Custom Foods helps simplify mealtime insulin dosing for Omnipod® 5 users
What makes mealtime insulin dosing a challenge?
Below are some of the factors that can contribute to sub-optimal mealtime insulin dosing for many people with type 1 diabetes.1
Dosing complexity
Inaccurate carb estimation
Fear of hypoglycaemia
In fact, most people with type 1 diabetes don’t meet glycaemic targets.2
Simplify mealtime bolusing by minimising carb counting
Empower your patients with Omnipod 5’s Custom Foods feature to help them manage mealtime insulin more confidently and with less mental load.
Custom Foods allows Omnipod 5 users to:
Save up to 50 foods, meals, or snacks
Assign each item a preset carb amount
Quickly select items during bolus entry
Custom Foods minimises the cognitive load of carb counting by allowing users to rely on preset amounts for commonly eaten foods and meals.
Creating Custom Foods
Add Custom Foods or meals that a patient eats often
They can add:
- Actual foods, e.g., Pizza 98g
- Meal size, e.g., Small meal 30g
- Different meals, e.g., Breakfast 30g
Bolus using Custom Foods
For convenience, users can bolus using their Custom Foods list
Tap “CUSTOM FOODS” in the carbs section of the bolus screen
Users can tap on multiple items in their list and “ADD” to the SmartBolus Calculator
“CONFIRM” information is correct
Designed for real-life patients
Custom Foods supports everyone from children to adults and the caregivers in between.
For children and families
- Simplifies bolusing during school or after-care.
- Supports caregivers with clear, pre-set meals.
For adults
- Reduces decision fatigue in social or work settings.
- Saves time for those with busy or irregular routines.
For caregivers
- Simplifies mealtime bolusing and carb counting.
- Enables confident handover to others providing care.
For patients who use set units at meals or who have limited experience with carb counting, Custom Foods can offer a simpler and more personalised approach to mealtime bolusing.
Integrating Custom Foods in clinical practice
Simple steps to personalise meal management for each patient.
During training or follow-ups, you may guide patients to:
- Use diet recall identifying frequently eaten foods
- Set up Custom Foods entries
- Review and update their list every 3–6 months as habits change
- Use creative names to help kids engage
- Encourage caregivers to be involved in setup for shared meals
Explore deeper insights on how Custom Foods can support mealtime insulin delivery.
