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  1. h884

    Freestyle Libre 2 plus

    I currently use Freestyle Libre 2+ along with Omnipod 5 closed loop. I have found it reads consistently lower at least 1mmol sometimes more. I have also found towards the end of 15 days the sensor tends to come loose. I use skin tac wipes when I change the sensor, which has helped
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    Any pumpers use their legs as sites?

    Hi Nicola M I am an Omnipod user and do use my legs as pump sites. As I am tubeless there no issues with tubing length. Also I have not had any issues with absorption. I changing to Omnipod 5 closed loop today so have been trying my arms recently in preparation. Absorption on my arms has been...
  3. h884

    Omnipod 5 & Libre 2 Plus closed loop

    Morning Peppergirl Thanks for the update. It sounds like your appointment yesterday was positive. I can see how the changes you have made should help. I will certainly keep them in mind when I eventually get changed to Omnipod 5. Like you I do not want to go back to MDI Thanks again for the...
  4. h884

    Omnipod 5 & Libre 2 Plus closed loop

    Thanks. I will also provide updates once I get changed to Omnipod 5
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    Omnipod 5 & Libre 2 Plus closed loop

    Hi Peppergirl I am interested to hear about your experiences with Omnipod 5. I am due to transfer to Omnipod 5 soon and this is something that I am concerned about. I am using FSL 2+ in preparation for the change and find that it reads consistently low. I am told by the pump team locally that...
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    Type 1 eye screening - now only every 2 years?

    Retinal screening has gone to every 2 years locally if there are no issue detected. I have just had mine done and received a similar letter to yourselves. If you have concerns I would agree with others speak to your Heath Care Team. If you see an Optician they could also provide you with an...
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    Close loop insulin pump funding NHS

    I am moving onto Omnipod 5 closed loop soon. Not sure exactly when. It will be NHS funded. I live in Scotland. Hope you get somewhere with this. In your area It may well not be funded or funding may not be available currently
  8. h884

    Sensors and Omnipod5

    Morning I am in a similar position to yourself. I have changed to FSL2+ in preparation for the change and find the sensors are reading at least 1 mmol lower than a finger prick. I also experience a lot of signal loss. I have discussed this with the pump team and they do not think this will be a...
  9. h884

    Starting Omnipod

    Good luck for this morning.
  10. h884

    Starting Omnipod

    Hi Jennystokes82 I can only share the guidance I was given and that was not take my basal on the day I started pumping insulin. Not sure if it makes any difference, my appointment was at 09.00am and I took my basal in the morning Hope this is of some help
  11. h884

    Insulin Pump Upgrade

    Hi Phi_t I am in a similar position to you. I have been offered the opportunity to upgrade to closed loop. I only have one option that will be funded and that is Omnipod 5 with FSL2+. I have opted to go for closed loop. I am now using FSL2+ in preparation. No date for change as yet. I have...
  12. h884

    Libre 2 plus

    I have been using Libre 2+ for 21 days now. For me I have found it more accurate than libre 2 but not as good as dexcom 1. I find that I get a lot of sensor errors I am moving Omnipod Dash to Omnipod 5 closed loop hence the move to FSL2+.
  13. h884

    Tubeless pumps

    Hi HellyMac Interested to read your comments. I will be moving to Omnipod 5 sometimes soon, no exact date as yet. You mention moving to dexcom 6. Would you be willing to share why this change was made and if this is being funded by yourself. Hope you do not mind me asking these questions...
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    Type 1 Getting Libre Freestyle alerts on an iPhone and hearing aids integration

    Good Morning I also have profound hearing loss. My hearing aids connect blue tooth to my phone so I get alerts from Libre, I get phone calls and can adjust my hearing aids using my phone. No issues. My Audiologist set this up for me When I got my hearing aids . I have Phonak hearing aids...
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    Lorraine

    Not as yet. I do not have a date. I have recently changed to FSL2+ in preparation for the change. Hope you get some usual information from your DSN Good luck. Any questions please let me know
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    Tubeless pumps

    I am an Omnipod Dash user. I would concur with Nicola M you first need to find out what pumps are available locally and if you would be eligible for a pump. The DSN Team locally should be able to help you with that. Moving from MDI to pump can be quite intensive. Getting the basal correct...
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    Shuggah - Libre 2

    Thanks for that. Will have a go
  18. h884

    Shuggah - Libre 2

    Thanks for your reply. I would agree the message comes when readings are erratic. Unfortunately it can take quite some time to provide reading, enough to cause gaps in the graph if that makes sense.
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    Shuggah - Libre 2

    Hi KatyMarianne I look forward to reading the responses to your post. I am in a similar position to yourself. I have recently changed to FSL2+ in preparation for moving to Omnipod 5. I am finding I get a lot of sensor error rescan in 10 mins. I am wondering how this is going to affect things...
  20. h884

    Freestyle Libre 2 & 3 aplus updates!

    I have just been moved to FSL2+ in preparation for going to closed loop. I have to scan once to commence the startup process. Having real problems with sensor error which seems to be regular feature !!!