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    Does anyone know where I can buy a Libre [emoji638] reader?

    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
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    Pumps

    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...
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    SugarPixel

    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...
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    SugarPixel

    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...
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    Thoughts on ypsomed pump in pregnancy?

    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...
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    Omnipod 5 help. Going high 2 hours after eating.

    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...
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    Advice regarding Dexcom G6 readings via a smartwatch

    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...
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    DexcomG6, omnipod closed loop. HELP!!!

    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...
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    Omnipod 5 Closed Loop Unable to hear alarms from PDM overnight

    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...
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    Omnipod 5 Closed Loop Unable to hear alarms from PDM overnight

    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...
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    Help, dexcom want me to buy a new phone for my G7

    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...
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    Omnipod 5 on the NHS

    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...
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    Type 1 Levothyroxine

    Good Morning Blueduck I have been on Levothyroxine since childhood, long before diabetes happened. Therefore I cannot comment on whether it affects my levels. Sorry I cannot be any help here. Hope you find an answer soon
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    Omnipod 5 Closed Loop Unable to hear alarms from PDM overnight

    Thanks for your reply. I will investigate this. I did have a a miaomiao previously, may still have it. Thanks again
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    Omnipod 5 Closed Loop Unable to hear alarms from PDM overnight

    Thanks very much will look into this
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