Pod University
Living with diabetes and managing your or your loved one’s health can seem overwhelming at times—there’s a lot to learn. That’s why we have created Pod University, a one-stop, online source of educational materials to help guide you along the way- wherever you may be in your journey.
The Pod University Resources:
Diabetes Technology
Diabetes technology has developed a lot over recent time. Here, you can learn more on how to manage your diabetes with technology, what the current options are, how the technology works and future developments in diabetes technology. These modules aim to help build up your knowledge and understand what might be the best option for you.
What is an Insulin Pump
Are you thinking about using an insulin pump to manage your diabetes? There’s a lot to consider, and terms like ‘patch pump’ and ‘closed-loop’ might be new to you. Let’s find out what an insulin pump is, and how insulin pump therapy works!
Pod Therapy
Pod Therapy is an innovative, intuitive kind of insulin management method. A personalised alternative to traditional insulin pumps and multiple daily injections. In this category you will find everything you need to know about Pod Therapy.
What Is Pod Therapy
In this module we find out more about Pod Therapy with Omnipod®. Pod Therapy, like pump therapy, offers the benefit of providing continuous insulin delivery, and does so through a tubeless Pod.
Podder prep
If, with the help of your healthcare team, you have decided on the Omnipod system, here are some helpful tips before you get started.
First few days as a Podder
If you are new to Omnipod, we know that changing therepy can be overwhelming. Here you can find some information to support you in your Omnipod journey.
These modules are not a replacement for medical advice or training. Please always speak to a qualified healthcare professional about your options.
COMING SOON…
General Diabetes
Diabetes 101 at your fingertips – in these modules we provide straightforward, research-backed information about diabetes. If you are newly diagnosed, or a loved one or friend has just been diagnosed, these modules are a good first step for helping to build a foundational knowledge of all-things diabetes.
- What is Type 1 Diabetes?
- Main diferences between Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes
- Normal Blood Sugar Level
- Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia
- What is Juvenile Diabetes
Diabetes Technology
Diabetes technology has developed a lot over recent time. Here, you can learn more on how to manage your diabetes with technology, what the current options are, how the technology works and future developments in diabetes technology. These modules aim to help build up your knowledge and understand what might be the best option for you.
- Glucometer
- What Is a CGM
- Automated Insulin Delivery
Pod Therapy
Pod Therapy is an innovative, intuitive kind of insulin management method. A personalised alternative to traditional insulin pumps and multiple daily injections. In this category you will find everything you need to know about Pod Therapy.
- What is Automated Insulin Delivery
- Coming soon: Where to place the Pod
Nutrition
Anyone with diabetes needs to be aware of how food and nutrition can affect their health. Get equipped with real facts around nutrition and how to make healthy food choices when living with diabetes.
- Quick Meal Essentials
- Cooking for Kids with Diabetes
- Meal Planning Methods
- Flexible Eating
These modules are not a replacement for medical advice or training. Please always speak to a qualified healthcare professional about your options.