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® Get Started with V-Go Patient Start Guide You have been given this resource because your healthcare professional has chosen this product as a suitable treatment option for you. Insulin Patch Pump for Type 2 Diabetes...
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Start on V-Go , stay on track ® Learning something new can be challenging. We have the support you need to start and stay on V-Go successfully. • We have a dedicated 24/7 Australian-based Customer Care Team available on 1300 851 056.
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*Follow the V-Go Instructions for Patient Use. A U-100 fast-acting insulin should be used with V-Go. Consult your healthcare professional to see which product is right for you. †...
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(avoiding folds of skin, muscle, or bone) • Avoid areas with lots of hair or shave them • Be sure you can easily operate V-Go before applying • Make sure the site is clean and dry before applying Where to...
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If you have any technical enquiries, contact the AMSL Diabetes Customer Care Team on 1300 851 056 *AMSL Diabetes does not give medical advice about insulin therapy. Discuss all medical therapies with your healthcare professional. †Further resources on the application of V-Go are available at amsldiabetes.com.au.
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Getting started with V-Go Fill this worksheet out with your healthcare professional. Time to apply a new V-Go each day: At mealtimes, use the amount of insulin prescribed by your healthcare professional (1 click = 2 Units). How many times will I click the...
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*A 100-U fast-acting insulin should be used with V-Go. Consult your healthcare professional to see which product is right for you. Please read the Instructions for Patient Use for additional information on how to use the V-Go Insulin Patch Pump or visit amsldiabetes.com.au for additional resources.
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Wear How to correctly apply V-Go and begin the flow of insulin Select and prepare site Remove button cover and liner Button Cover Cover Pin Adhesive Liner Select application site—avoid hairy Pull Button Cover straight up areas, skin folds, muscle and bone...
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How to deliver mealtime insulin with V-Go Activate Bolus Ready Button Deliver mealtime insulin Bolus Delivery Button Bolus Ready Button Click Locate and press the Bolus Ready Push Bolus Delivery Button into Button V-Go until it stops and clicks Bolus Delivery Button will pop out...
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Tracking your blood glucose levels Record your blood glucose (BG) reading before meals and the number of times you clicked the V-Go Bolus Delivery Button. Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snacks Bedtime BG/Clicks BG/Clicks BG/Clicks BG/Clicks BG Only Day 1 Day 2...
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V-Go at amsldiabetes.com.au AMSL Diabetes can provide training assistance and technical support to you. Call 1300 851 056 for more information. *AMSL Diabetes does not give medical advice about insulin therapy. Discuss all medical therapies with your healthcare professional.
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24-hour period, or if the amount of insulin used at mealtimes requires adjustments of less than 2-Unit increments, use of the V-Go Insulin Patch Pump may result in hypoglycaemia. The following conditions may occur during insulin therapy with V-Go: hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose). Other adverse reactions associated with V-Go use may include skin irritation from the adhesive pad or infections at the infusion site.
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