1. Choosing a Medtronic insulin pump
could cost your Regence patients
up to $1,500 more
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1
Roche quantitative consumer research. 2012. Data on file.
2
ACCU-CHEK Spirit Combo Insulin Pump User Guide, ACCU-CHEK Aviva Combo Standard Owner’s Booklet for Self-Testing
Only and ACCU-CHEK Aviva Combo Advanced Owner’s Booklet for Self-Testing Only. Roche Diagnostics. 2011.
3
MiniMed Paradigm REAL-Time Revel User Guide. Medtronic. 2009.
4
OneTouch Ping Glucose Management System Owner’s Booklet. Animas Corporation. 2008.
5
When compared to leading competitive manufacturers’ call centers. Data on file.
Support and peace of mind
from the name you know and trust
The ACCU-CHEK Combo system is backed by Roche, the maker of
ACCU-CHEK products, a worldwide leader in diabetes care. Through
the #1 rated ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Center,5
patients receive
prompt, compassionate care 24/7/365 from trained specialists
who are located in the U.S.A.
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Experience what’s possible.
The smart, affordable choice for
your patient’s insulin delivery needs
With its quick, easy and discreet insulin delivery, customizable settings, on-the-go
data management and precision dosing, it’s easy to see why the ACCU-CHEK Combo
system is the smart choice for your Regence patients. And since purchasing
one only requires a standard deductible and coinsurance, it’s also easier on
their pocketbooks too.
Talk to your Roche Diabetes Solutions Specialist about prescribing
the ACCU-CHEK Combo system for your Regence patients.
Help keep your Regence patients’ money where it belongs
Recommending an ACCU-CHEK®
Combo system
over a Medtronic insulin pump could save
them up to $1,500

2. Automatic, programmable reminders,
including an alert to change
infusion set—helps alleviate potential
insulin delivery issues at the infusion site
Largest available cartridge size
in the market—holds up to 315 units,
which maximizes convenience as daily
insulin needs change
Flexibility to adjust basal rates—
in increments as precise as 0.01 units
for patients with small basal insulin require-
ments or who are insulin sensitive
Customizable bolus advisor— offers
unique parameters for personalized advice,
including programmable adjustments
for current health events
52%
In a recent survey, over half of people
considering insulin pump therapy stated
that having a pump that’s visible to others
is a major concern they have about
transitioning to pump therapy.1
48%
In the same survey, nearly half of insulin
pump users stated that having their pump
visible to others is a negative trade-off
to being on pump therapy.1
Why is discreet insulin delivery so important?
Flexibility and personalization
to match your patients’ lifestyle
Only system with wireless Bluetooth®
technology—
provides 2-way communication between the “smart meter” and insulin pump, allowing
patients to place their pump in a discreet location and remotely control it with the meter
Valuable blood glucose data
wherever your patients go
Full-color, on-screen blood glucose and bolus data graphs—
help patients identify trends and track their daily, weekly
and monthly progress on the go, keeping them engaged
in their diabetes management
ACCU-CHEK®
Combo system1
OmniPod®
Insulin Management
System4
Features
Remote operation Yes
No Remote
Operation
Yes
Remote adjustment
of basal rates and
programming temporary
basal rates (TBR)
Yes No
View pump screen
on meter/remote
Yes No
Full-color screen
on meter/remote
Yes No
Full-color, on-screen
data graphs
Yes No
Monochrome
graphs only
Delivers confirmed bolus
when meter/remote is out
of range
Yes No
Minimum basal
increment of 0.01 U/hr
Yes No No
Both carb ratios and
insulin sensitivity factors
programmable in 0.1 units
Yes No No
Customized bolus
recommendations
based on current health
status/events
Yes No No
315-unit insulin cartridge Yes No
523 pumps: 176 units
723 pumps: 300 units
No
200 units
Multiple user menus Only pump to offer
choice of 3 menus
standard, advanced, custom
No No
Pump battery types Only system that lets users
choose from 3 different
battery types
1.5 AA (1) alkaline, lithium
or rechargeable
1.5V AAA (1)
alkaline
1.5V AA (1)
lithium
(recommended)
or alkaline
Featuresofremoteoperation
ACCU-CHEK®
Combo
system2
Paradigm®
REAL-Time
Revel™ system3
OneTouch®
Ping®
system4
Features
Remote operation Yes Yes No
Out-of-range bolus
delivery confirmation
Yes No
Full-color screen Yes No
Remote adjustment
of basal rates and
programming temporary
basal rates (TBR)
Yes No
Full-color, on-screen
data analysis
Yes No
[Monochrome
graphs only]
View pump screen
on meter
Yes No
Battery types Only system that lets users
choose from 3 different
battery types
1.5 AA (1)
Alkaline, lithium or rechargeable
1.5 AA (1)
Lithium or alkaline
Bluetooth®
2-way
wireless communication
Yes No No
Minimum basal increment
of 0.01 u/hr
Yes No No
Both carb ratios and
insulin sensitivity factors
programmable in 0.1 units
Yes No No
Customized bolus
recommendations
based current health
status/events
Yes No No
315-unit insulin cartridge Yes No No
Smart, discreet and distinctively different
Featuresofinsulinpumps
Discreet insulin delivery
that puts your patients in control