Insulet OmniPod User Manual page 168

Glossary
Meal bolus (also known as carbohydrate bolus)
An amount of insulin administered before a meal or snack to
ensure that blood glucose levels stay within the desired BG goal
after a meal. The OmniPod System calculates a meal bolus by
dividing the grams of carbohydrates you are about to eat by your
insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio.
Multiple daily injections (MDIs)
Introducing insulin into the body with a syringe several times a
day.
Occlusion
A blockage or interruption in insulin delivery.
Prime bolus
An amount of insulin used to fill the cannula, preparing it to
begin delivering insulin under your skin.
Protein
One of the three main energy sources in food (the other two are
carbohydrate and fat). Protein is necessary for the growth, main-
tenance, and repair of body cells and tissues. Protein contains 4
calories per gram. Foods high in protein include meat, poultry,
fish, legumes, and dairy products.
Reverse correction (negative correction)
Using an individual' s correction factor (sensitivity factor), the
reverse correction is a calculation that reduces a portion of a
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meal bolus dose when the patient's blood glucose level is below
their blood glucose target. This feature is an option in the
OmniPod Insulin Management System, which should be turned
on or off according to the advice of a healthcare provider.
Sensitivity factor (see correction factor)
Sharps
Any medical item that may cause punctures or cuts to those
handling them. Sharps include needles, syringes, scalpel blades,
disposable razors, and broken medical glassware. Dispose of
used sharps according to local waste disposal regulations.
Sharps container
A puncture-proof container used for storage and disposal of
used sharps.
Soft key
A button on the PDM whose label or function appears on the
screen directly above the button. The label changes depending
on the task you are performing.
Subcutaneous
Under the skin.
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