Insulet Omnipod 5, Care Manual

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SECTION 2 | RESPONSE SECTION 2 | RESPONSE
Hungry
Sweaty
Confused
Thirsty
Z
Z
Z
Feeling Tired
Irritable
Frequent Urination
Blurry Vision
Weight Loss
Weak
Hungry
Sweaty
Confused
Thirsty
Z
Z
Z
Feeling Tired
Irritable
Frequent Urination
Blurry Vision
Weight Loss
Weak
Hungry
Sweaty
Confused
Thirsty
Z
Z
Z
Feeling Tired
Irritable
Frequent Urination
Blurry Vision
Weight Loss
Weak
Hungry
Sweaty
Confused
Thirsty
Z
Z
Z
Feeling Tired
Irritable
Frequent Urination
Blurry Vision
Weight Loss
Weak
Hungry
Sweaty
Confused
Thirsty
Z
Z
Z
Feeling Tired
Irritable
Frequent Urination
Blurry Vision
Weight Loss
Weak
1. Check glucose level if you think or they
feel that they have a low glucose level.
2. Treat the low glucose level with 5-15
grams of fast-acting carbohydrates.
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3. Check again in 15 minutes to make
sure the glucose is going up.
4. If still under 80 mg/dL, treat again.
SOURCES OF
15 GRAMS
OF
CARBS
• 3-4 glucose
tabs
• 1 tablespoon
of sugar
• ½ cup (4oz)
juice or
regular soda
(not diet)
High glucose (hyperglycemia)
High glucose is when there is too much glucose in their blood, usually over
250 mg/dL. If you notice any of the symptoms below or they feel them,
check glucose to confirm.
Hungry
Sweaty
Confused
Thirsty
Z
Z
Z
Feeling Tired
Irritable
Frequent Urination
Blurry Vision
Weight Loss
Weak
Hungry
Sweaty
Confused
Thirsty
Z
Z
Z
Feeling Tired
Irritable
Frequent Urination
Blurry Vision
Weight Loss
Weak
Hungry
Sweaty
Confused
Thirsty
Z
Z
Z
Feeling Tired
Irritable
Frequent Urination
Blurry Vision
Weight Loss
Weak
Hungry
Sweaty
Confused
Thirsty
Z
Z
Z
Feeling Tired
Irritable
Frequent Urination
Blurry Vision
Weight Loss
Weak
Hungry
Sweaty
Confused
Thirsty
Z
Z
Z
Feeling Tired
Irritable
Frequent Urination
Blurry Vision
Weight Loss
Weak
TIP!
These are the most
common symptoms
to look for:
Low: ____________________
_________________________
High: ___________________
_________________________
Potential causes of a low glucose:
Food
• Did they eat as many carbohydrates as planned?
• Did they delay eating after taking their insulin or medication?
Activity
• Were 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 accounting
for it?
• Did they correctly calculate how
much insulin to take?
Activity
• Were they less active than usual?
Wellness
• Are they feeling stressed
or scared?
• Do they have a cold, flu or other illness?
• Are they taking any new medications?
1. Check glucose.
2. If glucose is higher than 250mg/dL follow their healthcare provider’s
instructions for checking for ketones.
3. If ketones are not present, take a correction bolus from Pod
as prescribed.
4. Continue to monitor glucose and treat as instructed by their
healthcare provider.
Managing glucose levels
Managing and responding to glucose levels can be challenging. The Omnipod 5
System automates insulin delivery, helping to protect against highs and lows.
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Sometimes though, you may still need to respond to highs and lows. Always
follow the treatment plan provided by the primary caregiver and/or
healthcare provider.
Low glucose (hypoglycemia)
Low glucose is when the amount of glucose drops below 70 mg/dL. If the
person with diabetes has any of the symptoms below, check glucose to confirm.
If symptoms do not match CGM readings, test glucose levels with BG meter.
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).
2. Study in 80 people with T1D aged 2 –5.9 yrs 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 = 57.2% vs. 68.1%. SherrJL, et al. Diabetes Care (2022).
3. Boughton CK, Hartnell S, Allen JM, Fuchs J, Hovorka R. Training and Support for Hybrid Closed-Loop Therapy. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2022 Jan;16(1):218-223.
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