"I agree back! And, BTW, day one is defenitely the worst, for some reason! So,....I'm wondering how the Animus "Vibe" could possibly offer a solution!"
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Any new Users of the Animus "Vibe" system?
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Hey there Everyone! There was a post today from "manoah" on the new Animus "Vibe"....having been a former Animus "Ping" user and a Dex user I'm very curious how it will all work out, I was…Continue
Another BAD POD!!!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve D Apr 9. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I was fast asleep this morning at 4:30...then the long beeeeeeep started on my pod, which had been on for 2 days, (left arm, front) this is the 5th (thats right...Five) pod from the same carton! The…Continue
Retinopathy Sufferers
Started this discussion. Last reply by Terrie Jun 29, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I am reaching out to all folks who are suffering Diabetic Retinopathy. I have suffered from it since 1998, I have had over 30 laser surgeries (on both eyes) 5 Vitrectomies (3 on the left, 2 on the…Continue
Diabetes related Menieres disease?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve D Jul 16, 2011. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Nyone else out there a victim of DR Menieres disease? When my doc. diagonosed it I thought he was insane, I had never heard of it and have not spoken with another person who suffers fom it...extreme…Continue
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Steve D posted a discussionAny new Users of the Animus "Vibe" system?
Hey there Everyone! There was a post today from "manoah" on the new Animus "Vibe"....having been a former Animus "Ping" user and a Dex user I'm very curious how it will all work out, I was disappointed with the "Ping" and I am very curious how it will work out with the dex driving insulin dosing...Please keep me posted, and thank you manoah!See More
Steve D replied to Alice Rose's discussion 'Dexcom way off?' in the group Dexcom Users"I find I need to calibrate the dex 3-4 times a day to get it more accurate! That is the lnly advice I can give on this....welcome all others!"
Steve D commented on Mathew's group 'OmniPod Users'"dawn - Who is 'Nancy?" You should be careful about your references to people you are dealing with when you are making a post....I know many Nancy's but none of them have anything to do with Omnipod or insurance! I would be certain…"
Steve D replied to Tinkersmom's discussion 'Testing...PDM vs Meter' in the group OmniPod Users"Thank you, I did know how to change the code on the meter, but I thought one should only change to what the code read on the strip box, which I thought was ALWAYS 16, so what I was wondering was where/how does one get the "code 19" strips?…"
Steve D replied to Tinkersmom's discussion 'Testing...PDM vs Meter' in the group OmniPod Users"How does one acquire "code 19"? I can only get code 16 and have never seen another code since about a year ago. Pls advise."
Steve D replied to Tinkersmom's discussion 'Testing...PDM vs Meter' in the group OmniPod Users"This is a question that has plagued me for years. My PDM has always given me lower (about 10-20%) then any other meater, When I was concictently wearing a Dex I once was tesing on the PDM, reading my Dex, then testing via One Step system. Never had…"
Steve D replied to KCCO's discussion 'Pod Problem' in the group OmniPod Users"THANK YOU MICHAEL!! I never realized (in my 5 years of omnipod usage) that that cap could be reinstalled! So, you just place it back on tha pod and press, I assume? in any case, thank you and good luck to you! I see that you are a long tiome…"
Steve D replied to KCCO's discussion 'Pod Problem' in the group OmniPod Users"Michael- Thanks for the note....how does one remove the cap? I do appreciate your help...and PEACE!"
Steve D replied to Lindsay's discussion 'Just Curious, Is there anyone who is generally happy with the Omnipod?' in the group OmniPod Users"It seems that I have been on the pod for longer than most (switched from MDI after a stroke in 2005 just after Insulet launched). I think that I can realistically say that the pod is NOT the "Be all and end all" to solutions, but then…"
Steve D replied to KCCO's discussion 'Pod Problem' in the group OmniPod Users"Thats crappy when it happens at work....happens at 3:00 am as well, wakes us up and forces a mid sleep pod change (those are the cases that really bug me), in any case .... keep a stiff upper lip...and PEACE."
Steve D replied to KCCO's discussion 'Pod Problem' in the group OmniPod Users"KCCO.7 -
Happens more ofen than it shiuld...I just call 'em in and get replacements, then have my better half get the insulin out and try again!"
Steve D replied to KCCO's discussion 'Pod Problem' in the group OmniPod Users"I have never experienced a Pod that gets back to screaming when it comes out of the freezer. In that case, I would use the method Mikep recommends here, just smash it to bits....although in that case you forfeit the right to send it back to insulet…"
Steve D replied to KCCO's discussion 'Pod Problem' in the group OmniPod Users"I find the best way to silence a "screamer" is to drop it in the freezer and it will stop in about 10 minutes. Thats what I do with all my screamers, Which is far too many."
