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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The smart, affordable choice for your patient’s insulin delivery needsWith 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

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 NoMonochrome 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

No200 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

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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

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Discreet insulin delivery that puts your patients in control

See for yourself why the ACCU-CHEK Combo system is so easy to recommend