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OmniPod® Insulin Management System

Getting Ready for OmniPod® System Training

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1.0 Before You Begin OverviewGetting Ready for OmniPod® System Training > Before You Begin >

Welcome to OmniPod Interactive Learning!

1.0 Before You Begin OverviewGetting Ready for OmniPod System Training > Before You Begin >

Soon you will meet with your diabetes educator to learn how to use the OmniPod® Insulin Management System.


To get the most out of that training, it is helpful to review the basics of diabetes self-management and insulin pump therapy first.


This interactive program is designed to give you that review. It will help you prepare for your OmniPod training.


To prepare for your personal OmniPod training, we encourage you to:

•Listen to each topic carefully

•Take the short quizzes to checkyour understanding

•Review the User Guide

2.0 Living Well with Diabetes OverviewGetting Ready for OmniPod System Training > Living Well with Diabetes >


You play the most important role in managing your diabetes. The things you do every day can make it easier or harder to manage.

This section reviews some of the basic skills that make it easier to manage your diabetes, like keeping your blood glucose levels in your target range.


In this section you will learn:

•Why it is important to check your blood glucose regularly

•When you should check your blood glucose in addition to your regular checks

•Some techniques you should always use when you check your blood glucose


In this section you will learn:

•What you should do when you think you have low blood glucose

•What you should do when you think you have high blood glucose

•What ketones are and when you should check for ketones

•What you should do during sick days

2.1 Importance of Self-Monitoring of Blood GlucoseGetting Ready for OmniPod System Training > Living Well with Diabetes >


One important part of your everyday diabetes management is called Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG).


With SMBG, you measure and record your blood glucose level many times during each day.

Then you use this information to adjust your diabetes management and your daily routines to keep your blood glucose in your target range.


When you ‘see’ what your current blood glucose is, you can better manage your diet and exercise and their effects on your blood glucose.


Knowing your current blood glucose also helps you adjust your insulin doses when you need to.


Checking your blood glucose regularly helps to avoid potential problems from having blood glucose that is too low (hypoglycemia) or blood glucose that is too high (hyperglycemia).


Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia may not always produce symptoms. Checking your blood glucose regularly is the most reliable way to detect them.


Checking your blood glucose regularly helps your healthcare provider.

Your provider can use your blood glucose information to plan an individualized diabetes treatment for you.


In short, checking your blood glucose regularly is the most important part of managing your diabetes successfully.


Frequent blood glucose checks help you to:

•Know what your current blood glucose is

•Know if your blood glucose level is changing

•Take corrective action when needed to keep your blood glucose in your target range

2.2 The Basics of Checking Blood GlucoseGetting Ready for OmniPod System Training > Living Well with Diabetes >


Most healthcare providers recommend checking blood glucose several times a day, especially before meals and before you go to bed.


In addition to these regular checks, there are other times when checking blood glucose is necessary.


You should check your blood glucose:

•When you feel symptoms like weakness, sweating, nervousness, headache, or confusion

•When you are deciding whether to adjust your insulin dose, especially before a meal and 2 hours after meals

•When your healthcare provider tells you to


Make it a habit to keep your blood glucose meter, test strips and lancets with you at all times.

Always have spare working batteries and fresh test strips that have not passed their expiration date.


Before checking blood glucose, it is important each time to make sure your hands and your test site are clean.

Use warm, soapy water; rinse and dry your hands and your test site completely.


When you choose a test site, remember:

•Checking blood glucose from your fingertips may show glucose changes sooner than checking it from other sites.

•You may see differences between blood glucose readings taken from your finger or palm and readings taken from other test sites after you have eaten, taken insulin, or exercised.


Blood glucose readings can be affected if you are severely dehydrated.


If your body has lost a lot of water, your blood glucose readings may show high results.


If you believe you are severely dehydrated, consult your healthcare provider immediately.

2.3 Managing HypoglycemiaGetting Ready for OmniPod System Training > Living Well with Diabetes >


One potential condition you may encounter when you take insulin is low blood glucose levels below 70 mg/dL. This is called hypoglycemia.


If your blood glucose level drops below 70 mg/dL, do not ignore it. Left untreated, it may lead to unconsciousness, seizures, or death.


It is always a good idea to check your blood glucose frequently, especially, after you have participated in prolonged or intense exercise.

Sometimes your blood glucose can be low, and you may not experience any symptoms.


Symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose)

•Shakiness

•Fatigue

•Sweating

•Cold, clammy skin

•Weakness

•Blurred vision or a headache


Symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose)

•Sudden hunger

•Rapid heart rate

•Confusion

•Tingling in the lips or tongue

•Anxiety


When you have any of these symptoms, check your blood glucose. If you get a reading below 70 mg/dL, treat it immediately.


Treatment of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose)

•Eat 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates, such as glucose tablets or hard candy, or drink 4 ounces of fruit juice.



