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. Wear the Pod in the shower, in the pool, or in the ocean. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
If my patient starts on a Omnipod, how can I get support with the product?
Omnipod Customer Care Team:
1-800-591-3455
7 days a week, 24 hours a day
Visit Omnipod for Healthcare Providers for more information
Getting Started with Diasend:
Visit Disend Clinician Support for a step-by-step tutorial on uploading Omnipod data
Where can I read up to date evidence about Omnipod?
"Omnipod System use was associated with statistically and clinically meaningful reductions in HbA1c, total daily dose (TTD), and hypoglycemic events (HE) compared to prior treatments in T2DM."
Improved glycemic control in 3,592 adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus initiating a tubeless insulin management system 2021
Anders L. Carlson, MD., et al.
What type of insulin is compatible with the Omnipod?
"The Omnipod® System is designed to use rapid-acting U-100 insulin. The following U-100 rapid-acting insulin analogs have been tested and found to be safe for use in the Pod: Novolog®/NovoRapid®, Humalog®, Fiasp®, Admelog®, Lyumjev® or Apidra®. Novolog®/NovoRapid®, Humalog®, Fiasp®, Admelog®, or Lyumjev® are compatible with the Omnipod DASH® System for use up to 72 hours (3 days). Apidra is compatible with the Omnipod DASH® System for use up to 48 hours (2 days)."
Visit the Omnipod Website for more information.
Can my patient switch to another device if they start on the Omnipod?
The Omnipod is approved by the FDA as a pharmacy benefit, which allows you to prescribe PDM and pods as pharmacy item. Since the pods are disposable, your patient can discontinue use at any time and switch to another insulin pump as needed.