My First Week Using The Omnipod Insulin Pump!
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- My name is Laura. I was diagnosed with type one diabetes in April 2019. This video is all about my transition from being on multiple daily injections of insulin to using an insulin pump. I chose the omnipod and I am really enjoying it. If you have any questions about my experience transitioning from MDI to pump therapy or the omnipod, please leave them down in the comments :)
Instagram: / laura.craven
Disclosure: this video is not sponsored and all thoughts are my own
Thank you for smiling. I was just diagnosed this week and completely overwhelmed. It's so lovely to see your positivity!
It is absolutely an overwhelming time 💙It is a lot to learn and you can do this 💪🏻
@@LauraCravenOfficial Thank you. :)
My son has diagnosed last month.
Taking insulin. Hope he would get pump
It’s tough to learn you have diabetes. You are brave and I’m wishing you all the best with your health! You’ve got this and I believe in you! ❤️💪🏻
Same time I'm only 13 atm to be honest my mum was more upset than me but I'm learning everyday and I feel I can do any thing hope ever one does well diabetic or not goodnight well for me 😀
well im a diabetic girl, 11 years old now ! i was diagnosed when i was seven years old. and using injections leaves bruises on my body, so i decided using insulin pump when i was 8, and using pump is alot more relaxing for me! tho i dont have omnipod insulin pump (i have other sort of) im still happy using it!
Good luck all diabetic Children out there ! dont be scared it dosent hurt when you are used to it!
Wow. What a coincidence. I am a diabetic girl,11 yrs old,decided using an insulin pump when I was 8 and I was diagnosed at 7 yrs old
Hi,
I just got diagnosed yesterday. I’m really scared but watching your videos and other diabetics channels really help me thank you for giving me confidence and showing me that it’s not that bad!
Thinking of you and sending positive thoughts your way 💙 You can do this
How are you doing with it now Eva?
It’s ok. Nothing to be scared of. Once you get used to The Whole diabetic thing, you will be a pro:)
A big thank you to Laura, I’ve been diabetic since I was 10 and here I am, 10 years after switching to a pump. Thank you for the positivity, thank you for smiling, thank you for the informative video :)
Thanks for this video Laura, I am scheduled to start my OmniPod in the next couple of weeks with my trainer. This helped me get mentally prepared and was really comforting to see how you got along with it and learned how to adjust it and what worked for you! Thank you for taking the time to make and share this video / your journey.
Thank you Carlo. I’m so excited for you to start using the OmniPod! It has been a really positive experience for me so far. Hope you’re doing well and best of luck 😊
Had diabetes for 6 years, I was very young when I got it, had this pump for ages, it’s such a help! Great to see other people using it!
Your video was so calming, thorough and reassuring! Thank you!
My husband just got diagnosed this week and I’m so thankful for all the videos like this on youtube :)
Your husband is lucky to have a partner like you to help research T1D! I hope you both are doing okay. It’s a big life change, but it becomes easier with time. I’m very thankful to have a partner that took the time to understand the condition and help me out when I need it 😊
My partner was also diagnosed with diabetes. Sometimes people go through a little denial after their diagnosis. Your research will help him to start taking medicine correctly. My partner had some trouble with the injections at first so I had to do them for him, until he got used to them. But now he checks his insulin and injects himself very bravely right in the stomach. Injecting yourself in the stomach is NOT easy to get used to! I don’t know how he does it! Triumph of the human spirit. 🏅❤️🏅❤️
Great walkthrough and review.
I have been on the omnipod for 2 years and it had been a life changer!
I have been loving the Omnipod! I’m glad you liked the video 😊
Thanks for taking the time to make this video, very insightful. I have been on injections for 29 years and today my consultant said I think its time you tried a pump, and he recommended the Omnipod. Need to do more research as I know nothing about pumps, but this looks amazing. thanks again.
Thank you! I’ve really enjoyed my insulin pump and I hope you find one that works for you. There are lots of great options out there 😊
You have become a superb teacher and comfort to me here in America as my 27 year old daughter goes through this in Germany. Thank you, Laura.
Thank you 😊 I’m happy to hear this has brought you some comfort. There is such a beautiful community in type one diabetes 💙
Thank you so much for this- been T1 since I was 2 years old and only just feeling brave enough in my mid 30s to try a pump. Sharing your journey has been super reassuring for me ❤
Best of luck with the pump Jesse 😊 I hope it takes some of the weight of T1D off your shoulders.
