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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Pump
Do you low carb? Do you think it helps because you're having less insulin so your sites don't get so bad? Was it poor absorption that made you swap to the Omnipod? And are you in the UK? I've never seen anyone with an Omnipod here. My clinic seems to use Accuchek for everyone.
I do low carb. I find it helps keep my blood sugar more stable. Stable blood sugars = good weight. Eating protein will help keep the weight on too.
Poor absorption and lack of areas to wear the pump made me change. Since I been on the Omnipod (1 year this month) I have never experienced any problems.
I am in London.
Some hospitals do not push the omnipod because they dont have staff trained up on the omnipod and or, they cant be bothered to help patients apply for funding. St Mary's Hospital and Chelsea Westminster are pro omnipod.
Cool. I'm considering LCHF to try to limit spikes after eating. I'd also read research linking high insulin levels with various health problems, so I thought it would make sense to cut down on carbs to reduce my insulin. If it helps my weight that'd be great too. I have a fast metabolism and have always struggled to keep weight on even before I got diabetes.
Although I've ordered the Rapid Ds now, I am still going to read up about the Omnipod. I like to know my options, and it's great to hear what works for other people.
How many carbs do you have per day by the way?