Advice from you "Podders"

[megga]

I'm thinking of going on the Pod, but would like your experiences with it, especially if you came of a standard tethered pump.
I like the fact that its a compact unit without the tubes, but I am concerned that the unit can only be controlled by the remote unit, and that's a big concern.
Its not my first pump, I've been on them 12 years now.
So any advice, what you like and dislike about them please.

 

[SB2015]

Sorry but I have never tried a pod. I prefer a tube so that I can put my pump wherever I want to, and the flatness of the cannula on my body.

My accu check Combo has a remote control, and I would definitely miss that if I switched to one fro which I would need access to do Bolus delivery. What is it about the remote control that worries you? I do have to have the handset with me, but I made a case for it, and it contains lots of other stuff all in one place: nail file, circular plasters for the bleeders on emergency cannula changes, emergency contact details, £10 note, glasses cleaning cloth, ... with mine if I have the handset in the wrong place I can still deliver by accessing the pump. Can you still do that on the pod?

I am sure a podder will come along with their experiences.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Any thoughts @stephknits or @Sprogladite?

There was this thread recently too: https://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/omnipod-experiences.79944/

 

[megga]

Any thoughts @stephknits or @Sprogladite?

There was this thread recently too: https://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/omnipod-experiences.79944/

thanks for that, I've just had a good read. I'm quite interested in the thoughts of people who have had conventional pumps and switched, issues plus and minus points

 

[Sprogladite]

Thanks @everydayupsanddowns 🙂 @megga I absolutely love my omnipod, but it was my first pump so can't comment in comparison to tubed pods. The remote issue is only a problem if you forget to take it anywhere! I did a couple of times at the very beginning but like everything else diabetes-wise, it didn't take long to remember it on my 'diabetes checklist' for when I leave the house. Otherwise, I have absolutely no complaints about the pod - its small, doesn't get in the way, no wires to get tangled on anything, automatic insertion so don't have to worry about that. I believe omnipod can send out a 'demo' pod to people thinking of switching to the pod to try out, so might be worth having a look on their website for that 🙂

 

[stephknits]

Much the same as Sprogladite. I have only had a pod, so can't comment on difference. I love the freedom of being able to stick it in multiple locations without having anything attached. It goes on my arms, my stomach,my lower back,my thighs. I love being able to go swimming, in bath shower without taking it off. I don't notice it stuck on my body and often forget where I have stuck it! I like pimping my pod in the summer months. I dont have a problem with not being able to program it without the handset as it acts as my meter too.

 

[megga]

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I have had a demo, popped it on my thigh and must admit, I didn't notice it as much as I thought I would.have. After 12 years of tubes I feel I would appreciate a change, if only they would bring out an APP, be a great back up.
What's there customer service like?, and how long does the order take to deliver? I've been told you get 3 months worth at a time, how big is the packaging? sorry for all the questions.

 

[megga]

Well I have become a podder a week ago, feels weird not being tethered to a pump via a tub, EG when getting dressed or the obligatory midnight toilet trips, as i'm so used to handling a pump. Early indications are I love it. I just wish they could make an APP for it, just so there's a back up, but maybe in the future.

 

[stephknits]

Glad you are liking it so far. Let us know how you get on.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Well I have become a podder a week ago, feels weird not being tethered to a pump via a tub, EG when getting dressed or the obligatory midnight toilet trips, as i'm so used to handling a pump. Early indications are I love it. I just wish they could make an APP for it, just so there's a back up, but maybe in the future.

Glad you are getting on well so far @megga 🙂

 

[Sprogladite]

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I have had a demo, popped it on my thigh and must admit, I didn't notice it as much as I thought I would.have. After 12 years of tubes I feel I would appreciate a change, if only they would bring out an APP, be a great back up.
What's there customer service like?, and how long does the order take to deliver? I've been told you get 3 months worth at a time, how big is the packaging? sorry for all the questions.

Sorry @megga didn't see this reply! I have only had to deal with their customer service once, due to a faulty internal battery on my PDM. They were fantastic, had a new PDM the next day and was allowed to keep the faulty one as a backup (it still works, but only runs on batteries now which can cause it to deactivate pods when you change the batteries). Pods for me take a few days to deliver. The packaging is pretty minimal so no complaints there either 🙂 which reminds me...must order some pods! 🙂

 

[Maisiemoo17]

Well I have become a podder a week ago, feels weird not being tethered to a pump via a tub, EG when getting dressed or the obligatory midnight toilet trips, as i'm so used to handling a pump. Early indications are I love it. I just wish they could make an APP for it, just so there's a back up, but maybe in the future.