"Hi the basal rate is delivered slow release so over the hour rather than a one-off delivery. Don't panic about when you have to change a pod, it should only take a few minutes so you won't miss much insulin at all.
One thing you will have…"
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Omnipod removal
Started this discussion. Last reply by ATRannals Aug 13, 2012. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Hi AllFirstly apologies if this topic has been covered before.I've had type 1 since 1977 (diagnosed at the age of 6) and for the last 8 years have been on insulin pump therapy. I'm currently using a…Continue
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"Good luck with going on the pod. It might take you a little while to get used to all the different settings etc but stick with it and you'll soon start to see the benefits.
I've been on the pod for nearly 6 months now and it really is…"
"I think the pod is great. I've been T1 for over 35 years and on a pump since 2003. I went onto the pod nearly 6 months ago and haven't looked back since. I'm surprised you haven't seen many positive comments about it although…"
"And I've still got my old PDM and a box of the old pods as a backup"
"Hi Shaun. I started on the Omnipod in Sept last year, and Ypsomed automatically upgraded me to the smaller pods and new PDM just before Christmas. Might be worth checking with them why they didn't just send it out to you?"
"I'm 41 and have been on the pod since September last year. Although the weather in the UK isn't quite as good (!!) I do like wearing polo shirts etc and whilst I did feel very self concious to start with, now I don't give it a second…"
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"That's what I was thinking. And besides, shouldn't you always check the screen of the PDM before applying a blood sample to the strip incase the PDM hasn't registered the strip for whatever reason...?"
"It doesn't cause me any issues. Without turning the PDM on, I insert a Freestyle test strip. The PDM comes on, asks me to confirm my ID, and then it carries on with the usual blood test routine (i.e. shows the code of the strips and then asks…"
"I went onto pump therapy about 9 years ago. At the time my a1c's were at a very similar level to yours (well done on those by the way!) but I was experiencing a lot of morning hypo's on MDI.
Like others have said, pump therapy is not for…"
ATRannals replied to Sticks's discussion 'Omnipod removal'"I have to say that I've just been doing the "rip it off" method. Due to my high insulin requirement (100-120 units a day), I'm only getting two days out of a pod. So far, I've been exclusively using my abdomen until I get a…"
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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?
- Help with Omnipod
- Date diagnosed
- November 1, 1977
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.7
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Omnipod
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- At 1:13am on July 26, 2012,
brokenpole said… - Welcome to the family!! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of what you will learn is that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and vent to, if needed.
- At 6:15pm on July 25, 2012,
Linda G said… 
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home Sticks....
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
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- At 12:08pm on July 25, 2012,
catlover said… Hi Sticks- Welcome to TuD. We hope you like it here.
- At 10:18am on July 25, 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 9:25am on July 25, 2012,
Marie B said… hello sticks, welcome to the community! youi might want to join this Group
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/omnipodusersalso there are some videos (click on "Media"on the top banner)on pod changes. be sure you're practising good rotation of sites to avoid scar tissue and absorption problems. let me know if you have any questions, I'd be glad to help.
- At 9:21am on July 25, 2012,
Doris D said… WELCOME TO OUR LOVING, CARING, AND UNDERSTANDING FAMILY MY FRIEND!!! Great to have you here with us!!!!Please feel free to check out our Forum, Blogs and Groups here!!! If u have any questions please feel free to ask any of us or put it on our forum. To answer any of us back just hit the "comment back "bar under our comments and you will go to our page where you can leave a comment to us and also read abit about us.
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