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Summary

The Omnipod GO is a patch pump that provides a fixed rate of continuous rapid-acting insulin in seven rates ranging from 10 to 40 units per day for up to 72 hours. This device is a standalone tubeless, waterproof pod that provides a convenient alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods.

FDA-approved for people 18 years of age and older with type 2 diabetes who need long-acting insulin injections.

*Omnipod GO is expected to be commercially available in the United States in 2024

Cequr Simplicity is a thin and simple insulin delivery patch for mealtime and correction insulin. The 3-day wearable patch doses two units of insulin with every squeeze of the buttons on either side of the device. Users can fill their CeQur Simplicity patch with 100-200 units of rapid-acting insulin. This device is a hybrid between injections and an insulin pump to allow for discreet dosing without the need for programming or multiple injections.

FDA-approved for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes in people 21 years of age and older.


Components

Omnipod GO Patch : Patch

Omnipod GO Patch : Patch

Pods come with reservoirs and directions for application. They can be applied anywhere on the body that is comfortable.

Omnipod GO Patch : Reservoir

Omnipod GO Patch : Reservoir

Fill reservoir is enclosed with the Pod and used to manually fill the Pod with insulin.

CeQur Simplicity Patch : Patch

CeQur Simplicity Patch : Patch

Wearable insulin patches come with reservoirs and directions for application. They can be applied on the abdomen.

CeQur Simplicity Patch : Reservoir

CeQur Simplicity Patch : Reservoir

Fill reservoir is enclosed with the Patch and used to manually fill the Patch with insulin.

CeQur Simplicity Patch : Applicator

CeQur Simplicity Patch : Applicator

Patch uses a thin, flexible cannula inserted just under the skin to deliver insulin. Push-button applicator allows patch to be placed on the body in one step.

Device Details

Overview

Convenient, waterproof, and simple to use.

Convenient, discreet, and simple to use. 

Affordability and Access

$$$$
Widely covered for insulin-dependent 2. Supplies provided by DME or pharmacy. Price range; $33-$46/unit.

$$$$
Widely covered for insulin-dependent type 1 and 2. Supplies provided by DME or pharmacy. Price range; $0-$500/Month. When covered, most patients have a co-pay of $50 or less a month. Insurance plans and pharmacy benefits may vary.

Data Monitoring Options

No Options

No Options

Data View Options

No Options

No Options

Duration and Storage

72-Hours 
Patch can be worn for up to 72 hours and works in most temperatures (not for use in hot tubs, saunas, or freezing conditions). Does not require batteries or recharging.

3 Days
Patch can be worn for up to 72 hours and works in most temperatures (not for use in hot tubs, saunas, or freezing conditions). Does not require batteries or recharging.

Vision / Auditory / Dexterity

NO text to speech
NO vibration alerts
A LOT of dexterity needed

NO text to speech
NO 
vibration alerts
A LOT 
of dexterity needed

Patient Considerations

Active Lifestyle

Tubeless and waterproof pod. No way to adjust long-acting insulin for higher activity on the fly, but the device is tubeless and waterproof. 

Limited Adjustability. No way to adjust long-acting insulin for higher activity on the fly, but the device is water resistant. 

Avoiding Highs and Lows

Limited customizability. System requires manual dose adjustment and limits the ability to adjust insulin levels throughout the day. 

Limited customizability. System requires manual dose adjustment and limits the ability to adjust insulin levels throughout the day. If you need basal (background) insulin, you’ll still need to take it in addition to wearing the CeQur Simplicity.

Comfort

Free of tubing. Patches do not have tubing.

Free of tubing. Patches do not have tubing and they're less bulky than traditional insulin pumps but it must be worn in areas that are easy to reach for insulin dosing. 

Easy Insulin Dosing

Modifiable. The pod is available in seven different pre-programmed daily rates, ranging between ten and 40 units a day.

Easy to Use. Squeezing the buttons on either side of the device delivers insulin in two-unit increments for dosing insulin for meals and correction. 

Easy to Use

Simple with few steps. Patch is replaced every 72-hours with a fixed rate of continuous rapid-acting insulin. 

Simple with few steps. Patch is replaced every 3 days with insulin administered at the click of a button. 

Fewer Fingersticks

Frequent finger-sticks are required.

Frequent finger-sticks are required.

Privacy

Hideable. Bulkier patch pump, but not as noticeable as injections. 

Hideable. Thinnest and lightest patch pump that's not as noticeable as injections.