Beyond Time in Range: The Impact of Simplicity

In this episode of Within Range, host Kate Neal talks with Dr. Bernhard Gehr, Senior Physician at the Diabetes and Metabolic Centre in Bad Heilbrunn, Germany. Dr. Gehr treats some of the most complex diabetes cases in his region and has type 1 diabetes himself giving a unique perspective on the features of Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) Systems that matter most. Dr. Gehr explains why the simplicity of The Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System makes it a strong fit for patients who resisted technology for years, including those who ruled out tubing or found other systems too demanding. He walks through how he sets glucose targets for patients with hypo fear or retinopathy, how the Custom Food feature helps patients who struggle with carb counting, and why bolus timing may matter more than carb accuracy for time in range. He closes with the story of a 43-year-old engineer who avoided pump therapy for years before starting Omnipod 5, and saw better glucose results from his first night on the system. Dr. Gehr uses the patient's progress to underscore that quality of life and ease of use matter just as much as the glucose numbers themselves.  -  How can continuous glucose monitoring and tubeless insulin delivery help people living with diabetes? Within Range is a podcast for healthcare professionals (HCPs), helping them stay up to date on the latest diabetes innovations. ​ Within Range is presented by Kate Neal and Cindy Pickering (Clinical Services Managers at Insulet) who sit down with diabetes healthcare professionals from across the world to discuss clinical research, best practices and how Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery systems (AIDs) can help simplify diabetes management for patients with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). ​If you’re looking to improve your patient’s time in range as well as time in happiness, then this is the podcast for you. ​ Disclaimer​: Note: The information in this podcast is accurate to the date of recording as of 12/03/2026. Bernhard Gehr ​was paid for his participation in this podcast, his views and opinions expressed in this podcast are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Insulet. ​   This Podcast is meant for healthcare professionals to better understand the Omnipod 5 System and its use within​ clinical practice settings. Omnipod 5 is CE Marked, UKCA marked, Health Canada approved, and TGA approved for use​ in Type 1 diabetes in people ages 2 years and up. For a complete description of Omnipod 5 including indications,​contraindications and important safety information for the UK please visit: https://www.omnipod.com/en gb/safety.  ​   For other regions, please refer to country specific statements at www.omnipod.com. ​ Omnipod 5 may not be available in your country.  © Insulet Corporation. All rights reserved. INS-OHS-08-2026-00136v1.0