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
Separate Android-like is used for manual insulin delivery via a tubeless pod. Data and notifications from the PDM are viewable on a compatible smartphone.
Watch and Learn
Intro to the Omnipod DASH system
When to Change a Pod
Using the Omnipod Dash System
Device Details
Affordability and Access
$$$$
Widely covered for insulin-dependent type 1 and 2. Supplies for Pump and Sensor provided by Pharmacy and/or DME suppliers. Price range; $5-$1260 to start and 0-$200/month. Touch-screen controller available in the starter kit at no additional cost.
Data Monitoring Options
Yes
Omnipod data can be accessed by clinicians on Diasend by Glooko.
Data View Options
Yes
The Omnipod DISPLAY app displays real-time data for the patient. The Omnipod VIEW app allows family and friends to view data for up to 12 Omnipod users. (iPhone compatible only)
Duration and Storage
3-day pump 10-day sensor
Sensors last 10 days and transmitters last 90 and work at 50ºF – 108ºF. Pods can be used for up to 72 hrs and work from 41ºF – 104ºF.
Vision / Auditory / Dexterity
NO text to speech
NO vibration alerts
A LOT of dexterity needed
Patient Considerations
Comfort
Low profile & no tubing. Low profile sensor and Omnipod has no tubing but may require more adhesive on the body than other pumps.
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. Data monitoring allows others to track your data during physical activity.
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 to avoid highs and the ability to set zero basal rates to avoid lows.
Easy to Use
Fewer components. Pod has fewer components to deal with than other pumps and a touchscreen controller.
Easy Insulin Dosing
Manually adjusting dosing. Omnipod DASH System allows the user to manually input their blood glucose (BG) readings from any BGM or CGM device of their choice. Basal and bolus in 0.05 increments.
Fewer Fingersticks
Frequent finger-sticks are required.
Privacy
Discreet. Sensor allows for checking blood glucose on phone/smartwatch. The pod is the most discreet pump option but requires a visible controller to bolus.
Frequently Asked Questions
If my patient starts on a Omnipod DASH, how can I get support with the product?
Omnipod Customer Care Team:
1-800-591-3455
7 days a week, 24 hours a day
Dexcom Diabetes Customer Care Team:
1-888-738-3646
Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST
Visit Omnipod for Healthcare Providers for more information
Where can I read up to date evidence about Omnipod DASH?
"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 DASH?
"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 Dash?
The Omnipod Dash 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.