"I had something similar happen too recently with my blood sugars going and staying high despite multiple corrective bolusing. This is an incident you should always call product support at Insulet Corp./Omnipod, and they usually replace the pod…"
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Dental implants and having teeth pulled
Started this discussion. Last reply by lola May 28, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I was diagnosed with cancer 2 and a half years ago and I am now cancer free. I have been done with treatment for well over a year. I also developed type 1 diabetes during this time. My last A1c was…Continue
Low blood sugar and auto accident
Started this discussion. Last reply by Glenda Strickland Mar 19, 2012. 13 Replies 0 Likes
I was driving home from work and ran over a median, blood sugar was low. I had tested before leaving work and it was fine. My blood sugar dropped quickly, I had recently changed basal settings in my…Continue
Omniopod frustrations
Started this discussion. Last reply by MyBustedPancreas Aug 13, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hi I have been using the omniopod for 5 months and have had repeated problems. I spend so much time on the phone with abbott, omnipod, and the people they refer me to. I am on the third Pdm in 3…Continue
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Jacob's mom replied to lola's discussion 'Defective Pods with omnipod' in the group OmniPod Users"that was my next question garidan, what sites are you using lola, have you been mixing it up, have you been more active or are you a restless sleeper, maybe you are getting partial occlusions during the night? lately we have been putting a tegaderm…"
garidan replied to lola's discussion 'Defective Pods with omnipod' in the group OmniPod Users"I think of a site problem. Pump's occlusion alarm isn't reliable often. Still, insulin could be "trapped" underskin and not reach blood flow to reach all your body.
That way it acts only locally and it's discarded at…"
Mark replied to lola's discussion 'Defective Pods with omnipod' in the group OmniPod Users"There have been reports of quality control issues with some lots of the pods in the past. I actually had a similar experience to you almost 2 years ago. I opened up the pods and found insulin was leaking inside the pod, It appeared to be bad…"
lola replied to lola's discussion 'Defective Pods with omnipod' in the group OmniPod Users"Thanks for the information, I am not having highs from od changes, The pods do not work at all. I just had another fail after a day in a half. Bood sugars were good starting going up during the night I bolused many times and increased temp. basal…"
Mark replied to lola's discussion 'Defective Pods with omnipod' in the group OmniPod Users"A few things may help. First, when you say the pod "fails" after one day with no alarm means that there is not an occlusion. Have you checked for leakage of insulin around the site by sticking you finger near the cannula and sensing if wet…"
Jacob's mom replied to lola's discussion 'Defective Pods with omnipod' in the group OmniPod Users"Hi lola, my son has been using the omnipod system about as long as you. we struggled with post pod change highs. but have basically rectified that, we do a .5 u bolus before a pod change, check his bs and bolus about 1.5 for a normal bs with lots of…"
annecy replied to lola's discussion 'Defective Pods with omnipod' in the group OmniPod Users"First of all, I have to reply since it looks like our dogs are twins! Here is a reply I made re a similar problem: "I've been on the pod for 5+ years now & Type 1 for 31 years. After struggling with post change highs for a long time,…"
lola added a discussion to the group OmniPod Users
Defective Pods with omnipod
I have been using the omnipod for a year and a half. I am thinking of giving up on the stystem because I am getting so many high blood sugars from defective pods. Recently I have had many pods fail after wearing it for a day or so. There is no alarm to let me know anything is wrong, I don't know until my blood sugar goes way up and I have bolused many times and I have no drop in blood sugar. I also have had many pods not work after I change pods and sites. I activate a new pod and then several…See More
lola replied to lola's discussion 'Dental implants and having teeth pulled'"Thank you for your reply. My A1c was 6.8 last time, do you think this is low enough for implants. Also I am stressed about finding someone who can do the procedure. Would you advice an oral surgeon only. I would like to find a dentist who can the…"
bobnominous replied to lola's discussion 'Dental implants and having teeth pulled'"Just had tooth extracted few weeks ago too. If anything, my bg is harder to control now because my ISF and I:C numbers are changing. For the better! I used to take 7unit bolus for a particular meal, but now I can eat same meal with no bolus, and my…"
lola replied to lola's discussion 'Dental implants and having teeth pulled'"Thanks for the information!"
lola left a comment for jrtpup"Yes, we are similar. It is so difficult to deal with cancer and then diabetes on top of that. Now I am dealing with dental issues. I have been cancer free for two years now and I have been a type 1 diabetic for a year and a half. People don't…"
jrtpup left a comment for lola"Hi Lola,
Just saw your post - we are similar! I was dx with stage 3 breast cancer in 2005, and in 2006 with diabetes (finally confirmed as T1). I had every side effect possible with cancer tx, but am cancer free! It does get better with time ;)"
busymom replied to lola's discussion 'Dental implants and having teeth pulled'"Wow you have been through a lot. I am very happy to hear you are now cancer free. I have had my wisdom teeth removed as a type 1 and I have had sedation dentistry done. I had no problem with the extractions or afterwards. I didn't have the…"
drsoosie replied to lola's discussion 'Dental implants and having teeth pulled'"Hi Lola! I am a dentist and a diabetic T1. You should have no problem with your teeth extractions and implant placements. First, I am sure your dentist will take every precaution to make sure you take antibiotic therapy during and after both…"
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Omniopod questions
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 11:58am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Hi,
I am a 48 year old women that was diagmosed with Type 1 just 7 months ago so I am still learning how to manage my diabetes. I have been on the omnipod pump for about three months and my A1c is way high. My biggest concern is when testing my blood I get different numbers from the PDA on the omniopod and from the blood meter I used to use which is an accu check aviva. Right now the PDA on the omniopod says mu blood sugar is 26 and the accucheck says 112. I have no symptoms of being low.… Continue
I am a 48 year old women that was diagmosed with Type 1 just 7 months ago so I am still learning how to manage my diabetes. I have been on the omnipod pump for about three months and my A1c is way high. My biggest concern is when testing my blood I get different numbers from the PDA on the omniopod and from the blood meter I used to use which is an accu check aviva. Right now the PDA on the omniopod says mu blood sugar is 26 and the accucheck says 112. I have no symptoms of being low.… Continue
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- At 7:49pm on May 27, 2012, jrtpup said…
Hi Lola,
Just saw your post - we are similar! I was dx with stage 3 breast cancer in 2005, and in 2006 with diabetes (finally confirmed as T1). I had every side effect possible with cancer tx, but am cancer free! It does get better with time ;)
- At 10:52am on April 22, 2011,
Linda G said… 
What a cute doggie!!!
Welcome home Lola....fellow teacher! It hasn't been half a year yet since your diagnosis....how are you coping??
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.
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