Steve D replied to KCCO's discussion 'Pod Problem' in the group OmniPod Users"As an additional note, Insulet also recommends you withdraw the insulin from every bad pod, which for some (me included) is actually a tough task (My wife has become an expert, however)."
Steve D replied to KCCO's discussion 'Pod Problem' in the group OmniPod Users"If the Pod does not double beep after you have filled it, I was told by an Insulet reo tgat ut sgiykd be immediately disposed of and Insulet will replace it. This has happened to me at least 1 hundred times! Good Luck, and PEACE."
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- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
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- Date diagnosed
- May 6, 1981
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.5
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- Shots, Pump, Diet and Exercise
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Omnipod - so, about 50% of the time, shots.
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The "Bon Secours" Health System is Nieither!
Posted on April 3, 2012 at 12:47pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Living in Richmond, VA, I am subject to using the "Bon Secours" (Good Help) health system, which, unfortunately, I have nothing good to say about. They were great (medically speaking) when I was hospitlized for months after my diabetes - related stroke in 2005, but they are terrible when it comes to administration, especially their finance dept.. I was back in the hospital (another Bon Secours hospital) last year for more sugery (again...diabetes related) and though the surgery went without…
Continue Charlie Sheen, Corageous?
Posted on March 2, 2011 at 1:13pm 12 Comments 0 Likes
Charlie says the reason he can do the things he does and still survive...He "has Tiger Blood" and the DNA of "Adonnis". I would doubt he could ever live ONE DAY with the crap we put up with! (and I dont clain to have the blood of a jungle animal, or the DNAl of some fictitious goddess).
And WE complain!
Posted on August 23, 2010 at 12:07pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Check out this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqplI66cHsI&feature=player_embedded
I will never complain again! I know, there is a difference btwn us and dogs, but still!
Comment Wall (198 comments)
- At 5:48pm on January 16, 2012,
Erik said… No affiliation with any pharma or med industries--other than as a consumer. I work for Xerox.
- At 6:08pm on January 15, 2012, Erik said…
Hey Steve -
Hope you are doing well. Saw your post on the OmniPod group site about a back to back pod failure--one during a reservoir fill. I wanted to share with you that I have had back to back to back failures when filling with refrigerated insulin, and zero while filling with room temp insulin. Just wanted to throw that out there in case refrigeration may be a factor for you. Erik
- At 8:58pm on January 14, 2012,
Putertech said… Looks like NE kicked butt tonight!
- At 10:00am on January 12, 2012, Putertech said…
What kind of dog is Brady? He looks like he's pretty big.
- At 8:40am on January 12, 2012, Putertech said…
Well, we watched the Vikings screw up (well, I did more than my husband - he'd go fishing, I'd watch football....ha!). I watched the Packers when they were aired here. If they played the same time as the Vikings, only the Vikings game would air. Kinda sucked, as I'd much rather watch the Packers. It's hard watching a team screw up so much (Vikings). Oh well. My step-daughter and cousin are big Packers fans, as well as all of my step brothers. I think we need to change teams....ha!
- At 8:37am on January 12, 2012, Putertech said…
Yes, she's a Siberian Husky girl. She'll be 10 months old tomorrow. She's actually my son's pup, but I puppy sit while he's at work. My van's warming up now to go pick her up. So I guess she's both of ours....ha! (It's a goofy pic of her.....)
- At 1:54pm on January 11, 2012, Putertech said…
"thought" I had to wait.....missed my "t".
- At 1:53pm on January 11, 2012, Putertech said…
I should change my profile..ha! I just switched from the Ping to the Omnipod. I was getting so sick of tubing and having something clipped to my pocket, I even considered going back to MDIs. I didn't think I could get the Pod because of insurance, but my insurance didn't have a problem with it (I had gotten my second Ping just two years ago - though I had to wait the full 4 years). So, I'm brand new to the Omnipod and just put on my third one today.
- At 1:57pm on January 4, 2012,
lala_wolf said… your baby is very handsome. girl or a boy?
- At 1:57pm on January 4, 2012, lala_wolf said…
haha yes i LOVE dogs. those two are my babies. the first one is an alaskan malamute/ wolf hybrid. his name is Kodah. the other is an american pit bull. her name is Jenniferlee. my mom used to feed her human food and she got SUPER fat. which i think made her look like less of a pit. and thanks. :D
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