Omnipod® 5 FAQs: Check Blood Glucose Feature

The new "Check Blood Glucose” advisory alarm is replacing the “Automated Delivery Restriction” advisory alarm. When the alarm is triggered for high glucose events, the user will receive a "Check Blood Glucose" message. The Omnipod® 5 System will remain in Automated Mode and continue to deliver autocorrections based on insulin needs.
 

The new "Check Blood Glucose” advisory alarm is replacing the “Automated Delivery Restriction” advisory alarm. This new alarm no longer requires users to switch to Manual Mode for 5 minutes.

The alarm occurs when the System has been working to bring your/ the user's glucose into range, but has not seen your/their sensor glucose values change as predicted. The alarm notification screen will indicate if you/they are trending high or low.

During high glucose events, once the alarm is triggered, the user remains in Automated Mode and receives corrections based on insulin needs. Acknowledging the alarm clears the alarm; no action is required to remain in Automated Mode.

During low glucose events, when the alarm is triggered, the System will switch you/users to Automated Mode: Limited. Once you/the user acknowledges the alarm, the System will now automatically switch back to Automated Mode.

The new Pods look the same. However, the packaging for the new Pods have a black dot with "R1". The black dot is located on the top right corner of the Tray Lid and 10-pack box label. You/the user also needs to accept the Omnipod® 5 Controller software update to unlock the new "Check Blood Glucose" feature.
 

No, the Pods do not look different with the addition of this feature.

Yes, both Pods that are compatible with either Dexcom or FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors will eventually include the updated "Check Blood Glucose" advisory alarm. The packaging of compatible Pods have a black dot with "R1", located on the top right corner of the Tray Lid.  At launch, the FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus Pods will be compatible with the enhancement, and the Dexcom Pods will be compatible within a few months.
 

The new alarm enhancement will require both a Controller software update and new Pods. When you receive the new 4.0.1 software update on the Controller, please accept it, then look for the new Pods with the black dot with "R1". The black dot is located on the top right corner of the Tray Lid and 10-pack box label.
 

While Omnipod® 5 with the new alarm enhancement requires a new, compatible Pod, a new prescription is not required for existing Omnipod 5 users.
 

No, you do not need a new Controller to use this new feature. You will receive a software update to your Controller that will unlock this feature for you. You will also need new compatible Pods.
 

If you have further questions regarding how these changes will apply to your therapy, please consult with your healthcare provider.
 

We are working hard to bring the updated "Check Blood Glucose" advisory alarm in our international markets. The availability will vary depending on the markets. We expect this enhancement to be available in the first half of 2027. More precise timing for the launch will be shared in the coming months.