Omnipod® 5 FAQs:
Dexcom Integration

The Omnipod® 5 System is compatible with both Dexcom G7 CGM Systems and Dexcom G6. The Dexcom G7 App is required to control Dexcom G7, while the Dexcom G6 App is required to control Dexcom G6*. Be sure you’re using the right App with your CGM.

Omnipod 5 Pods that are compatible with Dexcom G7 CGM Systems and Dexcom G6 and manufactured after January 1, 2026 support the new 100 mg/dL Target Glucose option. 

Compatible Pods with the full algorithm enhancements suite are identified by a black dot with 'R1' on the Tray Lid and box label. The difference reflects manufacturing and inventory timing. Some Pods were manufactured before the full enhancement suite was integrated into production. This phased approach provides access to the 100 mg/dL Target Glucose sooner, while allowing continued access at your preferred channel. 

Compatible Pods are already shipping to pharmacies and will be included in one of your upcoming refills this summer. 

No prescription change is needed—this is the fastest and most reliable way to receive the new compatible Pods. 

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Visit Omnipod 5 app FAQs for more information about the new features available with this release.

You can switch CGMs at your next Pod change using a new Omnipod 5 Pod compatible with Dexcom G7 CGM Systems and Dexcom G6. A new Pod prescription is not required if you continue to use your current pharmacy. Dexcom G7 CGM Systems sold separately.

For visual instructions on where to look on the packaging to see if you have the correct Pods visit https://www.omnipod.com/current-podders/resources/omnipod-5/faqs/troubleshooting/pods-compatible-dexcom-g6-g7.
 

To learn more about pairing your Dexcom G7 CGM Systems Sensor with the Omnipod 5 System, click here. 

 

Dexcom is in the process of discontinuing Dexcom G6 to focus on delivering the next generation of CGM. Omnipod 5 will continue to support integration with Dexcom G6 for as long as this sensor remains available. For more information, please visit www.dexcom.com or contact Dexcom support.

To find out if you can use your Dexcom receiver with your Omnipod 5 System, click here.

With certain Dexcom sensors, the Omnipod 5 System requires you to use the Dexcom mobile app, not the receiver, to set up the Dexcom CGM System. The Dexcom standard Dexcom G7 and Dexcom G6 can only connect with one medical device at a time, either the Dexcom receiver or the Pod. Omnipod 5 provides automated insulin delivery with the Pod and sensor continuously connected. This means that, to remain in Automated Mode, the Pod must be the medical device that Dexcom connects with instead of the Dexcom receiver. If you are using a Dexcom G7 15 Day sensor, you can use either the Dexcom mobile app or receiver with the Omnipod 5 System. The Dexcom G7 and G6 apps also offer many great features including Follow, Clarity and Smart Watch functionality. Visit www.dexcom.com/compatibility to view the list of compatible phone models for Dexcom G7 and G6, and www.omnipod.com/compatibility for the list of compatible phone models for the Omnipod 5 System.

For the Omnipod 5 Automated Mode feature to work, you must control the standard Dexcom G7 or Dexcom G6 from the Dexcom G7 or G6 mobile app on a compatible phone. If you do not have a Dexcom compatible phone, you will have to purchase a phone from their compatible phone list. Please visit www.dexcom.com/compatibility for the latest list. If that is not an option for you, the Dexcom G7 receiver can be used if you are using a Dexcom G7 15 Day sensor. You also have the option to use Omnipod DASH®, alongside any Dexcom G7 CGM Systems or Dexcom G6 sensor with a Dexcom receiver.