Summary
The first FDA-approved tubeless, waterproof pump that can be controlled entirely from a compatible Android smartphone. The system combines the Omnipod patch pump with the Dexcom continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to automatically adjust insulin delivery in response to glucose trends.
The Medtronic pump 630G is covered by most insurance and has the ability to communicate with a Contour NEXT meter. This pump is available for people with type 2 diabetes.
Components
Omnipod 5 : Pump
Pods come with reservoirs and directions for application. They can be applied anywhere on the body that is comfortable.
Omnipod 5 : Sensor
Automatic applicator inserts sensor just under the surface of the skin and can be applied to many places on the body.
Omnipod 5 : Controller
Smartphone receives CGM readings to automatically adjust basal insulin delivery via a tubeless pod. All insulin delivery can be fully controlled on the OmniPod app via a compatible Android smartphone.
Medtronic 630G/670G/770G : Pump
Pump connects tubing to a small patch called an infusion set that attaches to the body.
Medtronic 630G/670G/770G : Reservoir
Tubed insulin pumps contain a plastic reservoir or cartridge that is manually filled with insulin and locked into the pump.
Medtronic 630G/780G : Infusion Set
An infusion set contains the thin plastic tubing that delivers insulin from the pump to the body. Optional Medtronic Extended™ Infusion set (up to 7-day wear) available.
Device Details
Affordability and Access
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Widely covered for insulin-dependenttype 1 and 2. Supplies for Pump and Sensor provided by Pharmacy and/or DME suppliers. Projected price range; $5-$1260 to start and 0-$200/month.
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Widely covered for insulin-dependent type 1 and type 2.Pump can be provided by pharmacy or DME. Price range; $0-$8,574 to start and $0-$300/Month.Price range varies depending on insurance coverage.
Data Monitoring Options
Yes
Dexcom Clarity provides multiple data views and access through theCLARITY ClinicianPortalOmnipod data can be accessed by clinicians onDiasend by Glooko.
Yes
Pump data can be viewed by your healthcare team on the CareLink therapy management software.
Data View Options
Yes
Dexcom sensors permit remote monitoring. The Omnipod DISPLAY app displays real-time data for the patient. The Omnipod VIEW app allows family and friends to view datafor up to 12 Omnipod users.(iPhone compatible only).
Yes
Data is viewed on the pump's main screen.
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.
3 Days
Infusion site and pump reservoir last up to 72 hours and works between 40ºF - 104ºF.
Vision / Auditory / Dexterity
NOtext to speech
YESvibration alerts
A LOTofdexterity needed
NOtext to speech
YESvibration alerts
A LOTofdexterity needed
Patient Considerations
Active Lifestyle
Exercise mode and waterproof. Can manually increase target to 150 mg/dl and suspend insulin delivery during exercise. Fully waterproof, tubeless, and can be worn for most exercises.
Exercise mode.Optional settings for exercise to adjust treatment ranges for activity with the press of a button. Pump is not waterproof.
Avoiding Highs and Lows
Auto-basal featureadjusts insulin delivery every 5-minutes based onDexcom CGM trends to maintain a target blood glucose between 110 mg/dl and 150 mg/dl. This system does not give auto-bolus correction.
Precise dosing. Pumps allow different amounts of basal insulin at different times of day and very precise dosing.
Comfort
Low profile & no tubing.Low profile sensor and Omnipod has no tubing but may require more adhesive on the body than other pumps.
Largest tubed pump.Small patch called an infusion set consists of a complete tubing system that attaches to the body.Tubed pumps have the most infusion sets to pick from.
Easy Insulin Dosing
Automatically adjusts dosing.Sensor trends feed into Pods' customizable dose adjustments and there are no interruptions in insulin delivery. Basaland bolus in 0.05 increments. Extended bolus unavailable when using automated insulin delivery mode.
Customizable dosing. Bolus calculator available to help figure out doses.Basal and bolus in 0.025 increments.
Easy to Use
Fewer components.Pod has fewer components to deal with than other pumps.
Battery required.Pump has button navigation and requires AA battery.
Fewer Fingersticks
Factory-calibrated sensor.Fingersticks needed for backup only.
Frequent finger-sticks are required.
Privacy
Discreet. Sensor allows for checking blood glucose on phone/smartwatch. Most discreet pump option with no visible controller required if using an Android smartphone.
Somewhat discreet. Largest pump with visible tubing.Can be clipped to clothing or placed in a pocket to be discreet when needed.
