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, cleared in Europe for use in people with Type 1 diabetes, aged 2 and above.

The Omnipod 5 System works with the Dexcom G6® Continuous Glucose Monitoring System to continuously adapt and automatically deliver insulin according to the user's personal needs.

Currently in Europe Omnipod 5 connects with the dedicated controller and not with any smartphone. We are continuing to develop our offering. However, we are unable to comment further with any specific details at this time.

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. Omnipod 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).

The Omnipod® 5 System has a separate controller specific for this product and, therefore, the Omnipod  DASH® PDM is not compatible with the Omnipod® 5 system.

The Omnipod®  System and Omnipod DASH® Pods are not compatible with the new Omnipod® 5 System. The new Omnipod® 5 Pod is powered by an algorithm for automated insulin delivery and the controller software is specific to the new Pod. 

The Omnipod® 5 System has a separate controller specific for this product and, therefore, the Omnipod  DASH® PDM is not compatible with the Omnipod® 5 system.

The Omnipod®  System and Omnipod DASH® Pods are not compatible with the new Omnipod® 5 System. The new Omnipod® 5 Pod is powered by an algorithm for automated insulin delivery and the controller software is specific to the new Pod.

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

In Automated Mode, Omnipod 5 SmartAdjust Technolgy predicts where your glucose will be 60 minutes into the future. SmartAdjust technology uses this information, along with your current sensor glucose value and trend, to automatically adjust insulin delivery every 5 minutes. The System’s goal is to help
you bring your glucose to your defined Target Glucose. In Manual Mode, the System delivers insulin using a programmed basal rate. With the Omnipod 5 System, the user has the choice of whether they want to use Automated Mode or Manual Mode.

Note: As with all Hybrid Closed-Loop systems, you will still need to bolus for meals and for correction.

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

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

Omnipod® 5 is compatible with Glooko®.  Data is uploaded from the Omnipod® 5 Controller wirelessly using a secure Wi-Fi connection or the built-in SIM card for cellular connectivity.

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

The Omnipod® 5 System is compatible with the following U100 insulins: 
- NovoLog®/ Novorapid®
- Humalog®
- Admelog®

We are aware of misinformation being shared about the discontinuation of Dexcom G6. Rest assured, there are no plans to discontinue the Dexcom G6 CGM. Dexcom and Insulet are mutually committed to the ongoing support and care of users and caregivers benefiting from integration of the Dexcom G6 CGM with the Omnipod 5 System.