I'm still waiting for the moment I have the guts to try on a pump 😩
Thank you so very much. I am just researching these and after watching your video find myself excited in taking the next steps. I have been a diabetic for years and am still overwhelmed by it all! I get discouraged often, in thinking that there is no way that I could imagine doing all the poking and testing, everyday for the rest of my life. Your positivity and honesty has inspired me to try this out. Oh, the click made me jump from the second pod on your stomach! Lol ;)
I’m happy to hear you’re excited about taking the next steps to get an insulin pump. It’s really helped me to think less about diabetes every day while still maintaining great management of my blood sugars. I still jump every time the canula is inserted! It’s very loud and it stings a bit. I really been enjoying a life with fewer needle pokes 😊
Thank you so much for this! I'm getting my omnipod in a few weeks and I'm nervous, this video made me stoked. Very thorough and detailed explanation of everything!!
Congratulations!! Wishing you the best with your pump journey ❤️
I just started using the omnipod 5 after having the medtronic 670g and even though I have had some minor issues, it is going well so far. I have my drs appt monday so thinking I'm going to be making adjustments as well. Thanks for showing us the great video!
Great video! I’m 30 and was just diagnosed T1D on March 31st so it’s always interesting to me to find other people who were diagnosed as adults. I’m currently on MDI and while a lot of aspects of a pump seem appealing the biggest thing that seems like a drawback that I’m not sure I could get past is the tubing of most pumps so I’ve definitely been curious about the omnipod. This video made me excited to hopefully try it out in the future!
I also was hesitant about getting a pump because I didn’t want something with tubing. I am really loving the Omnipod. Bolusing is so easy, it calculates your bolus for you based on your blood sugar, insulin on board and carbs. It’s really helped with my mental health as well because diabetes just seems like an easier thing to manage now. I hope you have the opportunity to try one 😊
Hi, I’m 30 also getting tested for type 1. They have me diagnosed as type 2. In just totally exhausted all the time and have to pee all and thirsty all the time. Non stop.
I'm excited about starting with my Omnipod myself! Thanks for the info.
been T1D for 4.5 years and on MDIs since I started. going to omnipod for a one month trial starting Thursday this week. Thanks for your video, I enjoyed it very much. Cheers from Australia
Best of luck with the Omnipod 😊 I hope it makes the day to day management of diabetes lighter for you 💙
So happy for you! Best of luck! My husband is getting an Omnipod next month!🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thanks! First video I’ve seen of someone going from injection’s to the pump, thanks for the info👍🏻
Congrats on your new pump & great video! It was very interesting to watch your journey of transitioning from MDI to an insulin pump :)
Thank you Michelle 😊 I've been loving the pump so far. I feel like I have so much more flexibility.
People who have been on my own or 5AM have a problem and the other person 6AM rob
Thank you for the thoughtful review. Our son is almost 10 and was diagnosed 4 years ago. He’s been on an on iPod since diagnoses and just going over some reviews to see how adults feel about the tubeless system: the only drawback for us has been the volume of insulin that the pod holds.
Hopefully they will update the pods to hold more insulin! I’ve met a few other T1Ds that have chosen other pumps because the cartridges can hold more insulin than the Omnipod.
Inspirational! Starting Omnipod Dash in December. First pump. Looking forward to feeling a bit of liberation from MDI. Already using Libre/Bubble so will be on my way to Cyber in no time! Thanks for the great video! X
Thank you so much, Chris. I’ve really been enjoying the switch from MDI. Good luck in December! I’m excited for you 😊
This video has been a breath of fresh air., concise & strait to the point since I have been diabetic most of my life & tried so many different ways. Omni G6 is Great! 🙂
Thank you for this video. My doctor said I might get an omnipod as well, so this was really helpfull!💕 You're handling it very well btw. I've had diabetes since I was 6, so that's 15 years now.
That’s so exciting that you might get an omnipod! Wishing you all the best 💙
Thanks for this video. My daughter (7) is getting a pump next month so your video was very helpful xx
I’m glad that you found this video helpful. I am very excited for your daughter! This has made living with T1D much easier for me 😊
Awesome video, I’m going on the pump before Christmas and getting excited, have to do one one class to learn more about 😊
That’s so exciting! My pump classes have been a great experience that left me feeling very prepared to transition to a pump. Best of luck starting as a pumper!!
