# T1D Tech & Daily Management Support **URL:** https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/c/t1d-tech-daily-management-support/174.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Finally - Good Sensor Patch](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/finally-good-sensor-patch/75094)
**Author:** [@Dave52](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Dave52)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/finally-good-sensor-patch/75094 "2026-03-06T01:52:17Z")
Disclaimer: I have no relationship with the manufacturer or vendor(s), just thrilled I found a good patch. After 6 years, I feel I have found a patch that stays on and by far has the best approach to applying without it… --- ## [How Should I Wear My Pump?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-should-i-wear-my-pump/75072)
**Author:** [@Eviegrace961](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Eviegrace961)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 10:45am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-should-i-wear-my-pump/75072 "2026-02-27T10:45:48Z")
Hi everyone I have been using a pump for almost a year now and still struggling with wearing it. I am quite small, so even a small pump (Ypsomed) feels quite bulky. I have tried getting straps/bands to wear on my body b… --- ## [I have the opportunity to switch to iLet](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/i-have-the-opportunity-to-switch-to-ilet/74985)
**Author:** [@wadawabbit](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/wadawabbit)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/i-have-the-opportunity-to-switch-to-ilet/74985 "2026-02-22T21:42:06Z")
I’ve been on Omnipod for a while and was intrigued by the ilet when it first came out. Since there is no commitment with Omnipod I could have switched - but iLet wasn’t covered by my insurance. I started on Medicare th… --- ## [Afrezza inhaled insulin](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/afrezza-inhaled-insulin/75075)
**Author:** [@pady87](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/pady87)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 11:20am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/afrezza-inhaled-insulin/75075 "2026-02-14T11:20:04Z")
I recently started using Afrezza and am loving it. Don’t have any questions, now, but had a lot of them before starting and my doctors didn’t know enough. So, just wanted to post here in case anyone else is considering i… --- ## [Harmandeep Singh Kandhari - Caring co-worker who suffering from T1D](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/harmandeep-singh-kandhari-caring-co-worker-who-suffering-from-t1d/75074)
**Author:** [@harmandeepsinghkandh](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/harmandeepsinghkandh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 8:18am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/harmandeep-singh-kandhari-caring-co-worker-who-suffering-from-t1d/75074 "2026-02-14T08:18:42Z")
Hello Friends, My name is Harmandeep Singh Kandhari- A wellness motivator. I have a question for you, guys … How can I properly support and care for my co-worker who is living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)? What kind of di… --- ## [Eledon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. antibody for islet rejection](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/eledon-pharmaceuticals-inc-antibody-for-islet-rejection/75076)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 6:18am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/eledon-pharmaceuticals-inc-antibody-for-islet-rejection/75076 "2026-02-14T06:18:10Z")
Eledon presented some research funded by BT1D last year: https://ir.eledon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/eledon-reports-preliminary-data-first-six-patients-type-1 \>“Breakthrough T1D continues to be encouraged … --- ## [Dexcom CEO Jake Leach on TCOYD Podcast: history, sensor replacements & G8](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/dexcom-ceo-jake-leach-on-tcoyd-podcast-history-sensor-replacements-g8/75041)
**Author:** [@spdif](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/spdif)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/dexcom-ceo-jake-leach-on-tcoyd-podcast-history-sensor-replacements-g8/75041 "2026-01-10T04:36:55Z")
My favorite part: “Oh my gosh, they’re going to be adjusting their own insulin doses. Heaven forbid” We have come a long, long way in the last 20 years. Also Dexcom updated their sensor replacement policy mostly goi… --- ## [Insulin pump feedback](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/insulin-pump-feedback/75020)
**Author:** [@Chelsea1992](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Chelsea1992)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2025, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/insulin-pump-feedback/75020 "2025-12-16T16:50:52Z")
I’m new to this forum but was hoping to get some resources/opinions in regards to getting an insulin pump. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. --- ## [New CGM Display "Device"](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/new-cgm-display-device/74980)
**Author:** [@Dave52](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Dave52)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/new-cgm-display-device/74980 "2025-12-06T17:55:53Z")
Hi All, Has anyone else tried one of the new(er) units that connect via the cloud to your CGM app (in my case Freestyle & Libre Linkup) and display your BG on my nightstand? I tried one and had trouble from the get-go. … --- ## [Exercise with the Omnipod 5](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/exercise-with-the-omnipod-5/75007)
