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      Donna Condi has commented in the same post you commented in :
      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Before Dexcom it was in the middle of the night and my husband woke me up because he said I felt very clammy to him. I was sweating profusely. I could barely think to get out the words to him to go get my bottle of juice from the fridge. I asked him to get my meter so I could check my bs. And it was no surprise that the number 21 came up.
    • 27 minutes ago
      Donna Condi has commented in the same post you commented in :
      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Before Dexcom it was in the middle of the night and my husband woke me up because he said I felt very clammy to him. I was sweating profusely. I could barely think to get out the words to him to go get my bottle of juice from the fridge. I asked him to get my meter so I could check my bs. And it was no surprise that the number 21 came up.
    • 27 minutes ago
      Donna Condi has commented in the same post you commented in :
      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Before Dexcom it was in the middle of the night and my husband woke me up because he said I felt very clammy to him. I was sweating profusely. I could barely think to get out the words to him to go get my bottle of juice from the fridge. I asked him to get my meter so I could check my bs. And it was no surprise that the number 21 came up.
    • 27 minutes ago
      Donna Condi has commented in the same post you commented in :
      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Before Dexcom it was in the middle of the night and my husband woke me up because he said I felt very clammy to him. I was sweating profusely. I could barely think to get out the words to him to go get my bottle of juice from the fridge. I asked him to get my meter so I could check my bs. And it was no surprise that the number 21 came up.
    • 27 minutes ago
      Donna Condi has commented in the same post you commented in :
      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Before Dexcom it was in the middle of the night and my husband woke me up because he said I felt very clammy to him. I was sweating profusely. I could barely think to get out the words to him to go get my bottle of juice from the fridge. I asked him to get my meter so I could check my bs. And it was no surprise that the number 21 came up.
    • 27 minutes ago
      Donna Condi has commented in the same post you commented in :
      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Before Dexcom it was in the middle of the night and my husband woke me up because he said I felt very clammy to him. I was sweating profusely. I could barely think to get out the words to him to go get my bottle of juice from the fridge. I asked him to get my meter so I could check my bs. And it was no surprise that the number 21 came up.
    • 27 minutes ago
      Donna Condi has commented in the same post you commented in :
      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Before Dexcom it was in the middle of the night and my husband woke me up because he said I felt very clammy to him. I was sweating profusely. I could barely think to get out the words to him to go get my bottle of juice from the fridge. I asked him to get my meter so I could check my bs. And it was no surprise that the number 21 came up.
    • 27 minutes ago
      Donna Condi has commented in the same post you commented in :
      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Before Dexcom it was in the middle of the night and my husband woke me up because he said I felt very clammy to him. I was sweating profusely. I could barely think to get out the words to him to go get my bottle of juice from the fridge. I asked him to get my meter so I could check my bs. And it was no surprise that the number 21 came up.
    • 27 minutes ago
      Donna Condi has commented in the same post you commented in :
      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Before Dexcom it was in the middle of the night and my husband woke me up because he said I felt very clammy to him. I was sweating profusely. I could barely think to get out the words to him to go get my bottle of juice from the fridge. I asked him to get my meter so I could check my bs. And it was no surprise that the number 21 came up.
    • 27 minutes ago
      Donna Condi has commented in the same post you commented in :
      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Before Dexcom it was in the middle of the night and my husband woke me up because he said I felt very clammy to him. I was sweating profusely. I could barely think to get out the words to him to go get my bottle of juice from the fridge. I asked him to get my meter so I could check my bs. And it was no surprise that the number 21 came up.
    • 27 minutes ago
      Donna Condi has commented in the same post you commented in :
      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Before Dexcom it was in the middle of the night and my husband woke me up because he said I felt very clammy to him. I was sweating profusely. I could barely think to get out the words to him to go get my bottle of juice from the fridge. I asked him to get my meter so I could check my bs. And it was no surprise that the number 21 came up.
    • 27 minutes ago
      Donna Condi has commented in the same post you commented in :
      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Before Dexcom it was in the middle of the night and my husband woke me up because he said I felt very clammy to him. I was sweating profusely. I could barely think to get out the words to him to go get my bottle of juice from the fridge. I asked him to get my meter so I could check my bs. And it was no surprise that the number 21 came up.
    • 27 minutes ago
      Donna Condi has commented in the same post you commented in :
      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Before Dexcom it was in the middle of the night and my husband woke me up because he said I felt very clammy to him. I was sweating profusely. I could barely think to get out the words to him to go get my bottle of juice from the fridge. I asked him to get my meter so I could check my bs. And it was no surprise that the number 21 came up.