I'm considering this pump myself ☺️ and your instructions were quite easy to follow
I would do the pump. It’s so easy to use and I personally love it
Thanks for video. I have to try and figure out if my low vision patient can perform this task himself! Great to see it in action.
Awesome. I just spent 2 hours watching videos comparing so I can decide which pump to use as I only have 2 choices that my health insurance will cover, the Tandem T Slim or the Omni pod. Your video was very helpful, thanks. Wish me luck, calling to set up training and ordering the Omni pod today 😉
That’s so exciting! I’m glad you found it helpful 😊 Feel free to let me know if you have any questions about the Omnipod when you get set up. Good luck!
Wow you have such a knowlage about diab typ 1 . O was diagnose with type 1 in 2015 and still learning. Wish u good health , all the best
I have my OmniPod pump start next week, so this was a very helpful walk-through. Thank you!
That’s so exciting! I’m glad you found this helpful. Best of luck! 😊
I'm starting an omnipod tomorrow! hope you've had a good transition
I’m 17, and was diagnosed (at age 16) August 4th 2021, 3 months before my birthday. I just got my omnipod in the mail and I’m so excited. I did Humalog and Lantus injections
I hope you’re doing okay 💙 I’m so excited for you to be starting on the Omnipod! It’s really helped make diabetes feel like less of a burden in my life. Good luck 😊
@@LauraCravenOfficial thank you! I appreciate it
Same as me :) but i still use the pin, do u recommend the omnipod ?
Still in my honeymoon period as a 29 year old fit Marine.
Take 10 units of slow acting a day and nothing else. Went keto which helped. Intense exercise today shot my blood glucose to 160.
Your video and attitude helped a lot with my omnipod considerations. Hopefully this honeymoon period lasts until the tech gets better.
I am also still in the honeymoon period. I take about 15-18 units of insulin per day. I also had reservations about starting the insulin pump. I wish the tubeless pumps came with more of the tech and features as the tubed pumps, but I like the freedom of no tubing. I went to a local insulin pump night before I decided which one I wanted and met with different vendors to look at them up close and practice using them. Everyone’s preferences are different and there is no one right way to manage your diabetes. Do what works for you 😊
Definitely a learning curve for omnipod. I've got many tips. Many the manufacturer won't tell you. I'm not sure where to start. Very exciting the changes to learning software coming soon!
I’m also very excited for updated software in future Omnipods!
You're so pretty! ❤ Great video I'm going to reccomend this for my mom, she hates sticking herself.
Thanks Tracey! The insulin pump has definitely helped me with my fear of needles 😊
Very much informative...I enjoyed your walk thru thoughts etc..
Thank you for this would love to connect to anyone too about their journey!!
Great video, very informative. Thank you!
Hi Laura, I'm also a T1 and have been using the Omnipod for many years.....so long ago, my previous Omnipod PDM was blue and pods were larger in size. I find that treating your pod site just prior to cannula insertion is similar to how you would give a regular shot. If on my upper leg, I usually sit on a couch where I can really get my skin and muscles loose and relaxed. I'm sure your thin stature makes it more challenging to pinch up any skin, but any little bit helps. I also try to do the same process when taking a bolus and try to keep my skin and muscles as relaxed and pliable as possible (polar opposite of flexing the muscles). This makes bolus-ing more comfortable if the site is sensitive and also results in fewer occlusion errors, at least for me. I'm thin framed overall and doing this has let me use my inner and outer calves for pods along with the other typical sites.
Thank you! That’s great advice 😊
As someone who has been t1 diabetic for a little over 9 years (since I was 14 years old), I can only advice you to regularly rotate injection sites to avoid any scar tissue formation.
Congratulations on getting the new insulin pump and good luck!
Thank you! That is excellent advice and very important 😊
Thank you so much for making this video. I've had type 1 for nearly 25 years, and it's starting to look like I might need to switch to a pump to combat dawn phenomenon - but I'm really worried that it's going to come off when I sleep/am going about my daily life or not fit under clothing etc (skinny jeans fan). I'm also a bit worried about having it on show (I'm still getting used to people seeing my Libre!) Have you had many occasions where it's come off, or there have been many problems with insulin delivery? I know problems come up occasionally for everyone, but I'm trying to keep an open mind and weigh up the positives and negatives. Thanks again!
