"Wow...Cool picture posted Erik showing the two sizes! I'm hoping this new smaller podd will stay on much better seeing that it uses the same size adhesive but by being smaller and less wieght it should stay put much better...!!!"
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I value the friend who for me finds time on his calendar, but I cherish the friend who for me does not consult his calendar. ~Robert Brault
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Schmutz replied to Erik's discussion 'IT'S HERE!! Next-Generation OmniPod(R) Insulin Pump Cleared by FDA' in the group OmniPod UsersSchmutz replied to Erik's discussion 'IT'S HERE!! Next-Generation OmniPod(R) Insulin Pump Cleared by FDA' in the group OmniPod Users"Absolutely the best Christmas gift, a smaller pod! Cant't wait to finally be able to use the newer version"
johnnyjumpstart replied to Schmutz's discussion 'PDM Failure' in the group OmniPod Users"I'm noticing that the batteries are lasting much longer in the new PDA"
Geraldine Fortin replied to Schmutz's discussion 'PDM Failure' in the group OmniPod Users"Exactly the same happens to me last week. I am expecting a new PDM tomorrow."
Sophia'smommyLori replied to Schmutz's discussion 'PDM Failure' in the group OmniPod Users"We are on our 3rd PDM in 2 yrs. The 1st lasted about 6 months. Started turning off/on by itself and switching to random screens. The 2nd lasted a little over a year and started turning off/on, etc.... This 3rd one we've had about a month and it…"
farleyg replied to Schmutz's discussion 'PDM Failure' in the group OmniPod Users"My almost new pdm froze up a few months in... Customer support talked me through a reset. No further problems, made me conscious about backups... I keep a case with a meter and humalog and needles in the the frig at work and another at home...…"
Gail replied to Schmutz's discussion 'PDM Failure' in the group OmniPod Users"These are all good suggestions. In order to keep the cost down, instead of asking for a backup perscription ask for a vial of long-acting insuling. Most offices have free samples available for the asking. I have been on the Pod for almost 4 years…"
johnnyjumpstart replied to Schmutz's discussion 'PDM Failure' in the group OmniPod Users"My pod failed at my office this morning. Unfortunately I thought it was a normal meter error & since I have spare pods/insulin here at the office I removed my pod. When I tried to reset the PDA it wouldn't reboot properly. A new PDA is…"
Knox's Dad replied to Schmutz's discussion 'PDM Failure' in the group OmniPod Users"Excellent advice!! Once that pod is programmed and linked to pdm the information for basal is set. I used to tell people that if you wnte camping and dropped your pdm in the river the pod will continue your basal rate and alarm when time runs out.…"
Onetta replied to Schmutz's discussion 'PDM Failure' in the group OmniPod Users"You're right. If your PDM shuts off, leave the pod on because it will still be giving your basal until it expires. That's what happened to me a few months ago and they told me to leave the pod on. Made sense because the pod was still doing…"
Schmutz replied to Schmutz's discussion 'PDM Failure' in the group OmniPod Users"Hi Maggie....I asked that question last night, you can purchase a pdm for about $500 from what they told me, not sure what the new version may cost. My PDM was 2 years, 5 months and did the same as each of you described. I'd wait until the new…"
Maggie Mountsier replied to Schmutz's discussion 'PDM Failure' in the group OmniPod Users"This happened to me a little more than a month ago, PDM was 2 years and 9 months old. Same as what the other two responders wrote - tried to reset and got the flashing color screen. Unfortunately it was on a Friday night so I was on MDI until the…"
Bradford replied to Schmutz's discussion 'PDM Failure' in the group OmniPod Users"Yeah I've had one PDM do that semi-recently. It threw an error and said it needed be reset. When I went to reset it, it kept doing that "startup" thing you were mentioning: get the color screen, it would think for a second, blink, and…"
HPNpilot replied to Schmutz's discussion 'PDM Failure' in the group OmniPod Users"This happened to me about a month ago. Got a PDM error and when I called they walked me through sticking a paperclip into a hole on the PDM to do a hard reset. It didn't work - even after several tries.
They overnighted me a new PDM and a…"
Schmutz added a discussion to the group OmniPod Users
PDM Failure
Has anyone else ever had a pdm fail? I got a pdm error and warning to change the pod. Have had maybe 2 of these in the past, but none lately after using the right batteries. Anyway, called to give them the ref. code, etc. Was told would have to re-set the pdm. That is where the problem started, it would start the re-boot process and then just shut off and re-start again. They are shipping a new pdm, but I've had the OmniPod for 2 1/2 years. Just wondering what the life expectancy is with the…See More
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- January 23, 2008
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- 5.9,5.8 since being on a pump, 6.1 w/ shots (13.3 when first dx'd)
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1 Shot good for 120 days!!
