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The Omnipod 5 closed-loop system adjusts your basal insulin levels up and down based on predicted glucose levels. 

  • Omnipod + Dexcom Sensor 

Next Steps

Dexcom G6

Dexcom G6

Call Dexcom and ask them about your coverage. Talk to your Doctor to get a prescription.

Contact

1-888-738 3646

Mon-Fri 6:00am - 5:00pm PST and Sat 8:00am - 2:00pm

Dexcom Website

Omnipod

Omnipod

Call Omnipod and ask them about your coverage. Talk to your Doctor to get a prescription.

Contact

1-800-591-3455

Mon-Sat, 9:00am - 7:00pm PST

Omnipod Website

Priorities

Comfort

  • Low profile/low maintenance sensor
  • No tubing

    • Active Lifestyle

  • Can increase blood sugar target during activity
  • System responds to blood sugar changes during activity automatically
  • Don't need to find a place for pump in active wear
  • Sensor Share feature allows someone else to keep an eye on your blood sugar from the sidelines
  • Continuous numbers, less gear.

    • Avoiding Highs and Lows

  • Custom alerts can be set for highs, lows, and rapidly rising or falling glucose levels
  • Pumps allow different amounts of basal insulin at different times of day and very precise dosing
  • Pods stay on when showering and swimming so there are no gaps in insulin delivery

    • Easy to Use

  • Fewer parts than tubed pumps
  • Pods need more tape than other infusion sets

    • Easy Insulin Dosing

  • Automatically adjusts insulin to reach targets you set
  • Will automatically revert to manual mode in certain situations

    • Fewer Fingersticks

  • Factory-calibrated sensor: fingersticks needed for backup only

    • Privacy

  • Alerts
  • Ability to see blood sugar on phone
  • Most hideable pump option

    • Wisdom

    Hear what others who use this device combo have to say

    Dexcom G6 has alarms you set high and low, which tell you before it is in dire need for action. Also will wake you up! The pump will also alert you when it is time to change. One thing I am still trying to figure out is a system for rotating sites. The Dexcom changes every 10 days while the pump is every 3.

    I thought I wouldn’t like it having something on me 24/7. But I was wrong! Now I know at any time where my levels are just by looking at my phone!

    Honestly I can’t feel the dexcom anymore. I actually forgot where it was the other day!

    Cost

    Dexcom G6

    Dexcom G6

    Sensors

    Transmitter

    Receiver (1 time purchase)

    Glucose Testing Cost Estimate

    Startup $80 to $239

    Monthly $35 to $105

    These prices vary by Insurance. Many insurers support the G6 Dexcom. It may be covered under durable medical goods or a pharmacy benefit.

    Omnipod

    Omnipod

    Pods

    Reader

    Insulin

    Insulin Dosing Cost Estimate

    Startup $5 to $1260 Monthly

    Omnipod is now covered by Medicare and Medicaid as well as most private insurers.

    Questions for your Doctor

    How does a smart system work?

    Automated insulin delivery systems usually have three parts: a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), an insulin pump, and an algorithm, which is the brain. It makes many dosing decisions for you with less button pushing. The system senses your blood sugar level and adjusts insulin delivery automatically.

    Can I try this before I commit to it?

    A lot of provider offices have sample devices you can touch and feel to get a sense of how they work. Some offices even have a trial device you can use for week to see how it works for you.