OmniPod 5 - General Settings on the Insulet-Provided Controller; Items Needed for Your Training

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Setting Up Your Omnipod5 Application 44 Setting Up Your Omnipod5 Application
e Dexcom G6 CGM System and supplies must be obtained from Dexcom or an
authorised distributor. Refer to the Dexcom G6 CGM System Instructions for Use
for instructions for use.
Items needed for your training
• Your Controller with the Omnipod 5 App and charger
• Your Dexcom G6 Transmitter and Sensor
• Your Dexcom G6 app
• Two Pods
• is User Guide
• BG meter
• Test strips and a lancing device (available from many pharmacies)
• Vial of rapid-acting U-100 insulin (See page 7 for information about the
approved types of insulin to use with the Pod)
• Alcohol prep swabs
• Instructions from your healthcare provider with Omnipod 5 App settings
tailored to your needs. ese settings include Basal Programme, Insulin
to Carb Ratio, Correction Factor, Target Glucose and Duration of Insulin
Action.
Note: Ensure that your Controller is charged before training begins. To charge
your Controller, see “Charging the Controller Battery” on page 183.
4.3. General Settings on the Insulet-provided Controller
Warning: DO NOT start to use your system or change your settings without
adequate training and guidance from your healthcare provider. Initiating and
adjusting settings incorrectly can result in over-delivery or under-delivery of
insulin, which could lead to hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia. Settings that
impact insulin delivery mainly include: Pod Shutdown, basal rate(s), Max
Basal 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.
Note: Tapping the back arrow on the screen returns you to the previous screen.
However, tapping the CANCEL button in any of these set-up steps takes you to the
rst screen of each section and erases any entries in that section. A pop-up screen
warns you that you could lose these entries.