| Here are my thoughts on the OmniPod based on my experience...
Pros:
1. No tubing!!
2. Cannula insertion is automatic--no need for infusion set--just push a button on the PDM
3. Filling and changing pod is easy
4. Pod is a small enough size it's usually not noticeable under clothes
5. PDM replaces the need for the part you'd usually wear on your waist/belt
6. PDM is user-friendly
7. PDM does not need to be with you except when bolusing for meals (basal rates are stored in pod memory)
8. Freestyle meter is built in
9. Uses AAA batteries
10. Can choose to use percents or units for temporary settings
11. Pod is waterproof
12. Great customer service
13. Can set BG reminders
Cons:
1. Haven't tried the downloading software, but heard it's not so great
2. Because you don't have to have the PDM near you at all times, it's easy to not hear the reminders/alarms
3. Pod beeps for various reasons (like reminder that pod will expire that day; or beeps to acknowledge that it's finished delivering an extended bolus) (do all pumps do this?)
4. Not available in all areas of the U.S. yet
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Type 1, diagnosed 7/13/06
Using OmniPod w/Novolog (since 12/06)
A1C at diagnosis = 8.2
most recent A1C = 5.3
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