Ypsomed OmniPod my life, User Manual

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CHAPTER 1mylife OmniPod
Your New mylife OmniPod Insulin Management System
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Insulin Delivery with the mylife OmniPod
System
The mylife OmniPod ® Insulin Management System is an innova-
tive continuous insulin delivery system that provides all the
proven benefits of
continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII)
therapy in a way no conventional insulin pump can. The System’s
innovative design and features allows you to live your life—and
manage your diabetes—with unprecedented freedom, comfort,
convenience, and ease.
The long-term health benefits of better blood glucose control
are well known. Maintaining near-normal blood glucose levels
can help you live a longer, healthier life with fewer diabetes-
related complications. The mylife OmniPod System also has
many practical, everyday benefits, including convenience, free-
dom, flexibility, and ease of use.
Continuous insulin delivery most closely mimics the insulin
release of a healthy pancreas. Since the landmark 10-year
Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT), the long-
term health benefits of maintaining near-normal blood
glucose levels have been widely recognized.
Continuous insulin delivery at preset rates eliminates the need
for injections and the interruptions that come with them. In addi-
tion, with the mylife OmniPod System, insulin delivery can be
changed with the press of a button to adapt to snacks or unex-
pected changes in daily routine. The mylife OmniPod System is a
great option for people with diabetes who require insulin.
The mylife OmniPod System works much like the pancreas of a
person without diabetes by delivering insulin in two ways:
• A small, constant, background supply of insulin (called a basal
rate ) is delivered automatically at a programmed rate, all day
and night.
• An extra dose of insulin (called a bolus ) can be delivered
when you need it to match the carbohydrates in a meal or
snack or to correct a high blood glucose.