Improving Diabetes Care with the Omnipod <sup>→</sup> Automated Insulin System
The Omnipod → , a tubeless automated insulin delivery system, presents itself as a compelling innovation in diabetes management. Initially developed to overcome the limitations of conventional insulin pumps, the closed-loop system of the Omnipod → offers more autonomy and freedom of choice to diabetes patients. This article addresses its clinical performance, real-life outcomes, and psychosocial impact. The current clinical trials and observational evidence suggest remarkable improvement in glycaemic control and patient satisfaction, particularly among Type 1 diabetes patients. Skin irritation, financial burden, and environmental considerations remain obstacles to large-scale use. Nevertheless, Omnipod → is a vital step towards the next generation of diabetes technology, and its implications globally, particularly in Malaysia, continue to expand with rising diabetes incidence.
Authors
- Rebecca Shin-Yee Wong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7738-9398)
- Long Chiau Ming (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6971-1383)
- Bey Hing Goh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1006-3649)
- Timothy Yu Yee Ong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0388-9541)
- Nancy Choon‐Si Ng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2225-7678)
- Xinwei Koong
Institutions
- University of Technology Sydney (AU)
- Taipei Medical University (TW)
- Sunway University (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International journal of clinical metabolism and diabetes.
- Published
- 2025-07-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/30502071251357437
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00