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Hmmmm I don't know whether it would be the pod that gets too hard and stop working or if it's the insulin that gets too warm and stop working. I would think that it's the insulin!!!!! But I don't know these are some good questions!!!!! Hope someon...
I have both the OmniPod and a CGM. I've found with the OmniPod I am able to sleep however I want, but I did also at one time the the Deltec Cozmo and as someone who used to sleep on my stomach found myself having to sleep on my side! The CGM site ...
I don't know if anyone else uses a pump, but I have the omnipod and the PDM is kind of big. So to have to carry around the OmniPod along with the dexcom that's a lot of stuff. I am obsessed with Very Bradley and they have a tech case (much more fa...
Hello, I just started on the Dexcom and as a result I have the upgraded seven (seven plus) I don't know how the old one was set up so I can't really tell you if I like it better or not. I can tell you that I really do like the features of the arro...
Congratulations, it is a great tool, it is so difficult to even imagine not having it. I do so much better on the weeks I have it on then I do or ever have without it.
I was untrained, successful. Since the most nerve-wracking and error-prone part of start up is inserting your first Sensor, be sure to keep looking at Kerri Merrone Sparling's video: over and over, until you've got it down cold.
Congrats, you're ...
Hello Abigail,
I got my Dexcom on Tuesday this week and reviewed the materials on Tuesday night.
Did a training over the phone with a nurse/instructor from Dexcom Wednesday night and up and running today.
The nurse was very knowledgeable and it ...
Same here. No training. Could not hook up with the Dexcom rep. Read the book & you should do fine. The support line is also helpfull if you need them.
I did it without training...I think you can get started, but I would take the training when you can just so you can learn all of the little tips and tricks. The basics aren't hard to follow. Just my 2 cents worth....
I found that I was a type I diabetic when I was 10. No one could explain it at that time because there is no one in my family with diabetes. I was like a normal type I diabetic having symptoms of constant thirst, constant urination, ALWAYS sleepy,...
I did mine without the training. Took special care to read all of the instructions just because I didn't want to lose a sensor due to my own stupidity, but it went fine. :)
I called my doc, and she didn't mind a bit. That being said, I think you ...
The information on the Dexcom website was plenty enough for me, and I did not do a "formal" training, though the Dexcom representative called a couple of times to make sure that everything was working OK after the first sensor installation.
Charg...
For people who want to share how they were diagnosed. Did they have symptoms or just discovered it by accident.
I call that kind of pod a screamer.... And I did call Insulet about it. The girl told me to put it in the freezer! The darn thing kept "screaming" even frozen. Ended up leaving it in my car glove box and it took about two days to shut up! My falt ...
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 11:35am on October 22, 2009,
Megan Linger said… 
Enjoy Your Day!! :0)
- At 4:28pm on June 19, 2009,
Kristin said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes Abigail! Glad that you are here!
Check out the Forum where you can search old discussions or start a new one! And our groups where you can find members that you have something in common with!
- At 11:56am on June 19, 2009,
Robyn Rawle said… - I live in clifton park, ny. are you from cohoes, ny? I use the animas ping and the dexcom 7plus. Nice to meet you!
- At 12:34pm on June 17, 2009,
Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
Greetings and welcome to the rabble Abigail. Take a peek at some of the groups when you get a chance, and see if you can upload a photo! Sending you a little pic. just perfect for a dietician!!!
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- Hometown (where you come from):
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- Do you have diabetes?
- Yes
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Date diagnosed
- November 6, 1992
- Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
- 7.8
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- Freestyle
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- Pump
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- OmniPod
- How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
- Google, I was looking for information about insulin pooling under the skin
- What do you do for a living?
- Clinical Dietitian
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