"Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Jess..... Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year! Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)"
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very new to diabetes, but looking to learn more about CGMs
Started this discussion. Last reply by mikep May 15, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
My daughter was just diagnosed 4 weeks ago. We are eager to learn as much about easily and effectively managing this disease. Our dr has given us the go ahead on a pump, but has mentioned nothing…Continue
looking for cons on the Omnipod
Started this discussion. Last reply by SF Pete May 15, 2012. 10 Replies 0 Likes
My daughter was diagnosed 4 weeks ago. Our dr has given clearance to move to a pump. We began looking into the omnipod and are sold. It seems to be a no-brainer. As I'm not naive enough to believe…Continue
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brokenpole left a comment for jess"Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
mikep replied to jess's discussion 'very new to diabetes, but looking to learn more about CGMs'"Agree 100%. I'm on Omnipod and Dexcom CGM as well. It provides me with very valuable information but you have to use it for what it is intended to be used for : trends and patterns. If you expect it replace your finger sticks you will be…"
smileandnod replied to jess's discussion 'very new to diabetes, but looking to learn more about CGMs'"Hi Jess, I am always in awe of the parents of T1's on this site because you are super-moms in my book.
I agree with the others that everyone's experience and journey is a bit different. I stayed on MDI for 25 years because it was working…"
SF Pete replied to jess's discussion 'looking for cons on the Omnipod'"I've been using the OmniPod for a couple of years now. I'm very pleased with the performance and the quality of the pods. I avoided pumping because I have always been wigged out by the idea of ripping out an infusion site. Given my natural…"
smileandnod replied to jess's discussion 'looking for cons on the Omnipod'"I agree Mike. I've been using OmniPod for a couple of months now and have had very few issues. I've had one pod that failed to prime and OmniPod replaced it. I've had several pods that I had to pull because the site wasn't…"
mikep replied to jess's discussion 'looking for cons on the Omnipod'"I wanted to share my experience with pump failures after wearing the Omnipod for 2+ years as I've heard many who don't wear an Omnipod reference it as a major reason why they don't wear one.
-I've had maybe 5 failures in 2+…"
mikep replied to jess's discussion 'looking for cons on the Omnipod'"I've been on my Omnipod for over 2 years. Was on MM pumps for 10 years before I switched. I have to say that I love my Omnipod and would never switch back to a tubed pump. I loved my MM, but my kids kept yanking the thing out. I also wanted…"
Scott Wilkins replied to jess's discussion 'looking for cons on the Omnipod'"The "bulk" (not sure I'd call it that) is something to consider. Most other topics of concern are based on that one consideration. I just started the Omnipods myself, and so far it's been good. I also got some of the "Bands…"
Anna Banana replied to jess's discussion 'looking for cons on the Omnipod'"I used to have the omni pod what went to the animas due to many problems. My screen would always crack for no reason. They finally told us WE had to pay for it. The pods would always stop working and would beep until you hit it with a hammer. Its…"
"I started on the omnipod in Jan. The reason that i went with it was the tubless and the waterproof. I swim alot so that was big for me....The cons that i have had so far...i did go through a spell of pump failures...they were all replaced and the…"
"Hi Jessica Nice to meet you and sorry that you have joined our merry club.
I think its great that you are so proactive and want to learn as much as you can. That is the perfect attitude. A few things I want to add. MDI is the cornerstone of T1…"
JohnG replied to jess's discussion 'very new to diabetes, but looking to learn more about CGMs'"There should be no reason a insurance company would refuse a pump but it can be a little tricky when asking for a CGMS.
I'll put it a diffrent way...4 weeks is not much history when it comes to providing a medical necessity letter.
A…"
christy replied to jess's discussion 'looking for cons on the Omnipod'"Hi, I demo'd the Omnipod and my reasons for not going with it were a few. One I thought it was extremely bulky, I felt a lot more self conscious with the demo than I ever have with my Medtronic. Also the frequent number of people posting about…"
Marie B left a comment for jess"jess, you might also want to join this group http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/parentsofkidswithtype1
Our admin Lorraine's son Caleb was dx at age 4, and not too long after, he went on the Omnipod. a few years later, he went on the Dexcom cgm."
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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?
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- Date diagnosed
- April 16, 2012
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Shots
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- I'm a stay at home mom to 4. My oldest (8yrs old) was diagnosed with Type 1 April 16, 2012.
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- At 6:49am on August 4, 2012,
Linda G said… 
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Jess.....
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
- At 6:42am on August 4, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,jess. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 1:59am on August 4, 2012, brokenpole said…
Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 3:44pm on May 14, 2012,
Lorraine said… Jess - your comment made my day!
- At 12:08pm on May 14, 2012, Marie B said…
jess, you might also want to join this group
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/parentsofkidswithtype1Our admin Lorraine's son Caleb was dx at age 4, and not too long after, he went on the Omnipod. a few years later, he went on the Dexcom cgm.
- At 11:26am on May 11, 2012,
catlover said… Hi jess- Welcome to TuD. We hope you like it here.
- At 5:04pm on May 9, 2012, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here! Welcome to the circle jess. What a lovely profile pic ♥ April 16th isn't quite a month ago....how's it all going?
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 parents of children with D., such as....
"Parents of Kids with type 1" and "Kids with Diabetes"
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 4:54pm on May 9, 2012, SEAGATOR said…
Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Check the GROUPS as there several groups dealing diabetic children and their parents. WELCOME!!!
- At 4:08pm on May 9, 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.
Here's a link to help you get to know more about us: http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
- At 2:09pm on May 9, 2012, brokenpole said…
Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn 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 even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
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