[Dee]

This thread was started for users of the Omnipod to talk about their experience but it has been highjacked by those who do not own an omnipod but want to tell others what is wrong with it.

I am 100% pro omnipod, I use one and I feel in a forum full of non omnipod users, what is wrong with me telling what I like about the pod.
Yes, at times I sound like a preacher or sales rep mainly because I am one of few who continue to write about the pod in a sea of messages recommending other pumps to newbies. Constantly having to rebutt half truths written by non-owners.

Like Alice, I too did not want a pump until I saw the release of the Omnipod. It is my hope that others can enjoy the benefits of this system.

Calling me Jaded, saying the freestyle flash measures high, saying our opinion is not that valid because we haven't wore other pumps. It's strong effort to run me off this forum. I kills me to log in and see messages telling what is wrong with the Omnipod by someone who doesnt own one when I don't experience any of those imagined issues.
Maybe its the demographic profile of old diabetics to constantly bash new technology. I know I am about ready to give up on this forum.

[Dewey]

Now I feel like I'm contributing to the off-topic discussion, but here's my stance, for what it's worth:

I can't speak for anyone else but myself (so I won't), but I don't feel I've bashed the OmniPod or the users of OmniPods. If it were so, I wouldn't recommend the pump to fellow users as I have. I do think people are put off when they feel their pump or technology is being bashed though, regardless of who's doing the "bashing." It goes all ways on this forum, regardless of who's wearing what pump or using whatever technology. Perhaps I should refer everyone to a previous post that was made? (Please see "Companies" post).

As was said in that thread, I want to make it Perfectly clear up front that every pump company deserves props for making great products (that help in saving lives), but I also want to reiterate that NO company or technology is without faults (as they're all made by human hands).

If we cannot get this thread back to the original discussion, it will be closed.

If anyone would like to share their experiences with the OmniPod technology, feel free to do so here. If people want to compare pumps, use the other thread, or if people just want to discuss or debate the different technologies, start a new thread.

[JasonJayhawk]

I'm not sure if anyone else has revealed this information, or if it's even public information at this point, but the Omnipod company is going to be coming out with a CGMS sensor that is embedded with the device. Somehow, the sensor and the infusion set will be integrated as one.

I'm not sure how it's going to be done, but "more information will be revealed in 1 to 2 years" according to the company insider, who wished to remain anonymous (but I didn't really know this person much--it was a chance meeting).

Just thought I'd throw that out there. )

[JasonJayhawk]

I know that the PDA is integrated with a Freestyle glucose meter. I was curious if anyone knew if the newer "Freestyle Lite" meter would be integrated in to the PDA.

[JediSkipdogg]

Originally Posted by JasonJayhawk

I know that the PDA is integrated with a Freestyle glucose meter. I was curious if anyone knew if the newer "Freestyle Lite" meter would be integrated in to the PDA.

As far as I'm aware they won't work. The strips aren't interchangeable and I haven't heard any plans from the company to change over to the Freestyle Lite strips.

[JasonJayhawk]

Originally Posted by panda1076

Depending on your insurance, I am sure the costs vary. I don't pay anything, but I guess I have good insurance coverage.

I believe the retail cost of the PDM is $800 and a month's supply of pods is $325, but don't quote me on that.

Not sure if anyone else confirmed this, but you are correct. The start-up cost is $800 (out of pocket or depending on what your insurance company pays), and each pod is $35.

Since each pod holds 200 units of insulin, you can calculate your cost of the pods. A typical person would need a new pod every 3 days, so a 10-pod supply (one month) would cost $350.

Some people will need to change the pod every two days (like me), and in that case, it's $525 every month, or $6300 per year, in pods.

A conventional pump costs $5000 in the start-up cost, and about $200-$300 a month in supplies.

All these figures are before insurance consideration (e.g., what your insurance company pays, or what you'd pay without insurance).

[JasonJayhawk]

I'm considering the OmniPod, and I'm curious about what experiences people have about getting pods for every 2 days (due to using more than 200 units of insulin every 3 days).

Is it very hard? Or did your insurance company say that they were limiting it to 10 pods per month?

[Dewey]

Originally Posted by JasonJayhawk

I'm considering the OmniPod, and I'm curious about what experiences people have about getting pods for every 2 days (due to using more than 200 units of insulin every 3 days).

Is it very hard? Or did your insurance company say that they were limiting it to 10 pods per month?

I'm not sure about the insurance part, so can't answer that, but you stated you needed over 200 units every 3 days...My question is, can you refill the pod while in use to be able to continue using it (& save having to use another one prematurely)?

[Funnygrl]

For those of you on edge about the Pod, or wondering if it will be too big, you can try a non-functioning one!

https://www.myomnipod.com/FreeDemoPod

[notme]

Thanks funny, I ordered one. Now I will know for sure if it is too big for my liking.

[Cyborg]

Seeing is believing... I ordered one also.

[JediSkipdogg]

I ordered one as well so I can truely see how it limits the locations available to use.

[Dewey]

Curiosity killed this cat....I went ahead & ordered one last night myself. We'll see how it goes.

I still stand by my belief that it is an awesome tool to help in Diabetes management...but we all must remember (as with anything else), what may work for some, may or may not work for others.

[JasonJayhawk]

I ordered one, too!

[panda1076]

That's great. I am curious to hear what you all think after seeing it in person.

I always felt that magazine articles and pictures made it look big but when i finally saw it, I didn't feel that way. Let us know what you think!