Lo que se necesita para comenzar
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.
Ver y Aprender
Introduction to Omnipod
How to Fill a New Pod
Using the Omnipod
Detalles del dispositivo
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
Consideraciones del paciente
Confort
Free of tubing. Pods do not have tubes like traditional insulin pumps, allowing for more freedom of movement.
Estilo de Vida Activo
Waterproof. Pod is waterproof for up to 25 feet deep for 60 minutes. The PDM is not waterproof and must be charged daily.
Evitar los Altibajos
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.
Fácil de Usar
Fewer parts. The PDM has button navigation. Pod has fewer parts than tubed pumps.
Fácil Dosificación de Insulina
Customizable dosing. Basal and Bolus in 0.05 increments. No interruption in insulin delivery (pods stay on during bathing and swimming).
Menos Pinchazos en Los Dedos
Frequent finger-sticks are required.
Privacidad
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.