I made a mistake and I was corrected by Omnipod

I came home from work and my little brother said, "A lady from Riverside County called, she is suppose to call you back in 15 minutes."


The phone rang...


I took the phone from my little brother...

"Hello Cherise, my name is Debbie (Deb)I am the Omnipod Rep for your area."

My first thought was...How did you find me?

She said, "Omnipod keeps a database of all the omnipod users." Oh! makes since right...

The next thing she said was I read your blog and I have a lot of Omnipod users in Arizona and they don't have any issues with the OmniPod staying on during the summer heat. She said there are a few other things I could use when I am in Arizona or Hot weather, alcohol pads are good but you have to use Skin Prep or IV Prep to keep the skin nice and sticky. She said if I have any other issues to call the 800 number and they can help me or call my Endo, they will contact her. I let her know I didn't have any other issues with the OmniPod. I really like using it. She said she uses the Omnipod and has issues with it but it's still a new product.

To sum everything up...I am sorry for blasting Omnipod's adhesive! if I never would have posted the blog I wouldn't have known about Deb and my question wouldn't have been answered. Now I know what to use for my POD in extreme heat and so do you!!!

Thank you Debbie:)

You never know who's reading what you are blogging about...lol

Good to be Home

I had a Great time in Surprise, AZ...lol Your not seeing anything...there is a Surprise, AZ! I needed to get away from California for a while. My Husband and I went on a date while we were there, we went to go see the movie "Wanted"...if you like action you have to see it. I value the time I have with my Husband...

While in AZ...My bg's were wacko the whole time. I am not sure why! I ate low carb burgers w/ side salads and still had high numbers...I am not going to stress out about it! I don't go out of town much...come to think of it I had an eye infection that may have caused my high numbers.

My next issue would be the Omnipod, the adhesive didn't stick good while I was there...I know it was extremely HOT! You would think Insulet tested their product in extreme heat...wouldn't they??? If I were living in AZ I would have to really think about the using the OmniPod during pool parties and BBQ's in the summer; better yet I wouldn't have put a POD on, I would have injected insulin instead of using the POD. Lesson learned...

112 degree's vs OmniPod Adhesive

I am in AZ on vacation and Eboni (Best Friend) invited my family to a pool party for the 4th. I enjoyed myself, I put my feet in the pool and I relaxed a little. Niya was adorable in her life preserver swim suit. Watching her made me realize how much I enjoy being a MOM.

Back to the story...Arizona is extremely hot this time on the year, I know my body poured out over a gallon of sweat. I would love to tell you that the adhesive on my POD held up but it did not. The top of my OmiPod is barely hanging on, I kinda wonder how the POD can stand being under water or even in the bath tub w/o adhesive wearing away...who knows maybe it's the salt from the sweat that caused the adhesive to wear, any thoughts???

I am enjoying myself on my much needed vacation...I was able to eat at one of my FAV-O-Rite places last night...Long Horn Steakhouse; I haven't eaten there in 2 yrs (there isn't one in California)...yummy for my tummy! eating there made me miss Missouri.

Be Blessed
Cherise

P.S.
I will post pic's when I get back to California

First vacation with my Pod

Happy 4th of July!!!! I am in Surprise, AZ visiting my BSF (Best
Sister Friend) for the holiday weekend! It's very relaxing!

I am also happy and proud to say I am going to be a god mom in 8
months!!!! I am proud of Eboni!!!

This is the first time I've traveled with Pod! I did good packing! I
packed 2 extra Pod's, Lantas, Humalog (insulin pen), glucose tablets,
alcohol pads and needles.

My BG's when I left yesterday morning was 80. I ate a peanut butter
sandwhich and 3 hours later... My bg was 200; holy crap what did I
do?? I bolused and ate a snack!!! 2 hours later 249; is my Pod working??

4 hours later...bg's 71, yes, no Pod change! Yes....

I ate dinner, watched movies, ate 40g of carbs....4 hours later 200
again, what's going on??? I bolused
I woke up this morning 113. I told myself not to stress because Aunt
Dottie is here again.

Have a safe and happy holiday!!

Be Blessed
Cherise
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REQUEST FOR CGMS-DENIED BY INSURANCE

I am in the process of getting a CGM and I have been hearing maybe 1 or 2 people here and there who have been approved for them, everyone else has been denied!!!!
How can insurance companies deny something that would benefit the control of DIABETES? if your thinking you don't know...you aren't alone.

Let's stand up to ALL of the insurance companies who thinks of us as just another dollar!!! Heck, we pay them...they don't pay us!!!!

MY MESSAGE TO INSURANCE COMPANIES-STOP SAYING NO TO EQUIPMENT WE NEED TO HELP US WITH OUR DIABETIC CARE. WOULD YOU RATHER PAY OVER 5,000.00 A NIGHT FOR EMERGENCY CARE???? THINK ABOUT THE QUESTION BEFORE YOU ANSWER...