    • 27 minutes ago
      Donna Condi has commented in the same post you commented in :
      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Before Dexcom it was in the middle of the night and my husband woke me up because he said I felt very clammy to him. I was sweating profusely. I could barely think to get out the words to him to go get my bottle of juice from the fridge. I asked him to get my meter so I could check my bs. And it was no surprise that the number 21 came up.
    • 27 minutes ago
      Donna Condi has commented in the same post you commented in :
      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Before Dexcom it was in the middle of the night and my husband woke me up because he said I felt very clammy to him. I was sweating profusely. I could barely think to get out the words to him to go get my bottle of juice from the fridge. I asked him to get my meter so I could check my bs. And it was no surprise that the number 21 came up.
    • 27 minutes ago
      Donna Condi has commented in the same post you commented in :
      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Before Dexcom it was in the middle of the night and my husband woke me up because he said I felt very clammy to him. I was sweating profusely. I could barely think to get out the words to him to go get my bottle of juice from the fridge. I asked him to get my meter so I could check my bs. And it was no surprise that the number 21 came up.
    • 27 minutes ago
      Donna Condi has commented in the same post you commented in :
      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Before Dexcom it was in the middle of the night and my husband woke me up because he said I felt very clammy to him. I was sweating profusely. I could barely think to get out the words to him to go get my bottle of juice from the fridge. I asked him to get my meter so I could check my bs. And it was no surprise that the number 21 came up.
    • 27 minutes ago
      Donna Condi has commented in the same post you commented in :
      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Before Dexcom it was in the middle of the night and my husband woke me up because he said I felt very clammy to him. I was sweating profusely. I could barely think to get out the words to him to go get my bottle of juice from the fridge. I asked him to get my meter so I could check my bs. And it was no surprise that the number 21 came up.
    • 27 minutes ago
      Donna Condi has commented in the same post you commented in :
      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Before Dexcom it was in the middle of the night and my husband woke me up because he said I felt very clammy to him. I was sweating profusely. I could barely think to get out the words to him to go get my bottle of juice from the fridge. I asked him to get my meter so I could check my bs. And it was no surprise that the number 21 came up.
    • 27 minutes ago
      Donna Condi has commented in the same post you commented in :
      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Before Dexcom it was in the middle of the night and my husband woke me up because he said I felt very clammy to him. I was sweating profusely. I could barely think to get out the words to him to go get my bottle of juice from the fridge. I asked him to get my meter so I could check my bs. And it was no surprise that the number 21 came up.
    • 27 minutes ago
      Donna Condi has commented in the same post you commented in :
      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Before Dexcom it was in the middle of the night and my husband woke me up because he said I felt very clammy to him. I was sweating profusely. I could barely think to get out the words to him to go get my bottle of juice from the fridge. I asked him to get my meter so I could check my bs. And it was no surprise that the number 21 came up.
    • 27 minutes ago
      Donna Condi has commented in the same post you commented in :
      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Before Dexcom it was in the middle of the night and my husband woke me up because he said I felt very clammy to him. I was sweating profusely. I could barely think to get out the words to him to go get my bottle of juice from the fridge. I asked him to get my meter so I could check my bs. And it was no surprise that the number 21 came up.
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      Donna Condi has commented in the same post you commented in :
      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Before Dexcom it was in the middle of the night and my husband woke me up because he said I felt very clammy to him. I was sweating profusely. I could barely think to get out the words to him to go get my bottle of juice from the fridge. I asked him to get my meter so I could check my bs. And it was no surprise that the number 21 came up.
    • 27 minutes ago
      Donna Condi has commented in the same post you commented in :
      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Before Dexcom it was in the middle of the night and my husband woke me up because he said I felt very clammy to him. I was sweating profusely. I could barely think to get out the words to him to go get my bottle of juice from the fridge. I asked him to get my meter so I could check my bs. And it was no surprise that the number 21 came up.
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      Donna Condi has commented in the same post you commented in :
      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Before Dexcom it was in the middle of the night and my husband woke me up because he said I felt very clammy to him. I was sweating profusely. I could barely think to get out the words to him to go get my bottle of juice from the fridge. I asked him to get my meter so I could check my bs. And it was no surprise that the number 21 came up.
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    If you use an insulin pump that requires charging the battery, do you have a particular time or activity during which you charge your pump?

