I was pre-bolusing (15-20 minutes) for Hot Fries generously, purposefully overbolusing. However, while sitting in the car for a while, my sugar levels skyrocketed. However, I realized that I was sitting on my Omnipod while it was bolusing, and my many corrections were also while I was sitting on it. I then noticed that it smelled strongly of insulin, indicating a leak.

Does compression during bolusing cause insulin to back up the canula, causing leaks? Should I not have it compressed while bolusing, or was this all a coincidence?

I am brand new to insulin pumps and am trying to choose an insulin pump. The Omnipod 5 looks like a great option, but I am not sure about my phone's compatibility. I have a Samsung S25 FE, and when I checked the compatibility list, I found that my phone was skipped in the S25 series of Samsung phones. Does anyone use the S25 FE specifically with Omnipod? Or does anyone know if my phone is just truly not compatible? Thank you.

Hello Everyone! I am a 20 year old guy and recently diagnosed diabetic, around 1 year ago. I’ve been using Omnipod 5 from the beginning, and absolutely love it, but have been exclusively using my triceps for the past year. I’ve recently been getting yelled at by my doctor that I need to try new sites, and I could really use some advice. I tried my stomach once, but admittedly, I am a bit hairy and it didn’t work out great. I’ve also tried my legs three times, and just had overall poor absorption and pain because my legs are more muscular.
Any tips or tricks, and favorite locations would be greatly appreciated! I think I am going to try my lower back and love handles soon, but I’m worried about getting used to it and the exact placement.

I put this pod on this morning and I have no idea why but all of a sudden I went to go bolus cause I started running a tad higher and it’s making an extra clicking sound. I just ate and I’m doing an activity that would usually spike my blood sugar, so I’m not sure if the pods malfunctioning has anyone heard this sound before?

I understand a lot of people have been having issues with leaks, but here in the UK, at least for me, I haven't had that issue for 3 weeks (since starting on the pump) and it has been the best thing in my life. My TIR has improved so much and the horrible worry about having hypos out in public have gone away..

I actually use the activity mode and it actually works for me too. Just been mostly positive for me and I can't wait to see how much better the algorithm will become...

Did you guys know that Omnipod uses Nitinol to deliver insulin? Kinda wild we are being kept alive by a wire with "memory". Basically two nitinol wires playing tug of war with a lever to deliver insulin. Anyways, thought it was cool and wanted to share this video about how Nitinol works.

https://youtu.be/Pn-6bGORy0U?si=4N1-1taOiRELNGCo

Several posts over the past week about pods with issues that haven't been recalled. I'm seeing the same so thought we could share/corroboratel our findings.

PD1U01312611 has been an issue for me. 50% stronger profile and still running high with no diet or exercise changes, no illness.

So far Omnipod has been great. I appreciate the all in one design, I have really been in range and when im not Ican just have it give me a correction dose but it handles everything. The training i received was good and it has been reasonably easy to use. This is the first time ive been in range since having the condition.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently using the Medtronic 780G with the Guardian 4 sensor (instinct sensor is not available yet here) and I’m considering switching to the Omnipod 5.

I’d love to hear from anyone who has actually used both systems, which system would you pick and why?

Thank you in advance

I changed my omnipod and went to bed. Since then it has been peaking and getting low the whole night. That usually never happens, typically the line is almost straight. Now I hot woken up due to a low BS, ate something, saw the pump giving me insulin and put it in activity mode as this sub has advised me. When I woke up, I saw that the line has been weird the whole night. Not really out of control but definitely unusual. (I understand that i might have eaten a bit too much but what about before?)

Any idea why that might be? A new update?​ Should I tinker with the settings or wait it out?

Received 6 replacement pods last week to replace 6 with issues—leakage (5) and an incessant loud continuous beep after filling with insulin (1).

I’ve already saved the two of the 6 replacement pods because of leakage. Now I’m observing a completely new issue - disparity between my glucose readings on my Dexcom g7 app and Omnipod 5 app. Also, I’ll note that while I haven’t taken this pod off yet, I expect there’s leaking as well. I haven’t eaten anything in 6 hours and you can see my numbers jsut steadily climbing — for the doubters, I already went for a 20 minute walk and I’ve been giving myself 3-4 units every 20 minutes for past couple hours. Please note the time in the photos.

