Omnipod 5 Tutorial: How to Apply Your First Pod

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How to apply & start Omnipod 5 insulin pump, set up the Omnipod controller app, inserting the first pod, and get started with this AID system within several minutes. Watch this short Omnipod 5 set up tutorial.
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[@sangharatnasarode7982]

Is omnipod 5 available in India??

[@jannadeau9848]

To avoid bubbles in your insulin vial, keep the vial upright and inject the syringe full of air into the vial. Because of gravity, the insulin automatically remains at the bottom of the vial and no bubbles are created. Then tilt the vial upside down to draw out insulin.

[@anthonygrodecki7968]

So I found out that pod now works with freestyle sensor.

[@dougeverett7909]

Thank you your videos. I just started the omnipod system and your video was more helpful than the stuff from omnipod

[@ron95754]

I''ve been using the Omnipod Tables for 5 years and absolutely LOVE IT. So very much better then a tubed pump.

[@graphene1487]

wayyyyy better than the podder central training. Thank you!

[@OliviaKMarshall]

I am so Impressed with your video! I have subscribed to your channel and will be looking forward to future videos from you. You did a wonderful and thorough job of explaining the setup - thank you for that! Very clear articulation, descriptions.... and you have a great personality! Wishing you the bet of health! - Kelly, T1D since 1978, Omnipod Classic User upgrading to the Omnipod 5 today :)

[@niftyoptionslivetradingand7231]

I love your presentation skills ❤❤ just too good 👍🏻😊 🙏 thanks for your support 🙏

[@dazgg9164]

I use the Omnipod 3 in Australia. many years we will get this hopefully. Omnipod is really helpful

[@dr.fatemaomran3105]

Excellent and very focused thank you for your great teaching

[@OctaviaOG]

helping my dad set up his omnipod today! your video is so helpful thank you!!

[@KelseySchilt-cn4qz]

This is a waste of time

[@joycesmith7552]

Thank you for this video it helped me alot

[@AKANE9420]

Thank you for this info ❤

[@blonske]

Superb!

[@mooltz]

Ohhh man, thank you for the video and your observations + tips!! My partner has T1, but also has pretty severe needlephobia. So when he finally got the dexcom 6... First 3 months were traumatizing to both of us tbh. He cannot place it himself, and if he was forced to, he would just go back to finger pricking. He's built up enough scar tissue so that the pen isn't a huge issue, but man, there is no goddamn way that countdown to the cannula insertion and beeping would go over well. Plus, he's an arm only type of guy. Could never use the abdomen, lower back, buttocks, or even the thigh because of the physical activity he does + the needlephobia. The arm works well because he can't watch me place it, and it's out of the way of clothing etc. This was super helpful, because as his partner I've been thinking lately after about 9 months of dexcom usage, an automated insulin system would be awesome. But with not only those caveats mentioned, the fact it only lasts for 3 days? Woof. Every 10 days is already too much poking in skin that hasn't been totally desensitized. Oh well, I'm just so thankful for the benefits of the dexcom outweighing the cons, moreso than the omnipod. He no longer wakes up in the middle of the night in a complete stupor because of low glucose, and we both feel better about him driving after a few too many close calls. This is all Definitely TMI, but whatever. Some things are worth the hassle and fear, some things are not, and are totally manageable with the 'old ways'. If its not broke, don't fix it, y'know? Thank you again for the honest review!

[@thesortaustralia]

Please can you give us your insights on cannula length / thickness of omnipod vs other infusion sets used in tslim/ ypsopump? Would be very helpful for those of us who are deciding on a pump but have concerns about cannula size because of being on the very skinny end.thanks.

[@jmoralesg14]

Thank you

[@hajarmoataz5157]

Thank you 😊

[@bustytanya2063]

Damn I can’t wait to get mine

[@watkinscopicat]

wow i didn’t think it would be that complicated 😮

[@lbdjthethird1240]

Type One for over 30 years. Still doing injections because it has always been how I have done it. Going to go see the doctor tomorrow about getting a pump and am terrified. Not sure why I am crying but it sort of feels like I'll be losing a part of who I am by switching. HOWEVER, here is what I know will happen. One week after I get going, I'll curse myself for taking so damn long doing it. Thanks for making it a bit less scary.

