Comments on: OmniPod Complaints http://dathlete.com/2010/06/omnipod-complaints/ dAthlete.com - talking about the needs of athletes with diabetes mellitus type 1 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:14:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: ivy elliot http://dathlete.com/2010/06/omnipod-complaints/comment-page-1/#comment-646 ivy elliot Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:44:17 +0000 http://dathlete.com/?p=86#comment-646 Well, I just stated the ominipod and its greater than the shots, which were 6 times a day. I don't like the not telling you the insulin is used up. The 3 days and you're out is so true. The omnipod should hold at least 300 units for backup purposes. You can also use more insulin if you eat more, which means the pod may not last 3 days. I have been advised that the new model coming out during 2012 is going to be thinner and smaller which would be a treat as well. I really don't like the move the pod closer deal. It's suppose to be on a radio frequently and you can only be less than 4 feet away for proper insulin delivery. I am sure the next invention shall have a stick form of insulin going in your body, like a patch of insulin melting in your system and a circult transmittor, since its already hooked up in your body no more sticking the fingers. Just an idea. good luck and time shall tell. Right now, I am glad to have some relive from the highs(Once was 1015 and low was 5) Yes, I know the pros and cons of being a diabetic. Well, I just stated the ominipod and its greater than the shots, which were 6 times a day. I don’t like the not telling you the insulin is used up. The 3 days and you’re out is so true. The omnipod should hold at least 300 units for backup purposes. You can also use more insulin if you eat more, which means the pod may not last 3 days. I have been advised that the new model coming out during 2012 is going to be thinner and smaller which would be a treat as well. I really don’t like the move the pod closer deal. It’s suppose to be on a radio frequently and you can only be less than 4 feet away for proper insulin delivery. I am sure the next invention shall have a stick form of insulin going in your body, like a patch of insulin melting in your system and a circult transmittor, since its already hooked up in your body no more sticking the fingers. Just an idea. good luck and time shall tell. Right now, I am glad to have some relive from the highs(Once was 1015 and low was 5) Yes, I know the pros and cons of being a diabetic.

]]> By: Cary http://dathlete.com/2010/06/omnipod-complaints/comment-page-1/#comment-596 Cary Thu, 05 May 2011 15:59:43 +0000 http://dathlete.com/?p=86#comment-596 That is one very true reason. However, it may be even more than 6 years in some cases (given FDA holding periods, R&D timelines, QA, etc). It's a very poor reason to have old technology and is very annoying when we're doubling performance on consumer electronics but seemingly unable to keep up in the medical world. There must be a better way. That is one very true reason. However, it may be even more than 6 years in some cases (given FDA holding periods, R&D timelines, QA, etc). It’s a very poor reason to have old technology and is very annoying when we’re doubling performance on consumer electronics but seemingly unable to keep up in the medical world. There must be a better way.

]]> By: Jeremy http://dathlete.com/2010/06/omnipod-complaints/comment-page-1/#comment-595 Jeremy Thu, 05 May 2011 13:33:01 +0000 http://dathlete.com/?p=86#comment-595 I'm pretty sure the reason these technologies are so big is they started development like 6 years ago before all the high tech iphone gadgets were so perfect and amazing. Basically for medical devices you must think what technology was 5-6 years ago and apply it to today due to the length of time it takes for FDA approval to take place. I’m pretty sure the reason these technologies are so big is they started development like 6 years ago before all the high tech iphone gadgets were so perfect and amazing. Basically for medical devices you must think what technology was 5-6 years ago and apply it to today due to the length of time it takes for FDA approval to take place.

]]> By: Pizza, Burgers & Carbs for Athletes http://dathlete.com/2010/06/omnipod-complaints/comment-page-1/#comment-417 Pizza, Burgers & Carbs for Athletes Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:11:58 +0000 http://dathlete.com/?p=86#comment-417 [...] was reading The Incurable Runner and the story about running into Chrissie Wellington at a local burger [...] [...] was reading The Incurable Runner and the story about running into Chrissie Wellington at a local burger [...]

