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| What matters to you | Omnipod 5 (SmartAdjust AID) →United States — commercial Omnipod 5 with the enhanced 2026 algorithm; compatible Pod and app versions required. These facts describe the commercial system, not DIY controllers. · practical sources checked 2026-09-17 | Medtronic MiniMed 780G (SmartGuard) →United States — MiniMed 780G with SmartGuard and manufacturer-listed US sensor options. Seven-day infusion-set wear applies specifically to the Medtronic Extended set; component water limits differ. · practical sources checked 2026-09-17 |
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| Record status | Available now Strong · record reviewed 2026-09-16 Check country access → | Available now Strong · record reviewed 2026-09-16 Check country access → |
| Size, tubing & wearing it | Tubeless on-body Pod; the algorithm runs inside the Pod. Insulet — Omnipod 5 US product overview ↗The Pod; How it works | Tubed pump with a reservoir holding up to 300 units; powered by one AA battery. MiniMed — MiniMed 780G US product overview and technical specifications ↗A complete system — MiniMed 780G insulin pump; Infusion set |
| Water & swimming | Pod: IP28, up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Controller is not waterproof. Insulet — Omnipod 5 US product overview ↗Waterproof footnote beneath product resources | Pump rating at manufacture: IPX8, 3.6 metres for 24 hours with reservoir and tubing correctly fitted. Despite that rating, MiniMed instructs users to remove it before swimming or bathing; underwater CGM transmission may stop. MiniMed — MiniMed 780G US product overview and technical specifications ↗Tech specs — Waterproof capabilities |
| Sensors, phones & controllers | Dexcom and Libre use different compatible Pod variants. The FAQ lists G6/G7-series sensors and Libre 2 Plus/3 Plus. Insulet — Omnipod 5 algorithm enhancement and sensor integration FAQ ↗No new NDC codes; distinct sensor-compatible Pod variants; recently announced changes | Manufacturer-listed sensor options are Instinct, Simplera Sync and Guardian 4. A pump software update may be needed; other Abbott sensors are not interchangeable with Instinct. MiniMed — MiniMed 780G US product overview and technical specifications ↗FAQs — Can I switch between sensors?; Does the system work with all Abbott sensors? |
| Wear, changes & charging | Each Pod delivers insulin for up to 72 hours. Insulet — Omnipod 5 US product overview ↗Simplify Life with Omnipod 5 — opening product description | The Medtronic Extended infusion set can be used for up to seven days; other sets have their own wear instructions. MiniMed — MiniMed 780G US product overview and technical specifications ↗A complete system — Infusion set, identified as Extended infusion set |
| Everyday interaction | Automatically adjusts insulin every five minutes; meal boluses are entered through the app or Controller. Insulet — Omnipod 5 US product overview ↗How it worksThe enhanced version offers targets from 100 to 150 mg/dL. Both updated software and compatible Pods are required. Insulet — Omnipod 5 algorithm enhancement and sensor integration FAQ ↗New 100 mg/dL Target Glucose option; Where can I/my users get the latest algorithm enhancements? | Pump controls work without a phone; MiniMed Mobile provides an additional display of pump and glucose data. MiniMed — MiniMed 780G US product overview and technical specifications ↗A complete system — insulin pump and MiniMed Mobile appSmartGuard offers 100, 110 or 120 mg/dL targets and automatic correction doses as often as every five minutes. MiniMed — MiniMed 780G US product overview and technical specifications ↗More personalized targets; A system that does more |
| Reported study results | Not yet checked for this comparison. Read the record → | Not yet checked for this comparison. Read the record → |
| Editorial assessment | 75/100 · default weightsEvidence and calculation → | 69/100 · default weightsEvidence and calculation → |
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