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- Page 1 SIMPLE, NONSTOP INSULIN DELIVERY FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES WHO INSIST LIFE STILL COMES FIRST. Katie R. SINCE 2015...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Refer to the Omnipod Insulin Management System User Guide for complete information on how to use the ® System, and for all related warnings and cautions. The Omnipod Insulin Management System User Guide is ® available online at myomnipod.com or by calling Customer Care (24 hours/7 days), at 800.591.3455. -
Page 4: Introduction
Made to be convenient and discreet, the Pod can provide up to 3 days of continuous insulin delivery and can be worn anywhere you would give yourself a shot. Wear what you want, and do what you want. Omnipod helps simplify insulin delivery, ®... -
Page 5: Supply List And Reorder
Ketone test strips Reorder Tips Be sure to inform your distributor of any It is a good idea to call your Omnipod ® changes in your insurance coverage. supplier (Insulet or other vendor) when you open your last box of 10 Pods. This helps... -
Page 6: The Pod
INTRODUCTION | The Pod THE POD A small, lightweight Pod that’s easy to apply and wear daily. Viewing Window Fill Port BOTTOM Adhesive Backing Needle Cap... -
Page 7: The Personal Diabetes Manager (Pdm)
INTRODUCTION | The PDM THE PDM A wireless Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM) that’s easy to use. USB Port Color LCD Screen Soft Key Labels Soft Keys Home/Power User Info/Support Up/Down Controller Test Strip Port with Light MAIN MENU ITEMS Bolus: Deliver bolus doses to cover My records: Review insulin delivery, blood carbohydrates and/or correct high blood glucose history, alarm history, carbohydrate... -
Page 8: Basal/Bolus
Caution: Consult User Guide. meal bolus. For more information about the Suggested Bolus Calculator, see Chapter 4, Understanding and Delivering Bolus Doses, in your Omnipod Insulin Management ® Correction bolus System User Guide. -
Page 9: Your Personal Pod Settings
INTRODUCTION | Your personal Pod settings YOUR PERSONAL POD SETTINGS It is always a good idea to keep a copy of your Pod settings handy in the event you have to set up another PDM. Your healthcare provider will provide you with your initial start rates as well as any future changes. CAUTION: Do not attempt to start or make any changes to your PDM settings without formal instruction from your healthcare provider. -
Page 10: Counting Carbohydrates
The section Simple carbohydrates include table sugar, “Omnipod Advanced Features” will teach you ® honey, syrups, regular soda, fruit juice, jellies and more about bolusing for certain meals with the candies. - Page 11 INTRODUCTION | Counting carbohydrates Check the label. The two key pieces of information on the nutrition facts label for carb counting are the serving size and total carbohydrates. For more detailed label information, visit the Taking a Closer Look at Labels video at www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness.
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Page 12: Omnipod Instructions
OMNIPOD INSTRUCTIONS | How to change the Pod ® HOW TO CHANGE THE POD You may need to change the Pod: When the reservoir is low or empty, or the Pod is nearing expiration In response to an alarm If the Pod/cannula has become dislodged... - Page 13 OMNIPOD INSTRUCTIONS | Activate a new Pod ® ACTIVATE A NEW POD Assemble the following supplies: – Vial of insulin at room temperature (U-100, rapid-acting), See User Guide for insulins tested and found to be safe for use with the...
- Page 14 OMNIPOD INSTRUCTIONS | Activate a new Pod ® 3:00p 5/15 Fill a new pod with insulin. After filling pod, listen for 2 beeps, then press “Next.” NOTE: Do not remove needle cap at this time. Cancel Next Insert the needle straight Return to the PDM.
- Page 15 OMNIPOD INSTRUCTIONS | Activate a new Pod ® 3:00p 5/15 Remove pod’s adhesive backing If pod is wet or dirty, or adhesive is folded, press “Discard.” If pod OK, apply to site. Back Discard Next Carefully remove white paper Remove and discard the Apply the Pod to the selected site.
