This is Diabetech’s 2025 roundup of the social videos that sparked the most conversation, laughs, and “wait, I didn’t know that” moments across the diabetes community. From CGM fails and pump mishaps to breakthrough tech launches, these are the clips that stopped your scroll, taught you something in under two minutes, and proved diabetes content can be both practical and wildly engaging.

This short captures a real Dexcom G7 sensor failure and breaks down exactly what “sensor error” means, why it happens, and how to get a replacement without being left blind. It went viral because it validated thousands of “same thing happened to me” experiences while turning frustration into clarity.

Justin’s Omnipod cracked, filled with water, and turned into what looked like a tiny lava lamp—and the visuals alone were impossible to ignore. The video explains what likely caused the failure, how it impacted insulin delivery, and what to watch for when swimming, tapping into a shared fear among patch pump users.

This video highlighted the official U.S. launch of the twiist pump, spotlighting features like smartwatch bolusing, an 87 mg/dL target, retroactive carb edits, and sound wave–based occlusion detection. It took off because it distilled one of the biggest pump launches of the year.

This is a quick look at Medtrum’s pump and CGM ecosystem — its CGMs and 200- and 300-unit pump options. We think it took off because people are curious about alternatives outside the usual big names—and bigger reservoirs are a real pain point for some pump users.

From prepping the arm to applying the applicator, this video walks through a first Libre 3 Plus sensor insertion while narrating the nerves and relief that come with it.

This short shows Glowcose, a smart light that pulls CGM data and changes color in real time based on glucose levels. It turns invisible data into something visual, ambient, and surprisingly beautiful—making diabetes tech feel a little more human and a lot more shareable. Learn more about Glowcose in our product recomendations article.

Glucotrack is a CBGM in development that measures glucose directly from the blood rather than interstitial fluid. It exploded in comments because “continuous blood glucose monitoring” sounds like science fiction, instantly sparking debate, skepticism, and curiosity.

This hands-on demo highlights Tandem’s SteadiSet 7-day infusion set, including its coiled cannula, and multiple micro-ports. It went viral because fewer site changes is a universal wish—and the close-up visuals generated a ton of excitement! The new infusion set is cleared by the FDA and arriving in the U.S. in 2026.

Going low mid-flight and blending hypoglycemia symptoms with the added anxiety of being trapped in the air. Is never fun and resonated deeply with many because it touches on a fear many people with diabetes carry quietly—and opened up honest conversation around panic and lows.

This was a fun, visual way to show the pumps and CGMs we’ve tried—including InPen, Tandem Mobi, and Omnipod, along with Simplera, Dexcom G7, and Libre 3 Plus.

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