Modular Medical (NASDAQ: MODD) is accelerating its campaign to transform insulin delivery for the adult “almost-pumpers” market—an estimated $3 billion segment of adults who have yet to embrace pump therapy due to the complexity and costs of traditional systems. In a series of recent breakthroughs, Modular Medical announced the successful completion of a clinical study of its FDA-cleared MODD1 insulin pump, with live feedback from nine clinicians with Type 1 diabetes. This user input is directly shaping the development of the Pivot pump, which is slated for FDA submission in October 2025 as the first tubeless, removable 3ml patch pump.
The company’s user-friendly and affordable design philosophy specifically addresses the unmet needs of “almost-pumpers,” aiming to make insulin delivery accessible and intuitive. The MODD1 incorporates microfluidics for low-cost insulin pumping, cell phone monitoring, and single-use disposable batteries, all geared toward simplicity and high-volume manufacturing. Modular Medical’s partnership with Level Ex brings gamified training modules to clinicians, aiming to accelerate learning and adoption rates while supporting a more inclusive model for diabetes care.
Milestones
Amid these milestones, Modular Medical’s operational prowess is evidenced by the swift transition of its manufacturing line from MODD1 cartridges to Pivot devices. Company leadership, led by CEO Jeb Besser and founder Paul DiPerna (the originator of Tandem’s t:slim pump), points to a culture of continuous iteration and market responsiveness.
Competitive landscape
The competitive landscape, meanwhile, is defined by established heavyweights such as Insulet (PODD) (Omnipod), Medtronic (MDT) (MiniMed 780G, Simplera CGM), and Tandem Diabetes Care (TNDM), as well as European entrants like Roche and Ypsomed. Innovations in the field increasingly focus on integrating pumps with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), data analytics, and closed-loop systems. Modular Medical’s commitment to affordability, simplicity, and scalability is positioning it as a nimble disruptor in a space otherwise dominated by entrenched brands, all striving to meet the persistent demand for intuitive diabetes care.
In sum, Modular Medical’s latest string of advances and its focus on the vast “almost-pumpers” market—backed by user-driven design and scalable platforms—signal both opportunity and competitive pressure in the rapidly evolving insulin pump sector.
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