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Permalink Reply by Jeff on May 1, 2010 at 4:33pm

Wow, I didn't even know the FDA had approved the Omnipod for use with U-500!

Permalink Reply by Janice L Cotton on May 1, 2010 at 4:47pm

I do not use this, but I know that I've read about it on this site. Perhaps someone can find that discussion for you.

Permalink Reply by Janice L Cotton on May 1, 2010 at 5:13pm

U-500 insulin posted 17 June 2009 by Abigail.....http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/omnipodusers/forum/topics/u500-insulin

Permalink Reply by Bob Carey on May 2, 2010 at 4:25pm

Steve, I've been using U-500 in my Pod since I started on the OmniPod last September. Absolutely no problem. In fact, there was a trial done about a year and a half ago using U-500 in the pods and they got some excellent results.

Permalink Reply by Steve Hagle on May 2, 2010 at 5:41pm

Thanks for the info. I was wondering how it was working in the OmniPod.

Permalink Reply by Gina on May 6, 2010 at 9:40am

Bob, wondering if you've noticed any major differences with absorption/formulas etc with U-500, or is it the same, just a smaller ratio due to the concentration? Also, does U-500 cost more? Thanks!

Permalink Reply by Bob Carey on May 8, 2010 at 8:58am

Gina, U-500 is five times the strength of U-100, so we adjusted my carb to Insulin rate. The absorption rate is slower - it is not a fast acting insulin, so you have a little longer action to take into account. I have found that I have adjusted and don't even think about it anymore. My cost through my prescription plan is identical for a 3 month supply to my old insulins (either pens or vials).

Permalink Reply by Steve Hagle on May 8, 2010 at 9:06am

Got my Omnipod starter kit on Friday. Making an appointment with the doctor for training next week. Already have one vile of U-500.

Permalink Reply by Bob Carey on May 8, 2010 at 3:26pm

Good luck with the pod. I have loved mine. Most days I have to think about it being on.

Permalink Reply by Gina on May 10, 2010 at 5:40pm

Thanks for the info!!

Permalink Reply by Ned on August 13, 2011 at 8:12am

How's it going with the U-500? Are you still using it? My doc just faxed in the perscription so I hope to have the U-500 insulin next week.

Thanks,

Ned

Permalink Reply by Steve Hagle on August 14, 2011 at 6:54pm

No. I am using novalog now. The U500 caused me to be put in the hospital twice for extreme lows. Be careful.