Omnipod 5 Unboxing and First 72 Hours

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[leahdy]

I was on the old school dexcom for about 6 years. I moved and switched jobs. Due to insurance, I’ve been off of a pump for almost 2 years. Had DKA and related pancreatitis in December. My doctor contacted an omnipod rep and they worked together to get my insurance to cover the omnipod and dexcom!! I’m SO happy. It’s due to arrive tomorrow!! So excited to get back on it. I’m putting my dexcom on as soon as I get it. Have to to training and stuff for the omnipod 5. My a1c was 6 while I was on it. It’s now 9.9. I keep telling them I need to be on the pump!

[steve]

Very happy you are doing so well on the new system Justin. Please keep us updated with your progress!

[alexalevitt]

I’m glad so far your journey with the 5 is going well. Mine has also been going well. Thank you for sharing your journey!

[az.az]

Just found your channel, wonderful job of explaining everything in details. Indeed its a big help for everyone. Appreciated and loved when you said Medtronic please take a note of it.😄😄😄👍👍👍👍

[karenswetland]

Did you find that you needed to participate in the online training before starting? Just got mine-and want to start sooo bad!!

[victora]

Thank you great video does the pdm have to be connected to wifi for bolus dexcom readings etc ?

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hell o and thanks! I just got mine today. Do you or anyone know what case fits the pdm? I'm guessing, like the dash, it's an old discontinues style of Samsung phone. Also, like the dash, I'm sure you have to pay for them if they break. Anyway I'm looking for what case we should get. Thanks!

[teresarogers]

To clarify, you still have to enter carbs into the PDM before eating or do you eat & the PDM gives insulin as needed?

[jennppr]

Oh I'm so excited for this! I'm very interested to hear your thoughts around the automode combo with Keto. I'm considering jumping off of the Medtronic band wagon already. Do you have Iphone or android?

[az.az]

Hello again, I was wondering if new omni pod 5 will allow the parents to see how much insulin is on board or released while the kids are at school or away from the parent? Another word can the data be shared in current moment with others like the share that dexcom has or not an option? Thank you

[SG-gxvj]

Are you not worried about having the Dexcom and Omnipod on opposite sides of the body? The Omnipod training video discouraged it, but I'd prefer to do opposite sides rather than same side. Will be curious if that continuously works for you.

[marctono]

If no one minds me asking. How much is the copay for you? On a monthly basis

[courtneyrobinson]

Does it show how much basal it has been giving you on auto mode?

[TheHanStudios]

My main question as someone that uses 70-90 units per day on average, occasionally up to 110, is how many pods do they give you for a 30 day period? I assumed they would assume each pod lasts 3 days, but with just 200 units of insulin, you'd be changing the pod every 1.5-2 days, which might be a bit annoying. I'm planning to renew my Tandem warranty that expires in September (can't believe it's been almost 4 yrs already with the T Slim X2), and I don't have much interest in switching with the Mobile Bolus update available on the T Slim now, which I'm beta testing. But, maybe having that info would sway me a little. The main thing for me would be how many pods they actually provide for a 30 day period. I would assume 3 packs of 5 pods? which theoretically could last either you or I 30 days, so pod every ~ 2 days, or so I assume?

Also, one thing I have an issue with occasionally with my T Slim X2 pump having an occlusion and having to change the site. Without tubing, I would assume its a lot less likely, but if there was to be an occlusion, it would likely be a lot worse since you have to change the entire thing. Either way, I can't get around the idea of having a pump site meant for 100 less units per day unless they reliably offer enough pods for people that use around 250-300 units every 3 days in total.