Hi Evy! I’ve accidentally had a pod fall off once because I knocked my arm while going through a doorway. I’ve had a couple pods (out of ~50) start to peel and I’ve added an extra bandage around it to keep it on. I’ve also had a couple of pods leak before the 3 day period was up, but I called Omnipod and they replaced them for free. I find the pod fits under most clothing except for when I put it on my leg and I’m not wearing stretchy pants. Since I’m working from home at the moment it hasn’t been an issue 🤪. I like the pod for dawn phenomenon because I can set an increased temp basal from 3-7 am to keep my blood sugar in range. I went to a pump information night with Omnipod, tandem, and Medtronic before deciding on Omnipod. It was really nice to talk to lots of T1Ds that had years of experience with their pumps and could talk about all the features they liked/disliked. It’s a very personal choice. Best of luck 😊
Thanks for this video. My teenage daughter was recently diagnosed with Type I and we have just been doing all types of research for options we may have to consider down the line. She's a dancer and this may eventually be a viable option for her. Thanks for sharing.
Hello Garick! I hope you and your daughter are doing okay 💙 I think the Omnipod would be great for dance because it has no tubing to get in the way. Michelle Lord is a T1D on UA-cam and she does ballet with a tubed insulin pump. You may find her videos helpful too ☺️
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Thank you Laura for the great video! Your video was so great because you speak of the everyday challenges of living with "the Pod." I Am Type 2 with out of control BG's related to gastroparesis I am learning. My Docs are working on getting me the Omnipod. Looking forward to this great solution that will provide better DM management AND prevention of complications, too! Sharon
Hi Sharon! I hope you get to use the Omnipod. I’ve found it really helpful. Diabetes is already so challenging without gastroparesis in the mix. Best of luck 💙
@@LauraCravenOfficial Thanks for your kind words! Looks like I will be getting started with the Omnipod this Wednesday!
I don't have diabetes I just wanted to know how it works and you did a good job explaining it to me👍🏾👍🏾
Enjoying your videos. I was diagnosed a couple months ago in my late 30s, so it's been nice to find someone diagnosed at a later age. Right now I'm doing pens, and my endo recommended I switch to a pump as well.
I’m glad to hear you like them 😊 I certainly didn’t expect to be diagnosed with T1D as an adult. I’ve really been enjoying the pump. It gives me more flexibility with the timing of meals and snacks, and it reduces the time I spend in a day dealing with diabetes. I hope you’re able to get one soon!
Enjoying your video. Welcome to the family of omnipod. Iam also a poddler since July 2020 and i love it so so much. Iam diabetic since 38 years now. If you want new site, try lower back or in front of arm. It take about 3 month to find out all correct settings, be patience ...you will enjoy so much your omnipod 😉
Thank you Julie for the tips 😊 I’ve really been enjoying the Omnipod. Thankfully, I haven’t needed to change my settings too much since coming off Tresiba. 38 years with diabetes is such an accomplishment 💙
Thank you so much Laura, for making and posting this. My son Euan (now aged 22) was diagnosed type 1 in Jan 2019 (in the UK). He's still injecting and I think the pod is a great option for him. Your video was so helpful. I am now sharing it with him. Thank you again xx
I’m so glad you found this helpful! 😊
After 45 years of MDIs I started with the Omnipod in 2014. It was the best thing I ever did and massively changed my life. A pump was suggested previously but I did not like the idea of tubes because of the stuff I had read about it so I declined a pump. For some reason my Endo had not mentioned the pod, at all. When she finally did I decided to take a leap of faith (after 45 yrs it's scary to change) and try it. I would have hypos virtually every night using Lantus and I was very tired of it. From the first night I used the pod, I had no more night time hypos. My Endo said that it appears that using the Omnipod which is an entirely different system from using pens was what my body needed and it functioned much better using only Novorapid insulin. I absolutely recommend anyone who is feeling nervous about using the pod, to take a leap of faith and try it. Hopefully it will change your life like it did mine.
I was diagnosed last year. I hope I also have an insulin pump, because it's hard when I inject sometimes I forget. I would like to have an insulin pump now but life is hard but just keep going
Waiting for an insulin pump is hard. I also used to forget on MDI whether or not I took my fast acting or long acting insulin. I like that the pump keeps a record of everything. I’ve seen caps you can put on your pens that have timers on the top to help remember if you’ve bolused or not. Sending positive thoughts your way 💙
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the video Laura, I take the same insulin as you and think about converting to insulin pumps, Thanks again for the video
I know this is kinda of a old video but, I am a child still and having risk of having it, and this is good to have in mind!
