Dr Partha S Kar - News on technology access Regards OP5 Insulet Corporation and G7 Dexcom

[PhoebeC]

Update from Dr Partha S Ka, this morning for children who are users of the omnipod 5.

Funding has been approved for the G7 Dexcom and Omnipod 5 for children with type 1, teams will contact their patient's.

Hopefully in the post for adults with T1 too.

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Hello to those living with #T1Diabetes- especially children and their carers. News on technology access Regards OP5 Insulet Corporation and G7 Dexcom And the work re cost effective pricing as set by NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence NHS England Children: ✅ Adults...

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I have already been offered, but I am happy with the G6 so not sure why I would swap, unless cheaper for my NHS area.

 

[Tom1982]

Waited years for this! Spent day after day ploughing through rubbish on the poxy internet just looking for a clue as to when the Omnipod would be licensed with the G7. Then we get a T Slim…… and they sort it out! If that ain’t typical of Diabetes I don’t know what is!
The G7 and Omnipod 5 will definitely be a game changer and a really nice set up for, hopefully, thousands. This is great news

 

[nonethewiser]

I have already been offered, but I am happy with the G6 so not sure why I would swap, unless cheaper for my NHS area.

G7 only takes 30mins to warm up @PhoebeC opposed to G6 which is 120mins, surely that would be a good reason to change?

Think I would swap straight away given chance due to difference in time to become active, even though G6 has been incredible so far.

 

[PhoebeC]

G7 only takes 30mins to warm up @PhoebeC opposed to G6 which is 120mins, surely that would be a good reason to change?

Think I would swap straight away given chance due to difference in time to become active, even though G6 has been incredible so far.

I did ask my nurse what the difference was and he didn’t mention this. I only realised myself last week.

I don’t mind the warm up time, I just do it around when I know I’m not out and about or due to exercise. It’s manageable for me at the moment.

Also I don’t think it can be worn in as many different sites?
I like that I can rotate the sites with the G6.

 

[Thebearcametoo]

We use G7 and tslim and it works well. The transmitter is included instead of separate like with the G6 so it’s one less bit of faff and it’s slightly smaller, although not much. The warm up time is really good. I don’t know if it adds anything else in terms of looping with the omnipod. The applicator is less like being shot (my kid’s words).

 

[nonethewiser]

Also I don’t think it can be worn in as many different sites?

Interesting, why is that then?

I've always used alternative sites using libre omnipod & dexcom, tbh I've had so few issues they are not worth mentioning.

 

[Proud to be erratic]

@Phoebe, I wear my G7 on my abdomen, mainly. Recently I tried 3 on my chest and this week am trying it low down my abdomen (below belt level near a fleshy part of my groin). All sites work well and neither my phone nor my G7 receiver seem to have difficulty with those sites. Accuracy remains excellent.

 

[Proud to be erratic]

Update: after my latest position test, my normally very trusty G7 became erratic and effectively failed and I have replaced if after less than 3 days. Readings had become too varied and the sensor was no longer accepting a recalibration instruction.

I had got out of the habit of putting on the Dexcom supplied overpatch and this morning I noticed that my sitting upright position resulted in the sensor being on a fleshy bulge bend, rather than on a flat. In hindsight this has proved to be a bit too much of a disrupting place for a sensor, particularly without the overpatch. So, having tried to get my sensor a bit below where I think my abdomen is (?, !) I am not unduly disappointed by this failure.

I also am aware that my underpants range in style from very short briefs, to noticeably longer boxer style. These different styles routinely finds their elastic waist band in a different place and thus below, on top of or above the sensor. At least once my elastic waist band caught my sensor, which alone could have caused the sensor failure.

I haven't given up on finding a better place than my abdomen. I find when it's on my arm I can't put the Dexcom overpatch over the sensor, without help. I'm trying to be independent for this relatively basic bit of D admin. My low abdomen position needs a little more research and care in precise positioning. This isn't a convenient practical zone for MDI, once dressed. So it would be nice to use this area for a 10 day sensor. I'm taking blood thinners after a mini-stroke last year, so bruise extremely easily. An unbruised site is unusual for me!

 

[PhoebeC]

Interesting, why is that then?

I've always used alternative sites using libre omnipod & dexcom, tbh I've had so few issues they are not worth mentioning.

Not sure, I have since checked on Dexcoms website and it is the same sites. I will think about it.

 

[PhoebeC]

I also am aware that my underpants range in style from very short briefs, to noticeably longer boxer style. These different styles routinely finds their elastic waist band in a different place and thus below, on top of or above the sensor. At least once my elastic waist band caught my sensor, which alone could have caused the sensor failure.

My latest pack of underwear from tesco I went for the cheapest none white (never understood white and women), didn't even check the style, they are high legged and high waisted, very Bridget Jones but comfortable, my husband calls them granny pants, and a bit of a tight waist so the above / below pump and patch is a real thing with those.

 

[helli]

Something some of us have to consider is the relative position of pump and CGM.
I won't speak for closed loopers needing to keep "line of sight" (or equivalent) between the two.
My consideration is as a "manual looper" (i.e. I manually respond to my CGM reporting high or low). I need to keep my pump and CGM at least (i think) 5 cm apart. This may not sound challenging. However, as my pump is changed every 3 days and my sensor is changed every 14, I need to place my sensor at least 5 cm from 5 different pump positions. I have not found this possible with both placed on my below waist abdomen.
I tried my sensor on my above waist abdomen but I discovered I don't have enough padding around my ribs for even a little sensor.
So, I resorted to maintaining the abdomen/arm combo. I have only tried my sensor on my arm because, although my pump is diddy, I don't think the sleeves of my shirts are wide enough for it. Being "petite", clothes manufacturers only provide enough space for twigs in sleeves of clothing that fits everywhere else.