]]> By: Ellen Reichart http://dathlete.com/2010/06/omnipod-complaints/comment-page-1/#comment-411 Ellen Reichart Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:38:06 +0000 http://dathlete.com/?p=86#comment-411 The most annoying things about the omnipod is no insulin on board calculations for meal boluses. Important to me when I am exercising or taking a BG reading before bedtime. The other thing no one else ever mentions is that the pdm should have more functions. Why do I have to add up my daily carbs, shoild the pdm do this? The pdm also doesn't average carbs over 30 days, TDD insulin etc. Adding these functions seem like relatively inexpensive changes/upgrades. I am a former cosmo user and the omnipod pdm is really "dumbed down" compared to what the cosmo could do. All of the technology went into the pod.The not yet or maybe ever in existance Solo is supposed to be difficult to use, the pdm is modeled after the cosmo-I look forward to a more sophisticated pdm, if not from omnipod from another company which I will switch to. The most annoying things about the omnipod is no insulin on board calculations for meal boluses. Important to me when I am exercising or taking a BG reading before bedtime. The other thing no one else ever mentions is that the pdm should have more functions. Why do I have to add up my daily carbs, shoild the pdm do this? The pdm also doesn’t average carbs over 30 days, TDD insulin etc. Adding these functions seem like relatively inexpensive changes/upgrades. I am a former cosmo user and the omnipod pdm is really “dumbed down” compared to what the cosmo could do. All of the technology went into the pod.The not yet or maybe ever in existance Solo is supposed to be difficult to use, the pdm is modeled after the cosmo-I look forward to a more sophisticated pdm, if not from omnipod from another company which I will switch to.

]]> By: Rethinking the OmniPod Long Term http://dathlete.com/2010/06/omnipod-complaints/comment-page-1/#comment-385 Rethinking the OmniPod Long Term Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:12:46 +0000 http://dathlete.com/?p=86#comment-385 [...] past six weeks. Astronomical failure rate in a business where failure is death. I already have a list of complaints that still need to be fixed — but failure is not an option for Pods.  This morning I was [...] [...] past six weeks. Astronomical failure rate in a business where failure is death. I already have a list of complaints that still need to be fixed — but failure is not an option for Pods.  This morning I was [...]

]]> By: OmniPod Correction Bolus / IOB http://dathlete.com/2010/06/omnipod-complaints/comment-page-1/#comment-300 OmniPod Correction Bolus / IOB Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:36:47 +0000 http://dathlete.com/?p=86#comment-300 [...] while back I wrote about how the OmniPod calculates IOB in a different way than my old pump.  The OmniPod does not take into account meal boluses for IOB [...] [...] while back I wrote about how the OmniPod calculates IOB in a different way than my old pump.  The OmniPod does not take into account meal boluses for IOB [...]

]]> By: Marcus http://dathlete.com/2010/06/omnipod-complaints/comment-page-1/#comment-152 Marcus Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:43:25 +0000 http://dathlete.com/?p=86#comment-152 It will be curious to see how much smaller (if at all) the new PDM will be. I'm on the Dex, too, and my rep told that the reason that the Dex receiver is so large is due to the antennae which goes around the whole thing. I wonder if it's a similar story w/ the Omnipod. Good list. Like you, I like the Pod better than the pump, but it isn't perfect, and it's important to let them know that it's not. M It will be curious to see how much smaller (if at all) the new PDM will be. I’m on the Dex, too, and my rep told that the reason that the Dex receiver is so large is due to the antennae which goes around the whole thing. I wonder if it’s a similar story w/ the Omnipod.

Good list. Like you, I like the Pod better than the pump, but it isn’t perfect, and it’s important to let them know that it’s not.