Hey This is very easy and simple rather than taking on a daily basis 2times a day
I am taking 2times a day manually and recently got some patches on my stomach and leg places where I usually take the injection
Now I will change into this pump
I need this
Thanks for this information
I need more information about this I will consult the doctor
Excellent video. You seem very knowledgeable and understand your diabetes very well definitely subscribing for more thank you 👌
Loved your excellent explanation of the pod, Im getting mines on 6th March and I'm very exited, how are things going with your pump now that you have had for a few months, and what is your preferred site. 🤙🤟
Thanks Mark! Things are going really well. I haven’t had to adjust my settings in a long time so I am grateful for the consistency! I really like the feature to reduce my basal rate during exercise and the pump doing my insulin:carb bolus calculations for me. My favourite site is the front of my leg or my stomach. I use my arms and my lower back too, but they are more likely to be sore throughout the three days of wear. Everybody’s preference is different! I’m very excited for you and I hope everything goes well 😊
Good to see peoples opinions on the omnipod, thinking about moving from a medtronic minimed 640g to the pod after using the 640g for ooh 8 years maybe :-s i love the idea of the self contained unit of the pod though and no wires to snag anywhere. How are you going on with the pod?
Hi, I was diagnosed at nearly the same age as you, so know what it's like. I've learned a lot over the years about Type 1, most of it the hard way! Plenty people know how you feel and can help, so do ask, and best wishes to you
I was diagnosed very late in life, right now I wear the DexcomG6, you said went to bed at 6.9, if I went to bed that low I would have a low alarm going off about an hour later, don't know how you do it! I need to go to bed at about a 10 just so I can wake up in the morning, brush my teeth and get dressed before having to eat something to bring number up. Watched a couple other videos and have come to conclusion that I am too old for a pump. I could never add the insulin it needs, can't run all the technical devices, can't do the math needed. I can't believe you don't have to take shots anymore, that part would be nice, I take short acting for meals, and really don't take much during the day, and need high after supper at night to go to bed, but then take long acting at bedtime. Not sure how this also eliminates the long acting shot. But good for you that this works so well, don't know how I ever would have gotten through youth, or pregnancies, and the energy needed to raise toddlers, LOL, if I had this when young. Happy technology has come so far for this Godforsaken disease.
I am also very happy that technology has come so far 😊 Insulin pumps can be a huge benefit to quality of life. If you have an opportunity to speak with your endocrinologist about one, I would highly recommend it. I received a lot of training about using it, and the device is fairly straightforward. I get a little bit of short acting insulin through my pump every few minutes so I don’t have to take my long acting shot anymore. It’s really nice to have less injections. I hope you’re doing well 💙
Thanks for the vlog. I just can't getting into a pump. I like having the control of using my pens. I've been a T1D for 5 years and it seems more effort to switch to a pump than keeping my pens. Oh I almost forgot, I use a Dexcom G6 CGM. That is the best way to determine my glucose for me. NOT for anyone else.
Stay healthy from T1D and COVID-19 !!
Thanks for the information.
JDF :)
Thanks Jonathan! Pens vs Pump is a very personal choice and I’m glad that you’re doing what works best for you. Hope you’re staying healthy too! 😊
I'd give my right toe lol not to have to inject or poke myself anymore. I can hardly wait!
Very nice to see your video, I am type 1 diabetic age 26
Hi Laura- I've been diabetic for 20 years, found out at age 15, and I'm getting a pump tomorrow. As a ballet dancer, I was always told that if I had any visible sign of illness I wouldn't be hired so I denied and hid my diabetes. I'm so scared but know it will be worth it. Thanks for this video, it was really helpful.
That’s so exciting for you! Diabetes technology is great, but I understand that it turns our invisible illness into something for the world to see. I hope you enjoy the benefits of the pump and rock your robot parts with pride 💙😊
Hi do you have any tips I’ve been bullied a lot for being a type 1 diabetic and I’m newly diagnosed any tips?
I have a 5 year old that got rushed to the ER with DKA just a month and half ago. He's since been on the Dexcom G6 monitor and now I'm looking at pumps. Thank you for a real life video on how it is to migrate from injections to pumps! One question I had was, I use pens on my son's injections now but I noticed you use vials for refilling the pump, do you think there'd be much of a difference between vials or pens when filling pumps? Or would sticking with pens be fine. Thanks!
