"When my 10 year old switched from a tubed pump to Omnipod a year ago, we bought a back-up PDM. They had a special program running that allowed us to purchase it for $200 because we were switching from a tubed pump. I called Insulet last week to find…"
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"My son does karate/sparring, baseball and basketball with it on and has very rarely had a problem. He wears it on his upper buttocks or lower back for most sports. It came off once when he slid during baseball so now we use his non-sliding side…"
"You should see the option for an extended bolus after you've selected "Bolus" and entered the number of carbs you're eating. At the bottom there are choices for either "deliver" or "extend." When you choose…"
Linda G left a comment for Allie"HAPPY BIRTHDAY Allie... Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year! Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Hey, why don't you come join us in…"
brokenpole left a comment for Allie"Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
"In the IOB calculation, the pod is different from the other pumps. The pod only uses boluses that were given for high blood sugar to calculate IOB, not boluses given for food/carbs. So in your example if the 2.3 units were given to correct a high BS…"
"Again, the scenario I described does NOT involve saving and reusing a syringe/insulin 3 days later. I do not think that is a good idea."
"It's not that we reuse the syringes over and over. I think what Kati is saying is that sometimes when you fill a syringe with insulin and attempt to fill a pod, the insulin just won't go in. No amount of pressure on the syringe will allow…"
"I've had some that I've had to press the plunger pretty hard, but it has never stopped me from filling a pod. I've never tried to reposition the needle because I have always eventually gotting the pod to load. As far as I know,…"
shzowie replied to Allie's discussion 'Recent problems filling pods' in the group OmniPod Users"we've had the occasional one be hard to fill, but just usually I'll pull the syringe out and reinsert and it injects easily with out resistance. I've had some weird non beepers lately but they've always replaced them."
johnnyjumpstart replied to Allie's discussion 'Recent problems filling pods' in the group OmniPod Users"wow. very interesting as Ive never once had this happen to me in 2 years of podding!"
Kate replied to Allie's discussion 'Recent problems filling pods' in the group OmniPod Users"I just had this happen. Every pod change I was burning through 2 or 3 pods trying to find one that would fill. I called CS with each pod change and they replaced each one. The 3rd time, I told the rep that this was a little ridiculous. He looked at…"
Sherry Ann replied to Allie's discussion 'Recent problems filling pods' in the group OmniPod Users"I just got off the phone with Insulet for the second time this week because of this problem. Last night I tried changing my Pod and two in a row failed to let me load them. This is the fifth or sixth time this has happened to me in the last month.…"
Jaybear replied to Allie's discussion 'Recent problems filling pods' in the group OmniPod Users"You're not crazy. I have noticed this as a recent problem in the last few months. I just call Insulet every time to let them know there is an issue, and the pods are replaced."
Jim Murray replied to Allie's discussion 'Recent problems filling pods' in the group OmniPod Users"I just had the same exact problem, I tried to force it, and pulled it out and stuck it back in a few times, but it wouldn't work. Sometimes you can't push the plunger too smoothly, but this was different."
"I have had the same problem. I would suggest not using the ones that don't activate. I had an error rate of 20% on the 30 that I get sent. I suggested that I should just have them replaced. That didn't go down to well. However the next…"
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- Get and give advice on using Omnipod
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- November 21, 2004
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- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Omnipod
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- I have a 9 year son who has had Type 1 Diabetes since he was 2. He was on the Deltec Cozmo pum for 4 years. We switched to the Omnipod in August 2011.
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- At 5:06pm on December 9, 2012, Linda G said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Allie...
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other,
sharing info and lots of laughs :)
It's on right now!
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- At 9:07am on December 9, 2012, brokenpole said…
Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 10:27am on December 9, 2011, brokenpole said…
Happy Birthday, Allie!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 4:09am on December 9, 2011, Linda G said…
Hello...How Do You Do, and....HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Allie!
Best Wishes NOW....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 7:57am on October 8, 2011,
Doris D said… - WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!! Any questions? Just ask one of us or post it on our forum where you will get a diversty of answers.
Here's a link to help our new member's get to know us better: http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
- At 7:40am on October 8, 2011,
Donna H said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community.
- At 4:06pm on October 4, 2011, Linda G said…
Welcome home Allie....how is your son doing?
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends ♥
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups".
Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided.
Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for.
Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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There are also groups here for parents of children with D., such as....
"Parents of Kids with type 1" and "Kids with Diabetes"
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 3:33pm on October 4, 2011,
Anna Banana said… - welcome to this amazing website. Its a great place to meet new people, learn new things and ask questions
- At 1:40pm on October 4, 2011,
Marie B said… - Hi Allie, welcome! Please join our Parents Group
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/parentsofkidswithtype1
you'll meet lots of parents there whose kids are using the Omnipod.
I live in Northern NJ.
- At 12:05pm on October 4, 2011, brokenpole said…
- Welcome to the family!! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
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