Does any one have a kid that is using the omni pod? We are looking at it for my son but I am not sure how it works and my son is right in the middle of puberty so I am not even sure we should get a pump right now! Any advice??
I’m 18 and have one, and i absolutely love it, may seem kinda bulky but you get used to it and forget about it a lot. I would think it would actually make it easier for him if he’s going through puberty. But it’s really more of his decision because he is the one that has to wear it and do everything.
Would it work for you and or Son to join the Omnipod users group , Nofty’s group ??
Hope this is helpful SeLena.
Omnipod group is awesome, also look up omnipod on YouTube I know there is a video of a kid putting one on
The youngest Jonas brother wears an Omnipod, Nick is his name, I believe… He may not be a “hero” to "tween"age BOYS; but he is a good example to many kids with Type One. Join the Omnipod user’s group, as suggested by Nel, to read more comments and ask questions.
God Bless,
Brunetta
There is a little boy named caleb and he is like 7 and has one and him and his parents love it in fact I think they fought with the doc for it. he seems to do great with it with his moms help. she is on here can’t remember her name oh wait it is lorraine I think pm her I am sure she could help she has mega info on it. My neice just turned 2 and 1/2 and we are getting her one even though her mom and I have the mini med but with omni pod it is water proof and I think better for kids and their activities. as for the pump during puberty I got my first one then and it was actually better since basals can be adjusted all the time as well as carb counts and what not vs. shots where there is a sliding scale or set doses.
Thanks everyone we are going to the endo next month and hopefully we will try it out!!!
here are all of Caleb’s videos.
http://www.tudiabetes.org/video/video/search?q=caleb
his mom is our admin Lorraine
http://www.tudiabetes.org/profile/Lorraine66
and here is the omnipod Group