I’m glad you found this helpful! I hope you, your family and your son are doing okay. It’s a big transition in someone’s life. I use vials because that’s what my endocrinologist recommended to fill the pump. I haven’t tried to use a pen to fill my pump, so I’m not sure, but I can’t imagine why not?
Thanks for sharing that will help a lot, such as brave young person. Please keep sharing your experience. I'm wondering about insurance coverage and copay
Thank you for your video of showing your rotations and your experience with the omnipod!! I currently have a Minimed Medtronic pump have had for several years and have strongly considered changing. Just don't know whether to go tubeless or pump with a tube like Tandem and work with Dexcom. Have you heard of them? Does yours work well with your phone now?
I’m glad you enjoyed the video 😊 I’ve heard of the Tandem T:slim x2 and I think it would be really helpful because of its ability to connect with Dexcom and adjust basal rates using Basal IQ. The omnipod dash does not connect with my phone or my FreeStyle Libre. I think the next generation of omnipod and Libre are supposed to be compatible for closed loop systems like the TSlim, but that may still be a couple years away.
Thank you!!
Hi I have diabetes too and I am super excited to get the Omni pod too,
Hi Alaina! That is super exciting!! Let me know how it goes 😊
Thank you for sharing! I recently got diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and I’m considering switching to a pump since my Endo suggested it for how busy I am 😅 I’m a big baby when it comes to pain (the irony lol) and wanted to know in all honesty how bad does the cannula hurt when it goes in? Is it almost like when you put a cgm on?
Thank you 🩷😊
Oh by the way, when I gave shots in my legs it was the same way!! Hated it! Hated giving them in my arms to because it was uncomfortable feeling so I would just do my stomach. I have had t1 since 12 1/2 yrs old and I am almost 50 now. Been on a pump for 15-20 yrs I believe.
I've been thinking about getting an omnipod. How does it feel while you're moving around? (sitting up while it's on your stomach, for example)
Thanks for the video. Im curious if your blood sugars are in good range with it? Im type 2 and have had diabetes for 26 years. I have never been able to get my sugar under control. Im considering going with the pump. But I really think it will help me get tighter control
Thank you for this Laura, I'm 25 was diagnosed at 24 and am currently taking MDI’s. Im thinking about switching to an insulin pump, but I have a very active lifestyle and have been afraid a pump wouldn't work. I'm thinking a patch style like the omnipod might be ok, how does it feel when you stretch and move around? Thanks
Thank you for the video
I’m a diabetic and got it when I was 5. I can say that the Omnipod is great and way better than the pump with the tube. You will get used to the pump after a few weeks 😊
You’re so organised. I reckon I am absolutely winging it in comparison!
Does the pod generally do a week?
Thanks! 😊 The pod lasts for three days. After the three days you have up to 8 hours to replace the pod with a new one. The pod will shut off after 3 days + 8 hours so you must replace it.
@@LauraCravenOfficial Thank you.
U r very strong n Ur smile is very sweet 👍🏻😀 keep smiling & thanks for sharing this video 🙏😘❤️👍🏻
Keep smiling n do more videos 👍🏻😘
I contacted customer service after my daughter's controller would not connect and after a long wait, I left a message for them to call back. The message I got was that they would call back in 2 or 3 days, but I never heard from them. After trying a second time to get thru, I left a message again after the 2 or 3 days phone message, I never heard back. I had one reprensentative email me but nothing really happened. After my daughter went into DKA and ended up in the hospital, the reps at the hospital got me some help from Jennie Edwards. She made an appointment with me to do a Zoom meeting to help set up the equipment. The appointment is on November 30. I made that appointment on November 18! At least I have some interaction. Time will tell if we ever get the thing to work. Good luck with yours!
It would be cool if the Omnipod could be linked with Dexcom or freestyle libre. Thanks for this video.
I’m a new t1d on MDI and I didn’t even understand half of this. I’m so overwhelmed. It’s like you have to become a doctor to manage this disease
Learn with time, the learning curve is steep but it comes with experience. In a few years youll be schooling doctors on your diabetes however youll never stop learning about it. Ive had it 30 years and im still learning!
There is so much to learn, but keep in mind that I made this video 1.5 years after my diagnosis. These things come with time, experience, and a wonderful team of health care professionals. You will be a pro in no time. Best of luck and you can do this 💪🏻💙
Use the pump. Is the best. I’m a t1dbt for 30 years. Using Medtronic since 2017
I agree I am a Registered Nurse and Type 1 and I often wonder how people do it. I just got my Dexcom and Omni pod and I am pairing them and I just wish I could take a vacation day from this disease!!
