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some just have bad luck with the pod.
i was on a tube pump for 2 years. i hated it. i would always put the pump in my pocket and it bulged out so it was noticeable. i didn't like being 'attached.' it was hard to wear dresses. the tube would alway...
Just so you know - my son is very lean, and uses his arms exclusively. That's one of the reasons he really likes the Omnipod. I have heard that even someone who is very lean has a little fat on the backs of their arms. We have found that true with...
I can see why you would feel torn. I relate to feeling very enthusiastic about Omnipod and then feeling great doubt. It is a familiar cycle to me every time I consider Omnipod. My eventual plan is to try it for the 45 day money back guarantee peri...
Our son was 9 when he was diagnosed. Now he is 18, and is on a Pod.
We had him on a Minimed pump within 3 months of his diagnosis. He didn't like the idea. That is how the kids are - they don't like changes. We somehow forced / convinced him. But...
Great post. This may seem like a tough decision but once it's done you'll all move on and your son will get used to life on a pump (whichever you decide on). My 9 year old had a hand in the decision making process (no omnipod option in Canada) and...
thanks for the update!
I just got officially plugged in to my Ping two days ago and I LOVE IT! I have bcbs insurance and Animas took a whole two days to process my paperwork/negotiated fees w/ them after they had received the last A1C and order form from my doctor. Ever...
My son tried the Animas and, once we had them, an Omnipod on his abdomen, and couldn't stand either one. The arm is the only place he will wear a pod so far. So maybe getting him to try one on his arm would be a start. Bribing works too! I think I...
While I agree that empowering him with the decision is the "right" thing to do, I really sounds like, typical of a child) he has let the one painful experience tint his outlook and judgement. Early on in my podding life (I've been podding for more...
This is your son who seems to be an intelligent, independent young man. There are advantages and disadvantages to both systems, but I'm an Animas convert and I love it. I'd have hated a pod for all the reasons you've already experienced, and more,...
I've never used an omnipod, so my opinion is pretty biased : ) I have used an older model Animas (IR1000) and a cozmo. I chose last year the animas ping over the omni-pod for myself and my 2 daughters (also type 1) mostly due to fears of them ripp...
Our Rep was specific about the fact that they were no where near a double insertion pod. To close to the injection site for insulin to be specific enough. She did say that the handheld will sync with the dexcomm sensors this summer.
Hello,
My 4 year old was diagnosed just over 1 year ago. We, too, quickly grasped the concepts and our endo also let us start pumping quickly. Within 3 months of diagnosis, we had already started using the OmniPod. I will start by saying that the...
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- August 31, 2009
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- At 12:11pm on November 28, 2009,
Lorraine said…
- My son is soon to be seven years old and has been using the OmniPod system for more than two and a half years. Your decision may have been made by now, but I am happy to answer any questions and talk more about Caleb's OmniPod experience here: This is Caleb...
- At 5:06am on November 7, 2009,
Eric Rizzo said…
- Would you mind sharing with me the contact information for your OmniPod rep? I've been trying, with no luck so far, to talk to someone close to Insulet engineering about the possibility of working on Mac-compatible software. It sounds like your rep might be able to help me get in touch with the right person.
Thanks,
Eric
- At 9:20pm on November 6, 2009,
Bradford said… - Just saw your post on the omnipod forum. I was diagnosed at age 11, dis shots for 8 years, Minimed pumps for 4-5, and am now on the omnipod since dec last year. I would reply but figured a phone call might be better. I live in cental time zone and should be available to call tomorrow evening after about 5 or 5:30. I'm more than happy to chat about my experiences and it sounds like your son has a very independent attitude like I did. :-) my cell is 405-664-7223. If you choose to call, I look forward to talking with you!
- At 3:45pm on October 30, 2009,
Louisa said… - Hi there, welcome to the community
Lou x
- At 10:14am on October 29, 2009,
Robyn said… - Hi and Welcome!
- At 7:33am on October 29, 2009,
Marie B said… - hi, Nick's Dad, welcome. Here is the New Member Guide. please tell me if you have any questions. We have an active Group here for Parents of Kids with Type 1.
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