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OmniPod Users
This group is dedicated to giving OmniPod users a place to discuss and share our experiences so that we may grow and help each other "make diabetes a smaller part of our lives."
Erik commented on Mathew's group 'OmniPod Users'"Oops... meant to type that Medicare considers them disposable, not DME."
Erik commented on Mathew's group 'OmniPod Users'"Interesting that Medicare considers pods DME. Anthem BlueCross BlueShield PPO considers them DME. Year one with them, they were covered 100% as syringes would be, then they switched to categorize them as DME. I guess they can call them whatever they…"
Donald commented on Mathew's group 'OmniPod Users'"Medicare dose not cover the omnipod, that means any type of supplemental medicare ins will not cover the omnipod"
Scott Wilkins commented on Mathew's group 'OmniPod Users'"dawn, Medicare will only cover "Durable Medical Equipment" in the case of insulin pumps. The Omnipod is disposable, not durable so that's where you are out of luck. Sorry."
Steve D commented on Mathew's group 'OmniPod Users'"dawn - Who is 'Nancy?" You should be careful about your references to people you are dealing with when you are making a post....I know many Nancy's but none of them have anything to do with Omnipod or insurance! I would be certain…"
Profile Information
- Date diagnosed
- April 20, 2005
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 7.2
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Shots, Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Omnipod
- Enter your website, if any (blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- http://www.ouromnipod.blogspot.com
Comment Wall (13 comments)
- At 9:33am on September 27, 2010,
AML said… - Mathew,
Is there any chance as the originator of the OmniPod group that you would be willing and are you even able to send an email to OmniPod group members about the product survey I posted? The intent is to give Insulet feedback that will influence product development and the more users we have participate in the survey, the louder our voice. We have 122 responses so far but would love to have at least double that from a group that has over 800 members.
Here is the post from earlier. http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/omnipodusers/forum/topics/all-omnipod-users-survey-of
- At 3:18pm on September 2, 2010,
Linda Gauvin-Miller said… - Best Wishes on your Special Day Matthew ....and the next 364 days!
- At 8:35am on September 2, 2010, Doris D said…
- At 2:31pm on April 20, 2010, Ken said…
- I want to join the Omnipod users group, thanks, Ken
- At 7:14pm on November 1, 2008,
matthewch6 said… - Mathew,
Thanks for beginning this site. I work for Insulet Corp, and I hope to bring value to the patients in this group.
- At 8:42pm on May 10, 2008,
Manny Hernandez said… - Thanks a lot, Matthew!
- At 5:21am on November 25, 2007,
Dave Tripp said… - Hello Mathew! I had a relaxing time in Bangkok last month.
http://picasaweb.google.com/dave.tripp/Bangkok
- At 5:14am on November 10, 2007,
Ricardo said… - Welcome Matthew! Just wanted to tell you I myself just started on the omnipod 12 days ago today. I'm loving it so far. & your blog on the omnipod is great.
- At 6:14am on November 8, 2007,
Daena said… - Sawatdika Matthew! :) How did you end up in Thailand? It's a lovely country. I have been to Hat Yai, Bangkok and Udon Thani, and I'd like to visit Phuket, Krabi and Khao Lak, among other cities!
- At 12:57am on September 10, 2007,
Marston A said… - Glad you could join us Mathew. Thailand is definitely on my list too ;-) I'm from San Diego, now I'm in Holland so I guess I'm working my way east :-P
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