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AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO CONTINUOUS INSULIN DELIVERY
Insulet OmniPod®
OmniPod® is a completely tubeless system containing an internal reservoir, insertion components and pumping mechanism in one pod.
Get answers to frequently asked diabetes testing supply questions here.
Features
- Delivers insulin without shots or tubing
- Insulin reservoir, angled infusion, automated inserter, pumping mechanism and power supply are all built-in
- Inserts cannula automatically, then needle retracts
- Wirelessly communicates with a Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM) (Not Waterproof)
- The PDM includes an integrated blood glucose meter that can be used to check blood glucose and integrates with on-board suggested bolus calculator
- PDM stores and summarizes insulin delivery, blood glucose and carbohydrate records
- Data is downloaded to the Glooko® Data Management System
- The handheld PDM works up to 5 ft. away
- Waterproof Insulin Pump (Pod)
- Memory: 90 days
- Use with Water: Waterproof – 25 ft. for 1 hr.
- Size of Pod: 1.53″ x 2.05″ x 0.57″
- Weight: 0.88 oz., when empty
- Battery: Two AAA alkaline batteries
- Backlight: Yes, PDM
- Screen Display: PDM – Large color LCD screen
- Available Colors: Black PDM
- Basal Rate Minimum Start: 0.05 units
- Total Basal Rates/Profiles: 7 programs with up to 24 segments each
- Temporary Basal Rate: Yes
- Minimum Bolus Increments: 0.5 units
- Reservoir Capacity: 200 units
- Data Management: CoPilot® Health Management System with OmniPod Extension v. 2.0
- Compatibility: Depends on program
FAQs - Insulin Pumps
The Insulet OmniPod system is compatible with rapid-acting insulin. Specifically, the analogs NovoLog/NovoRapid, Humalog, Fiasp and Apidra have been tested and found safe for use with the OmniPod.
Your OmniPod can hold up to 200 units of insulin. However, it requires a minimum of 85 units to start operating.
A fill needle and syringe is included in the OmniPod’s package for this purpose. Do not use other needles or filling devices with the OmniPod.
The Pods for the OmniPod has been found to function as intended as deep as 25 feet underwater for up to an hour; however, the PDM is not waterproof. To ensure the system’s adhesive does not detach, regular breaks are recommended while swimming. Due to the effects of high temperatures on insulin, the OmniPod should not be used in hot tubs.
Most of the differences between these systems are based on the newer technology used in the latter. The OmniPod DASH features a touchscreen interface, Bluetooth connectivity, Wi-Fi enabled, iOS compatibility, ability to set zero basal rates, battery is rechargeable, must be within 5-50 feet of the pod to deliver boluses, and other additional features.
No - the OmniPod does not feature continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) capabilities. That said, it can be used with external CGM systems.
The OmniPod does not integrate with any CGM systems on the market today, including the Dexcom G6, FreeSyle Libre, and FreeStyle Libre 2 systems.
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US MED is America's primary choice for home delivery of quality medical supplies. Since 1996, over 500,000 satisfied patients have received disease state education and medical supplies from our highly trained customer service specialists. US MED, the largest provider of Diabetic Supplies to the Medicare community, is licensed and accredited by Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) and maintains an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. We provide all products necessary to treat the Diabetes disease state, including therapies for its associated comorbidities. Our product portfolio includes, but is not limited to, the following: Diabetic testing strips, Continuous Glucose Monitors or CGMs, Insulin Pumps, Sleep Apnea and CPAP supplies, Nebulizers, and Urinary Catheters.