
Insulet Presents Positive Omnipod® Horizon™ Hybrid Closed-Loop Study Results in Children

Insulet Presents Positive Omnipod® Horizon™ Hybrid Closed-Loop Study Results in Children
Strong results show potential for Horizon to improve clinical outcomes in pediatric and adolescent age groups with type 1 diabetes
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The 36-hour study included a modified version of
"We are thrilled to see positive results that show the potential of the
Omnipod Horizon to improve clinical outcomes among pediatric and
adolescent age groups in addition to the adult population, especially
because of the unique challenges children with type 1 diabetes face,"
said Dr.
"This new data for our Omnipod Horizon Automated Glucose Control System
illustrates that the technology is a potentially exciting solution for
providing exceptional glucose control for people of all ages who are
living with type 1," said
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Peyser TA, Dassau E,
2 Buckingham BA, Forlenza GP, Schneider J, Peyser TA, Dassau
E,
3 Buckingham BA, Forlenza GP, Schneider J, Peyser TA, Dassau
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About the Omnipod Insulin Management System:
The Omnipod Insulin Management System is an innovative continuous insulin delivery system that provides all the proven benefits of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) therapy in a way no conventional insulin pump can. The Omnipod System's innovative design and features allows people living with diabetes to live their life—and manage their diabetes—with unprecedented freedom, comfort, convenience, and ease. The Omnipod System consists of two components: (i) a Pod that stores and delivers insulin; and (ii) a Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM) that wirelessly programs the user's personalized insulin delivery, calculates suggested doses and insulin on board, and has a convenient, built-in blood glucose meter. The small, light-weight Pod can be worn in multiple locations, including the abdomen, hip, back of upper arm, upper thigh or lower back and, because it is waterproof (IPX8), there is no need to remove when showering, swimming or performing other activities. This means that Omnipod can provide up to three days of non-stop insulin delivery, without the need to disconnect a tube set or manually inject insulin. The Pod and PDM communicate wirelessly to offer precise, personalized and continuous insulin delivery with customizable basal and bolus delivery options, as well as important safety checks. The Pod's auto-cannula insertion is quick, simple, and virtually pain-free. Users never have to handle a needle. The user simply pushes a button on the PDM and the Pod's automated insertion system inserts the cannula beneath the skin and begins delivering insulin according to the user's programmed basal rate.
The Omnipod System is the world's first commercially available tubeless insulin delivery system that allows users to live untethered by tubing and without the stress and anxiety of multiple daily injections. By breaking down the barriers to insulin pump therapy, the Omnipod System offers freedom for users to live life on their own terms and with the ease of use they deserve.
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