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What is a Pod Experience Kit?

The PEK includes a sample non-functioning needle-free Demo Pod, so you can get an idea of the size, weight, and how it feels on the body. It can be worn almost anywhere you would give yourself an insulin injection. 

Where to apply your Demo Pod

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Vertically on your arm Pod window can be positioned up or down.

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Vertically on your leg.

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Horizontally on your abdomen - at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from waistband and at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from navel.

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Horizontally on your lower back or upper buttocks.

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More details...

Omnipod is approved for ages 2 and older. Above are recommended sites for both adults and children as they vary slightly, and we want you to have the best experience possible! 

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Watch: How to apply the Pod

This video will guide you through the steps of applying your Demo Pod! 

Request your Free PEK

Simply complete the Pod Experience Kit (PEK) form below and we will send you a free PEK

What’s included in the PEK? 

The kit includes a non-functioning & needle-free Demo Pod

  • The Demo Pod can be worn almost anywhere you would give yourself an injection for up to 3 days (72 hours) without injecting or receiving insulin.
  • The Demo Pod gives the wearer an idea of the size, the weight, and how it is worn on the body.

This PEK is eligible only for people with type 1 diabetes on a current insulin treatment (e.g., multiple daily injections, insulin pump therapy). People with type 2 diabetes are not eligible to receive a PEK unless they are residents in British Columbia. The PEK does NOT include a physical Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM).

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Hear from our community of Podders...

“With my Omnipod®, I choose when I wear any other labels.”

Kaleb
Sponsored Podder® since 2011

Switching her to the pump made a huge difference, and using Omnipod DASH® has been amazing and has really helped her to continue with her gymnastics training.” 

Anne, mom to Chloe
Sponsored Podder® since 2021

Now with the community of people I have, I love inspiring others, showing them the real day-to-day challenges of diabetes, and educating them on life-changing technology like Omnipod.

Mary
Sponsored Podder® since 2022

*The Pod Experience Kit includes a non-functioning, needle-free Pod which allows you to experience how it feels to wear a Pod. The demo Pod is for demonstrative purposes only and is not able to deliver insulin. The Pod Experience Kit does not include the controller.
**The Pod has a waterproof IP28 rating for up to 7.6 metres for up to 60 minutes. The PDM/Controller is not waterproof.
◊The Omnipod System user testimonials relate to accounts of individuals response to treatment with the Omnipod System. The accounts are genuine, typical and documented. However, the individuals response does not provide any indication, guide, warranty or guarantee as to the response other persons may have when using the Omnipod System. The response other persons have could be different. Please speak to your diabetes healthcare professional to assess your suitability for the Omnipod System.