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Omnipod’s Next-Gen Pump: Top 5 Upgrades I Want
Insulet has a chance to take the Omnipod tubeless insulin pump to the next level with these hardware and software upgrades.
Justin Eastzer
January 07, 2025
Omnipod has been the leader in tubeless insulin pumps for over a decade. From the Eros to the DASH, and now the Omnipod 5 hybrid-closed loop system, it’s clear Omnipod has its foothold in the market. But more tubeless competition is on the horizon, with companies like Tandem and Medtronic working on their own tubeless pumps. A new version of Omnipod, perhaps Omnipod 6, is undoubtedly in the works to get ahead. As someone who uses open-source systems and knows how competitor pumps work, I’m diving into all the features I want to see Omnipod implement on future hardware and software to make its system truly feel next-level.
One of the things I love most about Omnipod 5 is that the pump connects directly to my Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor (CGM), meaning even if I step away from my phone, I don’t lose automated insulin delivery. Although I can leave my phone behind and get basal insulin delivery, I can’t bolus for snacks when I’m away from the device.
An improvement I’d love to see is the capability for users to step away from their mobile device freely with the addition of a bolus button directly on the pod. With other systems, like the Tandem Mobi and t:slim X2, there is a bolus button to dose insulin right on-board in one, two, or three unit increments, which I think could be adopted by Omnipod. Imagine being able to dose directly from the pump—no phone required. It would feel so freeing!
The Tandem Mobi and Tandem t:slim X2 pumps feature a bolus button that lets you deliver insulin for pre-programmed carb or unit increments (source: Tandem).
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