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Thanks for your reply. Interesting thread as you say There was a recent update for Omnipod 5 which means it now links with dexcom 7. Being able to use Dexcom would mean more flexibility in placement of your sensor and pod Thanks again

Thanks for your reply. Maybe Libre will get approved for use on other areas although they do seem to take their time over making any changes Following the latest upgrade on Omnipod 5 it will now link with Dexcom 7 so perhaps changes are afoot Thanks again

Thankyou for your reply. My arms are getting quite sore. Maybe come time that will improve. I will try your suggest ion on positioning to see if that helps It is not very often that I have to change my pods before the 3 days are up. I changed my pod and sensor this morning. It felt really...

I have been using Omnipod 5 and Libre 2+ Closed for several months now and am having real issues maintaining Line of sight unless I place both the pod and sensor on my arm. My arms are beginning to suffer with having both pod and sensor on one side for 15 days I have tried my tummy, leg and my...

Hi emshee1 Like you I prefer dexcom. It can be located it in more places. My arms are beginning to suffer

Hi emshee1 I also use Libre 2+ and Omnipod 5 and have experienced similar problems. I have found that I get best connection when I have both the pod and sensor on my arm. I have tried the location you have for the pod and connection can be patchy. Hope things go ok

Hi emshee1 I am sure things will go okay as you are already used to using Omnipod 5 & closed loop. I have found ensuring line of sight between the pod & sensor quite challenging. There are a couple of times when I was I sure I had line of sight but the issues I encountered made it apparent I...

Hi emshee1 I have been using the Omnipod 5 and Libre 2 + for about a month. You only need the Omnipod controller. You do not need the Libre app on your phone. Hope that things go okay with the change.

Hi I have been using Libre 2+ for 2/3 months and have recently moved to Omnipod 5 Closed loop. I find it consistently reads between 1 - 2 mmol lower than a finger prick. Hence it alarms with supposed lows but in reality I am not. For example libre alarmed at 05.00 this morning saying 3.5 when...

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

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...

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...

Thanks. I will also provide updates once I get changed to Omnipod 5

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...

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...

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

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...

Good luck for this morning.

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