Mind over diabetes: a psychologist’s take on the freedom of Omnipod® 5 for iPhone

Hosted by Nancy Hanna

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In this Beyond the Bolus episode, Mark Heyman, PhD CDCES, shares his experience using the Omnipod 5 App for iPhone as part of the limited market release (LMR). Dr. Heyman discusses this system's new features and how these have benefited his mental well-being and reduced his diabetes distress. Dive in to hear how the Omnipod 5 App for iPhone could help enhance your patient's diabetes management!

Time stamps

6:35 – How is Omnipod 5 with iOS impacting the daily lives of people with diabetes?
10:16 – Android or iOS the freedom of choosing what’s right for you
14:39 – Pickup your phone and bolus
28:27 – Omnipod 5 iOS the impact on healthcare providers. “Happy Patient, Happy Healthcare Provider”

 

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The Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System is a single hormone insulin delivery system intended to deliver U-100 insulin subcutaneously for the management of type 1 diabetes in persons aged 2 and older & type 2 diabetes in persons aged 18 years and older. The Omnipod 5 System is intended for single patient use. The Omnipod 5 System is indicated for use with NovoLog®, Humalog®, and Admelog®. Refer to the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System User Guide and www.omnipod.com/safety for complete safety information including indications, contraindications, warnings, cautions, and instructions. Warning: DO NOT use SmartAdjust technology for individuals under 2 years of age or use less than 5 U of insulin per day. DO NOT start to use the Omnipod 5 System or change settings without adequate training and guidance from a healthcare provider. Initiating and adjusting settings incorrectly can result in over-delivery or under-delivery of insulin, which could lead to hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.