"It shouldn't be happening all of the time. If it is, call Dexcom and have your receiver replaced."
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"For us, it lags behind a lot when hypo - don't use it as a way to see if BGs are coming up because you will over treat! Also lags when BGs are rising/falling rapidly but other than that it is awesome. Ella's sick right now and it has…"
"Dawn - there's an arsenal of barrier wipes you can try....Skin-Prep, Skin-tax, Bard's Barrier wipes, Cavilon Wipes. You can also try hibiclens or hibistat. If that doesn't work, you can try hydrcortisone cream on the skin - let it…"
"Lisa, we have had incredible results after upgrading to the G4. I hated the 7 & am in love with the G4. Our experience is that it is well worth the upgrade fee."
"Oddly enough, my non-D 2 year old quit sleeping through the night right around the time of big sister Ella's dx. My solution? They both sleep in bed with me. A momma's gotta do what a momma's gotta do to get some sleep!"
"Yes, I have seen high BGs due to immunizations."
"I feel for you. My 7 year old plays really hard sometimes and will knock hers off, but I can't imagine trying to explain to a little one to not rip it off!
We have found the following works:
1. Arm/Leg Bands to cover up the pod - you can get…"
"Breakfast Cookies with strawberries. No BG spike and it's filled with oats, nuts, falx seed & no refined sugar. Kids love them. Recipe on my blog at www.diabetesontheside.blogspot.com
Also: almond flour pancakes, almond or soy yogurt, hard…"
"Let me say first how much I rate you guys dealing with kids having T1. I thank my lucky stars I only came down with D when I was 27yrs old - I have three boys who are a handful without any complications !! I work alot with JDRF for that reason. Just…"
aimeeh2oski replied to EllasMom's discussion 'Bolus Pain?' in the group OmniPod Users"So do you do all that to prevent a rash, keep the pod sticking to her, or both? I haven't used anything between her skin and the adhesive, but I'm using tape or a bandage, plus an arm band over the pod to keep it on. Nexcare waterproof…"
Ro1987 replied to EllasMom's discussion 'Bolus Pain?' in the group OmniPod Users"I recognized that. I don't what it causes. But it's not always. Let's just say when I feel it, it feels like a 'sharp pain'. But when I feel it, then I have it for the rest of the pod. O and I'm using NovoRapid."
"We had issues with the cannula coming out when she wore it on her bootie. Since we've gone to the legs/arms, we hardly have any issues. But like I said above, we have to glue the pod on her with an arsenal of wipes & adhesives. Then once…"
aimeeh2oski replied to EllasMom's discussion 'Bolus Pain?' in the group OmniPod Users"Hi Krissy, My daughter will be 4 in a couple of weeks and we just started on the pump 4 weeks ago. She's never complained of pain with a bolus, but I was just curious what Ella's experience has been with the pod so far. We have had no luck…"
Aysia replied to EllasMom's discussion 'Bolus Pain?' in the group OmniPod Users"Hi. I did notice that whenever I wear the pod on my arm I feel a pain whe. I bolus. Now I wear it on my tummy and lower back. I don't feel it there ever. My arms are pretty skinny so there might be a relationship there"
"She uses Novolog. You will laugh when you hear what we have to prep her skin with prior to a new pod: alcohol wipe, hibacleanse, cortaid spray, cavilon barrier wipe, & finally skin tac.
This is the magic formula to make the pod stick on for 3…"
Jacob's mom replied to EllasMom's discussion 'Bolus Pain?' in the group OmniPod Users"Hi Krissy, jacob notices this also, probably with a larger bolus for him larger can be up to 12 units! he is 14 and eating more carbs. i dont think there is anything to do about it as it is the insulin going in, he wears his pod on his belly more…"
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- At 4:51am on June 14, 2012,
Linda G said… 
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you EllasMom....how is Ella doing???
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
- At 1:21am on June 14, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Ellasmom. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 1:07am on June 14, 2012,
brokenpole said… - Happy Birthday, EllasMom!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 9:20pm on April 15, 2012,
Jim Roach said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes EllasMom!
- At 4:08pm on April 13, 2012, Linda G said…
Welcome home EllasMom....
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.
The resource boxes at the top of the home "Home" page, and
"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
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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 3:59pm on April 13, 2012,
Doris D said… WELCOME TO OUR LOVING, CARING, AND UNDERSTANDING FAMILY MY FRIEND!!! Great to have you here with us!!!!Please feel free to check out our Forum, Blogs and Groups here!!! If u have any questions please feel free to ask any of us or put it on our forum. To answer any of us back just hit the "comment back "bar under our comments and you will go to our page where you can leave a comment to us and also read abit about us.
Here's a link to help you get to know more about us: http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
- At 9:25am on April 13, 2012,
Robyn said… Hello and Welcome!
- At 5:43am on April 13, 2012,
shoshana27 said… welcome & have patience...you'll be fine :)
- At 5:10am on April 13, 2012, SEAGATOR said…
Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Please read the BLOGS the FORUMS and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!!!
- At 4:53am on April 13, 2012,
Marie B said… hi Mom, perhaps you might want to join this group
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