# \#pump **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tag/pump/83.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [Travel Bag Recommendations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-bag-recommendations/567)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-bag-recommendations/567 "2024-11-23T00:31:10Z")
So, I'd love to get recommendations from you all as to what bags you use to carry all your D-Equipment in. We are still using the small "cammo" bag that was given to us from the hospital when Liam was diagnosed, but it … --- ## [Study: Insulin Pumps Decrease Quality of Life and Increase A1c in CGM Users](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-insulin-pumps-decrease-quality-of-life-and-increase-a1c-in-cgm-users/5575)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-insulin-pumps-decrease-quality-of-life-and-increase-a1c-in-cgm-users/5575 "2019-01-03T20:37:19Z")
This is a minor conclusion from the DIAMOND study, whose major conclusion was that CGM use in MDI is better than fingerstick use and MDI as far as A1c, time in range, hypo and hyperglycemia events and quality of life. … --- ## [Tubed alternatives to Omnipods](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tubed-alternatives-to-omnipods/14060)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 12:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tubed-alternatives-to-omnipods/14060 "2023-09-19T12:06:20Z")
I’ve been increasingly dissatisfied with one attribute of Omnipod 5: Slow or spotty absorption. For several months I’ve been limiting my meal bolus to 5 units, followed up by the remaining bolus as a 30 minute extended b… --- ## [Terminology: the "Closed Loop"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/terminology-the-closed-loop/14105)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/terminology-the-closed-loop/14105 "2023-09-04T22:04:39Z")
There’s an emerging “loop” usage that is, to my mind, going to become confusing and therefore the source of heated misunderstanding and debate. Back in October 2017 on FUD the term “Hybrid Closed System” was used for em… --- ## [New to an insulin pump - advice?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-an-insulin-pump-advice/11904)
**Author:** [@amusesbouche](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amusesbouche)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2022, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-an-insulin-pump-advice/11904 "2022-05-15T05:03:31Z")
Just discovered this forum and I’m so grateful for it already! Relatively new to this disease… I’m about to go on an insulin pump for the first time ever (Tandem X2 to go with a Dexcom G6) and while it’s necessary (my t… --- ## [Really can't imagine going back to an insulin pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/really-cant-imagine-going-back-to-an-insulin-pump/12379)
**Author:** [@Luke](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Luke)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 11:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/really-cant-imagine-going-back-to-an-insulin-pump/12379 "2022-02-17T11:19:19Z")
Hey there, first, a little bit of introduction: I’m Luke, 31 years old and having T1 Diabetes since 2002. I have had been using an insulin pump (Accu Check Insight) for quite some time, when a couple of weeks ago, I wo… --- ## [Omnipod training this Friday!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-training-this-friday/1019)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-training-this-friday/1019 "2022-01-16T19:46:03Z")
At TCOYD in April I talked with the Omnipod rep, saw how it works, asked a few more questions, paused about 30 seconds for some mental processing, and signed the forms authorizing the insurance paperwork. I considered o… --- ## [Is it possible to replace an Omnipod PDM's Internal Battery (Eros system, not Dash)? If so, how?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-it-possible-to-replace-an-omnipod-pdms-internal-battery-eros-system-not-dash-if-so-how/12025)
**Author:** [@BrightSide](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/BrightSide)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-it-possible-to-replace-an-omnipod-pdms-internal-battery-eros-system-not-dash-if-so-how/12025 "2021-11-12T01:09:00Z")
I have been using an Omnipod Insulin pump for about 5 years, and in that time have gone through about 5 PDMs that work with Eros pods (the generation the predates the new Dash pods). What seems to cause them to fail eac… --- ## [Does omni work for everyone?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-omni-work-for-everyone/11994)
**Author:** [@Uselesspancreasowner](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Uselesspancreasowner)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-omni-work-for-everyone/11994 "2021-11-08T18:54:21Z")
I’m on day 3 of omnipod. Had to change a leaky sensor on day 2. Now my sugar has cruised its way to 200 like it did with leaky sensor and work come down. I’ve taken an injection in case, but this one does not seem to be … --- ## [Congrats and Welcome to the Omnipod Family!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/congrats-and-welcome-to-the-omnipod-family/11677)
**Author:** [@Necroplasm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Necroplasm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/congrats-and-welcome-to-the-omnipod-family/11677 "2021-08-04T21:11:20Z")
I just received my confirmation email that my omnipod dash system has officially been shipped!!! Eeeeeee so exciting! I should be receiving my PDM and pods within 2-3 business days. I am just wondering how everyone here… --- ## [Something to be positive about!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/something-to-be-positive-about/11619)
**Author:** [@Necroplasm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Necroplasm)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/something-to-be-positive-about/11619 "2021-07-30T16:41:35Z")
So I had my first follow-up with my Endo yesterday and I feel the appointment went pretty well. He mentioned that my numbers were in a very good range, but due to occasional lows still happening in the morning… he’s unde… --- ## [Another Omnipod PDM failure](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-omnipod-pdm-failure/2756)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-omnipod-pdm-failure/2756 "2020-06-26T13:43:29Z")
It seems that I don’t get more than a year from these even though it is warranty is for 4 years. I’m betting this is by design so that there aren’t too many extra PDM’s floating around. This really sucks when you don’t… --- ## [Dana R pump cannulas from other company](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dana-r-pump-cannulas-from-other-company/3900)
**Author:** [@lucas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lucas)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 3:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dana-r-pump-cannulas-from-other-company/3900 "2019-12-01T03:48:51Z")
After half a year of battle with my insurance carrier I finally got my Dana R pump now! I’m super excited to try it out and might start looping with AndroidAPS soon, if everything goes to plan. There’s just one thing th… --- ## [New Pump (Which One to Get?)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-pump-which-one-to-get/7820)
