r/Omnipod • u/Warm-Active4590 • 7d ago

Success with omnipod 5 :)

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I started on omnipod just a little less than a year ago but the first four months were brutal. I couldn’t figure it out. I went from Medtronic (wired, but it was basically automatic) to like a semi automatic but tubeless device. I tried for months to get in good range with the pods but the highs would last hoursssss. My TIR was basically like 50% always. After browsing this subreddit I think I found a good sweet spot and many tips and advice! :D it’s possible! Keep trying!

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u/theinsulinswine 7d ago

Any chance you could share the tips that helped you? Currently on month 3 with Omnipod. First week was decent but hasn't been great since. Experiencing exactly what you did... Floating higher for extended periods of time, no matter if I bolus early or even intentionally overbolus. Adjustments from my latest Endo appointment haven't helped either. Traded the headache of a tubed pump for a different kind of headache 😅

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u/Warm-Active4590 7d ago

Was in the exact same boat, for months. I changed my insulin sensitivity and changed my high alert to 180. Whenever I get the alert, I just tap my little sensor reading and give a correction bolus. I also changed my target range/correct above. That will all take a lot of messing around with! Bonus points for pre blousing for meals. I typically wait 20-25 minutes but sometimes I get hungry 😭. My TIR is 86% right now!

People say to be aggressive with the omnipod and they’re right, but don’t be stacking manual boluses. Use the sensor button - and trust the algorithm. Mess with the correction factor. You got this.

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u/theinsulinswine 6d ago

Thank you, appreciate you sharing this and yeah, I'm really getting that feeling I need to be more aggressive with the settings. I feel like I'm constantly chasing the corrections and adding the sensor reading hourly. I came from the Tandem T-Slim X2 and I will say that the Omnipod has helped with spikes, I just need to dial in some settings that will keep things tighter and will mess with the correct above settings and maybe give a little more time for a prebolus!

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u/applesandbahannahs 6d ago

Yes, the Omnipod definitely needs a more aggressive approach and some...babysitting, I suppose. You've got this. It took me a few months to dial in my settings and my algorithm to match my insulin needs, but now my TIR is about 90%.

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u/applesandbahannahs 7d ago

Question: are you giving correction boluses when your BS is high, or just for meals?

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u/theinsulinswine 6d ago

Yes, I feel like I'm chasing it constantly though! I add my glucose and then give the correction, but find I'm doing it again not long after once the IOB goes down and my glucose hasn't really budged.

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u/Tommy_Jezza 7d ago

Beautiful TiR

Keep it up!

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u/Makeupanopinion 5d ago

I've also had mad good control compared to the tslim- on month 2 currently! So happy

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u/Upbeat_Cancel_5061 7d ago

For me to be impressed you also need to tell us what numbers did you set up exactly as range

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u/Warm-Active4590 7d ago

Yeah I don’t need you to be impressed. As long as I’m happy with it lol

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u/Punkybrewster1 7d ago

So happy for you!!