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By: J.K.

J.K. — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 03:00:00 +0000

I am a type 1 diabetic and I am trying to figure out if the Omnipod is the right pump for me. I received a “practice” pod from my endocrinologist and I placed it on the back of my thigh. I barely knew it was there, but do people usually place it there? I read that a CON for the Omnipod is that the pod can break if the injection site is curved (possibly the leg). Has anyone tried it there? I would rather not place it on my stomach or arm and if I am forced to I would probably go with the Minimed Paradigm instead. Any help is welcome, thanks!

J.K.

By: Barb

Barb — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:45:54 +0000

So, I have been on the Pod now since February 9th. Still switching from side to side on stomach…can’t find the nerve to stick it on my arm yet.
Amy:
As a late in life diagnosed Type 1, it has all been overwhelming…first thinking I was Type II, trying numerous pills and pill combinations all with bad results, finally the diagnosis of Type I along with thyroiditis, MDI for almost a year, and now the pump. Am so glad there is no tubing as I would never have tried pumping otherwise. Also, appreciated the empty pods to try first. Would love to hear where people all put their pods. I have found baths and sex still works. Do worry a little about the heat of summer. Am so thankful to have found this website for support. It is a challenge to find other people with Diabetes, who are pumpers, and who are OmniPod-ers. Thanks for all you hard work maintaining it.

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By: Jules

Jules — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:17:25 +0000

Steve: Sorry I didn’t assume you were talking about hot tubs and having to take the pod off and throw it away. They’re not on my wave length because I wouldn’t be caught dead in a hot tub. I love a nice hot bath but exposing myself to large amounts of volatile organic carbons, inhaled deep into the lungs, which is needed to keep the darn things “clean”, is against my health ethics. As an Environmental Scientist, I believe the last great source of unregulated contaminants is the modern day hot tub.

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 05:25:49 +0000

No contradiction here. Read my first post. I’m simply saying the pod is too big for me, and certainly my 7 year old daughter. Jules, no need to estimate, I got the dimensions from the omnipod’s web-site. Why measure temperature differences Jules? I’m talking about removing an external pump to keep it out of the hot water in the jacuzzi or bathtub. You can’t do that with the mega-pod!

By: AmyT

AmyT — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:08:35 +0000

“Gimicky new device”? Steve, you’re kidding, right? Aren’t you the same guy who called Insulet and sent emails to me complaining that you couldn’t get ahold of the revolutionary new OmniPod? You lose credibility when you keep contradicting yourself…

By: Jules

Jules — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:46:30 +0000

Oops. You’re right Steve. I took a ruler next to my computer and measured the pod on my lower back. I estimated 1.75 inches twisting and turning to get a good sight. I stand corrected. However, I still stand by my comparison to a kiwi cut in half lengthwise. My next experiment will be measuring temperature differences between the insulin in a pod and the insulin in an external pump. I promise not to guess. I have a hunch though that the difference will be small.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:03:49 +0000

Hey, “get busy” meant the activities I listed(Which you didn’t address). Get your mind out of the gutter! The pod’s dimensions are 1.6 in. x 2.4 in. x 0.7 in.(Like I said, that’s an XL kiwi) Where did you get 1.75?! You lose credibility when you don’t tell the truth! Why would I stick a huge empty pod onto myself? That doesn’t reflect how well it would work if it were full of heat sensitive insulin! Use whatever pump you like.I’m just pointing out the obvious disadvantages of this gimicky new device. I’m done…

By: Jules

Jules — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:49:56 +0000

The average size of a kiwi is 2 inches….the pod is 1.75 inches so the kiwi is actually a little larger than the pod. I’ve got two favorite spots so far. The underside of the upper arm (not the backside) and about 2 inches below my belly button. The upper arm location doesn’t interfere with “get busy” time in any way. Insulet now has an empty pod that you can stick on to yourself if you’re really curious…give them a call and ask for one.

By: Medopedia

Medopedia — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 13:50:58 +0000

Tubeless Insulin Pumps?

One blogger, Amy Tenderich of Diabetes Mine, offers a running commentary on her experiences with the OmniPod. In one post, she reflects on her first five weeks on the device, and elsewhere comments on her first impressions of the OmniPod: �I am so happ…