Compare Insulin Pumps: the OmniPod vs. traditional insulin pumps.

 

Whether you are already using one or just learning about insulin pumps, it’s good to know your options.

 

The world’s first tubing-free system, OmniPod delivers all of the benefits of pump therapy while eliminating many of the issues associated with conventional insulin pumps. Plus has innovations that will change your life.

 

OmniPod is discreet and durable. Wireless and watertight. And incredibly easy to use. The Pod holds and delivers your insulin—just use the adhesive to apply it almost anywhere on your body. The PDM (Personal Diabetes Manager) wirelessly programs your personalized insulin delivery, calculates suggested doses, and has a convenient, built-in FreeStyle^® blood glucose meter.

 

See how OmniPod compares to the competition with the easy to read insulin pump comparison chart below.

 

 

	OmniPod System	OneTouch® Ping™	Minimed Paradigm®
Tubeless No tubes to get in your way or interfere with daily life	Yes	No	No
Truly continuous insulin delivery No need to disconnect for showering, swimming,     other  activities	Yes	No	No
Auto insertion Insert with the push of a button;     Never see or handle a needle	Yes	No	No
Built-in-Blood Glucose Meter One less thing to carry and manage	Yes	Yes	No
Integrated food library Makes carb counting and bolus calculation easier	Yes	Yes	No
Suggested bolus calculation using integrated BG reading     Makes bolus calculation quick and easy	Yes	Yes	Yes
Small, lightweight pump	Yes	No	No