"Thanks Hilary! The main thing I like about the pods are he gets a basal every hour and we dont have to carry insulin on a short trip to the store! I can't even think about college...AHHHH! Good luck to your son as well!"
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Omni pod for my son????
Started this discussion. Last reply by Marie B Jun 17, 2010. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Does any one have a kid that is using the omni pod? We are looking at it for my son but I am not sure how it works and my son is right in the middle of puberty so I am not even sure we should get a…Continue
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SeLena Shoemaker replied to SeLena Shoemaker's discussion 'Holy PDM Batman!' in the group OmniPod UsersSeLena Shoemaker joined Katsz's group
Momnipods and Popnipods!
A place for parents of Omnipod children to come and talk...and share ideas that work best for childern on Omnipod.
SeLena Shoemaker replied to SeLena Shoemaker's discussion 'Holy PDM Batman!' in the group OmniPod Users"LOL Steve! Thanks for the laugh I needed it and I will check out that group!"
Steve D replied to SeLena Shoemaker's discussion 'Holy PDM Batman!' in the group OmniPod Users"I can only imagine the frustrations of being in school and having to deal with the Pod crap. Unfortunately, there is not any great option (as far as I have discovered) without tubing.....not able to make any suggestions until a new…"
"My son was on the omnipod for 3 years and just went back to shots 2 months ago. He is a senior in high school and I can relate to how you are feeling!! My son came to me and said that he felt the omnipod was too unreliable and too much work and he…"
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Holy PDM Batman!
I would just like to take a sec to vent. We have been on the Omnipod for about a year and a half now. My son is 12 so most of the work is on me, which is fine that is my job but ooooooh my! We have been thru 3 PDM's and that crazy sticky key alarm goes off in class all the time and makes my son so embarrassed. Plus the many dud pods. I know the insulet hold music by heart!!!!!! I know it is much better for my son because his bs are more regular but it is exhausting sometimes! So we r taking a…See More
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Diabetics with Depression
any diabetics who also suffer from the terrible disease of depression....this is the place where we can all help each other!If you need help now, DIAL 911See More
Aimee replied to SeLena Shoemaker's discussion 'Diabetes, depression and zoloft' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"So glad you made an appointment to talk about your concerns. Hope you get the piece of mind you are looking for from the endo. I know that my brother was on antidepressants as a teenager and it really helped him. You are a great mom for taking his…"
Ahmad replied to SeLena Shoemaker's discussion 'Diabetes, depression and zoloft' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"I will say his endo knows best! For me am 30 years and been taking Zoloft for the last 3 years with no side effects!
However I know they been talking about increasing emotions when taking it in preteen years. Again am not 100% sure, but his endo or…"
SeLena Shoemaker added a discussion to the group parents of kids with Type 1
Diabetes, depression and zoloft
Today my son was diagnosed with depression. His dad and grandpa are both on antidepressants so we know it is genetic. He is 12 and we have had type 1 for 2 and a half years. I am really scared to start this medication. On the paperwork it says DO NOT give this medication to children under the age of 18. Of course I have an appointment to talk with his endo tomorrow but always get way better advice here than anywhere else. Has anyone had experience with antidepressants and diabetes in a preteen?…See More
Tom replied to SeLena Shoemaker's discussion 'My 12 year old son and sex' in the group OmniPod Users"Besides lows i think he'll figure it all out on his own."
MidwestMommy replied to SeLena Shoemaker's discussion 'My 12 year old son and sex' in the group OmniPod Users"Maybe how to spell it? Ha ha couldn't resist.
He just needs the basics at 12."
Jgos replied to SeLena Shoemaker's discussion 'My 12 year old son and sex' in the group OmniPod Users"Nothing worse than having your CGM alarming during !! Its as Melissa said, relationship and being honest about ones situation. Simple and clear."
SeLena Shoemaker replied to SeLena Shoemaker's discussion 'My 12 year old son and sex' in the group OmniPod Users"I know he is not active but I figure the sooner I have the info the better I can look out for teaching moments! Thanks it really good to hear from some one who has been thru it!"
MelissaBL replied to SeLena Shoemaker's discussion 'My 12 year old son and sex' in the group OmniPod Users"Might give the advice to test beforehand and treat lows immediately (should they arise and even if it makes a moment awkward). But I'm not sure that's necessary to tell him at 12 unless you think he's already active. Diabetes…"
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