Parent or Caregiver | Insulin Pump Therapy

Caring for a child with diabetes is an important job. As a caregiver, you want to choose an insulin delivery method that both addresses your child’s evolving health needs while also granting him or her the freedom to just be a kid. And there is a lot to juggle—concerns about your child’s health, worries that you might not be doing everything right, and taking time to make sure you continue to care for yourself.

Omnipod® was created for this very reason—to give kids with diabetes and their parents and caregivers a simple tool to manage diabetes and deliver peace of mind at the same time. In fact, over the last few years, Omnipod DASH® has become the #1 prescribed insulin delivery system for kids^*. Omnipod allows kids to do what kids do, whether at school, at play or at a sleepover.

*dQA US Q3 2020 Diabetes Connections Patient Panel Report

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All freedom, no tubes attached.

Over 100,000 Omnipod users and their families experience the benefits of our tubeless insulin delivery system every day. The Pod is small and discreet, and can be worn almost anywhere you’d give yourself an injection. Omnipod is such a popular insulin delivery system for kids and teens^‡, because of these unique features:

For kids

No multiple daily injections—Omnipod delivers insulin continuously for 3 days (up to 72 hours), so your kid can stick with their activities without interruptions
Tangle-proof—no tubes that will get caught on the jungle gym
Waterproof^†—can be worn while swimming, bathing, or showering

†The Pod has a waterproof IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The controller and PDM are not waterproof.

‡Omnipod 5 is only cleared for use by children 6 years of age or older.

For teens

Discreet—small enough to be worn under clothing, with no tubes hanging loose
Built for busy lives—the wireless Omnipod 5 Controller and Omnipod DASH PDM both look like a smartphone and fit in a purse or pocket, making insulin delivery look like sending a text. Plus, Omnipod 5 can be controlled from an app on your own compatible smartphone! See our full list of compatible smartphones.
Less mealtime math—the integrated food library reduces the burden of bolus calculations. Perfect for a dine-out with friends!
Durable—ideal for competitive sports and active lifestyles

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How our Omnipod systems work.

Like traditional insulin pumps, Omnipod replaces the need for daily insulin injections by delivering small doses of insulin to your child’s body steadily throughout the day. Omnipod differs from other insulin pump products with its innovative, compact, and tubeless design, made for you and your child’s busy lives^‡. Plus, Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System now offers automated insulin delivery by connecting with your Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor (CGM), and adjusting your insulin levels every five minutes.

‡Omnipod 5 is only cleared for use by children 6 years of age or older.

Omnipod systems are simple:

1. The Pod

2. The DASH Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM) or the Omnipod 5 Controller and mobile app

A hhandheld device that puts insulin delivery control at your fingertips. Once you activate the Pod, it needs to be within 5 feet of the PDM/Controller to deliver a mealtime or correction bolus§. It keeps managing your child’s diabetes simple through hand-held insulin control, simplifying mealtime math. Plus, Omnipod 5 can be fully controlled from our app through your own compatible smartphone^*.

§Upon initial set-up, the Pod and Controller or PDM must be adjacent and touching. For normal operations, the Pod must be within 5 feet of the Controller or PDM.

3. Omnipod 5 and Dexcom G6 CGM

The Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor (often shortened to CGM) is a small, wearable device that measures your glucose every few minutes without a need for fingersticks^‡. It connects directly with your Omnipod 5 to automatically adjusts insulin delivery to manage blood sugar day and night, helping to keep you in range.

‡Fingersticks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings.

Omnipod was designed to Simplify Life™

Unlike multiple daily injections or traditional, tubed insulin pumps, Omnipod keeps it simple so you can focus on your kid’s everyday life.

The Perks of Omnipod

	Omnipod Systems	Multiple Daily Injections	Traditional Pumps
Tubeless and tangle-proof
No Daily Shots
Continuous insulin delivery

Toby’s T1D Tale iPad Application

We developed Toby’s T1D Tale as an educational resource for kids and their families to help them learn about Type 1 Diabetes through a fun, interactive mobile interface. Available for free through iTunes, the app follows Omnipod mascot Toby the Turtle™ from diagnosis to treatment as he, his family, and his friends learn how to manage diabetes.

Want to try Omnipod for your loved one?

Try our no-commitment, free 30-day Omnipod DASH® trial*, or connect with an Omnipod Specialist first. Let’s begin by checking your eligibility and coverage benefits.

Start Free 30-Day Trial

*To be eligible for 30 Days of Freedom Trial Program, you must complete and sign Program Enrollment and Personal Information Forms and may be required to submit additional documentation. Patients must have been prescribed Omnipod DASH for an FDA-approved indication. For new Pod Therapy patients coming from multiple daily injections or tubed pumps only. Free Omnipod DASH trial program is not available to beneficiaries of Medicare, Medicaid or other federal health care programs, or to members of certain commercial health plans. You agree not to sell, trade, return for credit or seek insurance reimbursement for the PDM or free Pods. After the 30-day trial, your out-of-pocket cost for Pods will depend on your insurance coverage. Other restrictions may apply. Cancel at any time. 30 Days of Freedom Trial Program terms and conditions are subject to change.

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Tubeless Pod Therapy lets kids be kids.