BEDFORD, MA--(Marketwire - Oct 20, 2011) - Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: [ PODD ]), the leader in tubing-free insulin pump technology with its OmniPod® Insulin Management System, today announced that it ranked number 47 on Technology Fast 500™, Deloitte's ranking of 500 of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth during the period from 2006-2010. During this period, Insulet Corporation's revenue grew by 2,547%.

"Insulet's impressive growth reflects increasing demand for the easy to use, tubing free OmniPod insulin pump," said Duane DeSisto, Insulet's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our innovative insulin pump's unique design is at the core of Insulet's mission to make the lives of people living with diabetes easier. We are honored to be recognized as part of the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 for the second year in a row."

"Insulet Corporation, like all 2011 Technology Fast 500™ companies, have excelled in fostering innovation and channeling it into spectacular growth -- against the backdrop of one of the most a challenging economies in history," said Eric Openshaw, vice chairman and U.S. technology, media and telecommunications leader, Deloitte LLP. "Deloitte recognizes Insulet Corporation for its remarkable accomplishment."

"We are pleased to honor Insulet Corporation as a 2011 Technology Fast 500 company," said Mark Jensen, managing partner, technology and venture capital services, Deloitte & Touche LLP. "As one of the fastest growing tech companies in North America, Insulet Corporation has demonstrated excellence in technological innovation, entrepreneurship and rapid growth."

Overall, 2011 Technology Fast 500™ companies achieved revenue growth ranging from 134 percent to 70,211 percent from 2006 to 2010, with an average growth of 1,736 percent. For additional detail on the Technology Fast 500™ including selection and qualifying criteria, visit [ www.fast500.com ]

About Deloitte's 2011 Technology Fast 500™
Technology Fast 500, which was conducted by Deloitte & Touche LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP, provides a ranking of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies -- both public and private -- in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2006 to 2010.

In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company's operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least $50,000 USD or CD, and current-year operating revenues of at least $5 million USD or CD. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of five years, and be headquartered within North America.

About Insulet Corporation
Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: [ PODD ]) is an innovative medical device company dedicated to making the lives of people with diabetes easier. Through its OmniPod Insulin Management System, Insulet seeks to expand the use of [ insulin pump therapy ] among people with insulin-dependent diabetes. The OmniPod is a revolutionary and easy-to-use tubeless insulin pump that features just two parts and fully-automated cannula insertion. Founded in 2000, Insulet Corporation is based in Bedford, Mass. For more information, please visit: [ http://www.myomnipod.com ].