[@rachelmack2176]

I feel the exact same way! I have been doing injections for 14 years and have been crying all week thinking about switching. Not sure why the huge reaction, but it was nice to see someone felt the same way! I hope it has gone smoothly for you---I know this comment is a little older 😂

[@harveylinney]

T1 for 40 years. I’ve always refused pumps because previously with the wires they look like a colostomy bag. I’ve always done MDI and I’m very well controlled. In the next few weeks I’m finally moving over to this device. No wires, no looking like a disabled person with wires everywhere. Hopefully this will be the first time in 40 years I won’t have to inject. It’s amazing how fast things are moving for the better. Only critism with this device is man it’s bloody big. 🙄

[@jeanvignes]

Thank you very much for the clear, easy-to-understand, and honest information. Of course we all experience glitches when managing our diabetes. Stuff happens! I don't have a pump yet and am trying out the Omnipod, by which I mean that my diabetes educator gave me two trial pods filled with saline in order to give me a sense of the physical aspects of wearing one: weight, bumping into it, sleeping with it, keeping my dogs off of it, etc. I've been wearing my DEXCOM CGM for several years and frankly the Omnipod doesn't feel any different to me, yet. I guess I won't really know until I have the cannula inserted and it's pumping round the clock. Does it make a noise? Will alarms beep in an annoying way or will it allow me to sleep undisturbed as long as my readings and pumping are going smoothly? So much to learn.

[@coffiegurl0w]

/ \ no, it won't make any annoying sounds. U won't even know ur wearing one

[@nicholasesposito1168]

With the clear tab you actually push down on it instead of pull it, much easier

[@nickrobinson7460]

Thanks for the video. I'm going to start using the omnipod 5 soon with my dexcom g6. Hopefully this will help me control my type 1 diabetes.

[@KelseySchilt-cn4qz]

Good luck this stuff is such bullshit why doctors expect and encourage us to do this there out of their minds

[@Wesmosis]

Thank you for you video

[@TypeOneTalks]

My pleasure

[@maryhendi8120]

I admire your honesty and bravery to do this vid, would you tell if omnipod5 is compatible with libre 3 sensor? 🙏

[@ShahadAl-Abbasi]

Thank you very much for your effort and keep it up 🙏💪

[@xammax3770]

I have a questions about the omnipod. So I have a dexcom 6 now and I used to wear it on my arm but when I did that I always had the problem that it would give me low readings at nights because I always sleep on my arm. The question I now have is if I am going to have same problems with the pump when I wear it on my arm with the Insulin delivery? Btw I love your Videos about the omnipod keep up the good work!

[@shauntayecooper9489]

I got one I am excited

[@geeker3000]

how do you like it so far ?

[@shauntayecooper9489]

@@geeker3000 I like it so far

[@firelavalad]

I have an omnipod dash, but im going on the omnipod 5 closed loop system in 9 days. Wish me luck 🤞

[@clairesteinke2818]

Thanks for this. I had been considering trying these but I won’t now that I’ve seen your video. The thing I hate doing with my pump is filling the reservoir. I only use about 30 units a day so I would have to do the thing I hate far more often. I had thought that the pods would just end when you run out of insulin not after 3 days. I was also told they run through an app on your phone not a whole new device. Definitely not suited to me. I always learn something from your videos. Thanks!

[@kirstenkay1399]

Not so fast. I love Omnipod and could not ever go back to a tubed system. The pod only requires that you put in 80 units, if you are using 30/ day, I would put in 100,just in case you need extra for any reason. You can use your phone and app if it's an approved phone. I only use my phone. If you activate with your controller you have to use it for those 3days. You cannot switch back and forth during a pod session, but you can when you apply your next pod. I love Omnipod and could never go back to a tubed system. Wait until you have no tubes! 👍🏼 You can also push the end time by a few hours... It will let you know several hours before, but when it expires, it expires. I just aim to not have any of it when I'm trying to sleep. I think you'll love Omnipod.

