Omnipod 5 (3 days) with Dexcom G7 (10-11 days)

[MBavo]

I am using Omnipod 5, each pod lasting 3 days. With the Omnipods I am using the Dexcom G7 which lasts 10-11 days. I use one sensor on an upper arm and successively three Omnipods on the same arm. I then want to switch to the other arm, but this means that the Dexcom has to be cancelled and replaced, 1-2 days early. The sensor on one arm does not communicate well enough (or sometimes at all) with the Omnipod on the other arm. Does anyone have a solution for this, other than running one of the Omnipods each time on Manual Setting for 1-2 days? Is this what people do?
Thanks
MB

 

[h884]

I am using Omnipod 5, each pod lasting 3 days. With the Omnipods I am using the Dexcom G7 which lasts 10-11 days. I use one sensor on an upper arm and successively three Omnipods on the same arm. I then want to switch to the other arm, but this means that the Dexcom has to be cancelled and replaced, 1-2 days early. The sensor on one arm does not communicate well enough (or sometimes at all) with the Omnipod on the other arm. Does anyone have a solution for this, other than running one of the Omnipods each time on Manual Setting for 1-2 days? Is this what people do?
Thanks
MB

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 problem. I think you can also use your lower back. Have not tried this yet.

Hope this is off some help