Insulin Pumps available in Canada
Currently there are 3 insulin pumps available in Canada:
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Animas Pump |
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Minimed by Medtronic |
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Cozmo by Deltec |
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D-TRON by Disetronic (recently discontinued) |
Unfortunately, the D-TRON pump has recently been discontinued although for now Disetronic will continue to support those who are using a D-TRON. A new pump called Cozmo by Deltec is on the horizon.
Contact Pump Suppliers
Animas Pump
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Animas distributes their pump by a company called Auto Control Medical |
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The local rep is Jessica Reynolds |
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6695 Millcreek Dr., Unit 5 |
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Mississauga ON |
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L5N 5R8 |
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905-814-6350 Ext 245, 1-800-461-0991 |
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Fax 905-814-6355 |
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Minimed Pump
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Medtronic of Canada Ltd. |
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The local rep is Will Sparling |
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6733 Kitimat Road |
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Mississauga ON, L5N 1W3 |
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905-648-9566, 1-800-217-1617 Ext 5610 |
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Fax 905-648-9617 |
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Cozmo Pump
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This pump is distributed by a company called Smiths Medical Canada Ltd. |
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The local rep is Lorraine Anderson |
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301 Gough Rd |
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Markham ON |
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L3R 4Y8 |
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905-477-2000 Ext 116, 1-800-387-4346 |
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Fax 905-477-2144 |
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D-Tron Pump
| This pump is distributed by a company called Disetronic which was recently purchased by another company called Roche. |
| Currently, the D-Tron pump is not available but a new pump is coming soon |
Links to Websites for Insulin Pumps
Financial Assistance for Insulin Pumps
S.U.G.A.R. is a charity located here in the Hamilton area whose express purpose is to help patients find the financial support they need to obtain an insulin pump. To contact someone at S.U.G.A.R. you can start by visiting their website.