"Sorry I didn't respond sooner! To be honest, I am not sure. After I put on a new pod and get dressed I just kinda forget it is there. Even in the tightest pants I own it really only bulges when I cross the leg that has the pod on it over the…"
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Danielle replied to Sarah's discussion 'Pod Placement Suggestions?' in the group OmniPod Users"I place mine on the back of the arm so you can't see it. I know we have to continuously rotate the injection sites so when I do place it on my arm and know that it will tend to be harder to sleep I find that if i have a soft blanket or shirt of…"
Sarah replied to Megan Ritter's discussion 'Blood in cannula after insertion?' in the group OmniPod Users"Megan- I too have this happen periodically and actually I don't usually notice blood sugar problems with it. So while this time it may be a problem and your insulin may not be getting absorbed correctly, don't assume that every time you…"
Megan Ritter replied to Sarah's discussion 'Pod Placement Suggestions?' in the group OmniPod Users"thanks- I was wondering if that was the issue- that I just hadn't found exactly where on my arm to put it. I'll try putting it like you mentioned. Before I had it where you could see it when I was standing straight on. Thanks!"
Megan Ritter replied to Sarah's discussion 'Pod Placement Suggestions?' in the group OmniPod Users"My doctor thinks I have scar tissue around my abdomen so it limits things for me :) I was wearing them on my upper butt/lower back, but I seemed to hit my most recent one too much when getting into the car b/c I saw blood and had a steady stream of…"
Sarah replied to Sarah's discussion 'Pod Placement Suggestions?' in the group OmniPod Users"I also am a side sleeper which is why I have always used my front abdomen and also my lower back (right below where my pants waistband hits). Have you tried those areas? I never had any problems with sleeping with it in those two areas. I generally…"
"As fate would have it, two days after this post, I knocked a pod off on a square column inside our beach house. I was reaching across a table next to the column and caught the pod on my upper arm pretty hard. I had just put it on that morning (sigh)."
Bradford replied to Sarah's discussion 'Pod Placement Suggestions?' in the group OmniPod Users"How far around to the back of your arm are you putting it? When you stand in front of the mirror and look forward, do you see the pod at all? I usually place mine far enough posterior (to the back) that I can't see it in the mirror. I'm a…"
Megan Ritter replied to Sarah's discussion 'Pod Placement Suggestions?' in the group OmniPod Users"I've only been on the Omnipod for a few weeks now, but I struggle finding a location that doesn't bother me while sleeping? I am usually a side sleeper or stomach, so if I put it on my arm, I can't sleep on my side... if I put it on…"
"If you do use your arm this is where I got my armbands from
www.bands4life.net/"
JasonN replied to Sarah's discussion 'Pod Placement Suggestions?' in the group OmniPod Users"My favorite spot is the back of my arms. The only time it ever bothers me is when I walk to close to a door frame or occasionally snag it while playing around with my daughter. You never realize how close you are to things you walk past until you…"
Sarah replied to Sarah's discussion 'Pod Placement Suggestions?' in the group OmniPod Users"Thanks! I am planning to try my thigh area tomorrow when I change. Thanks for your specific location- I will try that first but I'm sure it will take some trial and error to find the best thigh location for me. I'm still worried about…"
Marie B left a comment for Sarah"hello and welcome to the community! don't miss our Friday afternoon chat with Manny and Emily this week http://www.tudiabetes.org/events/live-videochat-with-diabetes-hands-foundation-founder-manny"
tebbemae replied to Sarah's discussion 'Pod Placement Suggestions?' in the group OmniPod Users"Try your upper front thigh-about 1-2 inches under the panty line. I had fabulous absorption. I am also a distance runner-this site (along with the upper arms) has proven the most durable for me. I also like the outer thigh/saddlebag area but it is…"
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"Inner thighs and the backs of my upper arms are favorites for me. On my arms, I go high enough that the pod will be covered easily by a T-shirt. I rarely use my abdomen anymore. The inner thigh area is well protected. That's what I use for…"
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- 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?
- omnipod pumping tips
- Date diagnosed
- January 1, 1991
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- omnipod
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- At 1:19pm on October 8, 2012, Marie B said…
hello and welcome to the community! don't miss our Friday afternoon chat with Manny and Emily this week
http://www.tudiabetes.org/events/live-videochat-with-diabetes-hands-foundation-founder-manny
- At 5:22am on October 8, 2012,
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 5:20am on October 8, 2012,
Stress said…
Welcome to a great site full of info!!!
- At 8:36pm on October 7, 2012,
Linda G said… 
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home Sarah....
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, 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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http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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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!
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