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"diabetes" omnipod anyone have one...

  • 19-05-2010 9:44am
    #1
    scooby21
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 ✭


    hi first time posting hi to all..

    I am a type 1 diabetic and i am looking in to changing to a pump..
    i read on the internet and youtubed about all types of pumps mostly american companies and the one witch stood out the most to me was the omnipod due to it being tubeless..is there anybody here with this system?? or anyone who tried to getting it..

    im also open to other pumps.but i would like one witch has remote control from glucose meter.

    thanks for any info..


Comments

  • #2
    graflynn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    The Omnipod is not available in Ireland yet but it is coming just don't know how long it will take.


  • #3
    ecn1315
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭ecn1315


    Hi has there been any update on the availability of the Omnipod in Ireland? Alternatively if there's anyone on here using it, I'd be really interested to hear about your experience? Reason I ask, is that my sister has been recommended for a pump and she's a bit stressed about it, as someone who has been close to her illness throughout, I was reading and came across Omnipod which seems to have good reviews.

    Appreciate any wisdom or experience of this one.

    Many thanks
    Elizabeth


  • #4
    graflynn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 499 ✭✭graflynn


    ecn1315 wrote: »
    Hi has there been any update on the availability of the Omnipod in Ireland? Alternatively if there's anyone on here using it, I'd be really interested to hear about your experience? Reason I ask, is that my sister has been recommended for a pump and she's a bit stressed about it, as someone who has been close to her illness throughout, I was reading and came across Omnipod which seems to have good reviews.

    Appreciate any wisdom or experience of this one.

    Many thanks
    Elizabeth

    Hello Elizabeth,

    I am in contact with the distributor of the Omnipod in the UK, Ypsommed, and they had hoped to have it available by October. But I haven't heard any updates yet.

    However, they have booked an exhibition stand at the Thrive-abetes; Thrive with Type 1 Diabetes Conference on October 3rd, as will two of the other two insulin pump companies. It would be a good opportunity for you to meet with them.

    Regards,
    Grainne


  • #5
    ecn1315
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭ecn1315


    Grainne thank you for the update- great to know!! Let's hope they manage to launch soon. Elizabeth


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