That was easy!

Posted by Cari Roorda

In my last post I discussed trying to get set up with my new Omnipod system (www.myomnipod.com). Well, I have been "pumping" (podding?) with the Omnipod since last Thursday. Two words: Life Changing! I LOVE this new tool! It provides so much more discretion - also just the little things that had become so second nature to me- like getting wrapped up in tubing every night- are a thing of the past. Omnipod's slogan is "Making diabetes a smaller part of your life" and I really have to say that it DOES DELIVER that. I can check my blood sugar right in my PDM and it is instantly ready to be used in my bolus wizard. (In case you don't know it is the calculator built in to your pump that tells you- based on your personal pre-sets- how much insulin you need to cover your carbs while also considering your current BG and your BG goals)
If you have any questions about it, feel free to call me, or come to the next NW Iowa Insulin Pumper's support group at the Sioux Center Community Hospital on the 19th of this month and I will be available to show you exactly how it works. Have a fantastic week!