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Permalink Reply by Janice L Cotton on October 27, 2011 at 9:58am

The OmniPod was/is my first pump so I cannot answer your first inquiry. I rotate from my stomach to my side and lower back (just over the buttocks). The lower back is by far my favorite site.

Permalink Reply by Bradford on October 27, 2011 at 10:05am

I didn't notice any drastic drop (that I remember) when I switched from the MM to the pod. But I also don't know that I was looking for one either :) I would say you're likely on the right track in thinking it could be related to the new site (no scar tissue, great absorption, etc).

As far as where to put it, I use my arms and my lower back (flank area over the kidneys, so to speak). I've tried it on my legs, but my thighs are too muscular for great absorption...I had some pain there too when the canula hit muscle.
I would search through some of the old discussions for some ideas, and/or try out new areas that you think might work. During your trial locations you might want to make sure you have a backup pod and insulin close by (if you don't already), just in case something goes awry you can just switch the pod out to a location you know works.

Permalink Reply by Sandy Palmer on October 27, 2011 at 11:01am

Whenever i changed from any MiniMed pump to a different model I had the same thing. Reason being is that the MiniMed delivers a little different than most of your other pumps. It's a formula so the less insulin you use the more time inbetween your deliveries of that make sense. I forgot the exact formula but it never really worked well for me. I have done best on pumps that deliver every 3 minutes vs deviding by your dose. I ended up only getting insuline every 12 minutes on the MM paradigm pump I was on and crashed bitterly when changing to the Cozmo. You may want to find out how the Pod deliveres. I'm not sure. good luck

Permalink Reply by John on October 28, 2011 at 7:18pm

I have switched pumps twice--Minimed to Cozmo--Cozmo to Omnipod. WAC time, I did multiple, multiple BG readings in the transitions. Basal rates were significantly different with each device.

Permalink Reply by MarysMom on November 3, 2011 at 4:22pm

YEP! I have to agree here. I went the total opposite (Omnipod to Minimed) and what a huge adjustment for my daughter. I guess I am learning that not all pumps are created equal. I have to say that my daughter levels are the best they have ever been BUT, here again, like Bunkerg said my daughter was wearing her pods on her hips and now she wears her infusion sets on her stomach! I also think sites are a big factor with this.

Permalink Reply by Cara1028 on November 4, 2011 at 3:46am

Hello!

I went through the same change (from Minimed to Omnipod) less than a year ago... and, I too had low sugars and used fewer units of insulin. For me I think it was because I went from using my belly for 12+ years to my back and arms. There isn't scar tissue and I have less fat on these areas. This could be the same for you!

Btw, I LOVE the pod on my back- it's my favorite site! It's painless if placed just right- I don't even know it's there!

Good luck!
Cara

Permalink Reply by Annie on November 4, 2011 at 7:03pm

So for those of you who switched, why and how do you like what you are using now? I'm contemplating getting the Omnipod, but I'm still having a hard time psychologically making the switch from quickpens. I only got diagnosed in July, am 33 and single, and I'm wondering 1) if a pump will make a big enough difference and 2) which one to get. Thanks!