"I will join my voice to the chorus that really likes the Pod. This is my only pump experience, but I would not think of changing back to MDI or to a tubed pump. Do I sometimes have trouble? Of course. But bad lots eventually go away and the freedom…"
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Sherry Ann
- Female
- Green Bay, WI
- United States
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Sherry Ann replied to Lindsay's discussion 'Just Curious, Is there anyone who is generally happy with the Omnipod?' in the group OmniPod UsersSherry Ann replied to Allie's discussion 'Recent problems filling pods' in the group OmniPod Users"I just got off the phone with Insulet for the second time this week because of this problem. Last night I tried changing my Pod and two in a row failed to let me load them. This is the fifth or sixth time this has happened to me in the last month.…"
"WOW!!! Both articles gave me "cold chills"...I had a doctor (nerve specialist) I am seeing, and I told him about my son, Spencer, who is Type I. This physician said he had read in a medical journal about the artificial pancreas, and he…"
Tonya Homme replied to Sherry Ann's discussion 'Artificial Pancreas at Mayo' in the group OmniPod Users"Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Sherry Ann. :)"
Sherry Ann added a discussion to the group OmniPod Users
Artificial Pancreas at Mayo
Hi folks, It has been quite a while since I have visited this site, but I wanted to share a link with you that my daughter just sent to me. She works as a statistical analyst at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, so she is very familiar with a couple of the doctors mentioned in the article. Two doctors at Mayo are going to start the second phase of a clinical trial on an artificial pancreas, and they offer some hope for us all. While I love the OmniPod, I am interested in this device and in the stem…See More
Sherry Ann replied to Katsz's discussion 'ERROR codes for the Omnipod' in the group OmniPod Users"Just this week I also had a Pod that failed in the middle of the bolus and did not give me any audible alarm. I just looked at the history, and the error code ended in 0064. I have been on the Pod for two years as of August 3, and this is the first…"
Sherry Ann replied to Arshag's discussion 'What is the minimum amount of insulin the pod allows?' in the group OmniPod Users"I do not require much insulin, so the one time I tried to put in less than the 85 units, the insulin went in, but I did not get the double beep. When I tried to add more, I still did not get the double beep. I finally had to try to draw out as much…"
Sherry Ann replied to NatalieHodge's discussion 'Tried a second time saline trial, got intensely itchy on second day' in the group OmniPod Users"Before you spend a lot of money on products, try the Pod in a few different places. I have very sensitive skin, but I have no problem with the Pod on my arms, abdomen, and (sigh) the extra roll of fat above my waistline below my bra. However, if I…"
Sherry Ann replied to Newfer's discussion 'Waiting for my first OmniPod' in the group OmniPod Users"Having your blood sugars under control should have nothing to do with gaining weight. If you eat right, count your carbs right, and get healthy exercise, you should be in good control and your weight should not vary. If you DO gain weight, you might…"
Sherry Ann replied to NatalieHodge's discussion 'Should all kids be put on pumps at diagnosis?' in the group OmniPod Users"I agree with the others that training on MDI is imperative, both for your daughter and for you. You and she must understand how injection therapy works just to have as a back-up. Do you need to wait a year for the pump? I would not think so, but…"
Sherry Ann replied to Rebecca's discussion 'Inconsistent pdm readings - anyone else?' in the group OmniPod Users"Since my endocrinologist's technician always uses an alcohol swab on my fingers before she draws blood for my A1C check, I do not see why alcohol would NOT work! I try to always use the antibacterial cleanser before I eat my lunch, so I have…"
Sherry Ann replied to Lisa Dalbec Fiecke's discussion 'Hot tubs' in the group OmniPod Users"Although your son is only 12 and therefore probably would not have any ill effects from a drip in the hot tub, please understand that hot tubs are not recommended for diabetics. This has to do with poor circulation and adverse effects of being in…"
Sherry Ann replied to Lindsay's discussion 'Nervous about making the change.' in the group OmniPod Users"I have been on the Pod for about 18 months, and I have (thank God) not had a box of bad Pods yet. In all that time, I have only had a handful of Pod failures, and my control is much better than when I was on MDI. Maybe I am just lucky, but I have…"
Sherry Ann replied to Marjorie's discussion 'Medicare and the omnipod' in the group OmniPod Users"I think the bigger issue here is that Medicare refuses to cover OmniPod although I understand that they will cover the Minimed tubed pump. An insulin pump is an insulin pump, and cost wise, they come out to be about the same at the end of four…"
Sherry Ann replied to big dog rockies's discussion 'Pod failure rates - what are you experiencing?' in the group OmniPod Users"Hang in there, David. You will get better at learning the tricks to filling and living with the Pod, and your failure rates, hopefully, will decrease. I have found that making sure the air is out of the syringe (hold it needle up, and…"
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- At 7:11pm on July 14, 2009,
Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
Welcome to the family Sherry....see if you can upload a photo, and take a peek at some of the groups!
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