"Maybe this is why Liberty medical keeps sending me 5 boxes of pods evry 3 months! Perhaps they are trying to get rid of the old pods! I now have about a 9 month supply of pods!"
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Walking the golf course as a Type 1
Started this discussion. Last reply by JohnG Mar 19, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I use the omnipod system for insulin delivery. I am 54 years old & a very avid golfer. It's not always easy to walk the golf course, which can take 4-5 hours, and maintain proper blood sugar…Continue
Had my first infection after podding 3 months
Started this discussion. Last reply by solobaricsrock Jun 29, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all, this is my first real post. I've been on the Pod since March & just had my first infection at an infusion site on my arm. I was placed on antibiotics for 10 days and all is well now. I…Continue
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johnnyjumpstart replied to Jim's discussion 'Insulet still targeting new pods by end of year' in the group OmniPod Users
garidan replied to johnnyjumpstart's discussion 'First clinical test of going totally automated!' in the group OmniPod Users"It's a dexcom, an omnipod both "talking" with an android smartphone were a software do its calc and control basal and correction/food boluses. It's a joint USA,France,Italy project. The first 2 outpatients were a french and an…"
Scott Wilkins replied to johnnyjumpstart's discussion 'First clinical test of going totally automated!' in the group OmniPod Users"Interesting, but what's the difference between this and what's currently being done with pumps and CGM units? Doesn't seem like it'd be much. They didn't even say if this device was external or implanted. Since it was…"
Nate Miller replied to johnnyjumpstart's discussion 'First clinical test of going totally automated!' in the group OmniPod Users"Very cool. Thanks for sharing."
johnnyjumpstart replied to Emily Coles's discussion 'Artificial Pancreas Testing Approved For Outpatients, USA'"a small step towards a big inprovement in our care, I suspect it will be 5 years b4 we are able to all be using this."
johnnyjumpstart replied to Allie's discussion 'Recent problems filling pods' in the group OmniPod Users"wow. very interesting as Ive never once had this happen to me in 2 years of podding!"
johnnyjumpstart replied to Putertech's discussion 'What's your favorite spot....' in the group OmniPod Users"The back of my upper arms & the outside of my upper thighs"
johnnyjumpstart replied to Lindsay's discussion 'Just Curious, Is there anyone who is generally happy with the Omnipod?' in the group OmniPod Users"i LOVEEE my omnipod & wouldnt ever consider anything with tubing. end of story."
johnnyjumpstart replied to Putertech's discussion 'Leaving insulin out' in the group OmniPod Users"Once I open a new bottle I will leave it out on my dresser except for the hot summer months when it stays in the fridge"
johnnyjumpstart replied to johnnyjumpstart's discussion '11 boxes of Pods & counting!' in the group OmniPod Users"Liberty always calls me b4 sending supplies. The next time they call Im going to tell them I have a enough pods to cover the next 3 months & that I dont need anymore."
jla replied to johnnyjumpstart's discussion '11 boxes of Pods & counting!' in the group OmniPod Users"Isn't a box supposed to last a month? That's 10 pods at 3 days @. I figure he's got 33 months of pods accumulated."
jla replied to johnnyjumpstart's discussion '11 boxes of Pods & counting!' in the group OmniPod Users"According to my calculations you now have approximately 33 months of pods accumulated. Can you deal with Liberty to have them stop sending you pods until you call and ask for them? That's what I do both when I have a shortage or when I have too…"
Susan Anderson replied to johnnyjumpstart's discussion '11 boxes of Pods & counting!' in the group OmniPod Users"Just make sure you look at the expiration dates on them -- they expire because the internal batteries last only 3 years. If you don't hear the double beep when priming, the battery is dead."
Don replied to johnnyjumpstart's discussion '11 boxes of Pods & counting!' in the group OmniPod Users"Hoard away. This is a totally rational response to managing a chronic disease with our health care system.
It is crazy difficult to figure out the cost between the annual deductible, the DME copay, and finally the contracted rate between the…"
Lorraine replied to johnnyjumpstart's discussion '11 boxes of Pods & counting!' in the group OmniPod Users"I've been trying this strategy with no success! lol It's hard to balance Pod inventory with the release of these seemingly ever-elusive smaller Pods! I giggle when I think about the Insulet rep that told us about the new Pods in…"
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- April 15, 2005
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Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 8:39pm on April 18, 2010,
Jim Roach said… - Welcome to Tudiabetes Johhnyjumpstart!
- At 12:46am on April 16, 2010,
Martina H Milligan said… - Welcome aboard if you need anything at all please let me know
- At 5:32pm on April 15, 2010, Doris D said…
- See you got on the best site around! No really here we're all in this fight together and are rooting for one another!!! Great to have you here!
- At 4:52pm on April 15, 2010, Doris D said…
- WELCOME TO OUR REALLY BIG FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- At 10:04am on April 15, 2010, Marie B said…
- hi there jonny, welcome! let me know if you have any questions here, or if you are looking for anything special. here are some tips for new members
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- At 9:43am on April 15, 2010,
The Diabetic Welfare Queen said… - Welcome to our community! :)
- At 9:38am on April 15, 2010,
Robyn said… - Hello and Welcome to TuD!
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