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Page 16: Pod Placement/Prep/Tips
OMNIPOD INSTRUCTIONS | Pod placement/prep/tips ® MAKING OMNIPOD ® PERFECT FIT IN YOUR WORLD It’s easy to find a place for your Pod. And your Pod is tubeless and lightweight, so you can wear it with freedom. Where to wear your Pod. - Page 17 OMNIPOD INSTRUCTIONS | Pod placement/prep/tips ® FEEL COMFORTABLE AND CONFIDENT How to secure and remove your Pod. Below are more ways to help secure and remove your Pod. * These tips from Podders™, nurses, and doctors can help you stay tube and worry-free.
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Page 18: Additional Notes
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Page 19: Checking Blood Glucose
Depth Setting Indicator Window included with your specific Lancet Device Cap lancing device . Lancing Button Cocking/Release Slider WARNING: ® Measurements obtained from alternate site testing should not be used to calculate insulin doses with Omnipod Insulin Management System. Caution: Consult User Guide. - Page 20 OMNIPOD INSTRUCTIONS | Checking blood glucose ® Prepare your lancing device in 3 easy steps. 1. Snap off the cap of the lancing device at an angle, and insert a new lancet firmly into the white holder cup. This action may cock the device, which is fine.
- Page 21 WARNING: Measurements obtained from alternate site testing should not be used to calculate insulin doses with Omnipod Insulin Management System. Caution: Consult User Guide. For more information about blood glucose testing, control solution testing, manual blood glucose test entry and the Suggested Bolus Calculator, see Chapter 7, Checking Your Blood Glucose, in your Omnipod Insulin Management System User Guide.
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Page 22: Delivering A Bolus
OMNIPOD INSTRUCTIONS | Delivering a bolus ® DELIVERING A BOLUS 3:00p 5/15 3:00p 5/15 3:00p 5/15 Apply a blood sample Are you going to eat to the strip. now? mg/dL Discard Calibration code: 16 Calibration code: 16 Light Done Next Cancel 1. - Page 23 OMNIPOD INSTRUCTIONS | Suspend insulin delivery ® HOW TO SUSPEND INSULIN DELIVERY Sometimes you may need to briefly stop insulin delivery (for example, when editing an active basal program or changing the time or date). 3:00p 5/15 3:00p 5/15 3:00p 5/15 Suspend insulin delivery.
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Page 24: Important Tips And Reminders
Total daily 46.20U My records Carb history Settings All history the PDM and the Pod Suspend My info should be adjacent and touching. Please refer to the Omnipod Insulin ® Back Bolus Basal Status Select Back Select Management System User Guide for a full set of 1. - Page 25 OMNIPOD INSTRUCTIONS | Important tips and reminders ® How to change correction factors. 3:00p 5/15 3:00p 5/15 3:00p 5/15 3:00p 5/15 Bolus Basal Programs Date/time Bolus calc: On More actions Presets Bolus/basal/calcs Ratios/factors/targets Temp basal System setup Alerts/reminders Temp basal: Off...
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Page 26: Omnipod Advanced Features
ADVANCED FEATURES | Bolus OMNIPOD ADVANCED FEATURES ® How to use the Extended Bolus Feature. When to use: This feature is most commonly used for high-fat and/or high-protein meals such as pizza, cheeseburgers, or fried chicken when the digestion of carbohydrates could be delayed. -
Page 27: Advanced Features: Basal
ADVANCED FEATURES | Basal How to set a Temporary Basal Rate. When to use: A temporary basal rate lets you adjust your background insulin for a predetermined period of time. This feature is best used to account for a temporary change in a daily routine, such as physical activity or times of illness. Temporary basal rates can be set for durations of 30 minutes to 12 hours;... -
Page 28: Advanced Features: Presets
ADVANCED FEATURES | Presets OMNIPOD ADVANCED FEATURES ® How to use the Temp Basal Presets. When to use: Best used for “temporary” routine activities, such as an exercise class that occurs twice a week. The PDM can store up to 7 temporary basal presets. You will be able to access your temp basal presets when you select Temp Basal from your home screen. - Page 29 ADVANCED FEATURES | Presets How to use the Carbohydrate Presets. When to use: Best used for easy access to favorite food items, snacks, or meals that you eat frequently. You will be able to access your carb preset during the bolus calculator process. 3:00p 5/15 3:00p...
