Does anyone use the Extend Function?
If you do - when do you use it?
And how do you use it?
I’ve been on the pod for a few months and never used this function - but I think there must be a good use for it if Omnipod put it in the system.
Thanks.
I use it when I’m going to be “grazing”. You know, like at a party with finger foods.
It’s great for when you eat pizza.
It was also explained to me to be helpful when you are eating a high-fat dinner. I guess this type of meal is digested more slowly, so it is helpful to get some of the bolus immediately and some later on.
I use it alot.
if i’m low at the beginning of my meal i just extend my bolus over 1/2 hour.
if i’m eating out (high fat) i will do about 75% up front and extend the other 25% over and hour or more.
if i’m at a party where it’s a “eat at your own pace - finger food” i extend it over how ever long i need to (no upfront bolus)
it does come in handy, i love this feature =)
good luck with its use!
~Suggarbabie~
When im at the movies eating nachos and popcorn ect
I have never used it, and I don’t think I will…
I think I need to start using this tool!! I definitly have been having some late highs after eating that I know is from the food!
I use it for almost every meal. Usually 60-80% up front, and the remainder over 1 to 1.5 hours. About the only time I take an entire bolus immediately is when I am eating prior to working out, and then I’m usually only taking 50% of what I would typically need for whatever I’m eating. As others have said, pizza or pasta will only be 60% immediately with the remainder over 2 to 2.5 hours.
Thank you all so much for your answers. You guys are THE BEST!!!
I just spent about an hour on the phone with the Florida Trainer Supervisor.
He was wonderful - and patient.
He explained to me how if a food has lots of fat (say cheese & sausage on a pizza) the fat sorta binds to the carbs - almost making them “time-release carbs.” So if you take part of the bolus immediately - that gets the carbs right away (up to two hours or so) and then the “extended” bolus gets the "time-release carbs."
So - particularly if you are eating something high in fat & protein - using the Extend Function makes good sense.
Hope this makes sense to anyone who wanted to know.
Stay Warm -
Susan - in Southern Florida…
it’s good for things like parties and pizza. Things that either you’ll be eating for a while (grazing) or for foods that take a while to digest due to fat content (pizza).
I use it every time I’m eating out. Every time. Helps counteract the high fat content.