Diabetes technology

Omnipod5 Real-World Data from the First Pediatric Users’ Universal Coverage Under the UK National Health Service

Diabetes Technol TherPublished Real-world before-after cohort study

Authors' conclusion

These findings highlight the Omnipod5 system's safety and effectiveness in improving glycemic control for children and young people (CYP) with type 1 diabetes in a real-world NHS setting.

Study context

Population
Children <18 years with T1D started on Omnipod5 (Aug 2023–Jan 2024), two teaching hospital-based centres, North West England; 46% male, mean age 7.1 years (SD 4.3), 80% White, diabetes duration 4.4 years (SD 3.9); prior MDI 54%, nonintegrated pump 41%, other hybrid closed-loop (HCL) 5%
Participants
144 children
Exposure
Omnipod5 HCL vs pre-initiation baseline
Outcome
HbA1c
Follow-up
3 and 6 months

Main finding

As reported in the abstract

GroupValueMmol/mol
Baseline7.7%60.2
3 months7.1%54.4
6 months7.2%55.2

Value

Baseline7.7%
3 months7.1%
6 months7.2%

Mmol/mol

Baseline60.2
3 months54.4
6 months55.2

Observational data: associations, not effects.

Further findings

TIR (70-180 mg/dL) · 3 and 6 months

Time above range (TAR), time below range (TBR) and coefficient of variation (CV)

Reductions in TAR, TBR and CV were observed

Original publication

Omnipod5 Real-World Data from the First Pediatric Users’ Universal Coverage Under the UK National Health Service. Diabetes Technol Ther. Published 14 February 2025. doi:10.1089/dia.2024.0666

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