Introduction 1
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1 Introduction
If your sensor glucose values do not match your symptoms, ALWAYS check your
blood glucose using a BG meter, and consider treatment and/or Sensor calibration
if necessary. ALWAYS switch to Manual Mode if you feel you are receiving
inaccurate sensor glucose values.
• Erroneously high sensor glucose values can cause excessive insulin delivery,
leading to severe hypoglycaemia, seizure, loss of consciousness or death.
• Erroneously low sensor glucose values can cause prolonged insulin
suspension, leading to hyperglycaemia, DKA or death.
If you are having symptoms that are not consistent with your blood glucose
readings and you have followed all instructions described in this User Guide,
contact your healthcare provider.
Warning: ALWAYS make sure you are using the Sensor as per the manufacturer's
instructions. Do not extend the Sensor wear beyond the recommended duration
and do not start a Sensor past its Use-By date. e Omnipod 5 System relies on
accurate, current sensor glucose values to determine your insulin needs. Incorrect
use of the Sensor could result in over-delivery or under-delivery of insulin, which
could lead to hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia.
Warning: Do NOT use the Omnipod 5 System if you are taking hydroxyurea,
a medication used in the treatment of diseases including cancer and sickle cell
anaemia. Your Dexcom G6 sensor glucose values could be falsely elevated and
could result in over-delivery of insulin, which can lead to severe hypoglycaemia.
Warning: ALWAYS respond to Hazard Alarms as soon as they occur. Pod
Hazard Alarms indicate that insulin delivery has stopped. Failure to respond
to a Hazard Alarm could result in under-delivery of insulin, which can lead to
hyperglycaemia.
Warning: ALWAYS monitor your glucose and follow your healthcare provider's
treatment guidelines when you stop receiving insulin due to a blockage
(occlusion). Not taking action promptly could result in under-delivery of insulin,
which can lead to hyperglycaemia or diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
(see “
Blockage Detected” on page 152).
Warning: ALWAYS keep your Controller safe and within your control to ensure
that others cannot make changes to your insulin therapy. Unintended changes to
your insulin delivery could result in over-delivery or under-delivery of insulin,
which can lead to hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia. Be careful who you share
your Controller PIN with.
Warning: DO NOT use the Omnipod 5 System at low atmospheric pressure
(below 700 hPA). You could encounter such low atmospheric pressures at
high elevations, such as when mountain climbing or living at elevations above
3,000metres (10,000 feet). Change in atmospheric pressure can also occur during
take-o with air travel. Unintended insulin delivery can occur if there is expansion
of tiny air bubbles that may exist inside the Pod. is can result in hypoglycaemia.
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