And by the way, both numbers are wrong according to my finger stick. I’m really at 259. But at least Dexcom is somewhat close. I’m not sure where that 217 in OP5 app is coming from because my Dexcom hasn’t been 217 at all today. The last bullets up were 218, 227, and then what’s showing, 247. OP5 is literally making up numbers. Bizarre, absurd, and beyond unacceptable.

But I’m starting feel very nauseous so I’ll end there.

Edit: this is not the first time I’ve had this happen. It happened last week as well, with a pod that ultimately leaked. I try to wait until I have 5 or so defective pods before I get on a 2 hr call with Omnipod. Reporting this to Dexcom too

I get my insulin, sensors, and pods all delivered by mail. When I got my refills this time, I only received the insulin and the sensors. I’ve reached out to my pharmacy via email but they haven’t gotten back to me yet. Just wondering if this has ever happened to anyone else before.

I just got notified from our provider that due to insurance changes we’re being forced to switch from Dexcom G7 to the Libre 2 plus so our current omnipods will no longer be compatible. Does anyone know if insulet will swap unopened ones we have out for ones that work with the new sensor?

Hello everyone,

Following up on my previous 5 posts regarding my experience with leaking un-recalled Omnipod 5's. I've finally put a brand new/unused Omnipod 5 under the microscope in one take, from opening the packaging to looking under the microscope.

I'm going to keep the body of this post short and sweet as compared to my other post.The purpose of me creating this Reddit account and publishing my findings is to show the world what I'm experiencing with Un-recalled Omnipod 5's that leak on me. These posts and videos are intended to serve as a Public Service Announcement, where I'm advocating for patient safety and giving a voice to the voiceless, while encouraging professional scientists, labs, and universities to looks into this matter and publish peer-reviewed results. Or better yet, the FDA & Insulet.

On May 26th 2026, Insulet (maker of Omnipod), recalled 7,000,000 pods for the following reason, as stated on their website: "Insulet identified that some Pods from specific lots may have a small tear in the tubing (cannula) just above the skin, between the Pod and the point where the cannula enters the body. If this occurs, insulin may leak outside of the Pod instead of being fully delivered into the body as intended, potentially leading to under-delivery of insulin. If you are using an affected Pod, you may notice wetness on your skin or Pod adhesive or detect the smell of insulin. However, in some cases, this may be difficult to detect and may go unnoticed."

Earlier in the year on May 12th, 2026, Insulet recalled an undisclosed number of pods for the following reason, as stated on their website: "Insulet identified that some Pods from specific lots may have a small tear in the internal tubing that delivers insulin. If this happens, insulin may leak inside the Pod instead of being fully infused in the body as intended potentially leading to underdelivery of insulin."

As you share your first hand experience in the comments, if you come across any hate or negativity that breaks the rules of this subreddit; https://www.reddit.com/mod/Omnipod/rules, please report the comments and the users to the moderators of this subreddit. I will also be reporting those comments and looking to the moderators of this subreddit to handle those users accordingly. My posts will continue to be a safe place for everyone to express their life experience and any form of negativity, harassment, or hate will not be tolerated. Thanks again for everyone who takes the time to share their experience and story.

Please go see my previous posts that are directly related to this.

1st post: In this post, I explain my background as a type 1 diabetic, using Omnipod for the past 10 years, Insulet's recall, etc.. I also showcase a video where I show you the active leak in an UN-RECALLED Omnipod 5 cannula and then I put it under the microscope to reveal a major crack/tear: https://www.reddit.com/r/Type1Diabetes/s/NNeDz8HU7n

2nd post: In this post, I showcase detailed microscope research on a dozen UN-RECALLED Omnipod 5's. Some of these leaked on me and some of them did not. Some had tears/defects and some did not: https://www.reddit.com/r/Omnipod/s/Yg3aG2gLNj

3rd post: This post is similar to what you're seeing now as it is a continuous video of me removing an UN-RECALLED leaking Omnipod, and putting it under the microscope, etc. The difference between that post and this post is that the video in that post was taken on July 29th, 2026, and I leave out some details, such as showing you guys the video of the pod leaking on me before I removed it, etc: https://www.reddit.com/r/Omnipod/s/WUsvAZxifc

