Omnipod® 5 FAQs:
Sensors & Glucose Meters

No, the Omnipod 5 System does not have integration with a blood glucose meter. The Omnipod 5 System integrates with the Dexcom G6 & G7 Sensors.

The Omnipod 5 System is compatible with the Dexcom G6 & G7 Sensors.

The Omnipod 5 System can be used with or without a CGM/sensor but to benefit from automated insulin delivery, it must be paired with a compatible glucose sensor.

No, the Dexcom receiver cannot be used as part of the Omnipod 5 System. Users must use the Dexcom G6 or G7 app on a compatible device as part of the system. Visit www.dexcom.com/compatiblity.

Glucose meters do not communicate with the Omnipod 5 System. You are however able to use any meter to manually check your glucose and manually enter the reading in the Omnipod 5 System. A glucose meter is not included with the Omnipod 5 System.

Your sensor readings and insulin data can be viewed together using the graph accessible from the home screen of the Omnipod 5 System Controller. You are also able to view the sensor and insulin data in Glooko. You can also view your sensor readings on your Dexcom G6 or G7 app and using Dexcom Clarity.

When sensor values are missing for greater than 20 minutes, the Omnipod 5 System enters Automated Mode: Limited. In this limited state, the Omnipod 5 algorithm can no longer fully adjust your automated insulin delivery because the Pod is not receiving updated glucose values from the sensor. When the System enters Limited state, the Omnipod 5 algorithm never gives more than the Basal Program that would be active during Manual Mode. After an hour of missed sensor values, the missing sensor values advisory alarm is presented, and you receive a steady rate of insulin that will not vary until the sensor connection is restored.

Omnipod 5 Manual Mode and Omnipod DASH both deliver the basal rate in the same way as it is set by the user. Omnipod 5 Manual Mode unlike Omnipod DASH will have a new Controller with a larger screen.

The Omnipod 5 System requires the Dexcom mobile app, not the Dexcom receiver, to set-up the Dexcom Sensor System. The Dexcom Sensor can only connect with one medical device, either the Dexcom receiver or the Pod, at a time. Omnipod 5 provides automated insulin delivery when the Pod and Dexcom Sensor are continuously connected. This means that, to remain in automated mode, the Pod must be the medical device that Dexcom connects with and the Dexcom receiver cannot be used. The Dexcom mobile app also offers many great features including Follow, Clarity and Smart Watch functionality. Visit www.dexcom.com/compatibility to view the list of compatible phone models for the Dexcom Sensors.

For the Omnipod 5 Automated Mode feature to work, you will be required to control the Dexcom Sensor from the Dexcom G6 or G7 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. Speak to your healthcare provider about other options.

You cannot use Omnipod 5 in Automated Mode without a compatible Dexcom Sensor. Speak to your healthcare provider about other options.

To learn more about Dexcom Sensor products please contact them directly or visit www.dexcom.com.

Caregivers can follow their child's glucose data through the Dexcom Follow App on a compatible smartphone device.

Please contact Dexcom Care Patient Support Services via the Dexcom portal (https://dexcom.custhelp.com/app/webform_ca), or alternatively call 1-844-832-1810.

To learn more about Dexcom Sensor products please contact them directly or visit www.dexcom.com.