"Insulin does degrade with hieat, and it is dependent on how high the heat is, and the length of time of exposure. Brief modest increases in temperature may not have much effect ( 10 minutes in the sauna), but by 65-70 hours against your skin at…"
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Pazman replied to tebbemae's discussion 'Site selection and exercise' in the group OmniPod Users"Sites for Running:Side hip under the waistline, so it does not rub,Back or the arm, side of the arm/triceps area.Both of the above can also be held into place with KT (Kinesiotape)also, you may choose to wear Underarmor to keep things from…"
Pazman replied to Alisonisayoshi's discussion 'Starting Omnipod next week! nervous! Tips? Advice?' in the group OmniPod Users"So, there are always bumps in the road when beginning pumping--you have to figure out if your basal rate is good for you, are your boluses good, when and what type of foods you need to give delayed boluses for (pizza and pasta), and know that your…"
Pazman replied to Smurph's discussion 'Omnipod and Bleeding' in the group OmniPod Users"My son has been using the Omnipod now for 18 months, and the last two boxes, withsame lot number, have had a 50% failure rate with occlusion. I feel they have a batching problem, as we have not had this high a percentage of failures ever; and I help…"
Pazman replied to Smurph's discussion 'Omnipod and Bleeding' in the group OmniPod Users"Blood in the Cannula=pump occlusion and failure.
Ways to avoid this: Place the pump in an area where you have a lot of subcutaneous tissue (code for FAT), and give a lil pinch to make sure the catheter insertion goes into the FAT and not the…"
Pazman replied to jakesmom427's discussion 'Keeping the pod on a 3 yr old boy' in the group OmniPod Users"Ditto about the KinesioTape; you can find physical thereapy medical supply places online that sell it--the other thing that will keep it your Omnipod on, is if you have a triceps placement, use a "surf shirt" , very similar to the under…"
Ricky Joe left a comment for Pazman"Hello, welcome to the NW group. I'm Ricky Joe a blind chef in Portland OR."
Pazman joined Manny Hernandez's group
US - Northwest Diabetes
If you live in Oregon or Washington states and you are touched by diabetes, this group is for you.
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Seattle Type 1 Diabetes
If you live in the Seattle area, this forum is for you to talk to locals living with type 1 diabetes. Exchange ideas, tips. What works for you or does not.
Pazman replied to Anngelia's discussion 'BG after pod change' in the group Omnipod Users"Four factors: #1--bolus after pod change; certainly this has been our experience as well, and we give our 13 year old T1 a 0.5 unit bolus after pod changes.
#2--if you just ate before a pod change, give yourself at least 1 hour, and preferably 2…"
Pazman replied to Cynthia's discussion 'New Omnipod on active teen - how to secure the pod?' in the group Omnipod Users"I'm an advocate of Kinesio Tex tape, you can find it online with a Google search at various physical therapy supply houses. you can cut a 1 inch wide, or use the whole 2 inch wide strip across the pod, and it is a nice stretchy tape that does…"
Pazman replied to Jen in CO's discussion 'Extended Bolus: which foods?' in the group Omnipod Users"I like some of the comments people have made here--being nervous about extended boluses is normal, especially when you are just starting to get familiar with them. One way to see what is the right time of extension for you is to gradually extend out…"
clarence haynes left a comment for Pazman"The 93 AMIGO CANADAS DIABETIC AMBASSADOR, from TORONTO, where JULY 30 2011 is asking all insulin-users, worlddwiide, to ask themto call 5 diabetics and ask them to join me in silence, to say THANKS to BANTING & BEST for their discovery of…"
Pazman left a comment for clarence haynes"Hello Clarence: my son is a type 1 diabetic, and I thought I'd help with posts for him. He is a pumper, using the Omnipod."
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- At 12:41pm on November 30, 2010, Ricky Joe said…
- Hello, welcome to the NW group. I'm Ricky Joe a blind chef in Portland OR.
- At 6:22pm on November 27, 2010, clarence haynes said…
- The 93 AMIGO CANADAS DIABETIC AMBASSADOR, from TORONTO, where JULY 30 2011 is asking all insulin-users, worlddwiide, to ask themto call 5 diabetics and ask them to join me in silence, to say THANKS to BANTING & BEST for their discovery of INSULIN, JULY 30 1921 and wear a BLUE ROSE, check out our website, www. bdrfoundation.con. TEUSDAY, JULY 30 ,INSULIN APPRECIATION DAY 2011, is the 90th ANNIVERSARY OF THIS FAMOUS CANADION MEDICAL MIRACLAL.If interesrted, contact www.summerbreeze1960@rogers.com SENIORS WHOSE MINDS ARE CLEAR AND SHARP SHARP, DONT GIVE UP, DO IT, DO,IT,DO ITT I am dying but have plan s for the next 10 years clarence.haynes@sympatico.ca
- At 3:48pm on November 23, 2010,
Donna H said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups on the site. It is a great way to get to know the community.
- At 10:07am on November 23, 2010,
Doris D said… - WELCOME TO OUR WORLD WIDE LOVING. CARING, GIVING, AND UNDERSTANDING FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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- At 7:21pm on November 22, 2010, clarence haynes said…
- As a person who is a doctor, your best source of diabetes help in learning the best prevention & awarenesss programs is contact your local LIONS CLUBS , As a member since 1972, a clinically dead, diabetic since 1977, a computer rookie, with over 300 friends worldwide,I am a 93 senior partner with a website www.brdfoundation.com, check out our site, expecially the photos of my varied career. If interested in joining our group, please contact www.summerbreeze1960@rogers.com AMIGO says NEVER MIND KNOWING SOMEONE, JUST BE A PERSON WORTH KNOWING clarence.haynes@sympatico.ca
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