OmniPod 5 - To Treat Hyperglycaemia (High Glucose)

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Possible causes of
hyperglycaemia
Suggested action
Infection, illness
or medication change
See “Sick Days” on page 198.
Consult your healthcare provider about sick day
guidelines and about medication changes.
Weight loss or gain,
menstrual cycle
or pregnancy
Consult your healthcare provider for guidance.
Blockage (occlusion)
Deactivate and remove the used Pod.
Apply a new Pod in a dierent location.
To Treat Hyperglycaemia (High Glucose)
Warning: NEVER drive yourself to the emergency department if you need
emergency medical care. Ask a friend or family member to take you to the
emergency department or call an ambulance.
Always check your glucose frequently while treating hyperglycaemia. You don’t
want to over-treat the condition and cause your glucose to drop too low.
1. Check your glucose. e result will help you to nd out how much insulin is
needed to return your glucose to your glucose goal.
2. If your glucose is 13.9 mmol/L or above, check for ketones. If ketones are
present, follow your healthcare provider’s guidelines.
3. If ketones are not present, take a correction bolus as prescribed by your
healthcare provider.
4. Check your glucose again aer 2 hours.
5. If glucose has not decreased, do both of the following:
• Take a second bolus by injection, using a sterile syringe. Ask your
healthcare provider whether to inject the same amount of insulin as in
step 3.
• Replace the Pod. Use a new vial of insulin to ll the new Pod. en contact
your healthcare provider for guidance.
Note: 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.
6. If you feel nauseous at any point, check for ketones and contact your
healthcare provider immediately.