Living with Diabetes
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Avoid lows, highs, and DKA
You can avoid most risks related to using the mylife OmniPod
System by practicing proper techniques and by acting promptly
at the first sign of trouble. You can avoid potential problems by
knowing the signs of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose), hyper-
glycemia (high blood glucose), and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
The easiest and most reliable way to avoid these conditions is to
check your blood glucose often.
General precautions
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Keep careful records and discuss changes and adjustments
with your healthcare provider.
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Tell your healthcare provider if you have extreme highs or
lows, or if highs or lows are occurring more often than usual.
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If you have technical problems with your mylife OmniPod
System and cannot resolve them, do not hesitate to call Cus-
tomer Care.
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Glucose)
Hypoglycemia can occur even when a Pod is working properly.
Never ignore the signs of low blood glucose (no matter how
mild). If left untreated, severe hypoglycemia can cause seizures
or lead to unconsciousness. If you suspect that your blood glu-
cose level is low, check your BG level to confirm.
Symptoms of hypoglycemia
Never ignore these symptoms:
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Shakiness
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Fatigue
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Unexplained sweating
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Cold, clammy skin
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Weakness
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Blurred vision or a headache
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Sudden hunger
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Rapid heart rate
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Confusion
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Tingling in the lips or tongue
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Anxiety
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