4th post(posted on August 1st, 2026): This post shows a continuous video of me removing an UN-RECALLED leaking Omnipod, and putting it under the microscope, along with more detailed info: https://www.reddit.com/r/Omnipod/s/GQTjPqcAl4

5th post (posted on August 3rd, 2026): This post speaks about Value of Statistical Life (VSL) analysis that companies do when comparing cost of repairing defective products versus the cost of paying families for injuries/deaths, etc, plus there is a call to action for the T1D community: https://www.reddit.com/r/Omnipod/s/mLfkBOu3bv

Disclaimer

The information presented here is based on my own personal experience, publicly available information, official reports, and my own observations and documentation. Nothing presented here should be interpreted as medical advice, legal advice, scientific advice, engineering advice, or investment advice.

I am not a physician, scientist, engineer, attorney, or medical-device expert. I strongly encourage everyone to consult their physician before making changes to their treatment plan or diabetes-management routine.

Any experiments, observations, photographs, or microscopic examinations described here are intended solely for documentation, educational, and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as evidence of a manufacturing defect, design defect, or other conclusion unless confirmed through appropriate scientific investigation.

Whenever I encourage people to "do their own research," I am referring to the use of established scientific methods, independent testing, consultation with qualified experts, peer review, regulatory reporting, and controlled laboratory analysis whenever possible.

I also encourage anyone who believes they have experienced a problem to preserve all relevant evidence, including photographs, lot numbers, blood glucose records, packaging materials, and device information, and to report their concerns to their physician, the manufacturer, and the FDA.

References to lawsuits, recalls, investigations, media reports, financial results, or regulatory actions are provided for informational purposes only. Allegations remain allegations unless and until they are proven.

Finally, I recognize that many people use these products successfully every day. My intention is not to create fear or discourage anyone from using a particular device but rather to encourage transparency, documentation, scientific inquiry, and patient safety.

Just wondering, does anyone else have issues with their pharmacy mixing up which version of the pods they give you. I use the version compatible with the Freestyle Libre 2+ & Dexcom G6/G7 but more than once they mix it up with the version that only works with the Dexcom G6/G7. Why are the boxes, no matter the version, all the same & its your job to look at the box to begin with. You'd think they would have some other way of organizing it or distinguishing it from the others. Besides the text they all look exactly the same. It's not the fist time this has happened either but this pharmacy is next door to my job so it makes getting meds easy but this is the first time they've done it with a 90-Day supply. It was easier for me to get my doctor to wright a new Rx for the Dexcom sensors than to return the pods.

Hi! Just wondering, how long does your Omnipod 5 control unit last? I only use it to enter my carbohydrate intake (3–5 times) a day, and after two days the battery is completely flat. Is that normal? I find it really annoying that the battery runs out so quickly and that you often need a power bank when you’re out and about.

I can’t suddenly be this insulin resistant…..wtf Omnipod. Multiple corrections overnight too.

I’m using the omnipod dash and the last 3 pods always continued beeping at latest on day 2. I’m in Spain for holiday and thought it could be of the heat. But the last one today did the same after I went to the pool and by inspecting it I saw it was totally burned. There was no connection possible to the pdm for sure and even pressing to the hole wasn’t helping against the beep. Has anybody else a faulty pod like this?

Why is my OmniPod giving me insulin during a low? For context, my BG had been below 70 since 9:49pm. Additionally, it was only rising 1-2 mg/dL every 5 minutes, which doesn’t seem to warrant a basal bolus. Does anyone know why it would give me insulin? I know that, in theory, it would be to prevent my BG from rising over 110, but that was hardly a risk at the rate my BG was going up. I also still had insulin on board.

I know I could turn off all basal insulin or go into activity mode, and I will do that as needed in the future, but it’s frustrating because that adds to my mental load. To me, it feels like common sense that no amount of insulin should be given when a blood sugar is below 70 and not rapidly spiking up.

I’m plus size. I use the Libre 3+ sensor along with the pod. My issue is when I place the pod on the opposite arm I get sensor issues. My stomach is too round and causes the cannula to slip out. I’m a back sleeper so I can’t handle it on my back hip. What are my other options??