Insulin pump comparison

A quick look at some of the insulin pumps currently available, and their main differences.

Pump	Manufacturer	Type	Compatible sensors	Highlights
Omnipod 5	Insulet	Tubeless (patch), waterproof	Dexcom G6, G7 and FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus	Controlled from a phone or dedicated controller, no visible tubing; each Pod lasts up to 3 days.
MiniMed 780G	Medtronic	Tubed, built-in display	Guardian 4 and Simplera Sync	Very fine basal adjustments (from 0.025 U/hour) and advanced meal detection.
t:slim X2	Tandem Diabetes Care	Tubed, color touchscreen	Compatible with the Control-IQ+ algorithm	Dedicated sleep and exercise modes, with self-correction boluses.
YpsoPump (mylife)	Ypsomed	Tubed, very compact and lightweight	Depending on the paired algorithm (e.g., CamAPS FX)	Designed especially for use in children, with remote monitoring for caregivers.
iLet Bionic Pancreas	Beta Bionics	Tubed	Dexcom and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus	No carb counting required: it only asks for a rough estimate of the meal.

Each pump in more detail

Omnipod 5 — Insulet

The Pod is worn directly on the skin with no connecting tube. The SmartAdjust algorithm automatically adjusts basal insulin every 5 minutes based on sensor data. Each Pod holds up to 200 units of rapid-acting insulin and is changed every 3 days. Source: Comparativa de bombas de insulina, LMC Diabetes & Endocrinology (feb. 2026).

MiniMed 780G — Medtronic

Its SmartGuard algorithm automatically corrects every 5 minutes and allows especially precise basal insulin adjustments, which can be useful for people with low or highly variable insulin needs. It includes advanced meal-detection technology to strengthen the response to post-meal glucose spikes. Source: Comparativa de bombas de insulina, LMC Diabetes & Endocrinology (feb. 2026).

t:slim X2 — Tandem Diabetes Care

Besides sleep and exercise modes, which adapt glucose targets to activity, it includes self-correction boluses to reinforce control between meals. A longer-lasting infusion set, up to 7 days, is expected for 2026. Source: Comparativa de bombas de insulina, LMC Diabetes & Endocrinology (feb. 2026).

YpsoPump (mylife) — Ypsomed

It's one of the smallest and lightest pumps on the market, making it popular in pediatric use. It can be paired with different closed-loop algorithms depending on the country, and includes remote monitoring features for parents or caregivers. Source: Comparativa de bombas de insulina, LMC Diabetes & Endocrinology (feb. 2026).

iLet Bionic Pancreas — Beta Bionics

Its approach is different from the rest: no ratios or correction factors are entered, only the person's weight at the start. The system itself develops and updates a dosing profile across 288 basal segments a day, and at mealtimes it only asks for a rough estimate ("usual," "more" or "less") instead of an exact carb count. Source: Beta Bionics (sitio oficial del fabricante).