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Permalink Reply by Natasha Bowlds on November 26, 2012 at 7:27pm

It was also the best thing that happened for my son's management of diabetes. We had a string of issues two years ago but almost no problems since - and Insulet was very helpful during that time. My son started wearing it 3 years ago, he plays sports, can change his own pump, and actually used the expression "I'm finally free" when he put it on the first time!

Permalink Reply by KaseyK on November 26, 2012 at 7:28pm

Ditto. Love it! Except the rash he gets sometimes..thats driving me crazy

Permalink Reply by Kelleigh on November 26, 2012 at 7:48pm

Ditto. 25 years with Type 1. Omnipod is working great and I would not trade it to go back to taking 10 shots a day!

Permalink Reply by Onetta on November 26, 2012 at 8:29pm

I agree, Omnipod is probably the best thing out there right now for my diabetes. HOWEVER, there needs to be a safe place where we can go to discuss our frustrations and complications, and who better to go to than those who understand exactly what we are talking about because they are living it as well. This is not permission to "gripe" about everything. But it is a place to get invaluable feedback and support from those who truly know what we are going through and dealing with day in, day out. That's the value I see in reading other's struggles and successes with the Omnipod. I need to hear what's going on with others because that's real life. Being diabetic isn't easy. It's a daily challenge. It doesn't have to slow you down, but it DOES affect every person very differently and we need to be able to be real about the hard stuff and help each other deal with it. I'm very happy that Omnipod is the best thing that ever happened to you, but don't take away from other's what may be very beneficial to them in being able to vent, ask questions, or just express frustration when needed. We all need that at one time or another because, honestly, it's hard sometimes. No one is making you "waste your time" to read their comments. You choose to do that on your own. Don't mean to be rude, but Omnipod isn't perfect; none of us are.

Permalink Reply by meh_mtl on November 27, 2012 at 4:16am

I 2nd that!

Permalink Reply by Terry on November 27, 2012 at 10:54am

Onetta - Thank you for your reasoned, balanced, and non-inflammatory take on the reality of T1D and the value of this community! I'm glad that you wrote this. Be well.

Permalink Reply by jbowler on November 27, 2012 at 7:25pm

Agreed; type 1 is coming on 40 years for me, Insulet is the best that I've yet found, not perfect, just the best.

John Bowler jbowler 2 acm.org

Permalink Reply by Dee on November 27, 2012 at 3:29am

I agree...I love the Omni pod. There are blips, nothing is perfect, but I make it work for me!
You definitely have to give it more than a day. Good luck.

Permalink Reply by Scott Wilkins on November 27, 2012 at 5:42am

Two thumbs up!

Permalink Reply by Alisonisayoshi on November 27, 2012 at 8:41am

I'm with you Omni is the best thing for my management and care... And it's not about not going back to MDI it's about swimming with my son, snowboarding with my daughter... Not running out of sites and having to use a steel cannula (contact-detach=eww scary) its about not stressing my two year old will yank a tube, or press a button on mommy! I begged insurance for a pump for TEN YEARS! When I finally got approval I met with EVERY REP! I choose omni because, lifestyle wise, it fit me best. My Endo even said "every pump is going to have issues, it's about deciding what you can live with for yourself". For me, I don't see a big change in my numbers at pod change, I have a few fails here and there but omni replaces them. My A1C is down from 8.4 to 7 and still dropping! That means I get eyesight, kidney function, and no further nerve damage. I'm amazed at the system daily. I think of it this way, if my kids were drowning in a pool I wouldn't want to worry about a 5k medical device before I could jump in. If my daughter wants to snowboard I don't worry about ruining a pump with a hard fall! Any issues are worth that peace of mind to me!

Permalink Reply by Jim on November 27, 2012 at 11:42am

Well said!!! As a pump user for almost nine years now I agree that Omnipod is one of the better products out there. I was previously with Minimed and can tell you that NO pump is perfect. In five boxes I have had only one defective pod, which is better than the luck I had with infusion sets from my tubed pump.

Nothing is perfect when it comes to dealing with the big 'D', you just have to figure out what works best for you. In my case, chasing around two extremely active boys, the Omnipod fits my lifestyle better and allows me more freedom than a tethered pump.

Permalink Reply by Alisonisayoshi on November 27, 2012 at 11:56am

I really think Omni should market itself that way... "The pump for people with kids" lol I think it so fits a parents lifestyle :)

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