Omnipod 5 + Dexcom G7: iPhone Control Goes Nationwide
If you’ve been waiting to ditch the dedicated Omnipod 5 controller and run your entire automated insulin-delivery (AID) system from an iPhone and Dexcom G7, today’s the day. Insulet just flipped the switch: every U.S. Podder can now download the Omnipod 5 App for iPhone with full G7 compatibility. finance.yahoo.com
Why this drop matters
One-device freedom. Until now, iPhone users who loved the tiny, faster-warm-up G7 sensor had to juggle an extra controller. Pairing G7 straight to Omnipod 5 on your phone means one less gadget to keep charged and in reach.
Five-minute, always-on adjustments. Omnipod 5 still checks your CGM data every five minutes, micro-doses insulin when you’re trending high, and eases back when you’re heading low—even while you sleep.
Same Pods, more choice. The newest Pods talk to both G6 and G7, so you can swap sensors or mix households without a prescription rewrite. dexcom.com
What Insulet’s saying
“With the addition of the Dexcom G7 sensor to the Omnipod 5 App for iPhone, our U.S. customers have more choice with fewer devices to keep track of, making it easier than ever to manage their diabetes.”
— Eric Benjamin, EVP & Chief Product and Customer Experience Officer, Insulet
The company frames the release as a “major milestone” in its smartphone-first roadmap. finance.yahoo.com
Real-world first impressions
Long-time Podder and radio personality Garrett Vogel has been testing the new setup:
“The Omnipod 5 App on my iPhone makes bolusing even easier—and I feel like I lost a few pounds since I’m not lugging a controller!”
For anyone glued to their phone (hello, nearly everyone), that’s the sort of everyday friction this update aims to erase.
How to upgrade or start fresh
Update to the latest Omnipod 5 App in the Apple App Store (search “Omnipod 5”).
Verify Pods. Look for packaging marked “Compatible with Dexcom G6 & G7.” If your pharmacy doesn’t have them yet, ask when stock is expected. dexcom.com
Pair your sensor. The app walks you through scanning the G7’s QR code or entering the pairing code—no separate receiver required.
Keep your settings. All basal profiles, targets, and adaptive learning stay intact when you swap from G6 to G7, so there’s no re-training period.
Bigger picture
This iPhone + G7 rollout is part of a broader trend: AID companies are collapsing separate handhelds into the phones we already carry, while expanding sensor compatibility so users can pick the CGM that fits their lifestyle and insurance. With Abbott’s Libre 2 Plus integrations already live overseas and hinted for the U.S. next, expect even more mix-and-match flexibility soon. businesswire.com
Final thought
Between fewer devices, shorter warm-ups, and app-driven insights, diabetes tech is inching closer to “set-it-and-mostly-forget-it.” If you’re a current Podder eyeing the sleek, tiny G7—or a G7 fan curious about tubeless pumping—today’s update removes the last barrier. Grab the app, pop on a new Pod, and let the automation handle the grind so you can handle… well, life.
Have questions or experiences to share? Drop a comment—or, better yet, tune in to the Juicebox Podcast where we’ll break down tips for making the switch and chat with early adopters.
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