•Eat 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates, such as glucose tablets or hard candy, or drink 4 ounces of fruit juice.

Check your blood glucose again after 15 minutes.



•If your blood glucose is still below 70 mg/dL, eat 15 grams of carbohydrate or drink 4 ounces of fruit juice.



•If your blood glucose is still below 70 mg/dL, eat 15 grams of carbohydrate or drink 4 ounces of fruit juice.

Check blood glucose again in 15 minutes. Continue to check and treat until blood glucose is above 70 mg/dL.



•Contact your healthcare provider for guidance.


To manage hypoglycemia:

•Know your target blood glucose level.



•Keep a fast-acting carbohydrate like glucose tablets or hard candy with you at all times, so you can respond quickly to low blood glucose.



•Teach your friends, family members, and colleagues to recognize the signs of hypoglycemia, so they can help if you develop hypoglycemia unawareness or a severe adverse reaction.



•Keep a glucagon injection kit (for treating low blood glucose) with your emergency supplies. Teach family members, roommates, and others how to use glucagon properly ahead of time.



•If you have an incident of hypoglycemia, find out why. That can help you manage hypoglycemia in the future.

2.4 Managing HyperglycemiaGetting Ready for OmniPod System Training > Living Well with Diabetes >


When there is not enough insulin in your body, or insulin delivery is interrupted, your blood glucose can rise rapidly. This may lead to another potential condition, high blood glucose, called hyperglycemia.


To prevent hyperglycemia, check your blood glucose four to six times a day.

It is a good idea to check your blood glucose when you wake up, before each meal, and before you go to bed.


Symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)

•Fatigue

•Nausea

•Frequent urination, especially during the night

•Unusual thirst or hunger


Symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)

•Unexplained weight loss

•Blurred vision

•Slow healing of cuts or sores

When you feel any of these symptoms, check your blood glucose.


You should also check your blood glucose:

•Before you drive a car

•When your blood glucose has been running unusually high or low

•If you suspect that your blood glucose is high or low

•Before, during, and after exercise

•As directed by your healthcare provider


If you get a blood glucose reading higher than 250 mg/dL and feel symptoms, such as fatigue, thirst, excessive urination, or blurry vision, treat for hyperglycemia as recommended by your healthcare provider.


You should also check for the presence of ketones.

Ketones are acidic substances produced when the body breaks down fat for energy.

They may be a sign you are experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a potentially life-threatening condition.


To check for ketones, you do a simple urine test with a urine ketone test strip.

If the ketone test is negative or shows trace, continue treating for high blood glucose.

If the ketone test shows ketones are present, and you are feeling nauseated or ill, call your healthcare provider immediately for guidance.


When you get a high blood glucose reading but have no symptoms of hyperglycemia, check your blood glucose again with a new test strip.

If you still get a high blood glucose reading, treat for hyperglycemia as recommended by your healthcare provider.

2.5 Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)Getting Ready for OmniPod System Training > Living Well with Diabetes >


Your body needs insulin to move glucose out of your blood and into your cells to fuel cell activity.

When there is not enough insulin in your body, glucose stays in your blood. Your blood glucose level rises.


But your body still needs energy. If your cells are not getting enough glucose from your blood, your body starts breaking down fat cells for energy.

When the body breaks down fats for energy, it produces acidic substances called ‘ketones.’ Ketones in your body can be a sign of the condition called diabetic ketoacidosis, or DKA.


Symptoms of DKA similar to those of hyperglycemia

•Fatigue

•Frequent urination, especially during the night

•Unusual thirst or hunger

•Unexplained weight loss

•Blurred vision

•Slow healing of cuts or sores


Other symptoms of DKA

•Nausea and vomiting

•Abdominal pain

•Dehydration

•Fruity-smelling breath

•Dry skin or tongue

•Rapid pulse

•Labored breathing


The easiest and most reliable way to prevent DKA is to check your blood glucose four to six times a day.

These routine checks allow you to detect and treat high blood glucose before DKA develops.


If you get a blood glucose reading higher than 250 mg/dL, also do a check for ketones


To check for ketones, you do a simple urine test with a urine ketone test strip.

If the ketone test is negative or shows trace, continue treating for high blood glucose.

If the ketone test shows ketones are present, and you are feeling nauseated or ill, call your healthcare provider immediately for guidance.


If you need emergency attention, ask a friend or family member to take you to the emergency room or call an ambulance.

Do not drive yourself.

2.6 Sick Day ManagementGetting Ready for OmniPod System Training > Living Well with Diabetes >


Any physical stress can cause your blood glucose to rise, and illness is a physical stress.

Even a common illness like getting the flu can affect your blood glucose levels.


If you have flu-like symptoms, remember many symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) are similar to flu symptoms.

