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Hi Hitch52 I am an Omnipod 5 user. I have not needed to use any additional tape. I use skin tac to keep my Libre 2+ attached. I did use skin tac to fix Omnipod but found it made changing the pod after 3 days challenging. Good luck with Omnipod when you get started

Hi Bluemarinejosephine I am using Omnipod 5 and Libre2+ closed loop. I previously used Omnipod dash with dexcom 1. It has taken a while for the algorithm to learn me and my requirements. It did take me a while to get used to giving control over to the pump. There is an activity setting on...

Hi Hitch52 With the exception of positioning of the pod to maintain line of sight I have not found changing the pod a hassle Good luck with your decision making

Good Morning I use Omnipod 5 and Libre 2+. It has taken the algorithm some time to learn my requirements. I started using Omnipod 5 in February and I am now finding my time in range improving. My main challenge has been maintaining line of sight between the pod and the sensor. For me the best...

Still oopsing for me all day today

Hi andy2010 I used a Medtronic pump some time ago but due to problems with set changes I moved to Omnipod Dash. I then moved to Omnipod 5 in February this year. The main issues I have had is maintaining line of sight between the pod and libre 2+ sensor. To achieve this the pod and sensor must...

That is good result. Really pleased you found the nurse supportive. The last thing you want is a flare up of your IBS. Good luck let us know how things go

Morning Buuton43 Thanks I am doing better on insulin. I now have an insulin pump which is excellent. Hopefully the nurse will be more sympathetic. This is where you need to be assertive and express your concerns as you are doing here. I ended up simply saying what I was willing to do Good...

Good Morning Button43 I have colitis and Type 1 Diabetes. It was initially thought I had type 2 so was tried on metformin and various other medications before going onto insulin. I can understand your concerns being in a similar position to yourself. It might be worth arranging another...

Morning Buffy123 I am Libre 2+ user and have had quite a few faulty sensors. I get mine on prescription. I would make contact with Abbott and they should supply you with a replacement sensor. They may ask you to return the sensor so they can review it. They will provide you a kit to return the...

I am an Omnipod 5 user. I do sometimes experience some pain after putting a pod on but it usually settles down fairly quickly. On occasions when it does not I have contacted Omnipod for advice. Hope things settle down

I agree with you. Hope you get a better sleep tonight

Good morning I am an Omnipod 5 and Libre 2+ user. I empathise with your sleepless night. I have experienced similar issues and contacted Omnipod. I was told that although you can turn alarms off they will still go off if your sensor and pdm senses you are low. They said it was a safety measure...

I have been on Omeprazole for some time. I was switched to this when ranitidine was no longer available. No issues with it at all.

I would recommend Cosyfeet for socks and shoes

https://www.typeonestyle.com/collections/dexcom-g7-patches Hope this link helps

Hi Hope this is of some help. I was a dexcom one user then moved Libre 2+. typeonestyle.com seems to do patches which they say fit with Dexcom 7 and Dexcom One+ The other one which might work is Not just a patch x patches

Hi BRW I am in a similar position to yourself. I have been using Omnipod 5 and Libre 2+ for a couple of months and frequently get woken because of this. For me the issues arises mainly due to problems with line of sight. The only way I can maintain line of sight is having both the sensor and...

I had to take my Libre and pod off for the last scan I had

My understanding it is now available. Hoping I am correct