Hi! This video is great, I’m currently trying to decide whether to get a pump. Do you find yourself self conscious with it at all? Have you been in a swimsuit or anything like that since you got it? Have you travelled at all with it? Just wondering how much extra bits you have to pack when going anywhere compared to injections. Thanks!!
Hi Jenna 😊 I do not find myself self-conscious with the pump on! I got the pump in the fall and have not gone swimming with it or worn a bathing suit since starting it. I’ve worn a freestyle Libre plenty of times to the beach/swimming/etc and have never been bothered by other people seeing it. I love my robot parts because they make living with diabetes so much easier 💙 I moved to Scotland earlier this year and travelling with it has been very easy. I brought lots of extra supplies with me, spare pods on the plane, syringes and long-acting insulin in case it failed. I still bring all the things I need for injections with me wherever I go in case the pump were ever to fail, in addition to a vial of insulin and a spare pump site. I’ve never had an issue with one of the pods, but I like to be prepared.
Wish I had managed to get on to a pump a year and a half after being diagnosed.
Hi Laura, thanks for the awesome videos! They're really helpful to us newly-diagnosed diabetics. I wish to ask - how are the omnipods working for you? They seem great but I've seen some videos online of people complaining about them - some pods randomly failing, not delivering the right amount of insulin, etc. Have you had any problems? Thanks!
The Omnipod is working really well for me. I’ve had one fall off early because I knocked it on a doorframe, and I’ve had around 5 leak since starting the Omnipod in September 2020. I know some people have more issues than others, but it’s very rare for my Omnipod not to be working as expected.
@@LauraCravenOfficial thanks for the info!! Doesn't sound bad at all. What do you mean exactly with start to leak, was the canula not inserted correctly or did the container have a hole? Did you have to replace the pod altogether? Also do you get enough supplies to replace faulty pods for free? Thanks a lot
The leak happens at the canula site because the canula might not be inserted properly. In my experience, they leak on their last day of use and I haven’t bothered to get the pods replaced. I usually keep a few months supply on hand to make sure I never run out. I believe Omnipod will replace faulty pods for free.
@@LauraCravenOfficial awesome, doesn't sound bad at all, I think I'll go for the omnipods as well. Thank you so much for all the info!!
I enquired about going on the Omnipod and I was told to get the carbs and cals app or the book. I was also told I would have to attend a course to learn how to use everything and then sit a test to ensure I could correctly use the pump and the PDM. Did you have to go through the same thing? I hope you don't mind me asking.
I've been using my thigh for the injection site for years now. I'm on a Medtronic pump, but the insertion is still the same. I try to insert on the outside of my leg rather than the top. I've noticed I'm less likely to have a painful insertion when I do that.
Thanks for the tip! 😊
Don’t do a pump yet but my leg is my favorite for my CGM
Hi, thanks for the great video. I’m considering the pump but have a few questions.
If you change it every 3 days can you change it earlier? Reason why I ask is sometimes I am at work and won’t be able to.
Do u know if u can give yourself a bolus while u r asleep? My sugars start rising around 6 and if I get up around 9-10 they can run high. I suffer quite badly from dawn phenomena. Thanks 👍🏽😊
Hi Bally! I’m glad you liked the video. Yes, you can change the pods early if you want. You also have an 8 hour grace period the end of the 3 days to change your pod. All boluses need to be entered by you. I set a higher temp basal from 3-7am to help take care of dawn phenomena, so you could potentially do the same thing to avoid those early morning highs. Hope this helps 😊
Laura Craven thanks for that. Here’s to flat lines😊👍🏽
Thanks for help
I am 117 days away from being able to switch to a new pump and am looking for reviews on both the tandem and the omnipod. I've been a little worried about how the omnipod plays with clothing. and your video confirmed some of my worries. It seems like the profile of the thing is just sooo much more than what my minimed infusion site is and it smarts even when I catch that on doorjambs, doorknobs, clothing... If you see this, how has your experience been with it? or have you done a video on that already and I just haven't found it yet.... Thanks for documenting your first week!
I love the Omnipod. I’m currently using the Omnipod dash. The pods are the same size. It’s a rare occasion that one rips off, but they are bigger than a typical infusion set. I like the freedom of movement with no tubing.
