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These cookies do not store any personal information. Functional functional. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Figure Figure b. Pull outward to remove the protective cap from the needle Figure Save the cap; you will need it later. Page 59 Using the Pod 7. Turn the vial and syringe upside down. Withdraw insulin from To ensure proper fill, do not insert fill syringe at an the vial into the syringe, expelling any air bubbles.
Fill at least angle into the fill port. Page 60 The fill syringe is intended for single use only and should be used only with the OmniPod System. After you fill the Pod, it will beep twice. After you hear the beeps, press Next Figure Due to ease of access and viewing, the abdomen is often used. Your healthcare provider may suggest other poten- tial sites that, like the abdomen, typically have a layer of fatty tissue, such as the hip, back of upper arm, upper thigh, or lower back Figure , and Figure on the following page.
Page Prepare The Infusion Site Using the Pod Prepare the infusion site Apply the new Pod You can reduce the risk of infection at the infusion site by follow- Prepare the Pod for applying to your infusion site: ing aseptic technique and disinfecting the infusion site. Before 1. Page 63 Using the Pod 2. However, if necessary, several products are available to enhance adhesion. After you securely apply the Pod, press Next Figure Insert cannula and begin insulin delivery 1.
To insert the soft cannula, press Start Figure Figure Figure Figure The adhesive is designed for one-time use. Once removed, a Pod cannot be reapplied. Page 65 Using the Pod The Pod automatically inserts the soft cannula below your Check the infusion site after insertion to ensure skin. It takes a few seconds to complete the insertion process. It is also a Once the cannula is inserted, the Pod delivers a prime bolus to good idea to check your blood glucose about fill the cannula with insulin Figure Press Yes if you can see that the cannula is properly inserted.
Page Suspend Insulin Delivery Sometimes you may need to briefly stop insulin delivery for then press Enter. While in suspension, the Pod beeps once every 15 minutes, reminding you that insulin delivery is suspended.
Figure Figure 2. After exposure to water, rinse off the Pod with clean Avoid extreme temperatures water and gently dry it with a towel.
During the status check, the PDM collects information from the Pod about bolus deliveries, active basal programs, and Pod expi- ration. Would you like to acti- You can adjust the PDM settings to meet your individual needs.
These include: example, to adjust for daylight savings time or after resetting the PDM. Using the System setup menu, you can edit all the OmniPod System bolus and basal set- tings as your needs change. Check with your healthcare provider before making any changes. Choose one of the options Figure a and Figure b , then Bolus calcs press Select. Each option is described below. When the suggested bolus calculator is turned Off and you want to turn it On, press On and follow these steps: 1.
Page 75 Using the Personal Diabetes Manager 3. Insulin to carb IC ratio—You can edit existing time seg- c. When you have completed all time segments, press ments and add segments, up to a total of four. Done, then Save. To edit an existing IC ratio time segment, choose the seg- 4.
Target BG and correct-above value—You can edit existing segments and add segments, up to a total of four. When you have completed all time segments, press Extended Done, then Save. Correction factor—You can edit existing time segments and add segments, up to a total of four. This alert can be Alarms , the OmniPod System offers a number of notifications especially reassuring if you are prone to hypoglycemia unaware- that you can set to help you manage your diabetes.
Choose the notification you want to set Figure , then instructions, so you become familiar with the operation of the press Select. OmniPod System and feel confident that you are getting the insulin you need. Page 80 New. The default naming system automatically To hide or show a standard BG tag, choose the tag, and press Show if it is marked as hidden or Hide.
You can create up to 15 custom blood glucose tags and hide any of the standard tags you do not plan to use. The time-out setting dims the backlight and Additional options let you customize how the PDM operates: causes the screen to dim when you have not used it within the time interval that you set. Set the Backlight time-out Choose a time interval, then press Select. When the screen dims, turn it on again by pressing any button.
The PDM will ignore the usual command and relight the screen. If the Pod is deactivated, the PDM asks for confirmation and Resetting the PDM deletes all basal programs, temp reminds you that you will lose all user settings Figure Choose Vibrate, Vibrate then beep, or Off beep only , then down all your settings from the Setup Wizard. If you press Select. Vibrate then beep means the PDM will repeat ever need to reset your PDM, having these settings the reminder twice using vibration.
