The latest DASH model is the first Bluetooth-enabled version, with a PDM that’s essentially a dedicated mobile phone device (that does not have all the capabilities of a normal smartphone). You control it using a handheld receiver device, dubbed the Personal Diabetes Manager, or PDM. You wear a little white “Pod” full of insulin that adheres to your skin and can be worn for up to 3 days before needing replacement. Using the Omnipod system is quite straightforward and intuitive. Ominpod DASH is the latest Bluetooth-enabled version of this pump, that received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in June 2018. If you’re interested in an insulin pump that is not tethered to your body via tubing, be aware that there’s currently just one choice available to people with diabetes in the United States: Omnipod, made by the Boston area manufacturer Insulet Corp. Share on Pinterest Image via Insulet Corp.
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