"I've had no problems using Apidra in the pod. Apidra supposedly is more heat tolerant than humalog"
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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 liked John Galt's discussion Insulet: "We are pleased that we are now converting our existing OmniPod wearers to the new OmniPod."johnnyjumpstart replied to NatalieHodge's discussion 'existing customers with new pods?' in the group OmniPod Users"They have your name on a list, then are checking it twice, determining if you have been naughty or nice............"
johnnyjumpstart replied to meh_mtl's discussion 'replacement pod' in the group OmniPod Users"They usually ship them separate"
johnnyjumpstart replied to Cocheze's discussion 'Adjusting Basals with Weight Loss' in the group OmniPod Users"You need to be using lower basals when exercising. I normally take 1 unit per hour, but when I'm biking or running or walking the golf course I use an alternative basal rate of 0.35/hour"
johnnyjumpstart replied to David's discussion 'Suppliers for Omnipod?' in the group OmniPod Users"I use Liberty Medical with United Healthcare/Empire insurance & I pay nothing for any diabetic supplies. It's amazing."
johnnyjumpstart replied to tiffernee's discussion 'Omnipod Tips for a Newbie. :)' in the group OmniPod Users"I was also diagnosed as type 1.5 but then evolved into Type 1 when I started Omnipod. Have patience..it took my endo about a year of tweaking my settings to bring my a1c down to 7.0. You might try having your Dr put you on a GCM for three days so…"
johnnyjumpstart replied to Erik's discussion 'Existing Users to Begin Transition to New System THIS WEEK OR NEXT!' in the group OmniPod Users"I receive my pods thru Liberty Medical. Today I needed to reorder & had a chance to ask some questions about getting the new pods from somebody in the Pump supple department who seemed to know quite a bit when I inquired about getting the new…"
johnnyjumpstart replied to Cocheze's discussion 'Alarm won't go off' in the group OmniPod Users"I put them in a vice and squish them to death til they stop crying!"
johnnyjumpstart replied to Jim's discussion 'New pod failures' in the group OmniPod Users"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."
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."
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- April 15, 2005
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- At 8:39pm on April 18, 2010,
Jim Roach said… - Welcome to Tudiabetes Johhnyjumpstart!
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Martina H Milligan said… - Welcome aboard if you need anything at all please let me know
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