"perhaps these failures are the real reason that us old users haven't been given the new pods yet. It could be they want to iron out all the bugs before full distribution."
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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 Stress's discussion 'PDM Failure' in the group OmniPod Users"I don't consider the a PDM "failure". A "failure" is when the PDM can't be reset & Insulet has to send you a new one. That's really freak out time & why I always have a few insulin pens in my fridge to hold…"
johnnyjumpstart replied to Erik's discussion 'Shifting to a longer transition for existing customers... and abandoning "fair"' in the group OmniPod Users"My next shipment is due in June. That is the last shipment that I will accept old pods. If I'm not on the new pods in September then I will cancel Omnipod. That is all I have to say. I'd rather use insulin pens then be jerked around. If…"
johnnyjumpstart replied to Cocheze's discussion 'Where is the best place to put the pod on your arm?' in the group OmniPod Users"I use the back of my upper arm with great success. Most of the time I forget I'm even wearing it. It's high enough to be hidden by a short sleeve shirt. I've also used the outside of the upper arm but that spot is vulnerable to…"
johnnyjumpstart replied to Kenneth Kellner's discussion 'Omnipod leaking?' in the group OmniPod Users"nope......never had this happen in 3 years"
johnnyjumpstart replied to Erik's discussion 'Current Users Are Important to Insulet (LOL)' in the group OmniPod Users"If it hadnt been for this forum I would not have even had a clue that the transition had started! Thanx to everybody here who has been sniffing out all the latest news!"
johnnyjumpstart replied to Sarah's discussion 'Apidra with Omnipod' in the group OmniPod Users"I am using Apidra & changing every 3 days, sometimes I let the pod run the extra 8 hours as well & have had no problems whatsoever."
johnnyjumpstart replied to Cocheze's discussion 'Carrying the PDM' in the group OmniPod Users"Lancets/strips are kept in my desk & my glovebox."
johnnyjumpstart replied to Cocheze's discussion 'Carrying the PDM' in the group OmniPod Users"If I am going out of the house to jog or run to a local store for an hour or two then I leave it at home, knowing I wont be eating. I often leave it in my car for longer shopping ventures. I leave it on my desk at work . You'll find an easy…"
johnnyjumpstart replied to Mom 2 Kyle's discussion 'Day 1 - OmniPod question ...' in the group OmniPod Users"It will take some tweeking to get your basal rates just right. My endo had me where a 3 day CGM to get an exact readout as to what my readings were during the night & day. She used those readings to fine tune my basals. Ive done this twice in 3…"
johnnyjumpstart replied to KCCO's discussion 'Pod Placement' in the group OmniPod Users"I have never tried my back area. My question would be: do u sleep on your back when you have it there?"
johnnyjumpstart replied to David S's discussion 'It was bound to happen...' in the group OmniPod Users"I definitely plan to keep the old pda & a box of pods as emergency backup once I'm switched over to the new pods."
johnnyjumpstart replied to Cocheze's discussion 'My insurance contacted them. Now what should I expect?' in the group OmniPod Users"My insurance works thru Liberty Medical. They are pretty great!"
johnnyjumpstart replied to vickim1970's discussion 'have any existing users received new pods???' in the group OmniPod Users"I've got about 80 of the old ones! lol. I think when I finally get the new ones that I may still use the old ones for at least a month so as to build up a "cushion" of new ones!"
johnnyjumpstart replied to k's discussion 'ordered new smaller pods' in the group OmniPod Users"That's great news! Did insulet send you a notice that it was time to switch to the new pods or did u initiate the change by calling?"
johnnyjumpstart replied to Brian's discussion 'Travel to Europe from US with Pods' in the group OmniPod Users"I should add one travel trip for future thought. In 2011 I took a 12 day med cruise in the summer. I made sure the cruise ship had a mini fridge in my cabin. Once onboard I put my insulin inside the fridge & never had to worry about the warm…"
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