"Hi,You don't have to be close to the PDM while the bolus is being delivered. But after the bolus is finished, the PDM and pod automatically communicate to confirm that the bolus was indeed delivered. Since you were away that didn't happen.…"
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Gil DePaula replied to Tinkersmom's discussion 'Testing...PDM vs Meter' in the group OmniPod Users"Scott,
I think Tinkersmom said from the same stick (prick), not from the same strip. A strip won't let you use it twice, if I'm not mistaken.
Cheers, Gil"
Gil DePaula replied to garidan's discussion 'Omnipod second generation in Europe and new Countries to Ypsomed' in the group OmniPod Users"By the way, an Italian design studio did our mechanical industrial design and created our video/logo/website.Check them out:http://www.mauroamoruso.it/http://www.mauroamoruso.it/pancreum.html"
Gil DePaula replied to garidan's discussion 'Omnipod second generation in Europe and new Countries to Ypsomed' in the group OmniPod Users"1. The remote is a commercial PDA or smartphone (Android or iPhone/iPod Touch). The app in Android version is ready.
2. The electronic that is ready, is for the reusable wearable device "CoreMD" (2 microprocessors, a rechargeable battery -…"
Gil DePaula replied to garidan's discussion 'Omnipod second generation in Europe and new Countries to Ypsomed' in the group OmniPod Users"Pancreum is more than just a "design" or "concept". The electronics/software prototype is ready and functional, including an feature-rich Android app that controls the system via Bluetooth.However, the pumping/insertion…"
Gil DePaula commented on Mathew's group 'OmniPod Users'"It's just a release for the PDM software upgrade, with some fixes."
Gil DePaula replied to garidan's discussion 'Omnipod second generation in Europe and new Countries to Ypsomed' in the group OmniPod Users"Hi Natalie,
Pancreum (and I) are in the San Francisco Bay area now (Fremont, CA). So I won't be at the event in Orlando. I wish Kennedy the very best.
Unfortunately, I don't have any info on the new pod features. They don't have FDA…"
Gil DePaula replied to garidan's discussion 'Omnipod second generation in Europe and new Countries to Ypsomed' in the group OmniPod Users"He means the European Community. He personally is in Britain. I don't know about Italy specifically. Your best bet would be to call/e-mail Ypsomed directly and ask them. Cheers,
Gil"
Gil DePaula commented on Mathew's group 'OmniPod Users'"Just some observations:1. In the beginning, as the PDM is a new "toy" most people will "play" a lot with it and not get a long life for their first sets of batteries.2. The PDM estimates the battery life based on the voltage…"
Gil DePaula replied to Schmutz's discussion 'Temp basal "outside of delivery range"' in the group OmniPod Users"It's because your 30% increase is going beyond your own setting for a maximum allowed basal rate.
For example, if your maximum allowed basal rate setting is 3.00 U/h, and your current active basal rate is 2.50 U/h, if you try to increase it by…"
Gil DePaula replied to marty peters's discussion 'FSA Spending Limit Starting in 2013' in the group OmniPod Users"Marty, If the limit is going to be $2500, but your expenses are $3000, then all you do is pay $500 after taxes, instead of pre-tax. The difference between pre-tax and post-tax for the $500 is only going to be about $100. So, $100 over a year means…"
Gil DePaula replied to NatalieHodge's discussion 'Just off the phone with Henry Anhalt about Artificial Pancreas Features...' in the group OmniPod Users"The problem with one integrated wearable device (pump + CGM) is that the sensor can go 7, 14 or more days, while the pod only holds insulin for a few days. The user would have to remove and throw it away after running out of insulin, wasting several…"
Gil DePaula replied to Putertech's discussion 'Bruising....' in the group OmniPod Users"Wouldn't tubed pumps bruise even worse? Since with tubed pumps the cannulas are manually inserted, it seems like it would hurt and bruise even more. Is that true?"
