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Comment by Laurie L'Heureux on September 1, 2009 at 4:43pm

Wow, I had not checked into the CGM, just the pod, but now I am ready to do some more research! Thanks for the info Christy, I'm excited! :)

Comment by Christy Ann on September 1, 2009 at 4:29pm

Hi Laurie. The Omnipod is great, you will really like it...it gives a diabetic a since of freedom like no other. My only complaint is I am fairly petite and because the POD sticks up a bit it can get caught on things--at least for me. My daughter jumped on my back while I was laying on my side and accidentally ripped the pod off away from the adhesive...another time I was in a hurry filing and doing office work....which I am always multi-tasking and in a hurry....so I can be clumsy at times...I walked too close to my desk chair and off came the pod which this time I was wearing it on my leg. So if these are my only complaints and I am picky! :) I really think it is a great pump. The CGM I use is dexcom which I chose because of the research they are doing with Omnipod in hopes that one day soon they are projecting around 2010 the Omnipod with comunitcate through the BG readings of the dexcom sensor and then I believe this would automatically adjust your BG---not sure on all the details---but I think this is awesome! However I am fairly new diabetic and will admit I still have so much to learn as far as managing diabetes myself---I am very dependent on my devices which help me with carb-counting and ratios, when I inject my guessing is not good. The CGM is great because is tests my sugar 250 times a day and downloads everything into your computer if you want...I must say I thought I would use the feature more...which I should to get better adjustments for my pump.....but the monitor gives me a graph all day of what my BG is doing as long as it is within 5 ft of me....however it is pretty small and fits in my pocket too. I only test my BG every 12 hours! So, I change my POD every 3 days and two BG sticks in 24hours.....This is awesome—when comparing it to the injections I use to do all the time and when I was pregnant I tested my BG 10x’s a day at least. Good Luck, I am sure you will be very happy with you pump.

Comment by Laurie L'Heureux on September 1, 2009 at 3:12am

Hey Christy. I am wearing a "demo" pod right now. Like you, I wore the pump during prenancy to ensure that I had a healthy baby, that was 13 years ago, and I hated it. Hated wearing it, hated the tubing, having to disconnect for everything, seemed to be a real pain. Then I saw some people applauding the Omnipod and it looks like the answer to all my previous complaints. I'm psyched and can't wait to get in to the doc's and get started! Have you had any issues with the pod? How does the CGM work in conjunction with it?

Comment by Christy Ann on August 31, 2009 at 7:34pm

Hi FLAUSA! I my name is Christy, I have a wonderful family my husband Mark is always here to support me as so are my parents--however I am they only person with diabetes (type 1) in my family/friends. None of my loved ones have any experience with diabetes which makes it hard at times...we are all still learning. I was diagnosed in 3/17/04. I imediately went on a pump "Deltec Cosmo" within the first year, determined to manage it. However shortly after going on it...I realzied how much work it was....didn't like the tubing, etc. After denial of diabetes and lots of needles I went back on my pump when my husband and I got pregnant...during this time testing my BG 10x per day I was able to get my A1C to 6.0 during the pregnancy. The best I have ever had....as a diabetic. I gave birth to Miss Olivia Ann (who is in the photo with me on 11/22/06) Now I am very fortunate to be on the OmniPod and Dexcome CMG (which I love)! I really don't notice my diabetes as much....as long as I stay of the sweets which is very hard for me, now as a diabetic---5 years ago I could take-it or leave-it when it came to candy, cookies, etc. but know it is if the sweets are calling me....yikes! Thanks for welcoming me...I look forward to meeting others with diabetes...something I have never really experienced.

Comment by Ann M Meyers on August 31, 2009 at 2:28pm

Hey John, that is awesome! Those BG ranges are amazing!!! Please do not question what is going on or what is happening because you are doing all the right things and is paying off; just be proud ot it and enjoy it. =D Keep us posted. Have a great day! -Ann

Comment by Jay on August 31, 2009 at 12:58pm

And a big welcome to Christy Ann from Sarasota. Tell us a little about yourself and the young lady you're holding.

Jay

Comment by Jay on August 31, 2009 at 12:54pm

Awesome, John. It amazes me to see what exercise and smart eating can do for all of us. I know that I've cut out many processed foods, especially those with fructose corn syrup. I suspect this one thing is probably at the root of the current epidemic of diabetes and obese children. But does the government do anything about this? No, because of the powerful corn lobby.

Congratulations and thanks for letting all of us hear the good news. Keep it up.

Jay

Comment by John on August 31, 2009 at 10:01am

Not sure what's going on here? In the last 3 week my numbers have been incrediblity good. my highest reading has been 127 and my lowest has been 79 in the last 3 weeks with an average of 98. My BMI is at 23.5 and I feel better that I have in years. I have even been eating some foods that was was avoiding just to test myself and my number are still coming back good. My doctor reduced my meds 10 days ago cause my numbers are looking better. I don't go back to see my doctor til Sept 25, but kind of can't wait to find out what's going on, it almost like I don't even have diabetes anymore. I'm still eating right and excersing a lot cause I like what I've been seeing the last few weeks. Have a nice day everyone : )

Comment by Ann M Meyers on August 30, 2009 at 8:11am

Good morning Chris thanks for the website address, I already contacted them and I am awaiting their response> Hope you have a good Sunday! -Ann

Comment by Chris Tackett on August 29, 2009 at 8:05pm

I just found a site on google that sounds like what you are looking for. http://www.dogs4diabetics.com

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