"I extend the bolus for popcorn. 20 - 30% in the trailers & the rest over the length of the film."
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Belinda
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Belinda replied to Renea's discussion 'Wearing the Omnipod and a Corset' in the group OmniPod Users"I wouldn't. I like my corsets laced very tightly. My cleavage looks fabulous & my hips are accentuated... totally Jessica Rabbit!"
Belinda replied to BWashington's discussion 'Very sudden low and fainting' in the group OmniPod Users"Of course, I was most fascinated by your post because we share a surname! My first initial is clearly......
I only use extended boluses for Pizza & Popcorn & I've only done that for a few weeks now. I don't know that was…"
Belinda replied to BWashington's discussion 'Very sudden low and fainting' in the group OmniPod Users"Maybe you need to use an extended bolus, so that you don't have a hypo before the carbs hit your blood stream, especially with high fat sauces."
Belinda replied to Brian's discussion 'Anyone ever requested a partial quarterly shipment?' in the group OmniPod Users"In the UK, we get loaned a travel PDM, which should be kept separately, so that if it gets stolen whilst we're on vacation, we have a spare (for scenarios such as a bag snatching). I took twice as many pods (1 box for 2 weeks) as I'd…"
Belinda replied to Mom 2 Kyle's discussion 'A1c went up on the Pod. :(' in the group OmniPod Users"I lost weight. I didn't need to snack mid-morning & mid-afternoon. In the UK, there has to be a clinical reason for the NHS to fund a pump. I got mine because of the hypos & needing to be able to reduce my basal at times. We generally…"
Belinda replied to Mom 2 Kyle's discussion 'A1c went up on the Pod. :(' in the group OmniPod Users"It happens a lot. I haven't had my first post-pod Endo appointment yet."
Belinda commented on Mathew's group 'OmniPod Users'"Hello, congratulations & welcome! I'd give it 2hrs, correct if your blood sugars are rising sharply & recheck in an hour. If they're still rising, change pods. I change before breakfast & if a pod is useless, I can replace it…"
Belinda replied to Jim's discussion 'Do you ever prefill a pod?' in the group OmniPod Users"I changed pods on Saturday morning & checked 2 hours after breakfast. My blood sugars were high. I corrected & 2 hours after that, they were even higher: no number, just "HIGH". I changed the pod again & 30 mins later, I got a…"
Belinda replied to Jim's discussion 'Do you ever prefill a pod?' in the group OmniPod Users"You are meant to carry a spare syringe / pen & vials and a spare pod. That is so that you can manage your diabetes in the event of a pod failure. If a pod fails, you have no basal insulin & can become very ill within hours.
I change pods…"
Belinda replied to Budababe's discussion 'Insulin type for use in Pod?' in the group OmniPod Users"Most people's insulin requirements fall by between a third and a half when they stop MDI & start using an insulin pump. On that basis, it becomes more viable."
Belinda replied to Budababe's discussion 'Insulin type for use in Pod?' in the group OmniPod Users"You only use short-acting insulins with pumps. Your Endocrinologist should prescribe it."
Belinda replied to Mom 2 Kyle's discussion 'Day 1 - OmniPod question ...' in the group OmniPod Users"It's not just chocolate. Playing more, waking up & going to bed at different times all contribute.
I'm a teacher & I started with the OmniPod on Tuesday & wanted to cry on Wednesday. It was a lot to tweak & change. Now it…"
Belinda replied to Mom 2 Kyle's discussion 'Day 1 - OmniPod question ...' in the group OmniPod Users"Congratulations! I would have delayed starting on the OmniPod until AFTER the holiday weekend. We delayed my start until after Christmas & New Year's so that support was available, if anything went wrong. I would have expected similar…"
Belinda replied to Mom 2 Kyle's discussion '"Better" battery for PDM' in the group OmniPod Users"In the UK, they send out Energiser Industrial batteries & the NHS pays for them as consumables."
Belinda replied to Brian's discussion 'Travel to Europe from US with Pods' in the group OmniPod Users"Ypsomed is a European Company. Patients in the UK & Ireland have had the new pods for almost a year. Novonordisk is another European company. The most remote areas of Ireland are far less remote than the most remote areas of the US as it's…"
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?
- Information sharing
- Date diagnosed
- September 17, 1998
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 8.6
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump, Diet and Exercise
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- OmniPod 2
- Tell us more about you (optional)
- I'm a brand new pumper
Belinda's Blog
Vindicated
Posted on January 31, 2013 at 1:30am 6 Comments 0 Likes
I have been using my Pump for 9 days now. As it's an OmniPod, it's actually been 4 different ones (1 pod lasts 72 hours & I knocked one off during a hypo - thank God!). Do I like the pod? It's good being able to attend a meeting, have a piece of cake (like everyone else) & only need to press a few buttons to bolus for it.
I did a basal test from 02:30 to 06:30, I think my 04:00 - 09:00 basal should increase slightly. Tonight, I have to remember not to have a bedtime snack… Continue
I did a basal test from 02:30 to 06:30, I think my 04:00 - 09:00 basal should increase slightly. Tonight, I have to remember not to have a bedtime snack… Continue
I can't do this!
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 2:15am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Yesterday, I started on Insulin Pump Therapy. I remember walking to the bus stop on the icy pavement in my Wellington boots. I was so excited & bouncy that just keeping my feet on the ground was a challenge.
I got to the hospital, having decided that a taxi would be wiser than trying to get onto the District Line platform, and the Receptionist told me I was meant to be in on Thursday! We'd changed the appointment to Tuesday, so that I wouldn't be changing from Multiple Daily… Continue
I got to the hospital, having decided that a taxi would be wiser than trying to get onto the District Line platform, and the Receptionist told me I was meant to be in on Thursday! We'd changed the appointment to Tuesday, so that I wouldn't be changing from Multiple Daily… Continue
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- At 7:41am on February 17, 2013,
Linda G said… 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BELINDA!!!
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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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 :)
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- At 4:51am on February 17, 2013,
brokenpole said… Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 5:42pm on January 22, 2013,
Stemwinder said… Welcome Belinda, This is a place where we come together to support each other. To share our problems and experiences and to help each other. 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.
This is a place to come for understanding from other people with diabetes.
Please feel at home, you are with friends.
- At 5:10pm on January 22, 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 4:24pm on January 22, 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 1:54pm on January 22, 2013, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home Mizz!
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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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 1:24pm on January 22, 2013,
Marie B said… hi there and welcome to TuDiabetes! Here's a nice page with some resources about who we are, and some common FAQs
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes/Navigating_TuDiabetes
and please let me know if you have any questions about our community.
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