Insulet Omnipod GO User Manual page 10

Insulin
Ketoacidosis
(Diabetic
ketoacidosis,
or DKA)
Pod site
(infusion site)
Syringe (fill syringe)
Titration
Units (U)
Vial
A hormone that helps the body use
glucose for energy. The beta cells of a
pancreas make insulin when the pancreas
is functioning typically.
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious
condition in which extremely high blood
glucose and a severe lack of insulin cause
the body to break down fat for energy. The
breakdown of fat releases ketones into the
blood and urine. DKA can take hours or days
to develop, with symptoms that include
stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fruity
breath odor, and rapid breathing.
The place on the body where a Pod's cannula
is inserted to deliver insulin.
Small device used to fill the Pod with insulin.
When your healthcare provider starts your
insulin at one infusion rate and periodically
raises the dosage until it provides the result
you need.
How insulin is measured.
Small glass bottle.
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