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I like the Omnipod 5 and it was actually the only one I seriously considered because I didn't want a tubed system. That said, if you require a lot of insulin, the Omnipod 5 probably isn't the best option for you. Someone I did my induction with had to change pods every 2 days rather than the 3...

My eyes sting for quite a while - 10-15 minutes - annoyingly. Maybe they are just sensitive? The process doesn't hurt at all, which seems to be your main concern, so hopefully you will be among what seems to be the majority of non-stinging eyed people.

My Dexcom 6 results always match up with my blood test results. They were never as accurate with the Libre, but as that was two year ago perhaps Abbott have caught up? Either way, when they are pretty close there is a lot to celebrate

Thanks for your advice. I’ll see how I get on- as you rightly say, there’s not much waste at the end of it to bring home.

Thank you so much for getting back to me. I followed the link and read that it was a problem highlighted a couple of years ago. Surprised that it’s not been resolved in the interim but then they did suggest using a browser, as did you. Anyway, your suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Looking back at my posts, most of them show brackets, numbers in blue and script saying emoji. Since this is not how I’ve written anything, I am wondering what is going on. Does anyone else have this issue?

Thanks so much for getting back to me. I had thought I could just jettison the Dexcom applicator because it’s so bulky and perhaps put the Omnipod and syringe in a padded envelope. Why don’t you like the G[emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji639]]? I tried it for...

I’m going away soon for a week and later for a month. Any suggestions as to how I can store all the used sharps, Omnipod [emoji6[emoji640][emoji637]]s and the Dexcom [emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]] insertion thing so I can bring everything safely back home?

My diabetes nurse emailed me a letter on which I can update the date each time I leave the country and it states clearly that I am diabetic. I’ve never had any problems but am horrified that anyone has been made to go through a scanner - what a bureaucratic move. I have had to have my pump...

I have received an email from my hospital asking if I want to change to the Freestyle Libre [emoji638]+ or the Dexcom G[emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji639]] when the Dexcom G[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]] is terminated. I would appreciate any feedback from you, even though I...

I personally love the Omnipod 5 and am using the Dexcom 6. My consultant wanted to move me to Freestyle Libre when the Dexcom contract expired because of cost. I prefer the Freestyle graphics and size but find Dexcom is more accurate. I looked at my lifestyle and concluded Dexcom is more...

I’ve had airport staff taking me into a separate room to scan my insulin pump on several occasions now, and the airlines want proof that I’m diabetic so they can agree to give me free additional luggage allowance for all the pump stuff, sensors etc. Hence my panic at not being able to find the...

Thanks for your suggestion. I have managed to find the letter and have created a new file and folder so I can find it again. Happy Days!

I had a letter from my diabetes nurse that I could show to any authorities when travelling abroad. Sadly my laptop died and now I can’t find the letter. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I could find one? Thanks.

Actually, the very next day the alerts started again so I phoned Dexcom. They told me just to replace the sensor, which I did, and everything went back to normal. Dexcom also sent me a replacement sensor, which seems only right. Anyway, it’s good to know that their Customer Services are...