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Page 30: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING | Hypoglycemia HYPOGLYCEMIA Blood Glucose (BG) less than 70 mg/dL or ≤ 80 mg/dL with symptoms Always follow your healthcare provider’s guidelines first. The below guidelines are derived from The Joslin Diabetes Center’s recommendations and may differ from your own healthcare providers guidelines. Action Plan Never ignore the signs of low blood glucose, no matter how mild. -
Page 31: Sick Day Management
Before assuming fluids, and time/amount of urine, vomiting, diarrhea, you have the flu, check your BG to rule out DKA. Consult temperature) your healthcare provider and Omnipod Insulin Management ® System User Guide for further information. Always consult with your healthcare provider when experiencing hyperglycemia and sick days. -
Page 32: Hyperglycemia
There are several factors that can cause hyperglycemia. Common causes include illness, stress, infection, and missed insulin doses. As a Podder™, only rapid-acting insulin is used in your Pod, so you have no long-acting insulin in your body. If an occlusion or other interruption of insulin delivery occurs, your blood glucose may rise rapidly. - Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING | Hyperglycemia Troubleshooting Check PDM Settings Check Pod Check status screen Check your cannula through the viewing window Last bolus: was the bolus too small? Did the cannula slip out from under your skin? – Was the bolus timing correct? Is there blood in the cannula? –...
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Page 34: Customizing Reminders And Alerts
PDM will beep and display an error message number. To learn more about addressing Custom reminders specific error messages, see Chapter 10, Enter text reminders into your PDM to be Alerts and Alarms, in your Omnipod Insulin ® delivered when you choose. Management System User Guide. - Page 35 5. Choose the desired option or set the desired value, then press Select or Enter. Caution: Consult User Guide. To learn more about alarms and how to handle them, see Chapter 10, Alerts and Alarms, in your Omnipod Insulin Management System User Guide. ®...
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Page 36: Making The Most Of Your Pdm
Disable the bright mode Disable the test strip port light Once you replace your battery these functions resume. PDM Communication One of the key benefits of the Omnipod Insulin Management System is the wireless, tubeless ® communication between PDM and Pod. - Page 37 800.591.3455 for more information. Helpful Tips from Omnipod Customers ® As the Omnipod Team, we pride ourselves on helping our customers navigate the Omnipod Insulin ® ® Management System and use it successfully to live life on their terms. However, occasionally we find ourselves taking notes from our customers, who have discovered ways to bring their Pod success to the next level.
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Page 38: Insulet Provided Glooko
Micro-to-Mini USB OTG Cable. 6. After your Omnipod System PDM is connected to your Android™ device, click Sync in the Glooko app. ® 7. The data stored in your Omnipod System PDM will now download to the Glooko app. - Page 39 PDM Data to a Computer: To upload glucose readings, insulin and carb data from your Omnipod ® System PDM to your PC or Mac Computer, you will need an Omnipod ® System USB Cable, which was included in your Omnipod System ®...
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Page 40: Additional Notes
ADDITIONAL NOTES Customer Care: 800.591.3455 From outside the US: 978.600.7850 myomnipod.com... - Page 41 Katie R. SINCE 2015...
- Page 42 17594-5A-AW Rev B 10/16 © 2016 Insulet Corporation. Omnipod, the Omnipod logo and Podder are trademarks or registered trademarks of Insulet Corporation. All rights reserved. FreeStyle and related brand marks are trademarks of Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. in various jurisdictions and used with permission. Glooko is a trademark of Glooko, Inc. and used with permission.