INSULIN PUMPS

🧰 Insulin Delivery Systems Available in the U.S.

An up-to-date guide including the newest option—Twiist AID System. Each entry has description and patient training links.

Omnipod 5 / DASH / GO: Tubeless “pod” pump with automated insulin delivery (Omnipod 5) and basal-only options (GO).

Patient links: Omnipod 5Omnipod DASH FAQ

Note: At this time, Dr. Prakasam is not recommending the use of Omnipod to his patients.

What it is: Touchscreen tubed pump with optional Control-IQ (hybrid closed-loop) automation.

Patient links: t:slim X2Training & how-tos

What it is: Tubed pump systems with SmartGuard/780G automated insulin delivery tightly integrated with Medtronic CGMs.

Patient links: MiniMed 780GMiniMed 770G Guides

What it is: Single-use, 24-hour wearable patch delivering preset basal and on-demand boluses for Type 2 users.

Patient links: V-Go officialEvidence Summary

What it is: Bolus-only insulin patch worn for 3–4 days; delivers mealtime or correction doses on demand.

Patient links: CeQur SimplicityFAQs

What it is: A tubed Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) system powered by Tidepool Loop with iiSure™ tech for precise microdose delivery and fast occlusion detection. FDA-cleared in mid-2025 for ages ≥6. Uses FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus CGM.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Launch info: U.S. availability began July 7, 2025 via pharmacy channels with no long-term commitment.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Patient links: Official site: twiist.com • Review & overview: Educated Patient pump review • FDA-clearance summary: diaTribe summary

Bigfoot Unity: Smart pen-cap system offering dose guidance + CGM integration for disposable pens. Learn more

InPen (Medtronic): FDA-cleared reusable smart pen system tracking doses & offering bolus calculations. InPen info

Note: Device features, age indications, CGM compatibility, and availability may change frequently. Always verify with manufacturer websites and insurance coverage before prescribing or ordering.

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