I’ve been on the OmniPod 5 for 3 days now, as part of a trial. I love it already. I’ve previously been on MiniMeds since 1991, with Dexcom G6 the last two years. Previously, I’m eating glucose because of too low (especially the middle of the night), or pumping more insulin because too high. Without a change of diet, this has already been mostly eliminated. I had to pump .65 unit this afternoon.
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy it! Seems like its going to be a great pump, cant wait for it to be released!
@cassier35442 жыл бұрын
I’m also newly out on the 5 as well. It’s been about 2 weeks for me. Like you, I also previously had troubles with hypoglycemia. I’ve been fortunate though and the only lows I’ve had seem to be due to miscalculating carbs. I’m still getting highs but I’m due to see my endo tomorrow, I’m sure I just need to adjust my carb to insulin ratio and my sliding scale. Glad to hear it’s been going well for you as well! It’s been a God- send so far!
@sethkaplan12 жыл бұрын
Great overview, and hope this gets a lot more views with the news of FDA’s approval. It’s no surprise this doesn’t quite have the same custom settings as my DIY Loop (mainly in being able to set targets below or above this 110-150 range), but being able to leave RileyLink at home is a huge plus.
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Yeah even though the range may not allow for as tight of control, I feel the algorithm they have constructed will be one of the best, if not the best on the market. Lots of new features to help your blood glucose levels stable.
@walterconn56372 жыл бұрын
Omnipod 5 has a lot of advantages. I am thankful to Omnipod and to the FDA. I hope that my insurance will give the approval.
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
Same here, waiting to see once it comes out what its going to cost with insurance. Hoping it will be affordable.
@walterconn56372 жыл бұрын
I called my insurance and there were no restrictions from them. I think I heard the Omnipod CEO say in an interview that the price for the new Omnipod will be the same as the old one.
@minnieT19782 жыл бұрын
It's been approved today!!!!
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
I saw! Just a matter of time now before it’s released!
@CorbyQ Жыл бұрын
I just got my new Omnipod 5 today. I'm so excited. I've been on the dash for a while and I love it but I think the 5is going to be a game changer.
@silviamunoz49352 жыл бұрын
I am super excited for Omiepod 5. Thank you so much for the video. I am a podder.
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
Same here, can’t wait!
@keithpotts49742 жыл бұрын
Can't wait.
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
Same here!
@erinramsay99142 жыл бұрын
My only concern is that the system only goes to 110. I prefer my sugars to be around 90 or 85 for fasting. I understand that lows are a concern, but with a Dex those are not as scary. I prefer for my a1c to be at close to normal as possible, between 5.2-5.7. This is the best a1c for a body to function. I would rather risk a couple of lows than to run my sugar slightly above and risk longterm and debilitating complications like neuropathy, nephropathy, etc.
@deanmello8322 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. I would guess that over time we are able to adjust lower soon
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
I definitely agree with you and I think as the technology improves in pumps, we will start to see lower target glucose levels. The new Medtronic 780g is actually capable of setting the target at 100, so a step in the right direction. I know we will get there in time, just a matter of how long it takes to get there.
@bobross96122 жыл бұрын
I honestly would agree if I didn’t have those scary lows I almost passed out with 😅 now I’m scared if my sugar starts to get to 80..
@erinramsay99142 жыл бұрын
@@bobross9612 see. If you didn't feel comfortable with a lower range m, you could adjust it to your comfort level. But if the range is not adjustable, then no one really wins except those who prefer that range Omnipod had pre programmed. I get that docs are scared of lows, but I think we as a community need to really understand that longterm health has the same importance as avoiding lows. Those highs will cost the insurance companies and patients much more overtime. I'm in favor of doing what's best for your body and lifestyle. For that to happen, we need to allow for meaningful flexibility in programming and algorithms.
@bobross96122 жыл бұрын
@@erinramsay9914 yup. Well I’m on the Omni pod 5 now, and I have it in its lowest range setting because it seems to keep my sugar higher for some reason
@suzannemorin85102 жыл бұрын
hi , thanks for this info been waiting, One question I have is about alarms , 2 years ago I tried the guardian with my minimed pomp at the time , but the alarms drove me mad especially you had to acknowledge the alarm each time ( so with gardening hands full of earth , and the alarm signal saying the blood sugar is going up or going down , and using all the batteries in the pompe quicker, so I didn’t keep it after the trial period of 6 weeks …. Since then I’ve got the omnipod and very happy , so the 5 will be welcomed ( unless too many alarms) thanks
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
No problem! The alarms are definitely frustrating, even with my Libre sometimes they get to be quite annoying. Hopefully that won’t be the case with the Omnipod 5 since it’s now adding a CGM component.
@corysnowboarder2 жыл бұрын
Can you please do a video about the tandem pump! Not sure if I should get the tslim or Omnipod. I have the 670g Medtronic
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
Definitely something I plan on, hopefully have it out soon. Thanks!
@jonathanbaugher60512 жыл бұрын
This is awesome I have an omnipod just started it got away from the medtronic. I have the dexcom also and love it.
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
Definitely an awesome pump to be on!
@MyPawesomeFrenchie2 жыл бұрын
One thing that wasnt mentioned, this new Omnipod 5/dash , does it also act as a BS meter? Or would I have to carry a seperate BG meter? Im currently using the old style where I can check my BG and bolus ine one PDM.