Posted on July 16, 2010 at 12:46pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
I was on my Yahoo page today and noticed one of the top search subjects was "Insulin" and immeadiatly caught my attention. So I checked out what the search was and came across this article...Not sure how much has been out there on this but I had not heard of it before.
Some researchers have been working a new Long-Lasting Insulin Shot that could last for up to 120 days! Could you imagine only 3 shots a year...I'm hoping to see this in my lifetime! Take Care…
Continue Just for Fun Survey
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 7:56pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Took this survey on another user's page and thought I'd post. It was good therapy to answer some of these questions and it's neat to see others replies...Thanks to Lacy for putting this out there. Below are the questions and my replies Your responses may differ, give it a try, think it's best to just shoot from the hip.. See how you might answer some of these questions.
Name books/movies/tv with diabetic characters?\
Jay Cutler--QB for Chicago Bears (for now). Never really paid… Continue
Name books/movies/tv with diabetic characters?\
Jay Cutler--QB for Chicago Bears (for now). Never really paid… Continue
First POD--So Far So Good !
Posted on April 17, 2010 at 7:20am 4 Comments 0 Likes
To all of my friends that I’ve met and those I’ve yet to meet. I have read your posts, tips, suggestions, moral support and at times more than I could process. I’ve been officially on a pump (POD) for about 60 hours and just went thru my first POD change this morning (changed it early as wanted to get on a am change routine). I have to say that the first few days and the first change went off without a hitch. I even let my little guy hit the “launch” button as we are calling it—he thought that… Continue
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- At 9:05am on June 19, 2011,
lotsofshots said… - http://youtu.be/5IqCfxgKZd8
Hi there, hope you are well. A blog led me to your music player and I really like your playlist. Some of the artists I have not heard but love. Thought you would like this, you might already know it but I think it is nice. Have a nice Father's Day!
- At 7:47am on April 4, 2011,
Frankie Sloane said… - Thank you for the tip about the song, I will make time to listen to it later today!
- At 7:32am on December 12, 2010,
dannyboy said… Hey thanks for the reply, good to hear that you're killing it with your new pump!! Things have been still so confusing for me seems like i have to eat more than normal to keep my bg up. Everyone says I'm honey mooning and to enjoy it, so I have been except I'm back to work at a ski resort snowboarding as much as possible and burning through sugars fast while doing it seems like i always have to be munching on something ????
- At 7:25pm on October 28, 2010,
Mark Edwards said… - Hi Schmutz: I just saw your comment. I have only 1 dog right now. She is also a "british lab", and I run AKC and UKC hunt tests, UK style field trials, and the qualifying stake in US field trials. She has her HRCH UH and MH titles. I judge HRC and AKC hunt tests as well. I am your basic duck hunter and dog game junkie!
- At 6:52am on October 25, 2010,
870allamerican said… - Hi Schmutz, Yes the 870 allamerican is one of my trap guns. I've had it since 1976. My numbers usually run from 85 to 120 during the day except for when I eat. It goes up like a rocket and then falls almost as fast. My endo just shakes her head on that. My A1c's have always been good. I do not remember any over 7.5. Since pumping now for 2 1/2 years my #'s have been coming down. My last was 6.2 about 4 months ago.
- At 12:12pm on October 22, 2010, 870allamerican said…
- Sorry I messed up your username.
- At 12:11pm on October 22, 2010, 870allamerican said…
- Schmuzs, Good luck. I've been to South Dakota pheasant hunting 3 years ago. The guide was on a Minimed pump and that pushed me into getting one. I had problems with the minimed in 9 deg weather. My basal rate is so low (0.10/hr) that the insulin got affected. I researched the omnipod and went with it August 09. I works great in the cold under all my cold weather gear.
Ray
- At 6:10pm on August 16, 2010,
FHS said… - Hey Schmutz, yeah, I'm over this whole waiting thing!! Luckily for me, my endo has been ever so gently pushing me towards a pump for 9 months. It's just a matter of getting the goodies sent, setting up my training session, then doing it. Argghhhhh!!! >(
- At 8:51pm on May 4, 2010,
Robyn said… - OOOO I am so happy for you! Glad the Pod is working out so well. French Fries and Ice Cream? wow. And good BS's too??? That is just like a dream lol
Yes, I am going to my Primary doctor on Thurs of this week and he is putting in a referral to a Endo. then I will discuss the Pod. I will be a big chicken I just know it...it will take me some time to feel "safe" but, I really think it is time. Thanks for the offer to help....two more of my friends on TuD are on the Pod too. thanks again and I am so happy for you. Take Care
- At 8:37pm on May 4, 2010, Roadpizza said…
- Thanks Schmutz! Yes, I think the Pod is a better set up and I like everything about it. I just met with with the rep this evening and hope to get the ball rolling soon and be Podding along. I work with electricity....I don't play with it. I would not be around long if I did that. Yes, I would like to talk with a fellow lineman and get first hand information as to how it worked out for him......
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