch® UltraLink™ and the OmniPod® PDM must not be exposed to water.

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†Meter capability comparisons made are in reference to the OneTouch® UltraLink™ meter and the OmniPod® Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM) only.

 

1. LifeScan Drug Distribution Data, January 2008.