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Help w/ Omnipod
Started this discussion. Last reply by KcF Feb 24, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hello all, new to the forum, in search of help dealing w/ my Omnipod. I got it back in November, the week of Thanksgiving. . . I had been waiting YEARS to get this thing (insurance issues, etc). I…Continue
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KcF replied to flythere's discussion 'Help w/ Omnipod'"The rate of when your insulin takes affect can vary based on site selection. Were you doing shots before the omnipod? Or another pump? Some people find the abdomen being a quicker place for the insulin to be absorbed, and legs slower. Figuring out…"
"Oh I understand how you feel. I have been D for 18years 19 this October, I was never on any other pump before the pod. I never wanted to have anything do do with that tubed thing. My A1C prior to my pod was 9.1 and thats on the lower side of what it…"
flythere replied to flythere's discussion 'Help w/ Omnipod'"Well, that's good to know. . . how were you before you got the pump? Were you in decent control? I have NEVER been in good control. Its SO frustrating. I mean, I'll have like maybe 3-4 day stints where I have pretty consistent good blood…"
"I usually bolus when I start eating, but I am using Apidra insulin, it works much faster than most insulin's. So it's not the pod's fault it may be the insulin you use. I lso rememeber starting the pod a year and a half ago, the first…"
flythere posted a discussionHelp w/ Omnipod
Hello all, new to the forum, in search of help dealing w/ my Omnipod. I got it back in November, the week of Thanksgiving. . . I had been waiting YEARS to get this thing (insurance issues, etc). I was SO excited, but I feel I've been having more problems than not. Questions:How long before you eat should you tell the pod how many carbs you will be eating? I usually telling right as I begin to eat, and it seems that occasionally, it takes FOREVER for the insulin to take affect. Same thing…See More
Linda G left a comment for flythere"Welcome home Flythere!
I am happy that you are reading this and that you are a member of the growing TuDiabetes family.
Since the community was formed back in early 2007, lots of things have changed. Also since then, lots of new members have…"
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- I want answers and help on how to make my life as a diabetic not so damn complicated! ugh
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- August 15, 1990
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- At 10:55am on January 13, 2013, Linda G said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FLYTHERE!!
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
(You haven't been on in a while...I hope everything is OK)
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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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 :)
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- At 8:13pm on February 11, 2010,
Jim Roach said… - Welcome to Tudiabetes Flythere!
- At 3:09pm on February 7, 2010,
Holger Schmeken said… - Willkommen to TuDiabetes, flythere!
- At 9:02am on February 7, 2010,
Doris D said… - Welcome to our really big family Flythere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- At 8:08pm on February 6, 2010, Linda G said…
- Welcome home Flythere!
I am happy that you are reading this and that you are a member of the growing TuDiabetes family.
Since the community was formed back in early 2007, lots of things have changed. Also since then, lots of new members have joined: we're now nearly 11,300 members. So, new members and new features means it never hurts to refresh how things work around the community.
If you haven't read it, I invite you to take a few minutes to go through our New Member Guide. If you have been a member for a while but have let a little dust accumulate on your TuDiabetes account, you will find it very useful. If you joined just recently, you will find it EVEN MORE handy.
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