Gil DePaula replied to NatalieHodge's discussion 'Just off the phone with Henry Anhalt about Artificial Pancreas Features...' in the group OmniPod Users"The Insulet PDM costs $500. Any of the alternatives I suggest costs about half (or less):
1) If you already have a smartphone or phone-less PDA, you only spend say $50 for the app. 2) If you don't own one, you can buy one for $200 + app $50 =…"
Gil DePaula replied to NatalieHodge's discussion 'Just off the phone with Henry Anhalt about Artificial Pancreas Features...' in the group OmniPod Users"To get through the FDA, it will probably be necessary to offer a non-smartphone solution, along with an app for a smartphone. The non-phone PDA could be a Dell (Android), Microsoft Zune HD or Apple iPodTouch. As a 3rd option, a custom PDA that could…"
Gil DePaula replied to NatalieHodge's discussion 'Just off the phone with Henry Anhalt about Artificial Pancreas Features...' in the group OmniPod Users"An "Onstar"-type system would be a great improvement. The ideal scenario would include all diabetes management device makers "connected" via this system, which could be provided by a separate, "diabetes online services"…"
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Thank you TuDiabetes Community! Your input contributed to Pancreum's product design! Pancreum has just won the 2011 DiabetesMine Design Challenge!
Posted on June 13, 2011 at 5:56pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Over the last couple of years I've participated in several blogs about the Insulet OmniPod System, the Medtronic Guardian RT CGMS and general insulin pump & CGMS technology.
During this time, while blogging, I received a lot of feedback about these devices and their technology. You expressed your wishes for features and your concerns about the shortcomings of such devices.
I would like to thank the whole TuDiabetes community for giving me this much needed feedback and… Continue
During this time, while blogging, I received a lot of feedback about these devices and their technology. You expressed your wishes for features and your concerns about the shortcomings of such devices.
I would like to thank the whole TuDiabetes community for giving me this much needed feedback and… Continue
Pancreum is one of 10 finalists in the 2011 DiabetesMine Design Challenge. What are the "pros" and "cons" of this design?
Posted on June 12, 2011 at 9:30am 14 Comments 0 Likes
A total of 95 entries were submitted before April 29th. On May 16th the judges announced the 20 semi-finalists (including Pancreum) and asked for people to vote for their favorites. On May 26th, the voting results were in and the 10 finalists (again including Pancreum) were revealed.
The winner(s) will be crowned on June 13th, and I have no nails…
Continue All Pancreum iPhone Diabetes Apps are FREE !!!
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 10:02am 6 Comments 0 Likes
Hi All,
I just wanted to say that I wrote, as a weekend hobby, 8 iPhone Apps that are available for FREE on the Apple AppStore. They are just very simple "calculators" for several different factors, ratios, rates, etc. and are not fancy at all.
They are:
1) Bolus Calculator
2) Basal Calculator
3) Glucose Unit Converter (mg/dl to-from mmol/l)
4) Average Glucose Level to HbA1c % Converter
5) Insulin-On-Board Calculator
6) Insulin-to-Carb… Continue
I just wanted to say that I wrote, as a weekend hobby, 8 iPhone Apps that are available for FREE on the Apple AppStore. They are just very simple "calculators" for several different factors, ratios, rates, etc. and are not fancy at all.
They are:
1) Bolus Calculator
2) Basal Calculator
3) Glucose Unit Converter (mg/dl to-from mmol/l)
4) Average Glucose Level to HbA1c % Converter
5) Insulin-On-Board Calculator
6) Insulin-to-Carb… Continue
Comment Wall (29 comments)
- At 11:10am on January 5, 2012,
Andrew said… Hey, Gil!
I'm interested in pursuing diabetic technological development. Do you have any advice for me as I prepare for college?
Thanks!
- At 3:50pm on November 6, 2011,
Linda Gauvin-Miller said… - Cheers to you as well my friend...glad we're on the same page :)
- At 2:24pm on November 6, 2011, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
- Ha ha...had misread your comment as "no thank you"...and immediately went to your page to see if I had offended you about something. Glad I didn't :)
- At 4:40pm on November 5, 2011, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
- Thank you for your friendship Gil :)
- At 7:22am on November 4, 2011,
brokenpole said… - Happy Birthday, Gil!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 5:46am on November 4, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Happy,Happy Birthday,Gil. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 4:32am on November 4, 2011, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Gil.....
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 8:21pm on September 24, 2011,
NatalieHodge said… - Yup
- At 7:59pm on August 10, 2011, NatalieHodge said…
- Hi Gil, do you have t1?? Oh yes I'm@nataliehodge web www.Personalmedicine.com
- At 5:03pm on June 13, 2011,
Manny Hernandez said… - Why don't you blog about it, giving thanks to the community and we'll feature the blog post?
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