**Author:** [@jbecks011](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbecks011)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-pump-which-one-to-get/7820 "2019-07-05T13:54:47Z")
Hey Everyone, I am shopping for a new pump as my warranty with my Medtronic Paradigm has expired after 4 years. I currently use the Dexcom CGM and love it. The simple idea would be to go with the TSlim pump because the… --- ## [Short-Term Pump Disconnect](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/short-term-pump-disconnect/5408)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2018, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/short-term-pump-disconnect/5408 "2018-11-30T04:08:21Z")
I am getting an MRI on Friday so I need to remove my diabetes equipment (Omnipod and CGM) for a couple of hours. The lady on the phone says about 75 minutes laying around in the MRI so I probably will be without my pump… --- ## [Drastically lowering basal rates](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drastically-lowering-basal-rates/5037)
**Author:** [@sanfran](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sanfran)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2018, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drastically-lowering-basal-rates/5037 "2018-09-21T12:56:42Z")
I couldn’t find a thread that addressed this topic specifically so I started this. Feel free to point me in the right direction if one already exists. This is pretty simple but I’d like to see if anybody else has had th… --- ## [Switching to omnipod in a couple days from Tresiba looking for some tips on basals](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-to-omnipod-in-a-couple-days-from-tresiba-looking-for-some-tips-on-basals/4068)
**Author:** [@airtas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/airtas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 2:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-to-omnipod-in-a-couple-days-from-tresiba-looking-for-some-tips-on-basals/4068 "2018-06-12T02:24:00Z")
Hi all, I am switching from Tresiba to Omnipod in a couple days. Meeting with my endo and wanted to get ahead of the dosing. If I am taking 16 Units of Tresiba do you merely divide my 24 and reduce by 20% to get your … --- ## [How to deal with an Omnipod allergy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-deal-with-an-omnipod-allergy/2141)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-deal-with-an-omnipod-allergy/2141 "2018-03-19T21:58:34Z")
How do you deal with an allergic reaction to an OmniPod when you want to wear a tubeless pump? Many Omnipod users suffer from allergic reactions, which make it difficult for them to withstand a Pod for 3 days. These all… --- ## [Supply bags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/supply-bags/1553)
**Author:** [@Engel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Engel)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2018, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/supply-bags/1553 "2018-03-10T00:42:36Z")
Hi guys, another thing I wanted to share was this site for everyone, you can even take a little quiz to help you find the perfect bag for you, I have gotten two different bags an just recently the second one which so far… --- ## [Sooil Dana RS in the US](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sooil-dana-rs-in-the-us/3385)
**Author:** [@sanfran](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sanfran)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sooil-dana-rs-in-the-us/3385 "2018-02-03T22:54:35Z")
I’m new to this forum but I have enjoyed reading peoples experiences with their Closed/Open Loop systems. I live in San Francisco, CA and have been using an open loop system on my Android phone, connected to my Dexcom G5… --- ## [Omnipod Leaks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-leaks/3113)
**Author:** [@finny1981](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/finny1981)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-leaks/3113 "2018-01-17T22:07:46Z")
Ok so I am new here, but a quick intro. My daughter was diagnosed at 12 years old last Valentine’s Day in DKA with a BG of 993. She spent a week in the hospital between PICU and regular Peds. She has been on Dexcom G5 si… --- ## [How Often Do You CHange Your Basal Rates?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-basal-rates/2628)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2017, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-basal-rates/2628 "2017-11-14T14:24:33Z")
sometimes i can go for months without having to change my pump’s basal rates. sometimes its so easy to make a simple change, say for just 2 hours in the middle of the afternoon, but other times it requires an entire over… --- ## [\[FIRSTS\] Liam's first POD related injury (10262017)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-liams-first-pod-related-injury-10262017/2470)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2017, 7:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-liams-first-pod-related-injury-10262017/2470 "2017-10-28T07:10:18Z")
We changed his POD today and this is what we found under it. :cry: No worse feeling than inflicting pain and injuries unto your own child as the “lesser” of the two evils. There isn’t any “winning”…he hates everything… --- ## [POD covers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pod-covers/1551)
**Author:** [@Engel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Engel)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2017, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pod-covers/1551 "2017-08-11T01:51:28Z")
I’ll let this be my first major post on here. I have a handful already and I still want more, but these covers are so cute or cool if your a dude, most of mine are custom, but it’s cool to have something other then a wh… --- ## [First days with the Omnipod!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-days-with-the-omnipod/1082)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-days-with-the-omnipod/1082 "2017-06-12T19:58:18Z")
I was fitted up with my new Omnipod on Friday afternoon and that evening I realized that I was no longer hostage to my Lantus schedule. Wow! Go to bed early or stay out with friends (without having to remember to bring t… --- ## [Pancreum--An Artificial Pancreas System of the Future](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pancreum-an-artificial-pancreas-system-of-the-future/1030)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pancreum-an-artificial-pancreas-system-of-the-future/1030 "2017-05-24T19:06:43Z")
For the last couple of years I’ve been following a group of pioneers in the development of what they call the " Bionic Pancreas". Guilherme de Paula & Jerry Joseph (ex- Medtronic CGMS & Insulet OmniPod pump engineers) ha… --- ## [A day in the life](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-day-in-the-life/298)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 2:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-day-in-the-life/298 "2017-04-01T02:06:01Z")
Our first video of changing out our sons CGM and POD