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CAREGIVER GUIDE

OMNIPOD

®

 5

Summary of Contents for Omnipod 5

Page 1: ...CAREGIVER GUIDE OMNIPOD 5...

Page 2: ...at 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 SECTION 3 Troublesh...

Page 3: ...ly decreases or pauses insulin delivery HELPS PROTECT AGAINST HIGHS1 2 When your levels are rising SmartAdjust technology automatically increases insulin delivery CUSTOMIZABLE TARGET GLUCOSE LEVEL GLU...

Page 4: ...5 App Control the Pod s operations from a compatible smartphone or the Insulet provided Controller Always keep the Omnipod 5 App or Controller close to hear any alerts and alarms The Omnipod 5 Pod Tu...

Page 5: ...nd trend for a correction bolus Tap CONFIRM Review the entries to ensure they are correct then tap START Confirm the screen says Delivering Bolus and shows a green progress bar before moving away from...

Page 6: ...ere they more active than usual Medication Did they take more insulin or medication than usual Potential causes of a high glucose Food Did they increase their portion size of carbohydrates without acc...

Page 7: ...ve that remains on the skin or if necessary use an adhesive remover 3 Check the infusion site for signs of infection 4 Dispose of the used Pod according to local waste disposal regulations Caution Do...

Page 8: ...insertion to ensure that the cannula was properly inserted by looking to see if the pink window is visible TIP For optimal connectivity the Pod should be placed in direct line of sight of the CGM Alw...

Page 9: ...e target glucose to 150 mg dL for the time you choose When can the Activity feature be used During activities like sports swimming yard work a walk in the park or any other time when the glucose level...

Page 10: ...professional before using these features and for personalized recommendations SECTION 3 TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Viewing history To view the history summary and detail information go...

Page 11: ...r DEACTIVATE POD as last choice after trying the other options Supplies to have on hand Always keep an emergency kit with you to quickly respond to any diabetes emergency or in the case that your Omni...

Page 12: ...erglycemia Screen images shown in this guide are examples only and are not suggestions for user settings This guide is for informational purposes only Be sure to consult with your healthcare provider...

Page 13: ...rks or registered trademarks of Insulet Corporation All rights reserved The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Insulet Corp...

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