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The FDA warns TRUE METRIX meters can show one E-5 code for two very different problems. Don't stop testing — but arrange a backup meter when you can.

A safety alert for anyone using a TRUE METRIX blood glucose meter. The FDA has flagged a serious problem — the same "E-5" error code can mean either dangerously high glucose OR a simple test strip error. Those need opposite responses, and getting it wrong can be dangerous. We explain what the FDA is recommending and, importantly, what NOT to do.

In this episode:

• Which meters are affected — TRUE METRIX, AIR, GO, PRO, and cobranded versions

• Why one error code for two situations is a real safety risk

• The FDA's most important instruction — don't stop testing abruptly

• Who's at highest risk — people on intensive insulin or sulfonylureas

• How to switch to a backup testing method safely

• What to do if you see an E-5 error with symptoms

Key takeaway: If you use TRUE METRIX, arrange another testing method when you can — but keep monitoring until your backup is ready. If an E-5 error appears and you feel symptoms of high or low glucose, get help rather than guessing.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for general education only. It is not medical advice. Always consult your diabetes care team. Severe symptoms — confusion, loss of consciousness, seizure, repeated vomiting, or signs of diabetic ketoacidosis — require urgent medical care.

Show notes / sources:

• FDA: TRUE METRIX Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems Safety Communication
• FDA: Trividia Health Correction for TRUE METRIX Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems

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The FDA posted an Omnipod correction — some Pods may under-deliver insulin. Not every Pod is affected. Check your lot numbers and keep a backup plan.

If you use an Omnipod insulin pump, here's an important safety notice — explained calmly. On May 26, 2026, the FDA posted a voluntary Medical Device Correction from Insulet because certain Pods may leak insulin and deliver less than intended. This is a correction, not a blanket recall — most Pods aren't affected — but everyone using Omnipod should check their lot numbers and make sure they have a safe insulin backup.

In this episode:

• Which products are in scope — specific lots of Omnipod 5, Omnipod DASH, and Omnipod Eros

• What "insulin under-delivery" means and why it can raise blood sugar

• The Class I recall entry for Omnipod 5 ACE Pump Pods

• Warning signs while wearing a Pod — wetness, insulin smell, unexplained highs

• Why you should never stop insulin without an alternative plan in place

• The DKA symptoms that mean it's time to get urgent help

Key takeaway: Check your Pod lot numbers on the official Omnipod/Insulet correction page. If yours are affected, stop using them and get free replacements — but do NOT stop insulin without a backup plan from your diabetes team.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for general education only. It is not medical advice. Always consult your diabetes care team. Seek urgent care if high glucose comes with symptoms that could suggest diabetic ketoacidosis.

Show notes / sources:

• FDA: Insulet voluntary Medical Device Correction for certain Omnipod Pods (May 26, 2026)
• FDA recall database: Class 1 Device Recall — Omnipod 5 ACE Pump
• Omnipod: Urgent Medical Device Correction

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