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Newbie hoping for Omnipod Dash

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Hi All, I'm new to this forum so go easy on me! 😉 I've just been told my pump is up for renewal (currently on the medtronic 640g) and I've been dying to get onto the Omnipod so I can go tubeless!

When I first saw the roadmap for Omnipod I could of sworn there was a diagram that suggested the Omnipod DASH would be 'automatically' upgraded to the Omnipod Horizon when launched. This sounded great as obviously will be nice to not have to carry a PDM and just use the app on your phone.

I can't see any proof for this anymore, didanyone who just started on the DASH got any information from their trainer/rep about this??

Thanks all!!
 
Welcome to the forum @michow

We have a few members either on or about to start on the Omnipod Dash who may be able to answer your queries

The ones I can remember are @m1dnc and @mark king and I think @stephknits is due to start any time soon.
 
Hi, yes have had the omnipod for last four years and am switching to the dash as my time was due for next pump. My training is on 11th May, so a bit of a wait, but I will email my pump DSN and see if they know whether the horizon update will be automatic or if you will have to wait until the four years is up.
I reckon however, with most of these things it will end up being down to the individual CCGs or hospital teams and will differ across the country.
 
I switched to the Dash from a 640G and I am very pleased to have gone tubeless.

I can't help with your Horizon question, I'm afraid, but would like to know the answer! As far as I would reason it, it makes sense to go with an automatic upgrade as the pods are paid for as they are supplied rather than the upfront cost of a 'conventional' pump. But, like airline pricing, does anyone understand how the NHS makes costs decisions?

Oh, and welcome to the forum. You will find that we are (generally) a kindly lot, so feel free to share anything.
 
Hello @michow.
Horizon was not known to me but I am a Dash user so I googled this:-
A new device expected in 2021 is the Omnipod 5, formerly known as the Omnipod Horizon,
Horizon is a closed loop system, aka Artificial Pancreas technology. It connects the Omnipod tubeless patch pump to a CGM via a smart algorithm, allowing for automatic insulin dosing adjustments.

It’s based on the Omnipod DASH platform launched in 2019 and uses the same pods and mobile app. It’ll first be available to connect with the Dexcom CGM and later with Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre.

Like Tandem’s new tech, this Omnipod 5 is also set to bring mobile app control and insulin dosing, eliminating the need to carry a separate Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM) around to control the Omnipod.

Omnipod 5 is another one that had been planned for 2020 but was delayed because of COVID-19.
It has recently finished its pivotal trial and was hoping of launching the new product in the first half of 2021.

I had a telecon with the UK office who said it exists but they don't have a "go to market date" yet and wouldn't hazard a guess of when that might be.

So we wait but my Dash system works very well.

Best
 
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