Why the Animas Sale is making me nervous

First, I worry a lot. I get it honest. For example, I spent the last few days worrying that my DOTC agility entry wouldn’t get in. It’s a trivial thing, but we only go to a few agility trials a year — just the ones in the local area. Plus they have increased the entry limits, so I shouldn’t worry any more. But I do. First, I’ve screwed up my entries before, and have gotten the wrong address on the envelope. I do that about once a year. There is also the opportunity to mail the entry too early.

But about Animas.

I like dealing with a small company that is committed to one product. For example, Therasense was great. All of their employees cared, the few times I’ve talked with them. Before Abbott bought them, I dealt with customer support about 3 times. I will admit I’ve only dealt with Abbott customer support once, but I wasn’t super impressed at the time. Maybe they are better now.

And maybe Animas won’t change. That’s what I am hoping for, but I haven’t been impressed by the diabetes support by the large companies. I also have not been impressed by the Lifescan meters. But I am going to give both the One Touch and the One Touch Ultra another try when I see my CDE on Tuesday.