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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...

I was low this morning (2.3) and have been feeling tired and grumpy all day! Hoping to level out by the evening so I can enjoy a family dinner!

Hey Everyone, I am thinking of switching to a pump. I was on a pump when I was first diagnosed in 2006 and I had a bad experience. I didn't have the discipline yet to control my diabetes properly so the freedom of the pump caused me to get into some really bad habits. I put on a ton of weight...

I get that way too... there are so many times when I feel like diabetes is stopping me from doing what I want to do and I am so resentful about it. I even had my Dr. tell me what I should find a new career path that is more suitable to a diabetic lifestyle... I was so angry. What has helped...

I have had this issue too with my short acting insulin in my leg. I dont know if it because the depth the needle needs to go in might be different because of more muscle mass??? I do notice that if I inject in my leg and then exercise I have horrible lows, maybe the insulin is getting too close...

I have heard that Lantus is more painful (like stinging?) I have never been on it myself, but I have heard others say that the injections can be painful. If the lantus injections are not absorbing correctly in your legs, I wouldnt fret too much and just use other sites. Use your legs for...