Device Finder - Omnipod » DiabetesWise

Back to Device Library

What is Needed to Start

Pump

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

Reservoir

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

Controller

Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM) is used to give insulin doses to the pod.

Watch and Learn

Introduction to Omnipod

How to Fill a New Pod

Using the Omnipod

Device Details

Affordability and Access

$$$$
Widely covered for insulin-dependent type 1 and 2. Pump can be provided by pharmacy or DME. Price range; 0-$200/month.

Data Monitoring Options

Yes
Pump data can be accessed by clinicians on Diasend by Glooko.

Data View Options

No Options

Duration and Storage

3 Days
Pod can be worn for up to 72 hours and work from 41ºF – 104ºF.

Vision / Auditory / Dexterity

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

Patient Considerations

Comfort

Free of tubing. Pods do not have tubes like traditional insulin pumps, allowing for more freedom of movement.

Active Lifestyle

Waterproof. Pod is waterproof for up to 25 feet deep for 60 minutes. The PDM is not waterproof and must be charged daily.

Avoiding Highs and Lows

Personalized dosing. Pods can deliver personalized doses of rapid-acting insulin based on the rates programmed into the Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM) device. The ability to set zero basal rates is not available.

Easy to Use

Fewer parts. The PDM has button navigation. Pod has fewer parts than tubed pumps.

Easy Insulin Dosing

Customizable dosing. Basal and Bolus in 0.05 increments. No interruption in insulin delivery (pods stay on during bathing and swimming).

Fewer Fingersticks

Frequent finger-sticks are required.

Privacy

Somewhat discreet. The pod attaches directly to the body with no tubing, but the pod is bigger than an infusion set. Pod does not have vibrate option.