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    35 Comments

    1. AnitaS

      I usually charge mine while sitting at my computer

      3 months ago Log in to Reply
    2. Jillmarie61

      I always try to remember to plus in while I’m sleeping, but a few times I had to do it during the day.

      3 months ago Log in to Reply
    3. Lawrence S.

      No, I keep myself so busy that charging my pump is a last minute thought. As a matter of fact, I’m charging my pump right now because this question reminded me to check my pump; I’m on 30%. Sometimes I charge while watching TV at night, sometimes while eating, sometimes while in the shower, and sometimes while in bed. There is no rhyme or reason to it. I have noticed that because I’ve had my pump for a long time now, that I have to recharge more frequently as my pump gets older.

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      3 months ago Log in to Reply
      1. Linda Zottoli

        I, also, am right now charging because I’m sitting at the computer reading my emails, and was reminded to charge by this one. My 2 cords are at the computer and by my bed.

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        3 months ago Log in to Reply
    4. Ms Cris

      While driving or watching TV at home.

      3 months ago Log in to Reply
    5. Karington Johnston

      I usually plug mine in before I go to sleep, when I plug in my phone.

      3 months ago Log in to Reply
    6. Daniel Bestvater

      I charge mine at anytime using a portable battery bank. I plug it in and put the battery bank in my pocket. I don’t usually sit still long enough to be connected to anything.

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      3 months ago Log in to Reply
    7. Vivian Moon

      I charge when I am reading.

      3 months ago Log in to Reply
    8. Robin Melen

      My answer is that I SHOULD have a particular time when I charge it! Like Lawrence, sometimes I look down at I’m at 20%! Yikes!

      3 months ago Log in to Reply
    9. Amy Jo

      Most often while I shower and get ready in the morning, but if I’m running really low I’ll plug in while I sleep. Occasionally via the USB in my car while I drive.

      3 months ago Log in to Reply
    10. Stephen Woodward

      10-15 min fir t:slim, I use a magnetic connector cord an connect when I sleep, no issue if it’s pulled off.

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    11. Janice Bohn

      I charge every evening when I get home from work

      3 months ago Log in to Reply
    12. Kristen Clifford

      My pump takes a AA battery that I change as soon as I get the alert that it’s time to do so.

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    13. Sherolyn Newell

      I used to charge when needed, which was every 2-3 days. Lately, when it gets down to 80%, a couple hours later it’s 5%. I really have to keep a watch on it now. I was going to call Omnipod, but before I did, I received an email saying they were having problems with the batteries. Apparently, a lot of them are overheating, so they are sending everyone a new controller.

      3 months ago Log in to Reply
    14. Bob Durstenfeld

      I charge my pump when I upload my data or from a power bank when I sit to eat.

      3 months ago Log in to Reply
    15. Marty

      I charge my pump along with my watch, my laptop, and my phone while I’m drinking coffee and checking emails in the morning.