Do NOT place it in or near water. The PDM is designed to withstand normal radio interference and electromagnetic fields.
However, as with all wireless communica- Do NOT use IV Prep wipes, alcohol swabs, soap, tion technology, certain operating conditions can interrupt detergent, or solvents to clean the screen or any Blood cose meter, you can check your from the fingertips may show changes in blood glu- blood glucose on your finger, Other brands of control solution may pro- duce inaccurate results with this system. Grasp the bottom of the test strip with the printed side facing Controller buttons. Page 93 Checking Your Blood Glucose The code number on the screen should match Figure Figure the code number on the side of your test strip vial Figure on previous page.
They must always match, or your results will be inaccurate. To mark the result as a control solution result rather than a ing Figure The strip-port light turns off when the sam- blood glucose test: ple is accepted. Remove the test strip. If the strip-port light was turned on, it Figure now turns off. If you remove the test strip before this step, you will still see the available soft keys.
Cocking handle Be sure to discard used test strips. Replace the cap until it snaps or clicks into place Figure Be careful not to touch the exposed needle on the lancet. Snap off the cap on the lancing device at an angle Figure The lancing device offers four different depth settings.
Level 1 6. Pull out the dark gray cocking handle until it clicks Figure 7- is the shallowest depth; level 4 is the deepest. Move the dial This number must match the code on the side of the vial. Press the release button. Gently squeeze your finger, if needed, until a blood drop the Controller buttons. Do not lift up; continue to hold the button and gradually increase pressure against the site for 1.
To bring fresh blood to the surface of the test site, rub the site several seconds Figure Bring the strip to the blood sample at a slight angle Avoid lancing areas with obvious veins or moles, Figure Also avoid lancing areas where tendons or bones stick out for If you do not apply the sample within 10 seconds, the strip- example, hand bones. To mark the result as a pre- or post-meal test, to indicate a b. Press OK to return to the reading screen Figure on level of exercise, or to indicate other situations connected to the previous page , then press Next.
From here, press Next to enter carbs if eating and have the System calculate a suggested bolus. Within 2 hours of a blood glucose reading, you can remove or This is particularly helpful if you use a separate blood glucose change a tag or add one. Press OK to return to the list of readings. Record details may include insulin delivery that was interrupted due to a Pod alarm, Pod deacti- vation, or user cancellation.
You can choose to view individual readings, single-day trends with individual readings, or trends for the previous 7, 14, 30, 60, or 90 days. View multiple-day trends Readings with a question-mark icon next to them have addi- 1. Store your PDM in a safe, accessible location.
It also provides access to the PDM functions, alarm information, and settings. The Home screen also has a Bolus button to give quick access to the bolus screen. The yellow banner appears 12 hours before Pod expiration or at the time of your Pod expiration reminder, whichever is earlier. Alarms Hazard alarms and advisory alarms require your immediate attention see "Alarms, Notifications, and Communication Errors" on page If you ignore an alarm, you could develop hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.
Inadequate training could put your health and safety at risk. Follow your healthcare provider's instructions for initializing the PDM.
Improper setup could put your health and safety at risk. Tap the box to add a checkmark. Note: If you are under 18, your parent or guardian must accept for you. Tap letters on the keypad to enter a personalized screen message see "Selecting, Adding, and Deleting Items" Caution: Check that you have set the time correctly. Tap the desired date format. Set the Month, Day, and Year fields by scrolling their respective wheels one at a time.
For a description of basal rates, basal segments, and Basal Programs, see "Basal Insulin Delivery" on page Name and tag the Basal Program 1. Page 45 2 Initial PDM Setup Note: The two vertical blue lines on the graph near the top of the screen show the start and end time for the basal segment. The selected basal rate for the segment is shown between the two vertical lines.
To add a new segment: a. Tap the row containing the start time of the new segment. Tap the End Time field, and enter the start time of the new segment as the end time of this segment.
Optional: Rename your paired BG meter: a. Tap the Options icon next to the paired BG meter. Then tap Edit.
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