10/10/2026
# 💙 3 MONTHS WITH OMNIPOD + DEXCOM: I WEAR THEM… AND SOMETIMES I PUT UP WITH THEM! 😂
It’s been 3 months now since I switched from insulin pens to the **Omnipod + Dexcom G7** combo.
Three months of discoveries, pleasant surprises, a few restless nights, and moments when I seriously considered negotiating with my pump. 😅
Today, a little unfiltered update!
I have **some good news and some bad news**. Let’s start with the bad news, so we can end on a positive note. 😉
# # 😤 WHAT DRIVES ME CRAZY
🚨 **1. ALARMS. Let’s talk about them.**
A phone that vibrates or makes a little sound—why not.
But the pump + the remote + the phone all deciding to put on a concert at the same time? NO. 😂
Put yourself in our shoes for two minutes.
In a meeting, at a restaurant, during a client meeting, with family, on public transportation…
Sometimes we end up dreading the sound of the alarms more than the stares from others.
And the worst part? It’s that little thought that creeps in: *“I hope I don’t go into a hypo right now, I hope nothing goes off…”*
So yes, safety alerts are essential. But couldn’t we come up with a smarter, less intrusive way to manage them—while still keeping us safe?
🏃♀️ **2. THE OMNIPOD AND MY ARM: AN IMPOSSIBLE LOVE STORY.**
On paper, it’s great.
In reality, at home, between sweat, movement, and exercise… the Pod has sometimes decided to go on without me. �
Even with a few tips for improving tracking accuracy, my arm remains a tricky spot.
📉 **3. RUNNING WITHOUT A LOW? STILL A CHALLENGE.**
I do, however, turn on Activity mode up to 2 hours before I go for a run.
And despite that, low blood sugar episodes are still way too frequent during my runs.
Of course, physical activity, insulin that’s still active, and many other factors come into play. But I’d really love it if the system could better anticipate these situations!
📈 **4. HYPERGLYCEMIA THAT LINGERS.**
Sometimes, when my blood sugar rises, I feel like the system is spinning its wheels.
It adjusts, it thinks, it tries… but my blood sugar just stays comfortably up there. 🙃
I know a closed-loop system has its limits and can’t fix everything automatically, but these moments are still frustrating.
🍽️ **5. MEALS: PROGRESS… BUT STILL WORK TO BE DONE!**
Being able to log my meals is great!
But I still need to know how to estimate carbs correctly.
Before, when I used insulin pens, I mainly had to think about my insulin doses. Now, with the pump, counting carbs has become even more central to my daily life.
And honestly, between a home-cooked meal, a restaurant meal, and a dish where you don’t know the exact ingredients… it’s not always easy!
🌸 **6. WHAT ABOUT MENSTRUAL CYCLES IN ALL OF THIS?**
You can log physical activity, but why not be able to track your menstrual cycle as well?
Hormonal fluctuations can alter insulin sensitivity and affect blood glucose levels.
Personally, I’d like to be able to factor this context into my monitoring to better understand certain fluctuations.
⏳ **7. DEXCOM, 3 HOURS WITHOUT DATA… SERIOUSLY?**
When my sensor runs into a problem and tells me to wait up to 3 hours, I have to admit that I stare at my phone with a mix of confusion and despair. 😂
Three hours without continuous data—when you’re used to checking your blood sugar at any moment—seems like an eternity.
Thankfully, I still have the fingerstick meter as a backup, but it’s clearly not as convenient as I’d hoped.
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# # 💚 BUT THEN… WHY WOULDN’T I GO BACK?
Because despite all these flaws, **there are also real wins.**
🌙 **NIGHTS IN THE GREEN.**
And that, honestly, is such a joy!
Waking up to find a relatively stable curve throughout the night, without having spent hours in hyper- or hypoglycemia… it’s a satisfaction that’s hard to explain.
📊 **+20% TIME IN THE TARGET RANGE IN 3 MONTHS!**
Yes, you read that right!
My time in the target range has increased by 20 percentage points since I switched to closed-loop.
So… hats off to the artist! 👏
It’s not perfect, but it’s a real improvement in my blood sugar balance.
🍝 **THOSE LOOOOONG MEALS ARE FINALLY EASIER!**
You know those family dinners, weddings, or nights out at restaurants that go on for hours?
Before, I sometimes had to slip away regularly to give myself a shot in the restroom.
Insulin, of course. I’d better clarify. 😂
Now, I can manage my boluses much more discreetly.
And that little bit of convenience, believe it or not, makes a huge difference.
💉 **MY SKIN CAN FINALLY TAKE A BREAK.**
After years of daily injections, certain areas of my skin are gradually starting to heal.
I still have to rotate injection sites, of course, but not having to give so many pen injections anymore is a real relief.
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# # 💙 SO, MY VERDICT AFTER 3 MONTHS?
**I don’t regret switching to Omnipod + Dexcom.**
But I also refuse to pretend that technology has solved all of diabetes’s problems.
Yes, it can make our lives easier.
Yes, it can improve our blood sugar control.
But it also comes with its own set of constraints, frustrations, and sometimes a new kind of mental burden.
**Technology should adapt more to our lives—not always the other way around.**
And if I had to sum up these three months in one sentence:
**“I love you guys… but sometimes, you seriously drive me crazy!”** 😂💙
Now it’s your turn!
👇 **Team Omnipod, Dexcom, or another device: what are your greatest triumphs and worst mishaps?**
Do you have any tips for alarms, adhesion, or working out? I’m all ears
And if you’ve had an adventure (or a memorable disaster 😂) with your equipment, share it in the comments or send me a private message. I’m curious to read your stories!
See you in the next installment of my adventures with Omnipod + Dexcom. 💙
*This review reflects only my personal experience. Results and challenges may vary from person to person. Treatment adjustments should be discussed with your diabetes care team.*
