OmniPods on the way
I just placed my first order for the OmniPod, and my diabetic professional is scheduling a training session with the area rep. I've been on once-a-day injections for about a year. I was taking Prandin at meals, but I maxed out on them and now take Novolog. I use Levimir at night. Four shots a day is just too much, so I'm looking forward to the Pod. I'm a little concerned about reports I have been reading regarding the cannula coming out. I play basketball once or twice a week and am concerned about the Pod getting bumped and becoming dislodged. Is this common or fairly rare?
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Jim, let me know your latest thoughts on wearing the pod while playing basketball. I started using the omnipod this past weekend with a stomach infusion site, and today I moved to a inner thigh infusion site which I think will be good for bball (with some spandex shorts over the top). My problem is that the inner thigh infusion site has bad absorption so far, so I'd like to stick with the stomach/handles for infusion but am worried that won't work with bball. Have you found a site that works for you and bball?
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Permalink Reply by Jim on
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Evan, the inner thigh is definitely the best spot for basketball -- or at least better than the abdomen, which is the only other location that I have used. I have had no trouble with that spot playing ball, although I have had some pod failures due to static electricity, which I think is caused by the lining of some of my dress pants. The only time I played basketball with a pod on my abdomen, it was quickly dislodged. I haven't noticed any absorption issues on my thighs. Good luck!
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