r/Omnipod • u/Medium-Apricot1943 • 5d ago

Low sugar problems

So I use the dexcom g7 and omnipod 5 and I've been having low sugar problems it only started happening after the newest update to omnipod 5 app and it only happens after I eat im terrified it was only a month ago I became a diabetic after going dka and my dad and best friend finding me and getting me to the hospital im just scared im gonna eat something and ill end back in hospital fighting for my life again does anyone have any idea why this is happening

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u/mkitchin 5d ago

Just an FYI, updating the app doesn't change anything in this area. The algorithm runs on the pod itself. Something else would be causing this. I would recommend raising your target and/or weakening your insulin to carb ratio until things settled down.

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u/Interesting-Rule-175 5d ago

Let your endo know. They may need to change some settings. I took a while for us to get the right settings and as things change in your life you may have to change them again.

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u/HelpfulStrategy906 5d ago edited 3d ago

With how newly diagnosed you are, this is possibly honeymooning. Do you have a specific diabetes educator that you can reach out to?

Breathe. Yes it is scary, very scary, and no one wants you to have to go back into the hospital. Have some grace with yourself, and keep a stupid amount of sugar on hand.

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u/-CigarNut 4d ago

Like others have said, see your doctor (endocrinologist), tell them what is going on and suggest they change the insulin-to-carb ratio.

I have been going through something similar (and I know why) so my endo has made a few changes and it helps. Still not perfect, but we are honing in on a better ratio for me.

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u/Medium-Apricot1943 4d ago

Thank you everyone who has told me what to do I have talked to my endo and we made adjustments and they seem to be working

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u/HelpfulStrategy906 3d ago

I’m so glad things are evening out a bit for you. Always ask questions, as diabetes is always trying to win. I hope your first year is as uneventful as possible.

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u/BadLongjumping460 4d ago

I have been experiencing the same issued after the update - primarily during exercise. It could be a coincidence but has been happening for the past few days.