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System Terminology and Navigation 22 System Terminology and Navigation
Connecting In Omnipod 5, “connecting” refers to setting
up wireless communication between system
components. Omnipod 5 uses Bluetooth®
wireless technology to communicate with your
Pod, and from the Transmitter to the Pod.
Controller Omnipod 5 device, supplied by Insulet, that
contains the Omnipod 5 App for use to control
the Omnipod 5 System.
Deactivate Preferred method for shutting down the Pod.
Deactivation turns o insulin delivery in the Pod
and allows the Omnipod 5 App to activate a new
Pod.
Device In Omnipod 5, “device” refers to the Omnipod 5
Controller used to control the Omnipod 5 App.
Discard Pod When a communication problem prevents you
from deactivating a Pod, the DISCARD option
allows Omnipod 5 to activate a new Pod without
shutting down the active Pod. Always remove a
“discarded” Pod from your body, as it may still be
delivering insulin.
Hazard Alarm An alarm that alerts you to a problem with the
Omnipod 5 System that needs your immediate
attention, such as a disruption to your insulin
delivery.
Hyperglycaemia High glucose. A higher-than-normal level of
glucose in the blood; generally above
13.9 mmol/L.
Hypoglycaemia Low glucose. A lower-than-normal level of
glucose in the blood; generally below
3.9 mmol/L.
Hypoglycaemia
unawareness
A condition in which a person does not feel or
recognise the symptoms of hypoglycaemia.
Infusion site e place on the body where a Pod's cannula is
inserted to deliver insulin.
Insulin on board (IOB) Insulin that is still active (available to lower
glucose) in the body.