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Hi Caroline So sorry you are having so many issues. It is very frustrating when technology does not work. Have Abbott been any help when you report the faulty sensors ? Abbot also have have trainers who might be able to help. If it possible arrange a face to face appointment a member of the...

Hi caroline.lewis67 I am Omnipod 5 & Dexcom G7 user. I did start using Libre 2+ but was changed to Dexcom as I could not hear the alarms from the pdm. I have profound hear loss. When using Libre 2+ I got a lot of signal loss when the pod and sensor were not on my arm. It was not so bad when I...

Hi Sasha1! I can understand your frustration. Lack of support from your pump team does not help Maybe new equipment will help ? It will be interesting to see what running in manual mode does for your levels ? I use Omnipod 5 and Dexcom 7. Currently running in manual mode. I am getting...

Hi I can only imagine how you are feeling. It is very frustrating, no matter what you are doing things are not improving. Sorry for my questions, these were things that went through my mind as to solutions

Hi Sasha1! You have obviously been having a rough time. With sugars that high you do not feel great. Some questions for you. What pump and sensor do you use ? Are you due to change anything such as your sensor or pod ? Could it be that is where the problem lies. Have you given a correction...

Hi Bobby-Davro I changed my pod earlier, no issues encountered. It does take the 25 minutes to connect, same as when you change your sensor. One thing came to mind, do you change to manual mode when you change your pod ? I think I was guided to do that when doing a pod change. I am currently...

Hi I cannot think that this has been an issue for me. I am due to change my pod tomorrow but not my sensor. Will let you know how it goes

Hi I use Omnipod 5 and G7 user. I find changing pods a bit of faff. I have not experienced the problems you have. When changing my sensor I let it warm up and provide readings in the Dexcom app. I then let the PDM find the sensor and provide readings there. It does take double the time. I...

Hi Hopeful34 I use G7 sensors. I dispose of the applicator in my general rubbish. I do this because there is nothing sharp on the applicator. I place actual sensor which is sharp and contains the cannula in my sharps bin. Hope this of some help

Hi anniefriar84 I am an Omnipod 5 / Dexcom G7 closed loop user. I have recently switched back to manual mode as I was getting woken most nights by alarms. I experience similar problems (although not as severe as yourself) associated with pod change. I tried the strategies that you have used...

Hi Pleased I managed to make things clearer. I asked about moving between manual & automatic as I was having a lot of problems with night time lows and the subsequent alarms. In addition restricted delivery alarms were going off every night. I was told that was not possible. I have currently...

I would probably place 3 pods on my arm. The next two I would put on my tummy ( same side as the sensor) When it comes to changing the sensor I would put it on the other side of my tummy. That would allow me to place pods on my other arm and then back to my tummy. I also tend to change the...

Hi I am an Omnipod 5 & Dexcom G7 user. They do work together

Hi I also use Omnipod 5 and Dexcom G7. I manage this issue by locating pods either on my tummy on my arms. This gives my arms a rest. I do this until I change my sensor. The sensor and pod do not connect as well when my pod is on my tummy is it does on my arm. For me it has not been too big a...

Good luck with your choice. It will take time to adjust to. For me it was right choice. I would not want to go back to injections. If you have any particular questions please ask.

Hi I am an Omnipod 5 user Like others I am curious as to why you have to start using a pump ? . As a tubeless pump Omnipod 5 does not have any tubing to get caught. I used a Medtronic pump a while ago. I managed not to catch it on anything. Moving to a pump is not without its challenges...

Hi. I am have the same issues. Thus far I have not found a solution. I look forward to seeing if you get any solutions.

Hi I am an Omnipod 5 and Dexcom G7 user since December 2026. For me I have found it much better than Libre 2+ which I used previously. It can be a bit eratic for the first 24/48 hours, after that it settles down. The warm up period is only 25 mins. Unlike Dexcom G6 there is no transmitter so...

Hi Paulaah. I would agree Omnipod 5 closed loop takes some getting used to. I still find it challenging and that is after a year. Currently having real issues with night time lows. When you mentioned a spray I have used one called Cavilon which provides a protective layer onto which you...

Hi Paula. I am also an Omnipod 5 closed loop user. I now use Dexcom g7 but did use libre 2 +. I did use skin tac and for me no issues with sensitivity or sensor not working. I did not leave a space around where filament goes in. I personally used patches from the “Not just a patch series “The...