Insulet today announced the commercial launch of its Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System (Omnipod 5) for individuals aged two years and older with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in the United Kingdom (UK).
The Omnipod 5 System is where simplicity meets advanced technology. Omnipod 5 is the first CE marked tubeless hybrid closed loop system (also known as automated insulin delivery) that integrates with the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System to automatically adjust insulin delivery and help protect against high and low glucose levels. The system consists of the tubeless Pod enhanced with SmartAdjust technology and the Omnipod 5 Controller with its integrated SmartBolus Calculator. The system is interoperable with the Dexcom G6 CGM for automated insulin delivery.
Every five minutes, SmartAdjust technology receives a CGM value and trend, and predicts where glucose will be 60 minutes into the future. The system then increases, decreases, or pauses insulin delivery based on the user’s desired and customized glucose target. Omnipod 5 simplifies daily diabetes management by making many of these dosing decisions for the user, while they focus on other aspects of their life.
Lydia Parkhurst, a 26-year-old geography teacher who enjoys backpacking and has travelled the world with her Omnipod DASH® System, has been a Podder since 2015. “I am so excited for the release of Omnipod 5 in the UK,” said Lydia. “I can’t wait to experience the freedom of being tubeless while also having the support of hybrid closed loop technology. The combination will make living with type 1 diabetes far less complicated – allowing me to live my life to the fullest!”
Insulet is working in partnership with the National Health Service (NHS) at all levels to ensure access to Omnipod 5 for people with type 1 diabetes.
Insulet plans to release Omnipod 5 in Germany in the fall of 2023.
