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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

WaterproofPod 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.