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CAREGIVER GUIDE

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  • Page 1 OMNIPOD ® CAREGIVER GUIDE...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SECTION 1: Basics What is type 1 diabetes? ......4 What is the Omnipod ® 5 System? ....6 Omnipod 5 Home screen ......7 How to deliver a bolus .........8 SECTION 2: Response Managing glucose levels ......10 How to change a Pod .........12 Managing activity and exercise ....16...

  • Page 4: Section 1: Basics

    SECTION 1 | BASICS This guide will help you feel comfortable taking care of someone with diabetes using the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System. Let’s start with the basics! What is type 1 diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease where the pancreas produces little to no insulin.
  • Page 5 For illustrative purposes only. 1. Study in 240 people with T1D aged 6 -70 years involving 2 weeks standard diabetes therapy followed by 3 months Omnipod 5 use in Automated Mode. Average time in Target Glucose range (from CGM) for standard therapy vs Omnipod 5 in adults/adolescents = 64.7% vs. 73.9% and children = 52.5% vs. 68.0%. Brown et al. Diabetes Care (2021).

  • Page 6: What Is The Omnipod ® 5 System

    Fingerpricks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings. Omnipod 5 screens are for educational purposes and may vary on compatible smartphone chosen. Consult your healthcare professional before using these features and for personalised recommendations.

  • Page 7: Omnipod 5 Home Screen

    • DASHBOARD (IOB) • INSULIN • POD INFO Sensor Glucose Value and Trend Arrow Last Sensor Graph Bolus Bolus Button Omnipod 5 screens are for educational purposes only. Consult your healthcare professional before using these features and for personalised recommendations.

  • Page 8: How To Deliver A Bolus

    * Tap Glucose field to manually enter your blood glucose level 1. Berget C, Sherr JL, DeSalvo DJ, Kingman R, Stone S, Brown SA, Nguyen A, Barrett L, Ly T, Forlenza GP. Clinical Implementation of the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System: Key Considerations for Training and Onboarding People with Diabetes.
  • Page 9 The SmartBolus Calculator suggests insulin amounts based on glucose value, trend and active insulin. Tap CALCULATIONS to see additional information. Omnipod 5 screens are for educational purposes only. Consult your healthcare professional before using these features and for personalised recommendations.

  • Page 10: Section 2: Response

    • Did they take more insulin or medication than usual? 1. Study in 240 people with T1D aged 6 -70 years involving 2 weeks standard diabetes therapy followed by 3 months Omnipod 5 use in Automated Mode. Average time in Target Glucose range (from CGM) for standard therapy vs Omnipod 5 in adults/adolescents = 64.7% vs. 73.9% and children = 52.5% vs. 68.0%. Brown...
  • Page 11 Irritable Thirsty Feeling Tired Hungry Sweaty SECTION 2 | RESPONSE High glucose (hyperglycaemia) High glucose is when there is too much glucose in their blood, usually over Feeling Tired Hungry 13.9 mmol/L (250 mg/dL). It is important to check glucose before treating for Confused hyperglycaemia.

  • Page 12: How To Change A Pod

    Pod. A Pod that has not been deactivated properly can continue to deliver insulin as programmed, putting the user at risk of over infusion and possible hypoglycaemia. Omnipod 5 screens are for educational purposes only. Consult your healthcare professional before using these features and for personalised recommendations.
  • Page 13 85 units of insulin, but no more than 200 units. Fill the Pod fill with _____ units line Omnipod 5 screens are for educational purposes only. Consult your healthcare professional before using these features and for personalised recommendations.
  • Page 14 For optimal connectivity, the Pod should be placed in direct line of sight of the sensor. Always put the Pod in a new location. Omnipod 5 screens are for educational purposes only. Consult your healthcare professional before using these features and for personalised recommendations.
  • Page 15 SECTION 2 | RESPONSE Pod positioning Arm & Leg: Position the Pod vertically or at a slight angle. Back, Abdomen & Buttocks: Position the Pod horizontally or at a slight angle. Pod shown without the necessary adhesive. Pod & Sensor Placement Examples Sensor Sensor (Back of arm)

  • Page 16: Managing Activity And Exercise

    3. Enter the desired duration, then tap CONFIRM 4. Tap START TIP! This is when we like to use the Activity feature: _________________________________________ _________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Omnipod 5 screens are for educational purposes only. Consult your healthcare professional before using these features and for personalised recommendations.
  • Page 17 SECTION 2 | RESPONSE The Pod has a waterproof IP28 rating for up to 7.6 metres (25 feet) for up to 60 minutes. The Omnipod ® 5 Controller is not waterproof. The Dexcom G6 sensor and transmitter are water-resistant and may be submerged under 2.4 metres (8 feet) of water for up to 24 hours without failure when properly installed.

  • Page 18: Section 3: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 3 | TROUBLESHOOTING Notifications, alerts and alarms Follow the instructions on the screens to acknowledge the alarms and take action. Hazard Alarms High priority alarms that indicate a serious problem has occurred and a Pod change may be needed WARNING: Respond to Hazard Alarms as soon as possible.

  • Page 19: Viewing History

    Sensor between modes, in Range and activation of different features, such as the Activity feature Omnipod 5 screens are for educational purposes only. Consult your healthcare professional before using these features and for personalised recommendations.

  • Page 20: System States

    5 Controller will offer you options to resolve the communication issue. Leave any options to DISCARD or DEACTIVATE POD as last choice after trying the other options. Omnipod 5 screens are for educational purposes only. Consult your healthcare professional before using these features and for personalised recommendations.
  • Page 21 Always keep an emergency kit with you to quickly respond to any diabetes emergency or in the case that the Omnipod 5 System stops working. Always carry supplies to perform a Pod change should you need to replace your Pod at any time.
  • Page 22 SmartAdjust technology should also NOT be used in people who require less than 5 units of insulin per day as the safety of the technology has not been evaluated in this population. The Omnipod 5 System is NOT recommended for people who are unable to monitor...
  • Page 23 SECTION 1 | CATEGORY...
  • Page 24 *Your call may be recorded for quality monitoring and training purposes. Calls to 0800 numbers are free from local landlines but other networks may charge for these calls. For more information on indications, warnings and complete instructions on how to use the Omnipod 5 System, please consult the Omnipod 5 User Guide. ©2024 Insulet Corporation. Omnipod, the Omnipod 5 logo and SmartAdjust are trademarks or registered trademarks of Insulet Corporation.

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