**Author:** [@tlb\_357](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/tlb_357)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/exercise-with-the-omnipod-5/75007 "2025-12-01T22:20:41Z")
Hey! Question for anyone on the Omnipod 5 who stays active or plays sports: How does it hold up during activity? Is it helpful, does it get in the way, what specifically do you like or not like about it? Any insight/adv… --- ## [Has anyone used Ozempic for weight loss?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/has-anyone-used-ozempic-for-weight-loss/74749)
**Author:** [@wadawabbit](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/wadawabbit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/has-anyone-used-ozempic-for-weight-loss/74749 "2025-11-17T22:13:55Z")
I had my annual visit with my cardiologist yesterday. She said (in a nutshell) “You look great. Come back in a year. Lose 20 pounds” and said she thought Ozempic would be helpful and to discuss it with my endo. Before I … --- ## [Constant site failure](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/constant-site-failure/75000)
**Author:** [@willygjamz](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/willygjamz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 10:58am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/constant-site-failure/75000 "2025-11-17T10:58:11Z")
hello! ive been dealing with t1d for 3 years now, currently using an omnipod 5 paired with the dexcom g7. for awhile now, whenever i put a pump on it is about a 50/50 chance it actually works or not, and when it dosent, … --- ## [Tandem t-slim X2](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/tandem-t-slim-x2/74996)
**Author:** [@tad62](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/tad62)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 3:21am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/tandem-t-slim-x2/74996 "2025-11-11T03:21:47Z")
I received this pump 4 weeks ago. Nothing from Tandem for another 2 weeks. But when I was trying to decide on a pump I heard from them every day. Since I started to use it a week ago, the pump and my cgm, Dexcim G7 and … --- ## [Libre 3 Plus Signal Loss](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/libre-3-plus-signal-loss/74931)
**Author:** [@Dave52](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Dave52)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2025, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/libre-3-plus-signal-loss/74931 "2025-10-18T20:20:16Z")
Just an FYI, in case it helps someone else My Android phone had a signal loss error for my Libre 3 plus. I waited a few minutes, still nothing. Turned Bluetooth off & back on. Rebooted the phone no change. I actually s… --- ## [Omnipod5](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/omnipod5/74967)
**Author:** [@pady87](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/pady87)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2025, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/omnipod5/74967 "2025-10-11T15:38:38Z")
Hi all, haven’t posted in a while, but have an endo, educator appt coming up and would like this community feedback on some tech. I’m 2 years into T1 (adult diagnosis) and switched from MDI to omnipod5 with fiasp abt 6 … --- ## [Swimming w Omnipod](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/swimming-w-omnipod/74831)
**Author:** [@caroldowns24](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/caroldowns24)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/swimming-w-omnipod/74831 "2025-10-10T17:05:30Z")
Hi all - new to the forum! Looking for people who can help! I have been trying to swim and enjoy the water, but my pump fails and has cracks in it every time! Is there something. I can put over it to help it? Is the chl… --- ## [Twiist AID system](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/twiist-aid-system/74965)
**Author:** [@wadawabbit](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/wadawabbit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/twiist-aid-system/74965 "2025-09-29T14:39:55Z")
Another automated insulin delivery option is underway - it’s called twiist and is powered by Tidepool. A few reddit users are on it but apparently it is not widely available; however there is a link on their website (twi… --- ## [Input regarding T1D utility bags](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/input-regarding-t1d-utility-bags/74941)
**Author:** [@aggebagge](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/aggebagge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/input-regarding-t1d-utility-bags/74941 "2025-09-10T18:54:16Z")
Hello! We are two high school students from Sweden and are currently doing our final project for our design program. Our goal is to investigate potential problems with current available bags made for medical equipment th… --- ## [Libre 3 Plus vs Libre 3](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/libre-3-plus-vs-libre-3/74907)
**Author:** [@Jophilly](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Jophilly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2025, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/libre-3-plus-vs-libre-3/74907 "2025-08-31T19:40:44Z")
I’ve been using the Libre 3 and love it. I recently switched to the Libre 3 Plus because Abbott is discontinuing the Libre 3. I’m getting more errors, false lows with the 3 Plus. These are NOT compression lows, I’m well… --- ## [Tandem Mobi especially compared to Omnipod](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/tandem-mobi-especially-compared-to-omnipod/74927)
**Author:** [@tares](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/tares)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/tandem-mobi-especially-compared-to-omnipod/74927 "2025-08-22T16:25:04Z")
Hi all. Wondering about your experience with Tandem Mobi? My daughter has put off getting a pump for a long time. She’s 19 and going to college. She’s thinking seriously of the Mobi over the Omnipod b/c she wants the mor… --- ## [T1D and Vitamin D](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-and-vitamin-d/74795)