      3 months ago Log in to Reply
    16. Lynn Smith

      I plug my pump controller in every night along with my IPhone.

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      3 months ago Log in to Reply
    17. KMcKeon

      I have an Omnipod 5. While I don’t have to charge the pump, I do have to charge the PDM. I plug it in while I’m sleeping, the same as I do for my phone.

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    18. cynthia jaworski

      How does everybody prepare for power outages? My house has been without power for days at a time.

      3 months ago Log in to Reply
      1. George Lovelace

        https://www.amazon.com/usb-power-bank/s?k=usb+power+bank

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    19. Amanda Barras

      Usually while sleeping. I plug it in when I go to bed. Occasionally at computer, occasionally while driving.
      Mostly as needed.

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    20. Pauline M Reynolds

      I charge the battery while I’m sitting in my chair and on my computer.

      3 months ago Log in to Reply
    21. kristina blake

      It varies. I charge when needed. If I am working at the computer, I’ll charge to top it off. I also pay attention so that when I hit – say 50% – I charge. Because I have my Tandem X2 pump integrated iwth my Dexcom G6 I turn on the pump to check my BG, and always do it when I am going to drive somewhere (when I was working, there were too many responses for auto accidents caused by impaired driving) so that could be turning on my pump 10+ times a day!
      I also turn it on to “light my way” to use the bathroom in the middle of the night. I live with a slob, his giant size 14 shoes everywhere. I cold get killed tripping over his mess! That does consume battery power.

      3 months ago Log in to Reply
    22. Lisa Wilson

      I charge our son’s PDM for his Omnipod at night while he’s sleeping.

      3 months ago Log in to Reply
    23. Jneticdiabetic

      I answered that I charge my pump as needed. Often I charge while sleeping using a long cable. Sometimes at my desk while working. Sometimes while in the shower.

      3 months ago Log in to Reply
    24. Greg Felton

      I charge whenever I am changing my pump site, which is every 3-4 days. The Tandem holds a charge long enough that I haven’t needed to charge more frequently.

      3 months ago Log in to Reply
    25. Janis Senungetuk

      I usually charge while sitting at my computer reading emails. This question reminded me that I hadn’t done that this morning, so I’m taking care of it now.

      3 months ago Log in to Reply
    26. Lee Johnson

      I have never liked the concept of the pump and have never tried one. My wife and I and a friend of 40 years do not like the use of a pump. The thought of someone else pumping short term or quick acting insulin into me causes a lose of BS control.

      3 months ago Log in to Reply
    27. Carol Meares

      I am using Omnipod 5 now. The PDM needs charging while the pod does not. I charge the PDM in the evening.

      3 months ago Log in to Reply
      1. ELYSSE HELLER

        Thank you Carol. I am going for Omnipod 5 training on 11/14/2022 and you just answered a question that I had. How do you like the Omnipod 5; does Dexcom going off line (sensor not working) cause major issues? I feel like Dexcom has many sensor issues.

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    28. Nicholas Argento

      I do it as needed, often when plugged into computer, but I prefer using Anker- a portable charger that allows 4 charges from it being fully charged. I put it in my pocket rather than plugging into computer because I tend to forget I am plugged in to computer and can yank the charge cord when getting up without disconnecting.

      3 months ago Log in to Reply
    29. Jan Masty

      Every morning while I’m putting on my makeup. It charges in about 5-10 minutes. No problem.

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    30. Phyllis Biederman

      Yes, when showering and, if needed, during set changes.

      3 months ago Log in to Reply
    31. KSannie

      I charge my pump every day while eating. I do not use a computer every day. At home I charge while eating lunch. When away from home, I do it while eating breakfast.

      3 months ago Log in to Reply
    32. T1D4LongTime

      I usually charge first thing in the morning when eating breakfast and reading the paper. This is about the only time I’m sitting in one spot long enough to do a complete charge LOL!

      3 months ago Log in to Reply

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