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Permalink Reply by Kaayle on November 19, 2010 at 10:45am

Wow! Are you sure you think it's worth it Seth??? LOL... j/k Seth, you are third person on here using the Omnipod, what made you choose the pod option over the rest?

I'm guessing from the enthusiastic responses I am getting it is definitely worth it... I really do appreciate everyone's input. There are so many choices out there and none of them are cheap, so I want to make sure I am making the right decision from the start.

Permalink Reply by Seth on November 19, 2010 at 10:59am

I had done MDI for 15 years, I had friends on Pumps who told me how great they were and how much easier their life was. But I could not get past the Tube (I know people say it isn't a big deal). I went DKA 2008 and started seeing an Endo for the first time in my life, she asked if I ever considered a Pump and again I said it wasn't for me, but she had planted the bug. I was doing 6 - 8 shots a day and testing 8 - 10 times so I started doing my research and found the OmniPod, WOW just what I had always dreamed of, I ordered a sample and at my next appointment I told her I had a change of heart and wanted the Pod. Well she dropped the ball and I didn't follow up so no Pod at that time. In the meantime I had discovered CGMs and wanted one of those too. Early this year I found a new Endo who got me hooked up with the Pod and Dex I should have done this years ago! I started the Dex 2 months before the Pod and that alone helped lower my BG dramatically. Add the Pod and my A1c is at a 15year low (January I am hoping for below 6)

Permalink Reply by Kaayle on November 19, 2010 at 2:31pm

That is awesome! I don't think the pod is for me because of clothing... it would be more difficult to hide than something with the tubing...

Permalink Reply by Todd Werner on November 19, 2010 at 3:18pm

never know until you try it. :) Get a demo unit. I have quite a few female friends with the pod and love it.

Permalink Reply by Seth on November 19, 2010 at 4:07pm

I know a lot of people say that but then are surprised how well it conceals or don't care if it is exposed. I love talking about my Pod people are amazed by the technology. You should hear Dana Clark (member here) talk about "Rocking the Pod"

Permalink Reply by Kaayle on November 19, 2010 at 4:19pm

Hmmm... I may actually try the demo as Todd mentioned... hmmm... great food for thought. :)

Permalink Reply by Kaayle on November 19, 2010 at 4:25pm

Also, is it water proof? It says no need to disconnect for showering or swimming but want to know if that means you have use one of those tape things over it like I read on a forum last month... can't remember if that was just the minimed sensor or both Omni and MiniMed...

Permalink Reply by Seth on November 19, 2010 at 4:27pm

Yep it is waterproof. I've gone swimming and hot tubing with no problems and no tape thingies required.

Oh I've taken a few showers with it to ;)

Permalink Reply by Dana Clark on November 22, 2010 at 8:03am

HIIIII!!!! Dana Clark here! I work with Todd Werner and he's the one who MADE me get on the Omnipod. :) After fighting it, I'm a believer 100%. NOW he is working on the Dexcom on me! HA! By the way, I AM ROCKING THE POD EVERYONE! Todd won't toot his own horn but he is a super-tri-athlete and really puts the Pod and Dex through the ringer. He swears by it.

Permalink Reply by Seth on November 22, 2010 at 10:44am

Dana you really should get the Dex. The Pod and Dex are a great pair. Like peanut butter and jelly both are great on there own but together you have a complete meal!

Other great pairs:

Ham and cheese, Peaches and cream, Salt and Pepper, Bacon and eggs, Sigfried and Roy, Flotsam and jetsam, Chocolate and Peanut butter, Rhythm and Blues, Rock and Roll, Jeans and Tee, Left and right, Back and Forth, To and Fro, Donnie and Marie, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Martin and Lewis, Ike and Tina, Cheech and Chong, Bert and Ernie

Permalink Reply by Dana Clark on November 22, 2010 at 6:00pm

Yes, Dex is next on the list. Todd is selling me on it. The Pod is not a big deal even with my clothing so I'm used to it. I'm really anxious to see my new A1C in January because I'm so level now it's awesome!

PS- You forgot Hansel and Gretel and Pork n' Beans!

Permalink Reply by FHS on November 19, 2010 at 11:40am

It depends on what the "it" is that you are hoping to get out of the Dexcom. Accuracy is hit and miss. It can be extremely accurate for long stretches of time, then just as quickly become a random number generator. Sensors can work for well past 2 weeks, or you'll have one crap out after a day. During intense exercise, when BGs are changing rapidly, it simpy can't keep up, but the trend arrows are absolutely useful for telling you which way your BGs are headed so you can act accordingly.

Personally, I get a lot of use out of my Dexcom. Its capability is worth the 20% I have to pay out of pocket. It can be quirky, but after a few weeks of expereince troubleshooting, I find that the limitations and inconveniences are minimal.

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