"Where are you a fireman at? How did your co workers react when you told them? I'm a firefighter for the past year and am a little nervous to let them know"
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Micaht22 commented on Mathew's group 'OmniPod Users'"Freedom is what the omni pod gives you. Yes the fist week or so you keep checking it or listen to it when it gives you a bolus but it is pure freedom! I had MM and understand where you are coming from. I use the back of my arms for my pods great…"
Micaht22 replied to tebbemae's discussion 'Considering a switch to Omnipod from MM-but have some questions first!' in the group OmniPod Users"I have worn omnipods for 3 yrs came from MM world and love this system.I always wear my pods on the back of my arms with the window pointed up.I have never had a kinked Cannula. Now if you have the window pointed down that is were the problems start."
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OmniPod Users
This 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."Please note: the exchange, sale or giveaway of items between members that require a prescription from a licensed practitioner, including insulin pumps and pump supplies, is not allowed on TuDiabetes.We encourage you to donate supplies to non-profits such as the Charles…See More
Doris D left a comment for Micaht22"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…"
brokenpole left a comment for Micaht22"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…"
Linda G left a comment for Micaht22"We're so happy that you're finally here! Welcome home Micah... 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.…"
Profile Information
- 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?
- better ideas on how to live with it.
- Date diagnosed
- January 19, 1985
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 9.0
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Omni Pod
- Tell us more about you (optional)
- I am a firefighter, husband and a father of 3 great kids
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- At 5:48pm on January 22, 2013,
coaster said… - Where are you a fireman at? How did your co workers react when you told them? I'm a firefighter for the past year and am a little nervous to let them know
- At 12:05pm on September 21, 2012,
Heather Nicole said… - Hey I'm think of switching to pod? Is it worth it?
- At 2:55pm on June 29, 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.
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- At 8:54am on June 26, 2012,
Stress said…
Welcome to a great sire of information!!
- At 3:39am on June 26, 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 3:06am on June 26, 2012, 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 8:50pm on June 25, 2012, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here! Welcome home Micah...
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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Take care....and keep in touch!
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