Diabetes Technology Blog

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Insulet Omnipod issue

If you're an OmniPod user, you've probably already seen this update. But just in case.

According to the TuDiabetes post

The update states that, if you hear a crackling noise or resistence when depressing the plunger of the fill syringe, you should discard the pod and use a new one - using the defective pod could result in under-delivery of insulin.

You should contact Insulet if you've had any problems.

While at the New England diabetes picnic last weekend I talked with two people who were using OmniPods. They're both very happy with it and in real life the 'pod' doesn't seem to present too many problems.

I'd love to try one out, but I think I'm going to wait until the unit's size (form factor) is smaller. Hopefully Insulet is already working on that.

Labels: insulet, omnipod, warning

Monday, January 07, 2008

Dexcom and Insulet to work together

Today Dexcom, who make a continuous glucose monitoring system, and Insulet, who make the OmniPod insulin pump, announced that they will work together to integrate Dexcom's CGM capability into the OmniPod's handheld system controller, the Personal Diabetes Manager.

This will take time. According to the press release "Development, clinical and regulatory efforts are expected to continue throughout 2008, with an anticipated product launch in mid-2009."

The agreement is not exclusive, so Dexcom may also work with other insulin delivery device makers to combine with their technology.

Labels: Dexcom, insulet, omnipod