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  1. richyb

    Omnipod 5

    Been absolutely spot on during bed time. But at about 8am it zooms up. This is my 4th pod. I went carb free for breakfast and it went up to about 12mmol. But it has to learn. Suppose if you think of it most people get up to go to work, many might drive. It's best to cover those than them run...
  2. richyb

    Omnipod 5

    Hi Been on the 5 a week now and no longer as happy. During the night it is perfectly steady, although slightly high. But daytime is rubbish. I am now high all day. I think it is lowering my basal. I have been dsing increasing bolus amount by reducing carb ratio, but making little difference...
  3. richyb

    How to work out carbs on cerials

    Cerial packs say the amount of carbs. If it say's a 25gram serving size is this the weight of cerial. Also is that assuming an amount of milk is included, or should I add say 7gram for the milk Thanks all
  4. richyb

    Omnipod 5

    Yes had a few ups and downs lately but improving. Most times I find to take half my meal bolus 12 mins before. Then the other half about 2 mins before meal. Bed time it's steady all through the night. Had to increase bolus
  5. richyb

    I'm impressed NHS. You outdid yourself!

    I have top level of care, could not have been any better. But NHS staffing getting difficult.
  6. richyb

    Omnipod 5

    Still loving it. Been 100% in range so far. But going digging on allotment soon. So using activity mode. Will see how it goes. Will take it easy and ready for glucose.
  7. richyb

    Omnipod 5

    I was put on omni 5 yesterday. What a difference to the dash (which is good) FANTASTIC. I feel better, steadier. I could not be happier. Got to come off auto today though to change dexcom& transmitter.
  8. richyb

    Could not login

    Yes I am using the App that I have had for a few years
  9. richyb

    Could not login

    Even now it was just pushing me towards joining, instead of logging in. Also can't see anywhere to log out.
  10. richyb

    Could not login

    Samsung phone. Not been able to see anywhere to login. Ended up trying to start as a new user. As I used my old credentials, it said already a user with that email and name.
  11. richyb

    Omnipod 5

    I am going on it tomorrow, currently on the dash which I love. When I first went on it I was having a lot of leaks, I was at the point of coming off. Then another user advised me to pinch up, but push down on the cannula end. I found if I did this Firmly, No leaks!!!
  12. richyb

    Could not login

    I have been frozen out of this forum why? Been trying to contribute many times, but gave up. No where to login. What's going on.....
  13. richyb

    Looking for comments on omnipod5 and dex g6

    Has this system been used yet. Is. Is it worth having. I am on g7 and pod dash now
  14. richyb

    Closed loop systems

    You might find, speed of fiasco slows down gradually. I was on it for 3 months. It was quick at first but after 3 months was roughly same speed as others. Perhaps it was just me. But I read some others also slowed.
  15. richyb

    2 CGM’s & 2 very different readings!

    I find if I am lay down in bed and take a reading ( either cgm or bg) then stand up. The sugar level rises by about 1.5 within a 2 or 3 minutes. This is our bodies response to waking and standing. The body knows it is going to need more energy, so releases a small amount into the blood.
  16. richyb

    I really like my omnipod flash now

    I had a lot of pod fails for 6 weeks but since I was advised by another podder, to pinch the area up, but push down on the clear cannula end when inserting cannula it's really good. It works for me anyway but might not for others. Like not having tube and good PDM. customer service is also good...
  17. richyb

    Omnipod failure rate

    I have been podding for about 4months. But I had a lot of trouble for 6 weeks. Had several pod leaks and bleeds. Someone on a Facebook group suggested. When the pod is attached pinch up the surrounding area. Then insert cannula whilst also pushing the clear end down into skin slightly. Then...
  18. richyb

    Omnipod basal variations

    I change my basal often. But usually by small amounts. I also change bolus/ratios . But this is not because it's omnipod issue. My body has always done this, even when I was on mdi. In fact it's much less on a pump. I have very good hba1c of 43 last time. Love my omnipod flash and excellent...
  19. richyb

    Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

    Think I have calibrated 4 times on this one with 2 day's to go. This is only my 2nd sensor
  20. richyb

    Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

    My care team wants me to be higher to avoid hypos. But since having libre I get very few. Average about 1 or 2 a month, which are not very low. I like to be 45 to 47. To please everyone. It all depends how accurate the cgm is.
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