Uploading your Insulet Omnipod

If you are using the Omnipod DASH system, please see this guide - Uploading your Insulet Omnipod DASH

This article assumes you have:

  • A Tidepool Account - if you do not have a Tidepool account, you can create one for free at https://tidepool.org/signup.
  • Installed the latest version of the Tidepool Uploader - if you have not installed the Tidepool Uploader, you can download the latest version at https://tidepool.org/uploader.
  • An Original Omnipod PDM and a USB A-Male to Mini-B cable - Your PDM should have come with this cable, but if you need to purchase a replacement here is a link on Amazon to buy one - AmazonBasics USB A-Male to Mini-B

1. Connect your device

  • Connect Your Omnipod PDM to Your Computer. Wait for the PDM to read “USB device ready” at the top of the screen before proceeding.
  • Launch the Tidepool Uploader and log in to your account.
  • Confirm "Insulet Omnipod" is one of your Devices. You can change your devices by selecting "Choose Devices" from the menu under your name.

    Tidepool Uploader showing device selection screen

2. Upload your data

  • Confirm that the Tidepool Uploader is set to the right time zone and that your PDM has the correct date and time set on the device.

    Tidepool Uploader showing Upload button for Omnipod
  • Click the "Upload" button in Tidepool Uploader to begin the upload of the data from your PDM.

Next Steps

  • After the upload is complete, you can upload another device or click "See data" to view your uploaded data.

Please reach out to support@tidepool.org if you have any questions or feedback on this article.

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