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Wanted To Ask How The Closed System Of Dexcom 6 And Omni 5 Works. How People Do On It. It Would Be My Next Move From Omni Dash And Libre 3

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Waterboro, ME
October 12
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Thank you Marie. I have heard that about problems with some types dexcom. Has there been issues with dexcom 6. Is the transition over to the closed system alot of work and do you use your phone or is there a reader. Thanks

October 13
A myT1Dteam Member

The Dexcom G6 and Omnipod 5 are advanced tools for managing type 1 diabetes. Here's how they work:

Dexcom G6
- Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM): Measures glucose levels in real-time.
- Sensor: Applied to the skin, it provides glucose readings every five minutes.
- Smartphone Integration: Sends data to a smartphone for read more

The Dexcom G6 and Omnipod 5 are advanced tools for managing type 1 diabetes. Here's how they work:

Dexcom G6:
- Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM): Measures glucose levels in real-time.
- Sensor: Applied to the skin, it provides glucose readings every five minutes.
- Smartphone Integration: Sends data to a smartphone for easy monitoring.

Omnipod 5:
- Patch Pump: Tubeless insulin pump that works with a CGM.
- Automated Insulin Delivery: Adjusts insulin based on glucose readings to prevent highs and lows.
- Age Approval: Suitable for people 2 years and older.

Benefits:
- Improved Blood Sugar Control: Helps maintain glucose levels within the desired range.
- Convenience: Reduces the need for frequent finger pricks and manual insulin adjustments.
- Quality of Life: Enhances daily life by providing more consistent glucose management.

These systems can significantly improve diabetes management by automating many aspects of glucose monitoring and insulin delivery.

 This AI-generated response comes from myT1Dteam and other selected sources. It is not a substitute for medical advice. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.

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October 12
A myT1Dteam Member

Thanks Barbara. Very helpful to me. That's the path I'm looking at going. Dex6 Om5..know it's going some time to be fully integrated into the closed system and have it working good getting use to it. When I went from finger sticking to the Omni pump that took time. I'm hoping thill not be any problems and errors with the cgm. It's usually that. Because the Omni pump is excellent and don't think ever gave me problems. Thanks

6 days ago
A myT1Dteam Member

I went from using an Omnipod dash with freestyle libre 3 to using Omnipod 5 with Dexcom G6. I’m still learning how to use it…I don’t get the nighttime lows anymore thanks to the automated setting. I think my A 1 C will be higher for the past 3 month period, as I am still working on going from manual to automatic and back. I don’t feel comfortable with it yet.

6 days ago
A myT1Dteam Member

Freestyle Libre's are still on the market!

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