**Author:** [@rsesma](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/rsesma)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 2:22am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-and-vitamin-d/74795 "2025-08-20T02:22:22Z")
Our son has been living with Type 1 Diabetes for the past 3.5 years. During our research, we came across studies suggesting a possible link between Vitamin D deficiency and T1D. With the goal of preserving his remaining … --- ## [Traveling for the First Time](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/traveling-for-the-first-time/74306)
**Author:** [@kiwifuzz](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/kiwifuzz)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/traveling-for-the-first-time/74306 "2025-08-11T17:00:13Z")
Hi everyone! I was diagnosed with type 1 about 2 weeks ago. I’m flying to visit family in a week. I have a dexcom g7 and use insulin pens currently. I’ve talked to dexcom twice and have gotten different/confusing answer… --- ## [T:Slim X2 Improving Blood Glucose](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t-slim-x2-improving-blood-glucose/74822)
**Author:** [@BrianLittlewood](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/BrianLittlewood)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t-slim-x2-improving-blood-glucose/74822 "2025-06-26T18:46:56Z")
I’m using T:Slim X2, Control-IQ v7.7. I’ve studied the User Guide from front to back & understand it all. I’ve had the Air Liquide training with my endo present. I entered Personal Profile details that matched what I was… --- ## [Medicare and Omnipod](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/medicare-and-omnipod/73968)
**Author:** [@wadawabbit](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/wadawabbit)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2025, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/medicare-and-omnipod/73968 "2025-05-26T19:11:24Z")
I am on Omnipod5 and will be eligible for Medicare next year. I’m happy with Omnipod but from what I’ve read about processing of Medicare claims and delays getting supplies, I’m thinking about switching back to a tubed p… --- ## [Omnipod App on Android failure today](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/omnipod-app-on-android-failure-today/74786)
**Author:** [@kurtotic](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/kurtotic)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/omnipod-app-on-android-failure-today/74786 "2025-05-23T19:36:41Z")
At 2 AM on 5/21/25 I got a notice from my Omnipod App that my phone had changed and I could NO LONGER USE THE APP and had to REMOVE the POD. The APP froze, and I could not access my settings. Insulet says they are workin… --- ## [Tandem Mobi first impressions](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/tandem-mobi-first-impressions/73798)
**Author:** [@joe](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/joe)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/tandem-mobi-first-impressions/73798 "2025-04-25T21:44:45Z")
@pamcklein and @Disco2 Just received the box today but I can’t start the pump because I don’t have infusion sets due to Caremark making a mess of a simple script First thing. It is small It’s very small The bi… --- ## [Shoulder pain with Libre 3 sensor](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/shoulder-pain-with-libre-3-sensor/74510)
**Author:** [@TiJoy](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/TiJoy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 8:17am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/shoulder-pain-with-libre-3-sensor/74510 "2025-04-04T08:17:23Z")
I’ve just started the Libre 3 sensor. About a week into the first sensor (left arm) I started having a weird shoulder pain. I ignored it. Now I’m in my 2nd sensor (right arm) and I’ve developed the same shoulder pain in … --- ## [Gaurdian Sensors tape](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/gaurdian-sensors-tape/73670)
**Author:** [@Aome1414](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Aome1414)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 8:12am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/gaurdian-sensors-tape/73670 "2025-04-04T08:12:32Z")
Hi everyone. I have a question and need suggestions. With the gaurdian sensor the tape always lifts up, and the parts that don’t when I take it off my body it rips up the first layer of my skin off. It always leaves it r… --- ## [FDA warning to Dexcom?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/fda-warning-to-dexcom/74727)
**Author:** [@Jsich](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Jsich)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 9:50am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/fda-warning-to-dexcom/74727 "2025-04-03T09:50:35Z")
Hi All, I saw this post on the FUDiabetes website. Anyone know anything about this? The FDA has posted their warning letter to Dexcom of March 4 on quality control issues with G6 and G7 sensors. It reveals some of the… --- ## [Tandem sleep mode](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/tandem-sleep-mode/72514)
**Author:** [@TJC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/TJC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2025, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/tandem-sleep-mode/72514 "2025-03-21T20:02:41Z")
Hi all, Is there anyone out there using their Tandem G6 pump with control IQ who are keeping their setting on “sleep” mode perpetually? I am dealing with lots of over corrections, even though I, along with my doctor, h… [Previous page](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/c/t1d-tech-daily-management-support/174.md) [Next page](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/c/t1d-tech-daily-management-support/174.md?page=2)