System User Guide for complete information on how to ® use the System, and for all related warnings and cautions . The User Guide is available online at MyOmniPod . c a or by calling OmniPod Customer Care at ®...
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. And, you can count on us to be there for you whenever you need us with 24/7 comprehensive customer support . Whether you’re a school nurse, daycare provider, parent, child, spouse, grandparent, or other secondary caregiver for an individual using the OmniPod , this guide will lead you ®...
The PDM A wireless Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM) that’s easy to use . USB Port Colour LCD Screen Soft key labels Soft keys Home/power User info/support Up/down controller Test strip port with light MA IN M E N U I T E MS Bolus: Deliver bolus doses to cover carbohydrates My records: Review insulin delivery, blood glucose or correct high blood glucose (BG) levels .
Check that the code on the vial of test strips matches the code on the PDM screen . > If the codes do not match, use the Up/down controller button to match the code on the PDM to the code on the vial . OmniPod Caregiver Guide ®...
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3:00p 2/11 > Wash the finger with soap and water or an alcohol Apply a blood sample to the strip. wipe and dry it completely . > Prick finger with the lancing device . > Press Light to illuminate the test strip in low-light situations .
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Carbs: 60 BG: 150 mg/dL Meal IOB: BG: 8.3 mmol/L (0.00 U ) = -0.00 U 5.00 5.00 Correction IOB: (0.00 U) = -0.00 U Total = 5.00 U Close Back Back Extend Extend Enter Enter OmniPod Caregiver Guide ®...
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3:00p 2/11 3:00p 2/11 > Press Enter to accept the suggested bolus . Suggested bolus: 5.00 Suggested bolus: 5.00 Carbs: 60 Carbs: 60 BG: 150 mg/dL BG: 8.3 mmol/L > Press Extend and follow on-screen instructions to deliver a portion/percentage of the bolus 5.00 5.00 immediately and the rest over a set period of time .
If unsure please consult with the individual’s healthcare provider 3:00p 2/11 > Turn on the PDM . Bolus More actions > Press the Home/power button, Temp basal then select More actions . My records Settings Suspend Status Select > Select Change pod. OmniPod Caregiver Guide ®...
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3:00p 2/11 > Press Confirm to deactivate Pod . Press “Confirm” to begin the pod change > Gently remove the deactivated Pod by slowly process. peeling back the adhesive . Use soap and water to This will deactivate your remove any adhesive that remains on the skin or, if current pod.
Always clean the site thoroughly with an alcohol swab to remove all body oils and lotions, which may impact the Pod’s adhesive . Let the site air dry completely; do not blow on the site to dry it . OmniPod Caregiver Guide ®...
AC T I VATE A N E W P O D > Assemble the following supplies: • Vial of insulin at room temperature (U-100, rapid-acting) . See User Guide for insulins approved for use with the OmniPod System. ® • One sealed Pod •...
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Doing so may result in unintended or interrupted insulin delivery. WARNING: NEVER use a Pod if you hear a crackling noise or feel resistance WARNING WARNING when you depress the plunger. These conditions can result in underdelivery of insulin. NOTE: NOTE: OmniPod Caregiver Guide ® NOTE: NOTE:...
> Return to the PDM . If the PDM screen times out, Fill a new pod with insulin. press and hold the Home/power button to turn it back on . After filling pod, listen for 2 beeps, then press > Press Next .
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Pod and make a wide pinch around the skin surrounding the viewing window; this step is critical if the insertion site does not have much fatty tissue . Release the skin after the cannula inserts . OmniPod Caregiver Guide ®...
STE P 3 : PR E S S STA RT 3:00p 2/11 > Press Start . The Pod automatically inserts the Press “Start” to insert cannula and begin basal cannula and delivers a prime bolus to fill the delivery. cannula with insulin . It takes a few seconds to complete this process .
Enter temp basal change. Enter (Shown here is an example of a temporary basal increase . In this example, 25% MORE insulin will be delivered) . +25% This will temporarily increase your basal rate. Back Enter OmniPod Caregiver Guide ®...
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3:00p 2/11 > Enter the length of time the temp basal should Enter duration for temp basal. be delivered (in half-hour increments), then press Enter . Change: +25% Back Enter 3:00p 2/11 > Press Confirm to start the temporary basal rate Start temp basal increase? shown on the screen (In this example, 25% more...
My records Settings Suspend Status Select 3:00p 2/11 > Enter the length of time the suspension should last Suspend insulin delivery. (minimum 0 .5 hour, maximum 2 .0 hours), then Enter duration: press Enter . Back Enter OmniPod Caregiver Guide ®...
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3:00p 2/11 > Press Confirm . Suspend ALL delivery? Set advisory for: Back Confirm 50+U 3:00 p 2/11 > The Status screen indicates that insulin delivery Last BG 5 mmol/L 2:45 p today has been suspended . Last bolus 1.00 2:01 p today INSULIN SUSPENDED...
Supplies > The following supplies should be on hand at all times . > Several new sealed Pods > Extra new AAA alkaline batteries (at least two, for the PDM) > A vial of rapid-acting insulin > Syringes or pens/needles for injecting insulin >...
PDM Settings Use this section to record the individual’s most recent PDM settings, as provided by their healthcare provider. MAX BASAL BASAL RATE Select > Settings Select > Settings > System setup > Basal programs > Bolus/basal/calcs Choose a program >...
Target BG > Min BG for calcs Write down the settings for Write down the value for Target (correct above). Min BG for calcs. Segment Target [correct above] mmol/L mmol/L 12:00a – mmol/L – – – OmniPod Caregiver Guide ®...
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10 . INSULIN TO CARB RATIO CORRECTION FACTOR Select > Settings Select > Settings > System setup > System setup > Bolus/basal/calcs > Bolus/basal/calcs > Ratios/factors/targets > Ratios/factors/targets > IC ratio > Correction factor Write down the settings for Write down the settings for Insulin to carb (IC) ratio.
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Low reservoir Check the box below that matches Write down the value for Extended reservoir. setting. Units 17 . EXPIRATION Select > Settings > System setup > Alerts/reminders > Expiration Write down the value for Expiration. OmniPod Caregiver Guide ®...
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“ I can feel confident knowing we’re taking better care of my son’s health for the long-term with the OmniPod . And I know he feels ® better about himself. ” * — N AN CY , mother of 12-year-old Ryan...
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To report an adverse event, medical device incident or product complaint for OmniPod Insulin ® Management System please call 1-855-763-4636. Safety Information Before deciding on the OmniPod Insulin Management System, patients must discuss with their ® healthcare practitioner the benefits and potential risks of the OmniPod Insulin Management System, ®...
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