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I use Fiasp with the omnipod.... Personally think Fiasp with the pod is the better choice of insulin due to the fact that it takes effect a bit quicker and the Omnipod is much slower than my previous pump to deliver insulin... Ie about 3 mins to deliver 10 units using the omnipod compared to...

Hi Becca. I have only just moved over to the omnipod as my previous pump the Animas Vibe is no longer available in the UK. The experience for me so far is that the PDP (the controller about the size of a mobile phone) is very easy to set up and use. I have been having a couple of connection...

Many thanks for your response was not sure whether it was the site placement ie the arm or that the omnipod delivers the insulin more effectively than my previous pump. Oh well looks like I'm starting from scratch with re adjusting all my rates and pump settings. Many thanks again

Hi all... Just started on the omnipod and get more frequent connection to pod failures than I like... When the PDM is connected every bolus no matter how small seems to take an age to deliver at a guess about 3 to 4 mins. Basal seems to be working fine (I know due to the amount of hypos been...

Just started on the omnipod yesterday transitioned from Animas vibe. Set up PDM with basal rates etc from old pump and wearing first pod on my arm. Whilst I'm loving the freedom of the patch pump I have been hypo City both during day and night. I know there is a need for basal tests and...

I use the libra link app and also diasend for pump uploads, if you log in to diasend and click the 'connect app' button there is an option to upload the info from libra link. You obviously need a libre link account once you register you can scan the libre with a smartphone and the data will...

Cheers for that.... Trying to find as much info as I can... Due to be changing pumps soon. Currently on an Animas Vibe but as no longer available in UK have a choice of the Omnipod or Medtronic 640 or 670 but can only have the 670 if I continually self fund the sensors due to the cost of the pump

Cheers for the info.... Does that also include canceling any IOB under normal circumstances ie if you have not got an extended bolus running but have IOB meaning you can only change a pod when all insulin has expired?

Thanks for the response... Reason for such a long extended bolus is for really high fat foods like chicken curry and egg fried rice where I require a combi bolus of 60%upfront and 40% extended for 6 hrs and pizza 35% 65% over 7.5hrs really fattening foods but with the combi I use find them best...

Many thanks for the info

Reading this post finding the information very informative. I too am considering the omnipod and was wondering regarding extended bolus feature. My question is if you program an extended bolus ie 8 hrs and then need to activate a new pod... Does the PDM ensure the setings /current bolus program...

Hi there... Went to Disney land Paris 2 years ago and going again this May. When we were there there was security with xray machines for bags and walk through metal detectors/ scanners but when I lifted my shirt to show my pump they were happy and guided me with my bag around them without issue...

Hi Lorna From my own personal experience when I was first diagnosed I felt the most important thing to initially address was my basal rates as the basal is the main insulin that keeps your bloods stable. After numerous basal rate testing and I was happy I then worked out my insulin sensitivity...

Have you considered doing a basal test at work? Reason I ask is that I work in an office and was having similar issues in the past ie running high after lunch for few hours but by tea time was back in range. Turned out my basal needed to be increased from 10am to 2pm and my bolus needed reducing...

I agree with @karen8967 I am no expert either but maybe a temporary reduction in basal is required and run slightly higher than normal for a while and hopefully this may sort things out for you to regain hypo awareness.... But please seek advice from your DNS before any changes are made as...

Hi there.. Bloods have been between 9 and 12 taking between 1.5 and 2 units every 2 hours. Replacement pump was a no show won't be here now till tomorrow... Well cheesed off... DNS now advised to take my Toujeo at 20% more than current total daily basal and to attach pump when I get it tomorrow...

Hi Juicyj yes I'm still here.. Doing fine but knackered .. Took @dancer 's approach and corrected every couple of hrs... Hopefully new pump will get here on time. Thanks very much for asking

Thanks for the response but battery ll looks like it completely exploded and animal's guy advised under no circumstances to continue to use the pump. I am thinking of maybe injecting a dose of basal and when the pump arrives to put a minus 100% reduction if that's possible but not sure how much...

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Hi guys had dinner a few hours ago followed by a snack I have insulin on board but don't know how much. Just went to change battery on my Animas Vibe and found the battery had completely corroded. Phoned Animas who said pump unsafe and am waiting a replacement tomorrow morning. My issue is...