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Lisabuzz26

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
I've been on a medtronic pump for years. Mine has cracked again . So I can go on the medtronic 780g or go on the omnipod dash
Ive never had the option of going on a different pump . Ive had no issues with medtronic, but being wireless is tempting . I know it's my decision in the end .
Any advice would be appreciated
Thank you
 
It's a tough one - as they are quick to replace cracked pumps if it happens, but then wireless is also a great option, can you contact Omnipod and trial it so see how you get on ? They do a trial so you can wear a dummy and it's helps to check if all is ok with the adhesive too as some report issues with wearing it, good idea if this is the one you think you would prefer.
 
I have tried wired and wireless. Personally, I prefer wireless but there are pros and cons:
- wireless is more compact and discrete
- but you have no choice of cannula
- occlusions are more likely with wireless
- you cannot disconnect a wireless pump (e.g. if you use a sauna or when being "intimate")
- but you can keep a wireless pump on in the shower (which for me is "Foot on the Floor" time)
- you need a larger flat area for a wireless pump than for a wired cannula
- your pump is in a fixed position for 3 days (e.g. if you play tennis you may want to avoid placing your pump on your dominant arm on match day ... and the other two days of its life)
- a wireless pump doesn't wander at night
- but could be placed where you lie and cannot be moved

(I will probably think of more when I click "Save")
 
Juicyj said:
It's a tough one - as they are quick to replace cracked pumps if it happens, but then wireless is also a great option, can you contact Omnipod and trial it so see how you get on ? They do a trial so you can wear a dummy and it's helps to check if all is ok with the adhesive too as some report issues with wearing it, good idea if this is the one you think you would prefer.
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Hi, it is certainly a hard decision. I have tried the dummy pod. I didn't know I had it on .
I think the other device could be a pain to carry ,when I already have my phone another item to carry lol. Thank you
 
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I have tried wired and wireless. Personally, I prefer wireless but there are pros and cons:
- wireless is more compact and discrete
- but you have no choice of cannula
- occlusions are more likely with wireless
- you cannot disconnect a wireless pump (e.g. if you use a sauna or when being "intimate")
- but you can keep a wireless pump on in the shower (which for me is "Foot on the Floor" time)
- you need a larger flat area for a wireless pump than for a wired cannula
- your pump is in a fixed position for 3 days (e.g. if you play tennis you may want to avoid placing your pump on your dominant arm on match day ... and the other two days of its life)
- a wireless pump doesn't wander at night
- but could be placed where you lie and cannot be moved

(I will probably think of more when I click "Save")
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Thank you for pointing all this out. It all helps.
I think it's just the device you have carry around aswell . I have enough in my handbag .
Hopefully I will decide sooner or later . I'm probably a bit scared of trying something new .Whatever I decide it will be better than me injecting
 
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