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Jim O'Brien 49, Male Shrewsbury, United States: 1sfkxdpxjwx73; Share

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New Medtronic pump to come out later this year

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Diabetes Data Manger

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Jim O'Brien replied to the discussion OmniPod Trend Tracking & Bad Software Aug 29

Jim O'Brien replied to the discussion New Omnipod Partner software available Aug 23

Jim O'Brien replied to the discussion New from OmniPod: Software that Works! Aug 22

Jim O'Brien replied to the discussion New Medtronic pump to come out later this year Aug 21

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Jim O'Brien replied to the discussion Omnipod Training Aug 7

Jim O'Brien replied to the discussion Calling all OmniPod Users...... Jul 10

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Profile

Do you have diabetes?: Yes

Type of diabetes: Type 1.5 (LADA)

Date diagnosed: May 14, 1997

Most recent A1C (BG Average) Value: 5.9%

What glucose meter do you use?: OneTouch Ultra 2

Type of treatment you use: Pump, Diet and Exercise

If you use a pump, what pump model do you use?: OmniPod

Hometown (where you come from):: Northborough, MA

Where do you live? (City, Country): Shrewsbury, MA USA

How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?: Searching for OmniPod users

What do you do for a living?: Mechanical Design Engineer

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At 9:54pm on July 1st, 2008, Shawn said…: Hi Jim thanks for accepting my friend request!
yeah I have finally got the wild BS swings under control
turns out that Milk was the culprit go figure. this condition is just crazy sometimes...

At 5:55pm on July 1st, 2008, Linda said…: Hi Jim,
I am glad that you are doing well with the Omni Pod Pump!
Did you see that there is going to be a Northeast tu diabetes meet?
Time: July 12, 2008 from 12pm to 4pm
Location: Beaver Brook reservation
City/Town: Waltham, MA
Website or Map: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/par...
Contact Info: 978-621-3345 (My mobile)
Event Type: Picnic, Meetup
Organized By: Bernard
Check it out,, Bernard is organizing it!
Linda

At 3:29pm on June 29th, 2008, Linda said…: Hi Jim,
Well I was wondering if you had begun pumping with the Omni Pod pump yet? If so how is it going?
I am on 19 months now and doing well!
Take Care,
Linda

At 3:59pm on May 5th, 2008, Karen Vecchitto said…: Yeah, that whole tubeless thing is just a clincher isn't it?!! I also really like being able to set different basal programs for different days. I have one for "regular" days and one for days that I go to the gym right now. I may get even more specialized as time moves on. Especially with Summer coming!

At 8:58pm on May 3rd, 2008, Karen Vecchitto said…: Hi Jim! Nice to meet you. I recently started on the Omnipod. It's been almost four weeks. I used another pump many years ago and really disliked the whole tubing thing, especially clamping the tubing off for showering and such. This thing rocks! I am still going through a little bit of adjustment and some days are tricky but I am learning and things are really improving! I am looking forward to my next A1C!

At 5:39pm on April 23rd, 2008, faye said…: hi jim,

oops, here you go
http://investors.insulet.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=209336&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1091959&highlight=
(hopefully that works now)

agree with you 100% about the awkwardness when you're out. i have to find a bathroom or some private place so i can test and inject, and it's such a hassle when i'm traveling and the bathrooms aren't always the cleanest.

At 3:06pm on April 23rd, 2008, faye said…: Thanks, Jim! Lucky you, yours is covered 100%, but I'm not complaining at 80%. :) I didn't even consider a pump until now because I hated the idea of being stuck to a tube.

Thanks for the info about the new PDM...I haven't heard anything about it, and I have yet to get in contact with an Insulet rep who will give me any info on it. I did, however, find this:
I'm hunting around for more info though! Please keep us updated if this new PDA comes out; I will definitely bug them if I can get a free upgrade!

At 4:43pm on April 18th, 2008, Anthony said…: Welcome! Just happened to be passing through and wanted to say hi from a former New Englander (ex from Boston, Plymouth). Miss my Red Sox, Pat and Dunkin Donuts (coffee that is).

At 11:23am on April 15th, 2008, Linda said…: Hi Jim!
Wow talk about a small world! lol
Yes I would be happy to tell you or even show you my Omni Pod pump! I have been using it for over 16 months now with GREAT sucess!
I am just off of Maynard St here, small town but we love it!
PM me if I can answer any question that you may have okay! :)
Linda

At 8:23pm on April 14th, 2008, Steve RRR said…: Hi Jim and welcome. I use MM522 pump & their CGMS..

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