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OmniPod Users

This group is dedicated to giving OmniPod users a place to discuss and share our experiences so that we may grow and help each other "make diabetes a smaller part of our lives."

Please note: the exchange, sale or giveaway of items between members that require a prescription from a licensed practitioner, including insulin pumps and pump supplies, is not allowed on TuDiabetes.

We encourage you to donate supplies to non-profits such as the Charles Ray III Diabetes Association and Insulin for Life, which accept insulin pumps and pump supplies (as well as other diabetes-related prescription items).

You can also approach your physician's office or local medical groups to discuss donating them to those in need of assistance in your area.

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Discussion Forum

High Numbers with First Pod

Started by Cocheze. Last reply by markeeezy 5 hours ago. 6 Replies

"Soundproofing" the PDM?

Started by BWashington. Last reply by jbowler 6 hours ago. 16 Replies

New pod failures

Started by Jim. Last reply by nevada 16 hours ago. 36 Replies

New, smaller Omnipod arrived!

Started by Jen. Last reply by Clare yesterday. 55 Replies

Training Day!

Started by Cocheze. Last reply by Kate yesterday. 15 Replies

Decisions, Decisions???

Started by Jean. Last reply by Stacey yesterday. 20 Replies

What happens when people notice your pod?

Started by daydreamer630. Last reply by Deb B on Thursday. 19 Replies

Insulet Customer "service"

Started by Agswin04. Last reply by Kate on Wednesday. 15 Replies

Warranty

Started by Agswin04. Last reply by Agswin04 on Tuesday. 7 Replies

Getting Trained on Wednesday

Started by Cocheze. Last reply by Gi on Monday. 2 Replies

Needing some help sending report to Dr.

Started by daydreamer630. Last reply by Scott Wilkins on Monday. 5 Replies

Pdm readings

Started by NicIan. Last reply by Kate May 11. 3 Replies

PDM Failure

Started by Stress. Last reply by Agswin04 May 10. 16 Replies

Sticking in the Summer Heat

Started by Cocheze. Last reply by bballmom May 9. 9 Replies

I Just Got My Starter Kit!

Started by Cocheze. Last reply by Agswin04 May 9. 8 Replies

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Comment by Dee on April 1, 2012 at 4:32pm

I use the energizer + batteries. They last a LONG time!!

Comment by elaine peterson on April 1, 2012 at 2:58pm

Seems like a viable idea. I might have been the last of us to switch to a 2nd gen PDM and I notice that the batteries don't last as long as with my old one. I use the Kirkland brand batteries from Costco and haven't had the pultergeist off and on situations that others have had but they don't last long.

Comment by Bill on April 1, 2012 at 2:33pm

About a month ago I stopped using regular batteries. I purchased a Rayovac recharger which came with two AAA batteries and purchased four additional batteries. All together I spent about $30.00.

When I put the recharged batteries in the PDM it shows they have about 3/4 of life left and never shows completely full. The recharged batteries last about five days but I always replace them when I change my pod every three days. The day before I need to change my pod I recharge the old batteries and use those to put in the PDM. I also keep a pair of charged batteries with the PDM should the batteries go low.

I think over time I will save money on purchasing batteries constantly and will help reduce waste.

Is there anyone else using recharagable batteries?

Comment by elaine peterson on April 1, 2012 at 2:15pm

Yikes, BennyL! That would not be a fun thing to deal with regularly. VaMike....I use Nexcare flexible clear tape to hold it down if the pod looks like it might want to detach. In a pinch, a bandaid or two will work. Don't be too nervous. I have pulled and banged mine pretty badly without it coming off.

Comment by daneenm on April 1, 2012 at 2:05pm

I find that when my son has allowed his batteries to go very low, the PDM loses connection to the pod. In our case, I have considered it our fault since the PDM had been warning him about low batteries and he chose to ignore the warning.

Comment by BennyL on April 1, 2012 at 11:59am

Last night, I replaced my pod. A couple of hours later, I noticed the batteries were low, so I changed them. When I did this, it did not save any of my history. It shut down my new pod and wanted a new pod. I called customer service and they were very helpful, telling me it should not have happened, and noted it. She said if it happened again to let them know and they would send me a new PDM.

Has anyone else had this problem? I'd like to hear your comments.

Comment by VaMike on April 1, 2012 at 11:12am

hey everyone I love it so far the only problem I have is it seems the pod is in danger of coming off of the sticky stuff in one of the corners by the viewing window. I was just wondering if anyone else has had this issue and if so what is a solution to stop it from actually coming off and preventing it from happening on future pods

Comment by Putertech on April 1, 2012 at 9:35am

VaMike - how's it going with your Pod? Going well, I hope.

Comment by Jennifer on March 30, 2012 at 7:40am

Good Luck! I hope you like it!

Comment by elaine peterson on March 30, 2012 at 7:11am

Good luck. Hope you love it.

 

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