Omnipod Horizon System in Children with Type 1 Diabetes

The first study conducted on the Omnipod Horizon System that explores the effectiveness and safety parameters. 

The Omnipod 5, Powered by Horizon System, is a hybrid closed loop automated insulin delivery device. This system is compatible with the Dexcom G6 sensor. A mobile phone or personal diabetes manager is used to switch to automatic mode, administer bolus doses, and control different settings. A unique feature of the device is that it uses custom-built glucose control. The precise targets implanted ranged from 110 to 150 mg d/L. These targets are modifiable based on the time of day. Another beneficial feature of this device is called "Hypo Protect," which prevents the patient from experiencing a hypoglycemia episode. Exercising is an excellent example of when this feature is being activated. This device better improves a patient’s glycemic control over time because it learns the patient's insulin delivery schedule....

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