Minute Insight: Insulet Launches Long-Awaited Omnipod 5 Tubeless Insulin Pump

Omnipod 5 is the first tubeless automated insulin delivery system compatible with Dexcom’s G6 continuous glucose monitoring system to automatically adjust insulin levels.

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After several delays, the US Food and Drug Administration has finally clearedInsulet's Omnipod 5 tubeless insulin delivery system to help diabetic users manage their glucose without daily injections or fingersticks.

Omnipod 5 integrates with Dexcom’s G6 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and a smartphone app to automatically adjust insulin levels to prevent highs and lows. The user can also control the...

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