Insulet OmniPod User Manual page 166

Glossary
therefore blood glucose cannot enter the cells to be used for
energy. In type 2 diabetes, either the pancreas does not make
enough insulin or the body is unable to use insulin correctly.
Diabetic ketoacidosis (see Ketoacidosis)
Duration of insulin action
The length of time that certain types of insulin remain active and
available in your body after a correction bolus. This duration can
vary greatly depending on the type of insulin you take. Only use
rapid-acting insulin with the OmniPod Insulin Management
System.
Extended bolus
A feature of the OmniPod System that allows a meal bolus dose to
be given over an extended period of time.
Fat
One of the three main energy sources in food (the other two are
carbohydrate and protein). Fat is a concentrated source of energy,
providing 9 calories per gram. Foods high in fat include oils, mar-
garine, salad dressings, red meat, and whole-milk dairy foods.
Fiber
The indigestible part of plant foods. Foods that are high in fiber
include broccoli, beans, raspberries, squash, whole grain bread,
and bran cereal. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate but does not raise
blood glucose levels as other carbohydrates do.
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Glucose
A simple sugar (also known as dextrose) used by the body for
energy. Without insulin, the body cannot use glucose for energy.
Hazard alarm
Notification by the PDM that a dangerous condition exists.
Healthcare provider
A professional who practices medicine or teaches people how to
manage their health. All healthcare providers are a resource for
valuable diabetes management information.
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
A test that measures a person' s average blood glucose level over
the past 2 to 3 months. Also called glycosylated hemoglobin, the
test shows the amount of glucose that sticks to the red blood cell,
which is proportional to the amount of glucose in the blood.
Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)
A higher-than-normal level of glucose in the blood; generally
180mg/dL or higher.
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose)
A lower-than-normal level of glucose in the blood; generally
70mg/dL or lower.
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