"Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Beth.... Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year! Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Beth replied to Beth's discussion 'Removing Insulin from the pod' in the group OmniPod Users"Well thanks everyone. I pulled almost all of the 100 units out of the pod and put it into the new one. Working good so far."
elaine peterson replied to Beth's discussion 'Removing Insulin from the pod' in the group OmniPod Users"After losing my pod a few times, I now always use the Skin Tac wipes when placing the pod and carry Nexcare tape around with me in case it comes loose. I live in south Florida and deal with high humidity almost year round.
To pull the insulin out of…"
Scott Wilkins replied to Beth's discussion 'Removing Insulin from the pod' in the group OmniPod Users"I had that happen recently too. I've got 110+ degree weather lately, and there is no way not to break a sweat when outside. Put in a few minutes of yard work and "PLOP" the pod dropped to the ground as if it were never stuck to my…"
"I've never tried to remove any but I have had that same "humidity" experience. I was working in the yard and the pod on my abdominal came completely loose!"
Steve D replied to Beth's discussion 'Removing Insulin from the pod' in the group OmniPod Users"I find that not everyone can do it...I myself need to have my wife do it whenever I need to remove insulin from the pod...I guess it is just a matter of being able to get a "feel" for it. When she does it, she just uses one of the needles…"
barbraann replied to Beth's discussion 'Removing Insulin from the pod' in the group OmniPod Users"That's how I do it, any other tips would be great!"
"What works for me is inserting the syringe that comes with the pod back in and just drawing it out as best you can. I think it helps to tilt the pod slightly as you pull it out. I'm curious to see if there is a better tip, becasue I never can…"
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
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- Date diagnosed
- July 7, 2006
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 8.3
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Shots, Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Omnipod
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Starting to Pump
Posted on May 4, 2012 at 11:45am 6 Comments 0 Likes
After almost 6 years of MDI, Alex will be starting the Omnipod at the end of May. We are very excited and also very anxious about this. I hope the Omnipod was the right decision
Freedom
Posted on June 12, 2008 at 7:02am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I was talking with Alex about how I would be so happy if a cure for diabetes was discovered. He asked me what I would do if a cure was found and I told him I would do the "happy dance". "What would you do, Alex?" "I would run outside and yell I'M FREE, I'M FREE!" This made us both fall on the floor in fits of giggles.
Holy Fingers!
Posted on May 30, 2008 at 4:26pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Alex getting out of the bathtub last night: Mom, what are all those black spots on my fingers? One look at my face and he said, "oh, from all the finger pricks!"
Eye opener
Posted on April 30, 2008 at 8:48am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Apparently, I was in a melancholy diabetes mood when I said this to my 7 year old son at dinner the other night:
me: Honey, you know that mom would take away your diabetes and give it to me if I could.
Alex: (expression of disbelief and panic) WHY WOULD YOU SAY THAT????? I like my diabetes. I like myself just like I am.
me: Really? Well that's great but I would still take it away if I could.
A couple of silent moments go by........
Alex:… Continue
me: Honey, you know that mom would take away your diabetes and give it to me if I could.
Alex: (expression of disbelief and panic) WHY WOULD YOU SAY THAT????? I like my diabetes. I like myself just like I am.
me: Really? Well that's great but I would still take it away if I could.
A couple of silent moments go by........
Alex:… Continue
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- At 5:54am on August 17, 2012,
Linda G said… 
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Beth....
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 :)
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- At 4:19pm on August 17, 2011,
Ayomideji said… - happy birthday
- At 8:47am on August 17, 2011, Linda G said…
Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Beth....
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 3:54am on August 17, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Happy,Happy Birthday,Beth. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 10:10am on August 17, 2009, Linda G said…
Best Wishes on your Special Day Beth!
- At 7:30pm on March 27, 2009, Linda G said…
- Hello! How's it all going Beth...and how's Alex? He's such a sweetie. Any questions/suggestions?
I am part of the Welcome Committee and was just checking in on you to make sure you are aware of all that TuDiabetes has to offer. We would love to hear from you so here is a helpful link where you can read about all the things you can do in the community.
http://tudiabetes.com/notes/New_Member_Guide
I look forward to hearing from you again soon.
- At 12:23pm on October 17, 2008,
Kim said… - Hi Beth,
we looked at the omni pod, but thought Michael would lose the remote like he loses everything else! We might switch to something more like that next time, when he is a little bit older. We knew right away we wanted to pump. We have an adult friend who is type 1 since she was 11. She started pumping last year, omni pod, and she loves it. The flexibility with eating is such a joy.
- At 6:31am on May 30, 2008,
Mick said… - I grew up in Orono! Does your son see Dr. Boniface? Thanks for getting in touch. Keep up the good fight. Mick
- At 6:12am on May 1, 2008,
Penny R. said…
- Hi Beth. Thanks for the friend request.
Welcome to tudiabetes and to the parents of kids with type 1 group. It's nice to have you here.
- At 1:22am on April 21, 2008,
Karie11111 said… - Hi Beth,
Nice to meet you.
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