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Tools.
Everyday tradeoffs.
Compare selected pumps, CGMs, and mealtime and basal insulins.
Choose the pumps to compare
| Daily-life detail | InsuletOmnipod 5 | Tandem Diabetes CareTandem Mobi | Tandem Diabetes Caret:slim X2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Tubeless Pod worn on the body | Small pump with tubing; clip, pocket, or adhesive sleeve | Pump with tubing and integrated touchscreen |
| Controls | Compatible smartphone or supplied Controller | Compatible smartphone app; pump button | Pump touchscreen; mobile bolus on compatible phones |
| Insulin capacity | Up to 200 units | 200 units | Up to 300 units |
| Routine upkeep | Replace the Pod after up to 72 hours | Inductive charging; separate cartridge and infusion set | Micro-USB charging; separate cartridge and infusion set |
| CGM compatibility | Dexcom G7 systems; Libre 3 Plus and Libre 2 Plus. Matching Pod and app versions required. | Dexcom G7 systems, including G7 15 Day; check sensor and software versions. | Dexcom G7 systems and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus; check sensor and software versions. |
| Manufacturer details | View source | View source | View source |
Selected examples, not a complete market directory or a ranking. Pump and sensor combinations depend on region, software, phone, and exact product version. Tandem compatibility · Omnipod compatibility
The shape of the system matters
On the body.
In a pocket.
On your phone.
The comparison starts with what you wear and interact with each day: tubing, a touchscreen, a phone, or a separate controller.
Product image: Insulet. Pod shown without adhesive. No affiliation implied.Where we want to go
Understand today.
Build toward tomorrow.
Our longer-term ambition is to design and manufacture our own diabetes hardware. Understanding what is available today—and where daily frustrations remain—is a starting point.
That is an ambition, not an announced product. The device, specifications, development plan, and timeline are still to be defined.
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