Omnipod Horizon Tubeless Insulin Pump System

Omnipod Horizon is an advanced tubeless insulin pump system that helps individuals with diabetes manage their insulin delivery effectively.
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Device
Where to get
Available with a prescription from healthcare providers and medical supply stores.
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Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Jane Cox

Omnipod Horizon FAQ


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What is Omnipod horizon?

The Omnipod Horizon system uses CGM readings to automatically adjust basal insulin delivery. Insulet’s tubeless insulin delivery pod is a three-day-wear patch pump, which will communicate with a CGM to deliver insulin. Users control the system directly from their smartphone.

What is Omnipod?

Omnipod provides non-stop insulin delivery through a tubeless, waterproof* insulin pump called a Pod—all with no multiple daily injections. Get up to 3 days (72 hours) of continuous insulin delivery and freedom with these innovative features:

What is Omnipod 5 with Horizon?

We aim to educate and inspire about diabetes with a focus on people who use insulin. As you listen to this particular episode couple of things to keep in mind, Omnipod 5 with Horizon the full name of the system we are talking about today is not out yet it is not commercially available as of this taping. This episode is live on August 3 2021.

What is the Omnipod 5 system?

Yeah, so happy to do so the Omnipod five system that you’re referring to is Omnipod, or Insulet, first automated insulin delivery system. So this system, he has previously known as horizon or the Omnipod, five algorithm on the pod itself.

Who should use the Omnipod 5 insulin delivery system?

Brown et al. Diabetes Care (2021). The Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System is indicated for use by individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus in persons 2 years of age and older. The Omnipod 5 System is intended for single patient, home use and requires a prescription.

Who is Omnipod for?

Omnipod products were made for people with insulin-requiring diabetes, with options that fit your unique needs. Type 1 diabetes doesn’t take a break. But managing your insulin therapy with Omnipod can give you one. The Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System takes simplicity to a whole new level.

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