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  1. Bluemarinejosephine

    Omniipod dash fell off

    Dear Nannynet, I hope this message finds you in good health. I've encountered a recurring issue with two pods so far, and I'm at a loss to explain why this has occurred. Despite following the process recommended by Insulet, the pods failed to adhere properly to my skin. Both pods were applied...
  2. Bluemarinejosephine

    Omnipod dash

    Dear Nannynet, I trust this message finds you well. I am new to the Omnipod Dash, I have only been using it for 1 week.and I wanted to reach out to you as a fellow new Omnipod Dash user and share my experiences from my first week using it. Upon commencing my Omnipod Dash journey, I...
  3. Bluemarinejosephine

    Josephine's Pumping Adventure: Inquiry Regarding Insulin Pump Transition - Insights and Experiences

    Dear In Response, Thank you for this. I have the same prolonged effect from exercise (albeit using pens). This is a very helpful guideline.
  4. Bluemarinejosephine

    Josephine's Pumping Adventure: Navigating Diabetes at the Office

    Dear Antje77 Thank you for your response. I use the Freestyle Libre 2
  5. Bluemarinejosephine

    Josephine's Pumping Adventure: Inquiry Regarding Insulin Pump Transition - Insights and Experiences

    Dear ElenaP, Thank you for your response. I must admit, I had hoped for a smoother transition experience myself. In my specific case, my diabetes nurse calculated my total basal insulin, which amounts to 18 units of Levemir. Subsequently, she deducted 30%, resulting in an initial Novorapid...
  6. Bluemarinejosephine

    Josephine's Pumping Adventure: Navigating Diabetes at the Office

    Dear In Response, Thank you for your reply. Relating to exercise, my diabetes nurse has recommended a protocol involving the use of a temporary basal rate set at a reduction of 50% approximately one hour prior to, during, and one hour following exercise, with a subsequent return to my regular...
  7. Bluemarinejosephine

    Josephine's Pumping Adventure: Inquiry Regarding Insulin Pump Transition - Insights and Experiences

    Dear In Response, Thank you for your quick reply. I was unaware. I was not told this. Also, what kind of assistance did you receive in setting your basal profiles? I have one ‘starting profile’ so far which I am adjusting with the help of my diabetes nurse via email correspondence. May I ask...
  8. Bluemarinejosephine

    Josephine's Pumping Adventure: Navigating Diabetes at the Office

    Hello eventhorizon, thank you for your reply. Josephine
  9. Bluemarinejosephine

    Josephine's Pumping Adventure: Inquiry Regarding Insulin Pump Transition - Insights and Experiences

    Dear friends, I trust this message finds you well. I would like to inquire about your experiences when transitioning from insulin pens to an insulin pump. Did you observe a significant decrease in your insulin requirements? Personally, I have recently embarked on a journey with an insulin...
  10. Bluemarinejosephine

    Josephine's Pumping Adventure: Navigating Diabetes at the Office

    Hello JuicyJ, thank you very much for your help. Josephine
  11. Bluemarinejosephine

    Josephine's Pumping Adventure: Navigating Exercise with Omnipod Dash

    Dear CJa, Greetings and salutations! I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for gracing my thread with this glorious attachment. I'm prepared to dive into it with the enthusiasm of a squirrel chasing acorns. I'll dissect every nook and cranny of this guide, and even if I find myself swimming...
  12. Bluemarinejosephine

    Josephine's Pumping Adventure: Navigating Diabetes at the Office

    Hello everyone, I hope this message finds you all well! I was wondering if I could kindly seek your invaluable advice for a little troubleshooting? You see, I have this 'case study' that's been on my mind, and I'd absolutely love to hear your expert insights and suggestions on the best way to...
  13. Bluemarinejosephine

    Josephine's Pumping Adventure: Navigating Exercise with Omnipod Dash

    Dear CJa, I trust this message finds you well. I recently had the looping system recommended to me by a fellow member during a thread discussion related to my upcoming insulin pump initiation. I must say, I was thoroughly impressed by the concept and its potential benefits. In pursuit of...
  14. Bluemarinejosephine

    Josephine's Pumping Adventure: Navigating Exercise with Omnipod Dash

    Dear Eventhorizon, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to express my gratitude for your prompt response and for sharing your valuable insights. I greatly appreciate your willingness to assist me in understanding the preparation process for exercise and the management of basal insulin...
  15. Bluemarinejosephine

    Josephine's Pumping Adventure: Navigating Exercise with Omnipod Dash

    Dear Glen, I hope this message finds you well. I want to extend my gratitude for your prompt response to my previous email and for sharing your valuable advice. To ensure that I have grasped your recommendations correctly, I would appreciate your confirmation on the following points: For brief...
  16. Bluemarinejosephine

    Josephine's Pumping Adventure: Navigating Exercise with Omnipod Dash

    Dear Juicy, I trust this message finds you well. Firstly, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to you. Your willingness to not only respond to my inquiry but also generously share your advice and insights with others has not gone unnoticed. As I prepare to embark on the journey of...
  17. Bluemarinejosephine

    Josephine's Pumping Adventure: Navigating Exercise with Omnipod Dash

    Hello lovely people! I hope this message finds you well and brings a smile to your face! Yours truly is about to dive into the wild world of pump adventures with the Omnipod Dash. I need your wizard-like wisdom on how to handle this new rollercoaster ride, especially when it comes to my...
  18. Bluemarinejosephine

    Please help me choose my pump

    Thank you very much. Please, may I ask you one more thing? I currently use Freestyle Libre to monitor my levels. When I started using it, the glue on the sensor gave me a terrible skin reaction. I had to come up with ways to create a barrier between the adhesive and my skin to continue using the...