"http://www.spibelt.com/
This company has a ton of products of various sizes to accommodate medical and other stuff. The "large pocket" Spi belt might be perfect for the PDM and other stuff. My son uses a regular size one for the lancer,…"
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Joey replied to Scott A's discussion 'Newbie question...so how close do you keep your PDM to the pump during the day?' in the group OmniPod Users"I think everyone has covered the issue of the PDM very well. I wanted to mention that since you are at the beach a lot (I am jealous!)you may want to consider getting one of those stretchy bands to slip over the pod to protect it from sand, big…"
Joey replied to Agswin04's discussion 'Useless company' in the group OmniPod Users"I am in Quebec. My son is on the pod. It is great. We are SO happy we started with it. such a wonderful change for us. We have a helpful customer service rep here in Montreal and a nurse employed by them for technical help whom we have never needed…"
shoshana27 left a comment for Joey"Hi Joey & boys & hopefully mother/wife shabat shalom & yom tov coming up & stay well"
shoshana27 left a comment for Joey"hi Joey welcome to tudiabetes.i've had t1 for 76+ years.good luck. i like your pix."
Joey replied to Jim's discussion 'Do you ever prefill a pod?' in the group OmniPod Users"In addition to what the others mentioned, don't you have to deactivate the current Pod before you are prompted to fill a new Pod? If you pre-filled a Pod, how would the PDM know that one was prepared if you didn't go through the steps,…"
Joey replied to Shant's discussion 'Tired of DKA' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"Hang in there Shant. I hope you get the kind of medical care you need for your son. I am thinking about you. All the best from us up here in Montreal, Quebec."
Joey replied to michelle13's discussion 'recently diagnosed with T1. please help.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"My youngest boy was diagnosed at 7 years of age...almost 5 years ago. 2 years after his dx, my oldest was dx at age 17. Insane! I drank a bottle of wine that day. All by myself. The pain, anger, confusion and grief will diminish with time. I can…"
Joey replied to Nic's discussion 'Need Advice/ Tips' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"Ask your endo if you can test on the toes. My friend's daughter was diagnosed as an infant and she used to use the toes to test. I do not know if this would be appropriate for your daughter. If you are starting the pump Monday, I guess you will…"
Joey replied to jakesmom427's discussion 'Feeling very angry right now' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"Amen to that sistah!"
Joey replied to BJ's discussion 'BC: Funding Pumps for All ages will save the system $5.3 MILLION/YR by 2032 (please sign this petition)' in the group Canada Diabetes"I heard that within 5 years Quebec would be funding pumps for adults. Of course, they had to spend many millions of dollars and use many years of time to do their own "studies" to see if there was proof that the pump reduced health…"
Joey replied to BJ's discussion 'BC: Funding Pumps for All ages will save the system $5.3 MILLION/YR by 2032 (please sign this petition)' in the group Canada Diabetes"Good luck with your petition! I hope it works. I wish Quebec paid for adults starting on the pump. We also have a pediatric program but my 19 year old is too old to qualify. program."
meh_mtl replied to Joey's discussion 'No Longer a Poseur' in the group OmniPod Users"don't be nervous, it will be great."
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- Learn from diabetics and other parents of diabetics.
- Date diagnosed
- July 23, 2008
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 7.9 Feb. 5, 2013
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Shots
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Still trying to decide!
- Tell us more about you (optional)
- I am the mom of 2 T1D kids. My youngest boy was diagnosed at age 7 and my oldest boy was diagnosed 2 1/2 years later at age 17. It's been a wild ride and I'm always looking for information that will help my boys and me.
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- At 1:56pm on May 10, 2013, shoshana27 said…
Hi Joey & boys & hopefully mother/wife shabat shalom & yom tov coming up & stay well
- At 1:49am on May 9, 2013, shoshana27 said…
hi Joey welcome to tudiabetes.i've had t1 for 76+ years.good luck. i like your pix.
- At 9:55am on February 8, 2013, meh_mtl said…
hi Joey! nice to meet a fellow Montrealer! feel free to ask me anything you want about the OmniPod. I will do my best to answer you. I started in October 2012, so I'm pretty new at it as well.
- At 6:39pm on February 7, 2013,
Linda G said… 
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home Joey...fellow Canadian (I'm originally from Québec!)
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,
click on "all groups". 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 young people, and parents of children with diabetes, such as....
"Teenagers with Type 1", "College Students with Diabetes", "Young Adults with Diabetes", "Parents of Kids with type 1" and "Kids with Diabetes"
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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 :)
It's on right now!
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 6:11pm on February 7, 2013,
Stemwinder said… Welcome Joey, There is so much information here at TuDiabetes. There are groups for people with like circumstances or interest. Blog posts where members convey their thoughts and experiences. And there are the forums where we come together for discussions..
I see that you have a teenager and a soon to be teenager,here’s a place that might interest you.
Parents of Teens and Young Adults with Type 1Please feel at home, you are with friends
- At 12:42pm on February 7, 2013,
brokenpole said… Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
- At 8:01am on February 7, 2013,
Marie B said… glad to have you with us, I've had it a long time, and nothing has helped me as much as being a member here. We are all helping each other.
- At 7:17am on February 7, 2013,
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 5:35am on February 7, 2013, Marie B said…
hi mom, welcome to the community! please join our parent's group
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/parentsofkidswithtype1we also have a much smaller group for parents of multiple type1s
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/familieswithmultiplememberswithtype1
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