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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
Out of Box Experience for Transitioning Customers (Ordered via Distribution)
Started by John Galt. Last reply by John Galt 12 hours ago. 30 Replies 2 Likes
omnipod meter reads much lower than regular freestyle meter?
Started by cat. Last reply by cat on Friday. 33 Replies 0 Likes
Existing User with new PDM and Pods
Started by Davappe. Last reply by Bradford on Thursday. 20 Replies 1 Like
Edgepark vs Insurance give me a break!!
Started by Budababe. Last reply by Agswin04 on Thursday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone use Doubek Medical Supply?
Started by Sophia'smommyLori. Last reply by Sophia'smommyLori on Wednesday. 4 Replies 1 Like
existing customers with new pods?
Started by NatalieHodge. Last reply by Agswin04 Jun 11. 16 Replies 0 Likes
looking for news on the new omnipod in canada
Started by meh_mtl. Last reply by meh_mtl Jun 10. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Adjusting Basals with Weight Loss
Started by Cocheze. Last reply by Shawn Jun 9. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Apidra and the pod
Started by Clare. Last reply by johnnyjumpstart Jun 8. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Omnipod Tips for a Newbie. :)
Started by tiffernee. Last reply by Victoria Jun 7. 19 Replies 1 Like
thinking of going tubeless
Started by Chris. Last reply by Chris Jun 7. 35 Replies 0 Likes
Updated site
Started by Agswin04. Last reply by jbowler Jun 5. 11 Replies 0 Likes
replacement pod
Started by meh_mtl. Last reply by meh_mtl Jun 5. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Interesting observation from Insulet
Started by aimeeh2oski. Last reply by Agswin04 Jun 5. 14 Replies 0 Likes
What happens when people notice your pod?
Started by daydreamer630. Last reply by Dan P Jun 4. 20 Replies 0 Likes
question before i call insulet
Started by vickim1970. Last reply by Agswin04 Jun 4. 21 Replies 0 Likes
Suppliers for Omnipod?
Started by David. Last reply by barbraann Jun 3. 12 Replies 0 Likes
I've finally got a new pod working
Started by Jim. Last reply by Jim May 31. 29 Replies 0 Likes
The new pods' two-hour alarm
Started by Jim. Last reply by EllenR May 30. 56 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by HPNpilot on July 3, 2012 at 8:41am -
What kind of error messages/codes are you getting ? Does Insulet say anything?
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Comment by HPNpilot on July 3, 2012 at 8:31am
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That is very high, by my (albeit limited) experience. I have been through 8 boxes now (80) and only had 3 with potential problems. Only one did the BEEEEEP Pod Error. Insulet replaced them.
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Comment by jms1313 on July 3, 2012 at 8:24am -
Does anyone have any input on the failure rate of the PODS - my 7 year old is getting error messages on 25% - out of the last 28 - 7 have failed? Frustrating - put one on yesterday after her bath and two hours later BEEEEEEP - waste of insulin and pod. She was laying in bed when it went off.
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Comment by Gary on July 1, 2012 at 8:57am -
That is in line with Omnipod general instructions. BTW insulin absorption rate varies greatly with different sites - even 1/2 inch apart. Pinching the skin upward while pressing down on the pod fronthelps cannula insertion greatly. If the cannula is inserted while above muscle tissue the cannula is flexible enough to bend and lie against the muscle rather than in.
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Comment by Gary on July 1, 2012 at 8:51am
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Comment by Steve D on July 1, 2012 at 8:38am -
I believe FHS is right! I never did get any good advice from the people at Insulet!
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Comment by FHS on June 30, 2012 at 12:36pm -
I'm just speculating but maybe the recommended orientations are because the result would be the cannula being inserted parallel to muscle striation. Maybe inserting the cannula accross muscle striation increases the chance of it getting hung up and causing an occlusion.
Like I said, just speculation.
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Comment by Gil DePaula on June 30, 2012 at 12:17pm -
Thanks Erik. That's what I thought. Pointing up or down does not matter.
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Comment by Ray on June 30, 2012 at 2:23am -
Okay ,thanks every one.
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Comment by HPNpilot on June 29, 2012 at 4:18pm
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Pinching up is important if the area is lean...and I have had problems with pods on my arms leaking/not delivering well on occasion. If the cannula gets in muscle rather than fat it can be painful as you move around as well as not working well. If you take the pod off and it looks like blood was leaking underneath, it probably wasn't a good site.
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