M

]]> By: Cary http://dathlete.com/2010/06/omnipod-complaints/comment-page-1/#comment-124 Cary Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:16:59 +0000 http://dathlete.com/?p=86#comment-124 Mike, From a product design perspective, the PDM appears to have been a huge after thought to getting the wireless and Pods to be working better/smarter, etc. Which is likely the right decision. After they get the next-gen Pods released that are much smaller, they do need to work on their PDM quite a bit (getting it to the size of a older BlackBerry would be a huge step forward). IOB should take into consideration meal boluses - it's a small tweak to the software (they could even make it an option for all I care). Changing the brightness should really be done in the settings like most phones and other electronics work with a phase out: Eg. Bright for 30sec, 10 sec of dim, then off. Tubeless pumping is not a huge difference since (in my opinion), all pumps are going to be headed to tubeless versions very shortly. It is no secret that MiniMed is working on it (although pushed back to late 2011 or 2012 according to their investor presentations). Tubeless is the new way the game is going to be played -- it's a big change, and one that is necessary for future developments. Additional sites to be used, ease of insertion are two really big points that they do not push hard in their adverts. Insertion of the OmniPod versus any manual insertion of a pump set is the difference between boiling and sharpening your syringes and the advent of disposable ones (followed by insulin pens with tiny needles). -Cary Mike,

From a product design perspective, the PDM appears to have been a huge after thought to getting the wireless and Pods to be working better/smarter, etc. Which is likely the right decision. After they get the next-gen Pods released that are much smaller, they do need to work on their PDM quite a bit (getting it to the size of a older BlackBerry would be a huge step forward).

IOB should take into consideration meal boluses – it’s a small tweak to the software (they could even make it an option for all I care).

Changing the brightness should really be done in the settings like most phones and other electronics work with a phase out: Eg. Bright for 30sec, 10 sec of dim, then off.

Tubeless pumping is not a huge difference since (in my opinion), all pumps are going to be headed to tubeless versions very shortly. It is no secret that MiniMed is working on it (although pushed back to late 2011 or 2012 according to their investor presentations). Tubeless is the new way the game is going to be played — it’s a big change, and one that is necessary for future developments. Additional sites to be used, ease of insertion are two really big points that they do not push hard in their adverts.

Insertion of the OmniPod versus any manual insertion of a pump set is the difference between boiling and sharpening your syringes and the advent of disposable ones (followed by insulin pens with tiny needles).

-Cary

]]> By: Mike http://dathlete.com/2010/06/omnipod-complaints/comment-page-1/#comment-123 Mike Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:00:24 +0000 http://dathlete.com/?p=86#comment-123 Cary, I went from a MM pump to an Omnipod a couple months back and I wish I had done it sooner. I just love the thing. The 3 points I agree with you on are : The PDM should be slimmer/smaller, an option to have a button for bolus on the pod itself would be nice, and the IOB does need to be tweaked a bit. It's not that I disagree with your other points, they just aren't that big of a deal to me. I do use the "?" button when I want to brighten the back light on the screen, so I do find it useful. Having said all this, blogs like yours that discuss possible improvements to the Omnipod system are great. As users, I think we all want to see continuous improvements. Also, the Omnipod's main selling point is a pump without tubes, so I'm not sure how that's backwards, but the auto insertion should be stressed a bit more IMO as well. Cary,

I went from a MM pump to an Omnipod a couple months back and I wish I had done it sooner. I just love the thing. The 3 points I agree with you on are : The PDM should be slimmer/smaller, an option to have a button for bolus on the pod itself would be nice, and the IOB does need to be tweaked a bit. It’s not that I disagree with your other points, they just aren’t that big of a deal to me. I do use the “?” button when I want to brighten the back light on the screen, so I do find it useful.

Having said all this, blogs like yours that discuss possible improvements to the Omnipod system are great. As users, I think we all want to see continuous improvements.

Also, the Omnipod’s main selling point is a pump without tubes, so I’m not sure how that’s backwards, but the auto insertion should be stressed a bit more IMO as well.

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