[@clairesteinke2818]

@@kirstenkay1399 the tubes have never bothered me. The canulas are also too short. I need long ones so I know this won’t work for me. That’s great you love it but I can see that it doesn’t suit my needs. I’ll just try something else next time I’m getting a new pump.

[@user-ot7ln4fy7y]

I have gotten the starter kit for Omnipod 5. Is the dexcom g6 cgm supposed to be in this kit? Thanks

[@winnielane]

Great video. I currently use the tandem tslim and am interested in the omnipod. Currently (Aug 7) the iPhone is not compatible. Is that correct?

[@makutord]

The minimun units of insulin in order to start the pod nis 85, not 80. This is to make the pod double beep and start the priming process.

[@SherwoodForest6199]

Could the Omnipod 5 be used with a Dexcom One Transmitter instead of the Dexcom G6?

[@jasoncrook1]

Do you think this would be suitable for me ? I’m currently on 84 unit a day of Tresiba . Plus Nova rapid when I eat , so not sure how this actually works only using one type of insulin?

[@kirstenkay1399]

I'm like some of the others I've been on Omnipod for 5or more years.. Why did we get it before you guys? Isn't that backward? I Aldo think the new PDM has a scanner for when the new Libre freestyle when approved. I hope we are close, not a dexcom fan. Once you go tubeless you won't go back! I tried tandem for a month, I couldn't do it!

[@muggs6450]

I've been using an omni pod for about 13 years and i manage to fold the tape every single time

[@tracijordan637]

Is recording the pod site a European feature? I don't have that feature on my PDM in the USA. It would be helpful to have it.

[@lozetchells9164]

The reliability of the dexcom (and libre) CGM is pretty poor at the moment. I'm really not sure I want it telling my pump how much insulin to give me. My last sensor randomly gave me a reading of 8 when it was really 5!

[@adisbern]

I wish this becomes available in Philippines.

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

I used an older omnipod, and often got inclusion alarms then quit using the pods, my Dr said the old ones were junk , he says the new ones are much better. Have you had inclusion alarms or any other problems that cause you to have to remove a pod

[@deniedjoo]

Do i have to have dexcom or will libre 3 work with this

[@roseypreet_2378]

Quick question I got everything in the mail but I didn’t get the insulin? How does that work

[@johndoe3485]

My moms PDM wont read or sync to pod after following instructions. I dont need detail or to be asked any questions. I just need my one question answered. So my question is, do you have to have the App on your phone to set up a pod and to do everything? Or can you set up a pod with the PDM only?

[@scottcurenton8920]

Will it pair with the Libre 3?

[@JoshuaCodes]

Personally I've been using the Dash for a few months now & just don't think the pump is for me. Hopefully I can go back to MDI without issue. But I'm weird as I'm not also a fan of the Libre or Dexcom due to their inaccuracy (this is my personal experience)

[@lonelyme..19]

I suggest tandem. Yes they are tubed but the tubing can easily be hidden and it has something called control IQ. Which means it stops sending insulin if your at 112 mg dl (for me) and starts giving more insulin if at 200. I’ve had it for almost a year and I really like it.

[@Dan23_7]

Libre lag a bit, the best tip I had (off Tom) is to fit a new sensor 24hrs before activating it. It seems to help them be more accurate. Recently though I had a sensor reading 16 !!!!!!!! Finger prick was 6.5. I peeled it off, emailed Abbott and they replaced it FOC. I’ve never heard of Dash.

[@Dan23_7]

It’s very bulky but I suppose you’d get used to it, walking a foot away from those damned door frames 😂. We had our local Town festival last week and the wife said “did you see the guy wearing the 2 square things on his arm?” I didn’t but I’m betting it was this set up. For me it does look complicated to set up.

