For 8 month or so I had been using the insulin pump, Omnipod Dash with Dexcom to manage my Type 1 Diabetes. I thought it was time to review this diabetes device. I have been a diabetic for 13 years soon to be 14 in March/April. Before going on a insulin pump I was using insulin pens for the longest time. That is another story its self.
What is Omnipod?
Omnipod Dash is a tubeless wearable insulin pump that send a consistent amount of basel (background) insulin for up to 3 days. The PDM (Personal Diabetes Manager) is a dumb down android phone that only runs the software by Omnipod. The PDM then connects to the insulin pump pods by bluetooth. The pods are water proof, so that means no disconnecting for a shower or jumping in the pool. The PDM is NOT water proof. Also the Omnipod Dash does not commutate with a CGM, like Dexcom.
The Process
For me it was super simple. I had gone to a endocrinologist app and talked to my Dr about going on a pump and talked about some of the different options. I was given a list of insulin pumps and was told to research each one myself. I could ether tell him which one I was interested in, so he could start the paperwork. Or to go on the pumps website and fill out the contact forms and start the process that way.
By the end of the week I had filled out forms online for omnipod and was contacted within 3-4 days. I filled out eberything on a Friday and was contacted by Monday to go over questions, like for insurance and what not. By that Friday I was inform what the cost would be with my insurance. I gave them the go ahead and within a week my order was shipped. It was really quick and a easy process overall.
Shortly after I received my pump supplies I was then contacted my a Omnipod Rep/Trainer to setup training to setup my new pump. The pump trainer sat with me and set up the PDM with settings tailored to my insulin needs. Since then I have changed almost everything she had set, there was a lot of trial and error to find out what works better for me on the pump. Normally the dr sets you on the lower side on the pump when you start, to avoid low blood sauger. My appointment took about a hour since I read everything before hand in the handbook.
Things I liked
No tubing, I honestly would forget I had it on me, unless I placed it on my outer upper arm and hit every doorway. I loved that I could decorate the pods with different stickers. Very easy to use, basically fill the pod, confirm everything on the PDM and stick it on and go.
You can go swimming or shower without having to worry about disconnecting and remembering to reconnect. Your pods info shows on your phone as along as it nearby.
I never had a problem keeping the PDM with me, it was no different then carrying my phone with me. I hardly had a failed pod.
Things I did not liked
Final thoughts
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As a nurse and a spouse of a Type 2 insulin dependent, I found this information to be extremely helpful. I’m not sure my spouse will ever need a pump, but it’s helpful to know the pros and cons of each pump and what has worked for you. Looking forward to reading your future posts. Followed you!
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Informative review. Thanks for sharing
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Thank you for this full review. I am hoping that I don’t have to go on insulin, but if I do it’s nice to have this information handy.
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It’s a great system. It just didn’t work for me sadly. 😊
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Thanks for sharing! I’m not on the pump (T1D myself), but might consider moving to it one day. So, it’s nice to read different reviews and make an informative choice.
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It is a nice system. Very convenient and easy. I wish it would of worked out for me. I thinking of using leftover pods for when we go camping/ kayaking. So no hard feelings. 😊
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This is a really interesting and informative post for people who live with diabetes or have a loved one with it. Thank you for sharing this post.
Lauren – bournemouthgirl
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Glad you enjoyed!
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This was very interesting I was actually talking to someone last week who used this and was saying how practical it was. Very insightful article and I’m sure it will be very helpful for people thanks for sharing!
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