@@LauraCravenOfficial that does seem like a really nice thing. To have it with me wherever I go and not have to disconnect for any reason.
Hope you are doing well, I've been a type 1diabetic since I was 19, I'm now 51. I've been debating the pump only because I used to work on ink coders and the pumps in my jobs ink coders would screw up, not work, stay stuck on and dump hole bottles of ink on the floor or across conveyor belts, I think I'm ready to trust technology 🤞, thanks for sharing...
It is definitely scary to put so much faith in technology to work. I have had a few instances where my pod has leaked or been ripped off by accident. I think the benefits of the pump have outweighed these very infrequent times the pod hasn’t functioned as expected. Wishing you all the best 💙😊
I was diagnosed with Diabetes since when I was 18
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I have been on the Omnipod for almost 5 years and had major problems that I did not have with Animas. In addition, there was no support and no follow up. Insulin tunnelled out so when I took the pod off there was a small poop of liquid which was insulin. Consequently I had problems with unexplained high on my third day.
That’s such a shame there was so many problems with it. It’s very frustrating when diabetes tech doesn’t function properly.
My 7 year old daughter as been diagnosed and I’m so scared I did cry a lot life is so difficult
Hi I’m a newly diagnosed type 1 diabetic I just got the dexcom and we’re looking into isulun pump sorry I’m only 10 if bad spelling
Hi, i just got an omnipod a few hours ago! My first time! I was wondering, when you bolus for meals, is there a clicking noise for you? When mine says delivering bolus it starts making a clicking noise. I have the omnipod dash
Yes! It makes the clicking noise whenever I’m getting a bolus and it clicks several times in an hour when it delivers my basal insulin. I got used to the clicking after a few days and now I barely notice it. I hope your first day on the omnipod is going well! That’s so exciting 😊
thank you for the video - well done
what omnipod version is it
This was an original Omnipod. I now use the Omnipod Dash. Very excited for the 5 coming out soon.
I will be receiving my first training/installment of the Omnipod DASH tomorrow. One of my concerns that I have yet to be addressed (maybe I missed it) is bathing. Because of another Autoimmune condition I have I take baths. Is the Omnipod resistant to baths or showers--no damage or malfunction when exposed to water. Thank you. (I'm feeling a little anxious about this whole new system.)
Hello! The pods are waterproof. You can wear them in the shower, bath, swimming, etc. You may need to put on an extra adhesive patch to keep the pod on the full three days if you find the baths loosen the adhesive. The PDM (controller) is not waterproof. I’ve been advised to keep my pod out of very hot water, such as a hot tub, to avoid the insulin getting too warm. The temperature of bath water has never been an issue for me.
@@LauraCravenOfficial Thank you for your quick and complete answer. I have been using a Dexcom 6 (CGM) for about 5-6 months now. So far, so good in regards to the adhesive patch in my daily baths. I place the CGM on my abdomen area, and change the Monitor every 10 days. FYI: I apply Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream over the areas where the adhesive patches were. Works great to heal, soften, and eliminate irritation. Hoping I will experience the same with the Omnipro. Thank you again for your advise and support to all.
Do you have more energy when you get insulin? Also going to talk with my endo tomorrow about a pump and how I’m not feeling better. I’m getting up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom and then just so tired all the time. Also I am so thirsty all the time.
They diagnosed me with type2 last year. Im not getting any better right now.
Yes I did get more energy when I started on insulin after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. I was in ketosis because my body wasn’t making enough insulin and I was exhausted all the time. It still took a few weeks for me to get my blood sugar in range and start feeling better. I hope you’re doing okay ❤️
@@LauraCravenOfficial That’s great to hear. I am feeling not great. So tired all the time and having to pee at least ever hr and thirsty all the time and waking up in sweat this morning. Still waiting on gad 65 test to come back. C peptide was high. At 8.5.
Do you ever go on fair ground ride and do you have to stop the pump to go on them with the omnipod
We just bought my 6 year old her omnipod. I’m very nervous to try it. I’m worried it will fail I’m worried I will have to change it more often. Do you keep the pens just in case?
Hello! Yes I still have long acting and fast acting insulin pens that I keep just in case of emergency. I take them with me if I’m going to be away from home for several days. I’ve accidentally ripped off two pods in the 1.5 years I’ve used Omnipod, both times I caught it on a door frame. I usually carry my insulin vial and spare pod in my bag and it was easy to fix right away. Wishing you all the best 💙