Omnipod 5 & Dash Protection Guide: Guards, Patches, Underpatches & Bands

Wearable insulin pumps such as Omnipod 5 and Omnipod Dash stay with you through work, exercise, sleep and everyday movement. Protection accessories can address different concerns, from adhesive reinforcement to bumps and accidental snags.

Here is how the main Omnipod protection options differ.

Omnipod guards and protective covers

A compatible guard adds a physical barrier around the pod. Guards focus on helping shield the device from everyday contact and snagging rather than simply increasing adhesive coverage.

Omnipod adhesive overpatches

An overpatch adds adhesive coverage around a compatible pod. This can provide additional reinforcement around the wearable site during daily activity.

Omnipod skin barrier underpatches

An underpatch is positioned beneath a compatible pod, creating an additional layer between the device adhesive and skin. Underpatches serve a different purpose from overpatches and can be part of a broader protection setup.

Reusable Freedom Band protection

For compatible wear locations and products, a reusable Freedom Band provides another layer of physical security without relying only on additional adhesive.

Which Omnipod protection is right for you?

Think about the problem you are trying to solve. If adhesive reinforcement is the priority, consider a compatible overpatch. If you want a layer beneath the pod, look at an underpatch. If bumps and snags are the concern, a guard or compatible band system may better address that goal.

Can protection methods be combined?

Compatible guards, patches and bands can be used as part of a protection system when the individual products are specifically designed to work together. Always follow the instructions for the pod and each accessory.

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