Omnipod® 5 FAQs:
About Omnipod 5

The Omnipod® 5 System is the first wearable, on-body, tubeless, hybrid closed loop system integrated with Dexcom G6 and FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensors, cleared in Europe for use in people with Type 1 diabetes, aged 2 and above.

The Omnipod 5 System works with the Dexcom G6® and FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensors to continuously adapt and automatically deliver insulin according to the user's personal needs.

AID stands for Automated Insulin Delivery, and refers to a system that is able to automatically adjust insulin delivery based on glucose readings from an integrated glucose sensor.

Within this category there are HCLs, which stand for Hybrid Closed Loop systems. These automatically adjust basal insulin based on glucose readings from an integrated glucose sensor, with the user manually delivering bolus insulin to cover meals.

Currently, all available AID systems on the market are HCLs, which mean that there is still a need to manually deliver bolus insulin at mealtimes. Therefore, you may hear these 2 terms used interchangeably.

The Omnipod 5 System works with the Dexcom G6® and FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensors to continuously adapt and automatically deliver insulin according to the user's personal needs.

The Omnipod DASH system is not integrated to any Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems and is not capable of automated insulin delivery, but rather delivers insulin based on the user's programmed basal rates.

No. The Omnipod 5 System/Controller is only compatible with Omnipod 5 Pods. If you are planning to use Omnipod 5 with FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor when it is available, please check the compatibility of the Pods. The logo(s) of the Pod compatible sensors can be found in either in the top right hand corner of the Pod box, or on the back of the Pod tray lid.

To determine the version of the Omnipod 5 Pod you have and sensor it is compatible with, please check the top right hand corner of the Pod box, or on the back of the Pod tray lid which will show the logo(s) of the Pod compatible sensors. When available, Omnipod 5 Pods compatible with FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus will be compatible with Dexcom G6 sensors. Omnipod 5 Pods compatible with Dexcom G6 sensors will NOT compatible with FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor.

In Europe, the Omnipod 5 system has been approved for use for ages 2 years and over, for people with Type 1 diabetes. Omnipod 5 integrated with Dexcom G6 is currently available in the UK and Germany. Omnipod 5 integrated with FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus is available in the UK and Netherlands.

The Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System (G6 & FSL2 Plus) is approved for use with the following U-100 insulins; NovoLog®/Novorapid®, Humalog®,  Trurapi®/Insulin aspart Sanofi®, Kirsty®, and Admelog®/Insulin lispro Sanofi®

The Omnipod 5 System is indicated for the management of type 1 diabetes mellitius in persons 2 years of age and older.

The upgrade will require a hardware change. The Omnipod 5 System uses the specific Omnipod 5 Controller with a pre-loaded app and specific Pods to enable automated insulin delivery. To upgrade, you will need to get the new Omnipod 5 Pods and the Controller, which come with your first prescription. Omnipod 5 requires a new prescription. Existing Omnipod System or Omnipod DASH Pods are not compatible with the new Omnipod 5 System. Training on the Omnipod 5 will be required when moving from Omnipod DASH or Omnipod System (Eros).

Omnipod 5 is a hybrid closed-loop system, which automatically adjusts basal insulin with the user manually delivering bolus insulin to cover meals.

The Omnipod 5 Pod will provide automated insulin delivery for up to 72 hours dependent on the users total daily insulin usage.

Yes, the Omnipod 5 Pod is the same size as previous Omnipod System and Omnipod DASH Pods.

The Omnipod 5 is supplied with a protective gel skin, charging cable and adapter.