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Permalink Reply by EricG6410 on September 29, 2011 at 9:17am

The double beep does not indicate that the pod is full, its just an indication that the pod has been "turned on". Typically this beep should take place when you have about 80u in the pod since that is the min required amount. SO put all the 200u in and you will be fine.

Word of advise, i like to fill the pod slowly. I heard that helps with any pod errors, though i havent had any.

Permalink Reply by Bradford on September 29, 2011 at 9:23am

I agree w/ Eric. It will beep after the 85 u mark (that's the minimum fill in the pod). You can continue pushing insulin and it's fine. And I also agree w/ Eric that filling the pod slowly (w/ room temp insulin) will prevent/minimize pod errors during the prepping process.

Permalink Reply by Danielle on September 29, 2011 at 9:39am

You're pushing the air into the insulin vial right? No air into the pod? Just making sure because that would be cause for error also! But yes the beep beep is turning the pod on. Sould affect how much insulin! :) I love the pod too! Got it in June. Best thing that ever happened to me with my diabetes! You can comment on my page and ask any questions any time you need help or advice!

Danielle

Permalink Reply by Kevin on September 29, 2011 at 9:52am

Thanks, Danielle. I will definitely take you up on that. I started using a Dexcom cgm in November 2010 and thought that was life changing...until I started with the pod!

Permalink Reply by Kevin on September 29, 2011 at 9:50am

Thanks, everyone. I had a feeling this was some sort of beginner mistake on my part. I simply stopped filling after I heard the beeps thinking it was full.

Permalink Reply by Ellie on November 12, 2011 at 11:10am

Hi Kevin. Soon to get my POD (1st pump ever). I was told that 150 units are ok to put in the POD. How are you doing now in November after the first few months? Are you still happy w/your POD? Have a great day.

Permalink Reply by ADivabetic on November 13, 2011 at 10:36am

Ellie, I too will be starting on the OmniPod which is also my first pump.

I am excited and nervous at the same time.

I'm meeting with the trainer tomorrow morning to get things started. I have all the supplies that were sent in the mail.

When will you be starting?

Permalink Reply by FHS on November 12, 2011 at 12:11pm

I use just above minimum and it seems to me that the pod double beeps after a set amount of time rather than a set amount of insulin. I fill to between 80 and 90 units and I usually have to wait a few seconds after I'm done filling before the pod double beeps. That causes a bit of anxiety now that I've been using the pod for awhile and get the occasional pod that fails to double beep.