Recent Content by Cassandra13

Hello everyone! I am going to be travelling to Europe (I am in Canada) and I am concerned about the language barrier and trying to get through airport securities with my omnipod. In Canada, Omnipod is not very well known so explaining that it is an insulin pump etc. can be a bit of an ordeal...

Also! If you have high fat meals, it can cause a delayed spike in blood sugar a couple hours after your meal!

Are you also on a long acting insulin? I had highs before bed when I was on a single dose of levemir (long acting) because it wasnt lasting the full day. It cleared up when I switched to two doses 12/hrs apart

Thats awesome! Thanks for the tips! I was going crazy trying to figure out what I did differently or where I was going wrong!

Thank you!!!! Do you use upper and lower stomach (above and below belt line) ?

Hey! I just recently started on an Omnipod about 2 weeks ago and I am still figuring this out too. Everyday seems very different so I am just trying to be patient and figure out trends the best I can. I am 29 and was diagnosed 9 years ago.... I definitely understand how hard it is to adjust...

Hey Everyone! I started on omnipod about 2 weeks ago. I just put a pod on my leg for the first time and I find that I have been really high since. I have been running a temp basil of +15% just to keep it down . I heard that absorption on the hips/buttock can be not as good requiring more...

Thanks everyone ! I just got an info package about a pump from Medtronic that also has integrated CGM technology? Anyone with experience with them?

No T-slims I don't think in my area. Thanks for the pricing info! I'm just worried about hidden fees and such. My nurse told me it can cost up to $700 to replace the dexcom

Does the libre have the same sort of battery issue? There isn't much info in Canada yet since it isn't approved

Hey everyone. I am looking at getting a pump and I was leaning towards the animas vibe as it has the dexcom compatibility. The other option is omnipod and wait for the Libra to come to Canada (should be in a couple of months) So I was wonder in terms of cgm sensor costs and comfort, which...

I get major headaches when my BG swings too much. Going from really high to normal or going low to high. I did some basil testing and adjustments recently and it really helped my control and stopped the swings. My headaches are much better now

What other pods are out there now? I am looking to get a pump and have been considering a pod, but as far as I know Canada only has omnipod .... Maybe new pods will be coming my way soon?

Hey there! This is all going to be a bit scary at first and a learning experience for both of you! I was diagnosed at 19 and had to learn how to handle alcohol all over again. One thing that helped myself and my parents feel at ease is that we told my best friend exactly what a hypo looks...

Hello! Sorry to hear that you are experiencing so much pain! As far as I know and have read, you have many many years before neuropathy should be an issue. Type 1 typically does not go undiagnosed for long enough to have complications so early. Type 2 can typically go long periods of time...