"We had trouble getting the sample pods to stick so I was concerned when we went to the real thing. Fortunately, we've had no problems whatsoever in the 2 years we've been using the pods."
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"The only part that frustrates me is the confusion concerning the rollout. If they had said upfront, the new pods have been approved, but we will transition new users first. I could have accepted that much better than old users will be transitioned…"
"Good point...maybe the stockpile is dwindling. I guess I was just thinking they had stopped making the new ones before March. Oh well, it is what it is..."
"Just received our 3 month supply of pods yesterday. The manufacture date on the box and on the pods was March 2013. Sorry, but I really don't understand why they were still manufacturing the old ones 3 months after the new ones were approved."
"Read the tips page on the Omnipod Users discussion board. I think those are great. There will be bumps in the road, but be patient. It is SOOO worth it. My son is 16 and has been using the Omnipod for 2 years. His favorite spot is his upper butt. He…"
"Sorry, Scott!!"
"I didn't think it would work but I had already pushed confirm when he darted in the bathroom and closed the door. I was prepared to just throw it to him. Not a practice we use often, lol!!"
"I do that all the time. In fact, just last week I bolused my son through the bathroom wall..."
"When I inquired at our endos office, they told me they didn't have a lot of patients who were using the pod, but they didn't try to discourage us either. They left the choice up to us and have been very supportive. However, the initial…"
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A place for parents of Omnipod children to come and talk...and share ideas that work best for childern on Omnipod.
"An occlusion means that something has blocked the flow of insulin and none is being delivered. It doesn't happen that often to us, maybe once every couple months. It usually is caused by a bad site, either a site you've used too much and…"
"My son was 14 when he started pumping. The Omnipod was the only pump he would consider because he was adamantly opposed to tubing. We have had a few problems, but no more than we would have had with other pumps. Sure we've had some occlusions,…"
"My son wears his on the upper part of his behind, usually right below his waistband. It is in the natural curve of his back so he rarely rips one off. He rotates the cannula in and out, so he gets at least 4 sites here. He doesn't have much…"
OmniPod Users
This group is dedicated to giving OmniPod users a place to discuss and share our experiences so that we may grow and help each other "make diabetes a smaller part of our lives."Please note: the exchange, sale or giveaway of items between members that require a prescription from a licensed practitioner, including insulin pumps and pump supplies, is not allowed on TuDiabetes.We encourage you to donate supplies to non-profits such as the Charles…See More
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- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
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- January 26, 2010
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- At 1:02pm on August 17, 2012,
Linda G said… 
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home bballmom....
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
"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for.
Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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There are also groups here for young people, and parents of children with diabetes, such as....
"Teenagers with Type 1", "College Students with Diabetes",
"Parents of Kids with type 1" and "Kids with Diabetes"
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
It's on right now!
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 7:45am on August 17, 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 7:25am on August 17, 2012,
Stress said…
Welcome to a great site full of information for everyone!!
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