OmniPod 5 - Page 16

Introduction 1
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1 Introduction
Rate, Max Bolus, Correction Factor(s), Insulin to Carb (IC) Ratio(s), Minimum
Glucose for Calculations, Target Glucose, Correct Above and Duration of Insulin
Action.
Warning: DO NOT rely upon this User Guide in any way in connection with
your personal healthcare, related decisions and treatment. is User Guide
is informational only and not intended as medical or healthcare advice or
recommendations to be used for diagnosis, treatment or any other individual
needs. is User Guide is not a substitute for medical or healthcare advice,
recommendations and/or services from a qualied healthcare provider. All such
decisions and treatment should be discussed with a qualied healthcare provider
who is familiar with your individual needs.
Warning: DO NOT use the Omnipod 5 System if you are unable or unwilling to
use it as instructed by this User Guide and your healthcare provider. Failure to use
this system as intended could result in over-delivery or under-delivery of insulin,
which can lead to hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia.
Warning: ALWAYS keep an emergency kit with you to quickly respond to any
diabetes emergency or in the case that your Omnipod 5 System stops working.
Always carry supplies to perform a Pod change should you need to replace your
Pod at any time.
Warning: ALWAYS dispose of the Pod according to local waste disposal
guidelines. e Pod is considered biohazardous aer use and can potentially
transmit infectious diseases.
Warning: DO NOT use SmartAdjust technology in pregnant women, critically
ill patients or those on dialysis. e safety of SmartAdjust technology has not been
evaluated in these populations. Consult with your healthcare provider if any of
these conditions apply to you before using SmartAdjust technology.
Warning: DO NOT use the Omnipod 5 System if you do not have adequate
vision and/or hearing to recognise all functions of the Omnipod 5 System
including alerts, alarms and reminders according to instructions.
Warning: ONLY use rapid-acting U-100 NovoLog®/ NovoRapid® (insulin
aspart), Humalog® (insulin lispro) and Admelog® (insulin lispro) insulin in the
Omnipod 5 System as they have been tested and found to be safe for use with
this system. NovoLog/NovoRapid, Humalog and Admelog are compatible with
the Omnipod 5 System for use up to 72 hours (3 days). Follow your healthcare
provider’s directions on how oen to replace the Pod.
Warning: AVOID administering insulin, such as by injection or inhalation, while
wearing an active Pod, as this could result in hypoglycaemia. e Omnipod5
System cannot track insulin that is administered outside of the system. Consult
your healthcare provider about how long to wait aer manually administering
insulin before you start Automated Mode.
Warning: AVOID changing your SmartBolus Calculator settings before
consulting with your healthcare provider. Incorrect changes could result in