Episode 159 - Omnipod 5 or MyLife Ypsopump Loop? My real world insulin pump experience

DISCLAIMER: I am not a healthcare professional and nothing you hear on Type 1 on 1 should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your diabetes or health management. All opinions are my own.

Trying to figure out which insulin pump might work best for your needs as a person with type 1 diabetes isn't always easy.

With more availability comes more choice, which is a great thing. I've now used both the Omnipod 5 and MyLife Loop Ypsopump CamAPS hybrid closed loop systems, so today's episode is a little deep dive into the two based on my real world experience. 

I chat through some of the similarities and differences as I’ve found them, from exercise to tubing to changing the pump and alarms, speaking from my personal perspective about how they both fit into my lifestyle as someone living with type 1 diabetes. If you're considering one of these insulin pumps, or a hybrid closed loop system in general, you may find this epsiode useful! 

More information on the MyLife Ypsopump Loop.
More information on the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System.
YpsoPump Explorer App.
Omnipod 5 Simulator App.
The Glucose Never Lies Insulin Pump guides by John Pemberton.

Changing an Omnipod 5 Pod - Step by step insertion for type 1 diabetes:
https://youtu.be/Wr5qJLdKIDY?si=oWVe6u6eLDbccTqo
An introduction to the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System for type 1 diabetes:
https://youtu.be/sG_4u435PD8?si=UF7Wz2LsRq-8torV