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
So with the Omnipod 5, you either have to use a smartphone to control it, or they will provide you with a pump controller, but essentially it just a locked Android phone, so it wont have a glucometer built in, you'd have to bring a separate one.
@LBoutiqueElectronics2 жыл бұрын
Haven't heard on how the G6 transmitter battery life will be affected by continual communication with the Omni 5. Any info would be appreciated!
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
Wouldn’t imagine it would be much different, it’s already continually communicating with a phone/reader, just needs to send to one additional device. The tandem is already using this system with the dexcom and it doesn’t seem to cause too much of an issue battery wise, let’s hope this is the same with the Omnipod.
@josiahsunderajan19832 жыл бұрын
Thanks . Next milestone should be storage of insulin in POD, from 3 days to 5 Days?.
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
That would be great, but the next milestone I'm most excited about is when they figure out a way to get glucagon into the pump. Then its truly a closed loop system and no more hypoglycemia.
@gurugamer86322 жыл бұрын
@@diabetesdailydigest When do you think there will be cure for T1?
@TheDeese1232 жыл бұрын
I love the concept of the Omnipod 5 but I am a very brittle diabetic and have been for 50 years. 150 as the highest blood sugar is concerning to me.
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
Agreed, but you do have some flexibility, you can set it as low as 110 which I'm sure most people would prefer.
@christinanadine76172 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for it to come to Germany!
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
Hopefully it won’t be much longer!
@kirstenkay13992 жыл бұрын
It's here check with your supplier
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
Yep, very exciting!
@TheDiabeticWay2 жыл бұрын
Be nice to be on any Omnipod :)
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
Definitely! Very good pump system.
@TheDiabeticWay2 жыл бұрын
@@diabetesdailydigest Yes I know I tested it in 2019 om the AndroidAPS Auto loop system and was bolusing from mobile before the Horizon 5!
@cats24002 жыл бұрын
I was informed that the 5 is NOT available for type 2 and the person at Omnipod I spoke with had no idea when or even if it would be, anyone hear anything different
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
I will speak with my local rep and let you know if I hear anything different. It may be something that changes in time, theres still a lot of uncertainties at this point since it hasn't been released yet.
@payam7777777 Жыл бұрын
any ideas as to how one might be able to buy omnipod 5 system from outside US/EU?
@minnieT19782 жыл бұрын
When sugar gets low it will stop it self?
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
Yep, when the sugar starts going low, the basal rate of insulin will slow down, and if it the blood sugar gets low enough, the basal insulin will completely shut off.
@minnieT19782 жыл бұрын
@@diabetesdailydigest thank you for the fast replies. I am super excited I have been using dash aps , and tslim x2 . But I would love to have just omnipod 5 system.
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
Same here, can’t wait.
@Lizard2022 жыл бұрын
8 year old son. The Dexcom g6 is not always accurate over/under 30 points especially day 9 and 10. Is there a way to adjust pod? Or does it take manually entered BG over the dexcom?
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
You have the option of manually putting in the glucose levels, or having it automatically entered from the Dexcom. So if you see some inaccurate readings in the Dexcom, you can manually input a finger stick reading instead for bolus calculation etc. Is that what you meant?
@Lizard2022 жыл бұрын
@@diabetesdailydigest yes, thank you.
@jenniferbotta88252 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a great informative video, my son is getting it this week!
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
No problem! I’m sure he’ll love it!
@waleedmabdelrazikewaida35502 жыл бұрын
please tell me what the best omipot 5or tendom or metronic780
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
Its really different for each person, you have to weight the pro's and the cons of each. I did do a video you might want to check out of the Omnipod vs the Tandem comparing the different features, might help you make a decision. The Omnipod 5 definitely has some new features other pumps dont have at this time.
@callmescout58312 жыл бұрын
When will these systems allow for actual non diabetic numbers?!? I guess I’ll stick with DIY loop where I can set my target at 83.
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately it looks like the lowest you can set it is going to be 110. At least at this time.
@callmescout58312 жыл бұрын
@@diabetesdailydigest I think at the very least if someone can demonstrate they don’t have consistent dangerous lows with current management that there should be a next level option. Maybe controlled by their physician prescription to be allowed access to a lower target. I maintain a 5.0 a1c with less then 1% low time. I understand that they have to appeal to the majority, but the majority can’t benefit if they aren’t offered better either. One size doesn’t fit all.
@walterconn56372 жыл бұрын
Haha, I am out of the loop. Just kidding, I learned a little about the loop, but I decided to wait to see what is on the horizon, I mean Omnipod 5.
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
Lol 😂😂😂
@walterconn56372 жыл бұрын
I am completely envious of people who have good control like that. Honestly, my goal for my 6 yr old is an average BG in the 180's. I am excited for what is possible though.
@damianpugh5442 жыл бұрын
Will this be the best pump to get?
@diabetesdailydigest2 жыл бұрын
In my personal opinion yes. It has features and advancements no other pump currently has. We will see how well it works when it comes out, but it seems to be very promising.
@damianpugh5442 жыл бұрын
@@diabetesdailydigest thanks for the reply… loving the with you’re putting in. 👍