"The United States of America is not the only nation on earth. OmniPod 2 has been available in Europe for 2 years now. We have higher rates of type 1 here too."
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Belinda
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Belinda replied to Jim's discussion 'I've finally got a new pod working' in the group OmniPod Users"Change to a tubed pump! Talk to your care team. Request a visit from an OmniPod trainer."
Belinda replied to Chris's discussion 'thinking of going tubeless' in the group OmniPod Users"With the OmniPod, I fill the reservoir, stick the pod on & press a button on the PDM. The tube, priming, the different inserters etc... A load of headache I can do without!
I've had about 1 failure every 2 months. That means that 5% of the…"
Belinda replied to Chris's discussion 'thinking of going tubeless' in the group OmniPod Users"I have an OmniPod & I'm happy. I would not like the hassle of a tubed pump. A pod failure is normally an occlusion, which may occur more often with the shorter, thinner catheter than those lovely tubed ones with their complicated insertion…"
Belinda replied to Jim's discussion 'The new pods' two-hour alarm' in the group OmniPod Users"Needing a bigger reservoir makes sense, scar tissue & discomfort make sense.... It falling off, doesn't. On my limbs, I use a dressing to hold it in place.
I had ketones at diagnosis, but was still conscious & relatively well.…"
Belinda replied to Jim's discussion 'The new pods' two-hour alarm' in the group OmniPod Users"It's the most expensive pump on the market. The additional features that make it better for vulnerable users justify the additional expense in price sensitive situations (aka 21st century healthcare).
Why are pods lasting less than 72hrs?…"
Belinda replied to Jim's discussion 'The new pods' two-hour alarm' in the group OmniPod Users"Hey, I'm a happy European! In type 1, with neither long, nor short-acting on board, DKA can occur within a few hours of a pod / pump failure. Not testing during the night, or testing every 6 hours when awake, is usually fine. When a pod or pump…"
Belinda replied to Jim's discussion 'The new pods' two-hour alarm' in the group OmniPod Users"I've only ever had the new pods & I'm happy. Between the ones complaining that they have the new one & the others complaining that they don't... The common denominator seems to be complaining.
My Clinicians advocate morning…"
Belinda replied to Jim's discussion 'The new pods' two-hour alarm' in the group OmniPod Users"If that alarm saves one life, it's worth the "inconvenience". My attitude to my pod is that it is there to keep me safe. I think that alarm is one, like the 16-hour shut-off that you can't deactivate."
Belinda replied to Jim's discussion 'The new pods' two-hour alarm' in the group OmniPod Users"I think quality of life has more to do with attitude than the odd beep here & there. I'm happy because I choose to be happy.
To me, if a piece of kit not working properly might kill me, the manufacturer of that piece of kit needs to make…"
Belinda replied to Jim's discussion 'The new pods' two-hour alarm' in the group OmniPod Users"I change as soon as I wake up on change-days. The alarm goes off before I start work, so it's unobtrusive. If it beeps for any reason whilst I'm at work, I deal with it."
Belinda replied to Jim's discussion 'The new pods' two-hour alarm' in the group OmniPod Users"You shouldn't change pods before bed. The majority of occlusions / failures occur within a few hours of a change. A pod failure just before bed that you don't notice could easily lead to DKA.
If it's a choice between convenience…"
Belinda replied to Brooklyn's discussion 'Blood in Reservoir' in the group OmniPod Users"As I understand it, when the cannula goes in, it picks up skin, blood & human tissue. Normally the insulin flushes it out, sometimes it doesn't & the debris causes an occlusion. In your case, it sounds like the irritation produced more…"
Belinda replied to Cocheze's discussion 'Alarm won't go off' in the group OmniPod Users"How did you prime the new pod & insert the catheter without deactivating the old one?"
Belinda replied to Jim's discussion 'I've finally got a new pod working' in the group OmniPod Users"I've only had 2 or 3 failures since February. The new OmniPod is the only pump I've ever used. I didn't think the old PDM worked with the new pods, or vice versa."
Belinda replied to LivinWiththeBeetus's discussion 'Omnipod alarms' in the group OmniPod Users"Mine only alarms before expiry and if there's an occlusion. As death and DKA are indiscreet, I'm happy with the beeps."
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?
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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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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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