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Hi I am an Omnipod 5 and Dexcom G7 user since December 2026. For me I have found it much better than Libre 2+ which I used previously. It can be a bit eratic for the first 24/48 hours, after that it settles down. The warm up period is only 25 mins. Unlike Dexcom G6 there is no transmitter so...

Hi Paulaah. I would agree Omnipod 5 closed loop takes some getting used to. I still find it challenging and that is after a year. Currently having real issues with night time lows. When you mentioned a spray I have used one called Cavilon which provides a protective layer onto which you...

Hi Paula. I am also an Omnipod 5 closed loop user. I now use Dexcom g7 but did use libre 2 +. I did use skin tac and for me no issues with sensitivity or sensor not working. I did not leave a space around where filament goes in. I personally used patches from the “Not just a patch series “The...

Hi HomerSimpson Probably the best place would be to contact Abbott the maker of Libre products. They may even supply you with one free of charge Good luck

Good Morning. I am an Omnipod 5 user. Previously used Omnipod Dash. I have not had any significant issues with leaking pods. I use various patches if my pod is coming loose. “ Not just a patch “ and the Omnipod Pod Pals are the ones I have found most useful. Skin Tac can also be useful but...

The Chimeflash picks up the alerts from the pdm. It has a small sensor which you sit the pdm on. It is quite noisy. Good that your Diabetic team are moving you to the Dexcom G7. Hopefully you will find that you can hear that. There are some alerts you will not get on the Dexcom app such as...

Good morning I had similar problems when I moved to Omnipod 5. I also have hearing loss, so when I take my hearing aids out at night I could not hear any alarms. The Libre linkup app was suggested to me but the readings were not sent to my phone consistently. There was sometimes several hours...

Hi -becs I am an Omnipod 5 user. Unfortunately I have not had any experience of the ypsomed pump so cannot comment on that. I can understand why you are unsure about changing especially if you get on well with the Medtronic. Have they explained why Medtronic is not licensed for use in...

Hi DapherCake I am also an Omnipod 5 / Dexcom G7 closed loop user. I started using in Jan 2025. I have found it has taken the algorithm a long time to learn me. I have had similar issues to yourself. What helped was adjusting the correction factor. I am not sure if that would help you but it...

Hi ElenaP I have Type 1 and use Omnipod 5 and Dexcom G7 Closed loop. I get readings on my Apple watch SE. There is an alert on the Dexcom app saying that as from the end on Jan 2026 you can only get direct to watch with Apple Watch 6 or newer. My Apple Watch is now spending more time getting...

I am a Omnipod 5 & Dexcom G7 user. Unfortunately you need the Omnipod 5 PDM to control things such as giving a bolus and changing your pod. You also need to link your sensor and pod when you change your pod or sensor. You need the Dexcom app on your phone to start the sensor. It would make...

Hi I have tried librelink up, unfortunately I found that the app did not send data from the sensor consistently. It could be several hours between data sent across. Hence I did not get any alerts particular for lows overnight. I have recently started to get Dexcom G7 on prescription. I can...

Hi richyb I am a Libre2+ sensor Omnipod 5 closed loop user. When you use this system your mobile phone is not part of the equation. The alarms come from the pdm. If you start the sensor with your mobile you will get alarms from your mobile. Unfortunately you cannot then use automatic mode on...

Good morning EllieM I am interested in your comments. I am about to move to Dexcom G7. I am an Omnipod 5 closed loop user. I currently use Freestyle Libre 2+ but cannot hear alerts overnight when I take my hearing aids out. I also have an Apple Watch SE and am hoping that it will link with G7...

Hi sebg I am an Omnipod 5 user. Moved from Omnipod Dash to Omnipod 5 in January 2025. I think I use more insulin since moving to a pump from multiple injections. At that point I was early in my diabetes journey, probably still in the honeymoon phase so it was expected that my insulin...