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CHAPTER 9
Living with Diabetes
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Your Role: Safely Using the mylife OmniPod
System
Before deciding on the mylife OmniPod
®
Insulin Management
System, you and your
healthcare provider
discussed the advan-
tages and benefits of the mylife OmniPod System, as well as the
responsibilities that come with
insulin
pump therapy. Remem-
ber: safe use begins and ends with you. If you have questions or
doubts about being able to safely use the mylife OmniPod Sys-
tem at any time, consult your healthcare provider immediately.
Most problems are easily avoided by:
•
Learning all you can about successful
diabetes
management.
•
Being actively involved in your treatment.
•
Checking your
blood glucose
levels frequently.
•
Washing your hands and disinfecting
infusion sites
to reduce
the possibility of infection.
•
Being aware of the signs of
hypoglycemia
(low blood glu-
cose),
hyperglycemia
(high blood glucose), and
diabetic keto-
acidosis
(DKA). (See “Avoid Lows, Highs and DKA” later in this
chapter.)
•
Keeping a diabetes emergency kit with you at all times. (See
“Prepare for Emergencies” later in this chapter.)
•
Knowing how to contact your healthcare provider in case of
an emergency.
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Daily Diabetes Management Activities
To ensure proper mylife OmniPod System operation and your
continued good health:
•
Check your blood glucose frequently
•
Inspect the infusion site daily
If you are unable to use the mylife OmniPod Insulin
Management System according to instructions, you
may be putting your health and safety at risk. Talk
with your healthcare provider if you have questions or
concerns about using the mylife OmniPod System.
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