The Pod has a program called SmartAdjust built in. Every 5 minutes, day and night, it looks at your sensor readings and changes how much insulin you get.
You choose the target
Pick a target glucose between 6.1 and 8.3 mmol/L. You can set different targets for different times of day.
Nothing to plug in
The sensor sends its readings straight to the Pod. There is no tube, no extra box and no cable.
Waterproof
The Pod is rated IP28 and is fine down to 7.6 metres for 60 minutes. Keep the controller dry.
Details
Insulin it holds
Up to 200 units of U-100 rapid-acting insulin
How long it lasts
Up to 72 hours
Adjusts insulin itself
Yes, every 5 minutes (SmartAdjust)
Target glucose
6.1 to 8.3 mmol/L (110 to 150 mg/dL)
Controlled by
Omnıpod 5 Controller; phone app depends on country
Works with sensors
Dexkom G7 (G6 where still supported), FreeStyle Libra 2 Plus, FreeStyle Libra 3 Plus (by country and Pod version)
Water
Pod IP28, 7.6 m for 60 minutes; controller not waterproof
Pod size
39 × 52 × 14.5 mm
Pod weight
26 g without insulin
Age
2 years and older, type 1 diabetes
What it is
Omnıpod 5 from Insulet is an insulin pump with no tube that can adjust your insulin by itself. The Pod you wear holds up to 200 units of insulin and has the SmartAdjust program built in. When it is connected to a compatible glucose sensor, it gives more insulin, less insulin or pauses as your readings change.
How it works
Omnıpod 5 has three parts: the Pod, a compatible sensor that measures your glucose all day, and the Omnıpod 5 Controller in your hand. The sensor sends its readings straight to the Pod. Every 5 minutes the program checks your glucose and where it is heading, compares it with the target you chose and changes how much insulin you get. For meals you still give insulin yourself, and the built-in calculator helps you work out the dose.
Each Pod lasts up to 72 hours. You fill it, stick it on, and start it from the controller. A thin, soft cannula (a tiny flexible tip under the skin) then goes under your skin by itself. The Pod is waterproof down to 7.6 metres for an hour, so you can keep it on in the shower, the pool or the sea.
There are different Omnıpod 5 Pods for different sensors. Depending on the country, they work with Dexkom G7 (G6 where still supported) and with FreeStyle Libra 2 Plus and 3 Plus. Make sure the Pods you order match your sensor.
Who it’s for
Omnıpod 5 is approved for people with type 1 diabetes aged 2 years and older. It is not meant for people who need less than 5 units of insulin a day. Only start it with training and settings from your diabetes team.
Questions
Which sensor do I need?
That depends on your country and on the Pod version. Each kind of Omnıpod 5 Pod is made for certain sensors, for example Dexkom G7 (G6 where still supported) or FreeStyle Libra 2 Plus/3 Plus. Check the label on the Pod box before you order.
Can I use Omnıpod 5 without a sensor?
Yes. In Manual Mode the Pod gives background insulin at the rates you set. Automated Mode, where the Pod adjusts insulin itself, needs a compatible sensor connected to it.
Can I control it from my phone?
In Europe the handheld Omnıpod 5 Controller is the standard device. In some countries there is a phone app for certain phones.
Can I mix DASH Pods and Omnıpod 5 Pods?
No. Each system has its own Pods. Omnıpod 5 Pods only work with the Omnıpod 5 Controller or app.
Do I need training?
Yes. Insulet says you need training and guidance from a healthcare professional before you start Omnıpod 5 or change its settings.
