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Jean Leonard
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  • Litchfield, CT
  • United States
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OmniPod skin reaction

I guess its good to know that this happened to other people too. I'm thinking I'll try the patch first. I'm aprehensive about trying a traditional pump with the tubing...it just seems like it would...

Replied Nov 21

OmniPod skin reaction

Thanks for the info. I've tried a spray on barrier, but that didn't help. Maybe the patch will work.

Replied Nov 18

OmniPod skin reaction
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I've been using the OmniPod pump for about a year with great results. However, about 3 weeks ago, I started having itchy skin where the pod was located. When I removed the pod, the site would be re...

Started this discussion. Last reply by June English Nov 22.

 

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O.K. I'm going to be honest. I did even try wearing an IV 3000 patch over the spot, before putting the Pod on, after I began having skin reactions. It didn't solve the problem. I, personally, did not have enough places to wear the Pods, so I could...
on Sunday
I use baby oil to remove the pod & after removed, I put some desitin (baby cream). I switch places, so I don't have to put the pod at the same spot in 12 days. Try this along with the other suggestions..god bless
on Sunday
I guess its good to know that this happened to other people too. I'm thinking I'll try the patch first. I'm aprehensive about trying a traditional pump with the tubing...it just seems like it would get in the way more. How do you think they compare?
on Saturday
Yup! Unfortunately, I began having site problems after less than 1 year on the OmniPod. I blame it on two things: (1) the Pod adhesive, and the fact that the part of the Pod that adheres to the skin is so big, and (2) the skin really cannot "breat...
on Saturday
Try different things. Tegaderm, IV 3000 tape, paper tape...whatever works. Usually you're not sensitive to ALL adhesives, just to some. Ruth
on Friday
hi, this happened to me too :( if you look back a few months, there are some posts about this and what people have tried. My skin has gotten really sensitive to the adhesive. (at first, i could just peel it off in the shower and was fine, with no ...
November 18
What happens if you are allergic to the Tegaderm patch ??? Help....I never used to be allergic to it... Sheila
November 18
Jean Leonard added a discussion to the group Omnipod Users
I've been using OmniPods for about a year with great success. About three weeks ago I started having a reaction where ever the pod was placed - itchy, red, sometimes swollen and oozing. I've taken the pod off and gone back to injections for the ti...
November 17
Jean Leonard joined Mathew's group
This forum/group is dedicated to giving Omnipod users a place to discuss and share our experiences so that we may grow and help each other "make diabetes a smaller part of our lives."
November 17
Thanks for the info. I've tried a spray on barrier, but that didn't help. Maybe the patch will work.
November 17
I had the same type of reaction to the adhesive on the back of my quickset sites. The solution that worked for me was to first apply a tegaderm patch, and then put my site in through the patch. For some weird reason, I'm not sensitive to the adhes...
November 16
Jean Leonard added a discussion
I've been using the OmniPod pump for about a year with great results. However, about 3 weeks ago, I started having itchy skin where the pod was located. When I removed the pod, the site would be red, itchy, and sometimes swollen, hot and oozing. T...
November 16
November 16
November 16
Jean Leonard is now a member of TuDiabetes - A Community for People Touched by Diabetes
November 15

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Litchfield
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1.5 (LADA)
Date diagnosed
December 10, 1999
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
6.9
Type of treatment you use
Shots, Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
Omnipod
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
Support from people who are doing through the same things I am.
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
Information about onmipod, issues with skin care.
What do you do for a living?
teacher

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At 12:11pm on November 16, 2009, Marie B said…
Hello, Jean, welcome! Here is the New Member Guide. Tell me if you have any questions about the community, or diabetes in general. I have some skin issues myself, and if you want to talk, just leave me a message.
At 12:50am on November 16, 2009, Robyn said…
Hi and Welcome!
 
 

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