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  • FDA Approves Insulet Omnipod 5 (automatic basal adjustment every 5 minu

    From _@21:1/5 to All on Sun Jan 30 08:07:30 2022
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    January 28 2022

    FDA approves 1st automated, tubeless
    insulin pump (Omnipod 5) for people with
    Insulinitis (Islit, near-total to total loss of
    endogenous insulin) https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/fda-approves-1st-automated-tubeless-insulin-pump-people-82402529
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    Photo of Omnipod 5 control device along
    with its pod & its Dexcom G6 CGM sensor: https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/insulet-omnipod-main-ht-jt-220121_1642797775990_hpMain_16x9_1600.jpg

    ...

    The Omnipod 5 will quickly begin rolling
    out in a limited market release ... with a
    full release coming later this year, accord-
    ing to Shacey Petrovic, president & CEO of
    Insulet, the Massachusetts-based maker
    of Omnipod.

    She said the device, which will be sold in
    pharmacies, will be immediately available
    for people ages 6 to 70, with clearance for
    kids ages 2 and older expected later this
    year.

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    Comment: I guess the only way I'll know
    for sure if I can get it is to try to order it
    when I next see my do