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I've been using the Omnipod Dash system for 16 months. I'm not sure what you mean by 'fail'. To begin with I found it all very stressful, particularly as we were in lockdown, so help from my diabetes team was by phone during office hours (does that term still apply?). My 'fails 'are usually when...

I've been using the FreeStyle Libre for over 18 months. I use it in combination with the Omnipod insulin pump system. I was taught to use alternate arms for the sensor, which I do, but I don't use the alarm. I check my bloods before bed and adjust insulin/glucose accordingly. I wake about 4am...

I've been using the Libre system for 18 months and would never go back to a glucometer. It has completely transformed my diabetes management. My last HbA1C in January was 59. I can test my blood glucose levels as many times as I need. The drawback is that they get caught on bra straps and door...

I do bruise occasionally. As someone here has already said - check the size of your needles. But it's important to rotate your injection sites as using the same place repeatedly will eventually cause problems as well as pain.You can inject Lantus into your thighs, your upper arms, your belly...

Yes. Lower your evening dose of Lantus. Hypos at night, if your blood glucose on going to bed is in the normal range, is an indication your evening Lantus is too high. I'm sure you know Lantus is used to maintain a steady blood glucose overnight, between meals and when no carbs are eaten. Having...