expired pods?

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Permalink Reply by Erika Roe on November 9, 2009 at 11:47am

You could probably give them to your diabetes center so they can be used as demo pods or training pods.
Or else I might ask Insulet for a replacement because they are expired. If they can't replace them (it won't hurt trying), then they will probably tell you to recycle them, and maybe they will give you a free recycling bag or two.

-Erika

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Permalink Reply by Natasha Bowlds on November 9, 2009 at 1:49pm

I was actually told by my CDE that people are allowed to give pods away, since they don't require a prescription. Is that not true? I thought anyone could buy pods if they wanted to - we just go through the hoops for insurance, and of course need a prescription for the insulin that goes in them. If that's not correct, I will gladly revoke the offer to give them away.

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Permalink Reply by Emily Joy on November 9, 2009 at 12:12pm

OMG!!!! 7 boxes of pods!?!??! If you're not going to use them, I WILL!!!! Omg. that's like... $2,100 of pods. i would totally use them if i were you. If they don't "work"... then don't use them. But it's worth a shot. And i really don't see what could go wrong if they're a bit expired.

Honestly... I didn't even know there were expiration dates. Now I know.

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Permalink Reply by Emily Joy on November 9, 2009 at 12:12pm

I'll pay for shipping if you don't want them!!!

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Permalink Reply by Lee Barrett on November 9, 2009 at 12:25pm

I agree... 7 boxes is a TON!! I would try one or two in your spot that gives the best results and try them. It wouldnt hurt....Every day that one of them work is another $10 in your pocket.

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Permalink Reply by Dee on November 9, 2009 at 1:24pm

I would use them in a minute! I'm sure they still work.

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Permalink Reply by elaine peterson on November 9, 2009 at 6:22pm

I agree with everyone else, Natasha. I would try one and if your son's #' are high (he is adorable, btw,) remove it, extract what insulin you can and start with one you already have. It can't hurt, just watch his #'s for the first few hours.
How did your friend come to have the pods? It's a shame to think of needed supplies going to waste. I have Lantus pens that I wish someone could use.

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Permalink Reply by tony on November 10, 2009 at 5:31am

Me too, I will take some of those pods no matter if expired, I wll pay for shipping, PLEASE LET ME KNOW!

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Permalink Reply by PaulG on November 10, 2009 at 10:08am

So what makes a pod expired? I'm guessing it's just the expected battery life? If so, then I would imagine that if the pod primed okay that the battery is still good enough to use for three days.

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Permalink Reply by Jim on November 10, 2009 at 10:22am

I'm sure that, like most medical products, the expiration is VERY conservative. I wouldn't have a problem trying one for up to a year after expiration. If it beeps when it loads, you should be fine. Really, the only thing that could go wrong is the batteries giving out. If it's not clicking, it's not pumping. You should be able to tell easily if there is a problem. I'd use 'em in a heartbeat.

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