Tara and the OmniPod

Tara shares how the OMNIPOD has made living with Type 1 Diabetes a piece of cake. Tara is 13 and was diagnosed about 2 years ago just as she entered middle school. After 3000+ injections, we discovered the OmniPod Insulin Management System.

While we still need to test her blood sugar levels up to 10 times a day, the OmniPod has eliminated the injections, and has given Tara the independence she needs as she enters her teen years.

We are still praying for "the cure" and hope everyone can find a little bit extra to give to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

http://www.jdrf.org

Thanks for watching!

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[elrodracing]

@mason1189 That's you're opinion and sorry it didn't work for you. But you don't have to say "it sucks".

It has changed Tara's life for the better (I'm saying this 3 years after this video was made).

[Christheatheist1]

I'm waiting to get my new Omnipod right now. Thanks for the video. Awesome job :)

[cyberbri68]

Hey Tara, great video!!! Your video has got me interested in trying an Insulin pump. I just got diagnosed about a month ago with type 1 and I'm 43. Guess it took a while to catch up with me. I bet your parents are so proud of you. Your video is quite inspiring!

Thanks for posting this video. It answered many questions I have had about alternatives to giving myself shots 4 times a day.

[CoacoaCat]

Cool :) I'm thinking about getting the OmniPod, Solo Micro Pump, or JewelPump.

The Jewel still needs FDA approval but it's tiny and holds 450 units of insulin. But it's really really small and flat.

The solo has bolus buttons on it so if you don't have your remote you just squeeze the pod :)

The remote doesn't have a built in glucose monitor but they're working on it.

CGMs also look good. They're a little patch on your body and they check your glucose every 1 to 5 minutes!

Nice video, good luc

[foxmx526]

It my be better for you because your a girl but i think u would like a insulin pump better because Its a lot littler but I'm just saying and when you move the pod you should put more spots because it can start damaging your mussels I tried the omen pod I thought this is to big so tried the pump it was alot easier

[YourLittleArtist]

@elrodracing Mine only lasts 2 days :/

[jclegofreaks96]

Hey it's Shane. Been praying 4 u. Remember ur walk 4 diabetes last year? Seems like u get great comments. Awesome video. Glad I took time to check it out.

[JessElodega]

Great video!

I just ordered a free trial of the OmniPod today & cant wait to try it! I am 19 and hav been a diabetic since i was 10. I can COMPLETELY RELATE TO TARA! =) From the complete shock of diagnosis to being odd one out at school with having diabetes to living an active lifestyle.

i've been using the Insulin pens and my A1c is still too high. Im hoping the OmniPod will help me lower it and hopefully i will be able to finally get my drivers license! =D

[gymnastbunny]

great video:) she seems rly sweet:)

[jeepmansv]

OmniPods are not $50 a piece. The contracted rate with your insurance plan would be much less than that. If you were paying cash it would be much less as well.