[@richardnash8348]

Hi, helpful video but I would like to know if the Omnipod 5 works with the Dexcom 1?

[@user-qk8tv2nm7b]

Only g6

[@ngrobert5054]

Sohai can apply

[@godislove3593]

Can I take the insulin out of insulin pens

[@brandiposey5524]

The match is question do you insurance cover the following or how can I have my insurance Cover and Can I get a free one like you have the Omnipod because I need one so bad since I became a diabetic, I test all the time

[@brandiposey5524]

Just need to know how can I get paid? I’ll get a free device because I am a type one diabetic and my insurance is giving me a hard time saying that the doctor did not describe in writing why I need it. I am a diabetic. I’ll prick my finger three times a day and it’s quite painful and I do take medication for it. I take two types of medication One I have to take it two times a day how you don’t understand it all is it just because I live in a state of California or the color of my skin I don’t know but if I had X amount of dollars over $600 are $700 I wouldn’t be axing my insurance for nothing. Oh I am so annoyed I just found out I was a diabetic and I don’t know what else to do.

[@fanoflivefabiola7723]

Is it painful ?Can you feel when pomp is giving you insulin?

[@THE_DARK_CELESTIALS_EDITZ]

In my opinion no. I don’t feel it but it. might depend on the spot you put it on

[@Anavoigq]

Does this insulin pump work with the G7? Thanks

[@syiane8]

It does now, I’m using Dexcom 7 and the Omnipod 5. I’m on a trial

[@thesortaustralia]

thanks so much for this video Tom. please do let us know your preferred pump - cant find a good resource that compares the 3 best pumps on the market ypsopump / tslim / omnipod - also any thoughts on what might be the best option for someone considering a pump with a view to what these companies might offer in their future pipeline as well. recognizing that some of us might stick with one pump rather than try different ones. thanks!

[@La2ndRevolutionBeatriceNoel]

Man, I knock those devices so much that I neither put them on my arms, belly or legs. I place both the Dexcom sensor and Omnipod pump on my chest. It's impossible to knock them out there. And they are right next to each other.

[@estherdeleon2399]

Is it compatible with IPhone ?

[@nordicgod32]

Apparently no, but they’re very cagey about that fact and don’t mention you’ll essentially need to carry two phones.

[@perezlinda222]

I face put it on

[@AliKhan-yx1dy]

I prefer have insulin with my pen rather then that pod

[@grumpyinbrooklyn6347]

Informative and entertaining. That being said, I personally don't like it at all. I'm glad there is that option but it's not attractive to me.

[@TypeOneTalks]

Thank you for sharing and your kind words!

[@kirstenkay1399]

The pod pal application is a terrible process, g6 label is not.

[@mohamedchedli8671]

🇹🇳❤😓

[@HailAnts]

Meh… I guess if you’re _really_ afraid of needles you’d like it, but I see no advantage in carrying around three days of insulin on my arm. I think the Dexcom CGM sensors are too big, I prefer the Freestyle Libre. This pod is much too big.

[@juanrivas4686]

Na ill just stick to my free style libre 2 much easier

[@akshatranka1213]

Good video. Tho you need to slow down a little. Your going too fast when explaining something…

[@Max-ei2so]

Why would anyone want to have an entire insulin pump attached to the body? Looks really uncomfortable😕

[@gileadlane]

The alternative is 6-8 shots per day.

[@KelseySchilt-cn4qz]

I’m sorry not too be rude and yes I’m a diabetic I have been at the age of 21. I feel like this a waste of time, dangerous and honestly a lazy way to let machines handle our bodies. I started with a Libre 3 and ended up with a blood infection and most of them fell off. I’d rather die and take insulin and kill myself before doing this. However I go in for my Wednesday not looking forward to it

[@BigRigAaron]

The fucking screaming is a ridiculous feature

[@allythefrog0]

@TypeOneTalks Is The Dexcom G6 Required To Set The Ominipod 5