"I'm also T1 and I take statins pretty much every day (when I remember, but that's another story... most days, at least). I've never noticed any cramping feelings in my legs, but it appears I might have dodged a bullet on this one: one…"
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DEA replied to Chris's discussion 'thinking of going tubeless' in the group OmniPod Users"I'm a pretty happy OmniPod user, and have been for a few years now. My changeover was mainly based on one too many times getting pump tubing caught on a doorknob. It was ridiculous.
Earlier in my tenure with the pod, I had some Pods that failed…"
DEA replied to Agswin04's discussion 'Cases' in the group OmniPod Users"I haven't looked into it. The FreeStyle strips will never be cost-competitive through my insurance."
DEA replied to Agswin04's discussion 'Cases' in the group OmniPod Users"My primary reason is that my insurance company moved the compatible test strips to their highest-priced tier, while the OneTouch strips are in the lowest-priced tier. Couple that with the fact that people keep offering me free OneTouch UltraMini BG…"
DEA replied to Agswin04's discussion 'Cases' in the group OmniPod Users"I got this for the PDM:
http://www.amazon.com/Case-Logic-TBC-302-FFP-Compact/dp/B005HNF01O
It just fits the PDM, and I keep the other stuff in my pockets, but it has worked pretty well. I don't use the PDM for BG checks, so keeping all that…"
DEA replied to BWashington's discussion 'Very sudden low and fainting' in the group OmniPod Users"I would point to two things:
1. As others have said, the 279 might not have reflected your blood sugar at that time. Therefore, you might have over-bolused for your true blood sugar.
2. Your blood sugar was at 279, but you may have had additional…"
DEA replied to Cocheze's discussion 'Can you take insulin out of a pod?' in the group OmniPod Users"I do this pretty much every time. Well, unless there is a lot of blood. I get a little skittish about that."
DEA replied to Tracy's discussion 'Are there any T1 happy with Omnipod?' in the group OmniPod Users"1. Not necessarily. If Insulet got out of the PDM business and just shipped iPod Touches with their app installed, then it's a single OS. iPhone users would just have the option to use their phone. Expansion to other platforms shouldn't be…"
DEA replied to Tracy's discussion 'Are there any T1 happy with Omnipod?' in the group OmniPod Users"It's a fantastic idea. Here are the problems I see:
1. The Pods don't speak Bluetooth. An app would need another hardware device to plug into the iPhone to talk to the Pod itself. At that point, why would Insulet make two different devices…"
DEA commented on Jon Strishak's group 'Type 1 Runners'"For the folks who are moving to longer runs: What I do (for 10 mile/half-marathon distances) is to start a little high (150-200) just so I have a little room to maneuver if my blood sugar drops rapidly during exercise (and it tends to do so for me).…"
DEA replied to Tracy's discussion 'Are there any T1 happy with Omnipod?' in the group OmniPod Users"I've been very happy with it. Sure, there are some things I would like to see done better, or differently, but I would have the same gripes with a tubed pump. Heck, I think that never having to worry about the tubing getting caught on a…"
DEA replied to T1Runner's discussion 'Tips/Advice? Runner transitioning to pump from shots' in the group Type 1 Runners"Nah. Your body's reaction to exercise is pretty trained. I started again from scratch and it took a while to really get to a steady-state running process, but once you make sure your basal is okay for a run without additional fueling (or with a…"
DEA replied to T1Runner's discussion 'Transition to pump?' in the group OmniPod Users"I carry the Gu chews, too, just in case, but I was surprised that I didn't really need it during the Half Marathon at all, but they are certainly something I would not cross the start line without. Running around my neighborhood, though, I…"
DEA replied to T1Runner's discussion 'Tips/Advice? Runner transitioning to pump from shots' in the group Type 1 Runners"Hey there. I replied a bit on your post over in the OmniPod area, but I'll reiterate that shots made it impossible for me to run, and the pump made me able to run at least as well as I was running 20 years ago before my daily injections started…"
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- At 9:59am on July 19, 2012,
Linda G said… 
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you DEA....
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
- At 2:35am on July 19, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,DEA. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 1:36am on July 19, 2012,
brokenpole said… Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 6:34am on July 19, 2011, Linda G said…
- What a BEAUTIFUL profile pic!
Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEA....
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 6:01am on July 19, 2011, SEAGATOR said…
- Happy,Happy Birthday,DEA. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 5:28am on July 19, 2011, brokenpole said…
- Happy Birthday, DEA!!! Hope you get a chance to do something fun on your special day.
- At 3:56pm on June 4, 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 5:08pm on June 1, 2011, Linda G said…
Welcome home DEA.....
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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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 3:11pm on June 1, 2011,
Doris D said… - WELCOME TO ONE OF THE BEST DIABETIC FAMILIES YOU CAN FIND MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are here to help each other and lend an ear if needed. If you have a question just post it on our Forum where you will get a diversity of opinions, or just ask any of us on our pages and we will try to help you out.
Here's a link to help our new member's learn more "About Us": http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
- At 1:41pm on June 1, 2011, SEAGATOR said…
- Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. WELCOME!!!
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