Insulet Corporation

Insulet Corporation is the company behind the Omnipod patch pump, so it matters most to people managing diabetes who want insulin delivery without the usual tube-and-tether setup. By our assessment, the big strength is that tubeless form factor: the disposable pod sits on the body and is paired with a controller or app-based system, which changes the day-to-day feel of pumping. The honest downside is that it is still a medical device with pods to replace, settings to learn and insurance or supply logistics to sort out. In practice, it can feel less fiddly than a traditional pump, but it is still a routine that asks for attention and planning. Insulet Corporation sits with the major diabetes-device names, and the Omnipod line is what makes the company known.