"I have no other pump experience other than the pod, but I am very happy with it. Once I learned of a tube free pump my decision was easy. It will be 2 years in July. As you said, every pump has issues. My endo has said even the traditional pumps can…"
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Unisolve
Started this discussion. Last reply by peruvianpasohi Sep 21, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I am still fairly new to the OmniPod system but so far I love it. I've had it for about 3 months now. For those of you who use the Unisolve Adhesive Remover, where do you get it? I had 2 samples to…Continue
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Pete replied to Lindsay's discussion 'Just Curious, Is there anyone who is generally happy with the Omnipod?' in the group OmniPod UsersPete replied to Putertech's discussion 'What's your favorite spot....' in the group OmniPod Users"I like the back of my arms and abdomen both for comfort and results. I used to wear on my thighs but had absorption issues there. I may try again though. I currently use my butt also, but am starting to notice absorption issues. It was interesting…"
Linda G left a comment for Pete"Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Pete... Best Wishes NOW...and for the rest of the year!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?"
brokenpole left a comment for Pete"Happy Birthday, Pete!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
Pete replied to David's discussion 'Pod failed to do the two beeps' in the group OmniPod Users"A couple of times now when this has happened to me, I slowly back the syringe out again(not all the way) and reinsert. 2 out of the last 3 times (this does not happen to me too often) the pod ends up beeping twice as designed. When my pods have not…"
Pete replied to Jess's discussion 'Bad Pods or Bad Absorption??' in the group OmniPod Users"I am now going through the same experiences and am getting rather concerned. I have been on the pod for about 10 months now. It started with my right thigh. My sugars would be fine for a day and then get extremely high. I knew there was an issue…"
Pete replied to Rolland's discussion 'Pod Change Timing' in the group OmniPod Users"I always change in the morning. I bolus with my old pod for breakfast and then I also bolus an additional .5 to 1 units with the new pod. That seems to help avoid highs afterwards. My main reason is probably convenience. I'd rather set aside an…"
Sukar replied to Pete's discussion 'Past Pump Users Now on OmniPod' in the group OmniPod Users"I’ve been using the Minimed for 6 years and upgraded to the Omnipod 8 month ago (more or less). At the beginning I had some “nock offs” but I quickly learned how to avoid them. The other problem that really bothered me was the post…"
Pigman750 replied to Pete's discussion 'Past Pump Users Now on OmniPod' in the group OmniPod Users"I had the Cozmo by Deltec for a few years before switching to the Pod. I really liked it until I started to have lots and lots of blockages with the for one reason or another. That, and the fact that I hated dealing with the tubing made me decide to…"
Romintek replied to Pete's discussion 'Past Pump Users Now on OmniPod' in the group OmniPod Users"Chandra I agreed with a lot of what you were saying. But if you are having trouble with higher sugars you might check with your doctor and see if they have any sample bottles of other insulins. I recently did that and have been using Apidra for the…"
chandra replied to Pete's discussion 'Past Pump Users Now on OmniPod' in the group OmniPod Users"Hi Pete! Thanks for posting... I am now in this situation. I was on Medtronic for about 6 years and now have been on the Omnipod almost a year. But I think I might switch back! I haven't started the process and am not sure even what it entails,…"
Kimberly replied to Pete's discussion 'Past Pump Users Now on OmniPod' in the group OmniPod Users"Yeah - I'm convinced that I get bubbles in the pod line, too. But it's literally impossible for them to be 1-2 inches long so I'm not nearly as concerned about that. I'm just crossing my fingers that I don't get any of the…"
MaryMary replied to Pete's discussion 'Past Pump Users Now on OmniPod' in the group OmniPod Users"I totally get the clothing issues, and that is one reason that I was determined to fight for her to stay on this pump when insurance said that they wouldn't cover it. She finally has a couple of dresses instead of always needing two piece…"
Kimberly replied to Pete's discussion 'Past Pump Users Now on OmniPod' in the group OmniPod Users"I was on the Minimed for a few years before switching over. I don't recall having any technical failures with my MM522, but about every 3 days I would get bubbles that were 1-2 inches long. I did everything I could to prevent air from getting…"
MaryMary replied to Pete's discussion 'Past Pump Users Now on OmniPod' in the group OmniPod Users"To be fair, you still won't know if you have a bad site with an Omnipod, and you can dislodge the pod a bit and not know it until your blood sugar goes up. It really is no different in that way than a tubed pump. My daughter has pulled a couple…"
MidwestMommy replied to Pete's discussion 'Past Pump Users Now on OmniPod' in the group OmniPod Users"One of the BIG differences is that the pod alerts you to an error. We've been on Minimed for 3 years, and most of the time you have to guess if there is a problem. I have had 2 pumps replaced in 3 years, and have pulled a lot of infusion sets.…"
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- To gain user tips on the insuling pump (OmniPod) and hopefully provides assistance to others.
- Date diagnosed
- September 9, 1975
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.4
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- At 4:16pm on February 7, 2012, Linda G said…
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Pete...
Best Wishes NOW...and for the rest of the year!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 5:34am on February 7, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Pete. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 1:29am on February 7, 2012, brokenpole said…
Happy Birthday, Pete!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 10:46am on February 7, 2011,
Doris D said… - Happy Birthday my friend! Make the most out of your special day!!!!!!!!
- At 12:50pm on August 31, 2010,
Jim Roach said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes Pete!
- At 8:21pm on August 24, 2010, Linda G said…
Welcome home Pete!
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.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for. Here are a few useful links to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/minimedparadigmusers
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes/New_Member_Guide
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and I also wanted to invite you to enter your A1c through the TuAnalyze application:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/profiles/profile/apps
so we can light up the TuAnalyze map:
http://www.tuanalyze.org
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If you click on "About Us" on the top banner, you will find the explanation of the founding of TuDiabetes and the name
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes/index/show?noteKey=What_is_TuDiabetes%3F
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 10:15am on August 24, 2010, Doris D said…
- WELCOME TO OUR REALLY BIG FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here'a a link for our new ppl here to learn more "About Us":http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
Also please put up a pic so we can distungish you from other's on our Forum.
- At 8:20pm on August 23, 2010,
Robyn said… - Hello Pete and Welcome!
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