If you have these symptoms, do not assume you have the flu. Check your blood glucose to rule out DKA.


Things to do when you are ill

•Treat the underlying illness to promote faster recovery.

•Check your blood glucose more often, at least once every 2 hours. Keep careful records of results.

•Test for ketones when your blood glucose is 250 mg/dL or higher.



•Eat as normally as you can.

•Drink plenty of non-caffeinated fluids to prevent dehydration.

•If you are not eating normally, adjust your bolus doses as needed to match changes in meals and snacks.



•Always continue your basal insulin, even if you are unable to eat. Contact your healthcare provider for suggested basal rate adjustments when you are ill.

•Follow your healthcare provider’s guidelines for taking additional insulin when you are ill.


Please talk with your healthcare provider about making a plan for managing sick days.

2.7 Check Your KnowledgeGetting Ready for OmniPod System Training > Living Well with Diabetes >

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2.7 Check Your Knowledge

What is SMBG?

a.Standard Measurement of Blood Glucoseb.Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucosec.Single Measurement of Blood Glucosed.All of the above

Getting Ready for OmniPod System Training > Living Well with Diabetes >

True or False?With SMBG, you measure and record your blood

glucose level at many times during each day.


True:

True or False?Frequent Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose

(SMBG) helps to avoid potential problems with hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.


True:


Frequent SMBG helps you to:

a.Know your current blood glucoseb.Know if your blood glucose is changingc. Take corrective action to keep your blood

glucose in your target ranged.All of the above


True or False?Most healthcare providers recommend checking

blood glucose several times a day, especially before meals and before you go to bed.


True:



a.When you feel weakness and confusionb.When you want to adjust your insulin dosec. When you are instructed by your healthcare

providerd.All of the above



True or False?I do not have to clean my hands and/or my test

site each time before checking blood glucose.

Before checking blood glucose, it is important each time to make sure your hands and your test site are clean.


False


Blood glucose (BG) changes may be detected sooner when:

a.Checking BG from fingertipsb.Checking BG from forearmc.Checking BG after you have eaten


True or False?If you are dehydrated, your blood glucose

readings may show high results.


True:


Hypoglycemia is a condition when blood glucose level is:

a.Between 70 mg/dL and 140 mg/dLb.Above 250 mg/dLc. Below 70 mg/dL


True or False?Sometimes your blood glucose can be low,

and you may not experience any symptoms.


True:

True or False?Some symptoms of hypoglycemia, or low blood

glucose, are weakness, sweating, nervousness, headache, or confusion.


True:


When treating hypoglycemia, it is recommended to:

a.Eat 15g of fast-acting carbs or drink 4oz. of fruit juice

b.Check blood sugar after 15 minutesc. Continue to treat and check until BG is

above 70 mg/dLd.All of the above



You should check for ketones when blood glucose level is:

a.Between 70 mg/dL and 140 mg/dLb.Above 250 mg/dLc.Below 70 mg/dL



Which symptoms are not symptoms of hyperglycemia?

a.Fatigue & nauseab.Frequent urination, unusual thirst or hungerc. Shakiness, sweating, and confusiond.Unexplained weight loss




a.Before you drive a carb.When your blood glucose has been running

unusually high or lowc. Before, during and after exercised.All of the above


True or False?Ketones are harmful acids produced in the body

when it breaks down fat for energy. Ketones can develop when blood glucose is 250 mg/dL or higher.


True:


The symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) are:

a.Nausea and vomiting; Abdominal painb.Fruity-smelling breathc. Rapid pulse and labored breathingd.All of the above


True or False?You should contact your healthcare provider

immediately when a ketone test shows ketones are present and you are feeling nauseated or ill.


True:


When you are ill, among other things you should:

a.Check your blood glucose at least once every 2 hours

b.Test for ketones when BG is above 250 mg/dLc. Continue your basal insulin even if you are

unable to eatd.All of the above


3.0 The Basics of Insulin Pump Therapy Overview

Getting Ready for OmniPod System Training > The Basics of Insulin Pump Therapy >



Insulin pump therapy has advanced diabetes management and benefited many people with diabetes.

But managing diabetes with an insulin pump is much different from managing it with multiple daily injections, or MDI.



To manage your diabetes successfully with insulin pump therapy, you need to understand those differences.

This section will help you understand basics of insulin pump therapy and some of the ways it is different from MDI.



In this section you will learn about:

•Basal rates and bolus doses

•Different kinds of insulin

•Carbohydrate counting

•Factors considered in calculationof a bolus dose

3.1 Basal Rates and Bolus DosesGetting Ready for OmniPod System Training > The Basics of Insulin Pump Therapy >


Our bodies need a small, constant supply of insulin for normal cell activity. For people without diabetes, the pancreas continuously delivers insulin and varies the amount it delivers throughout the day based on several factors.


Insulin delivery depends on several factors:

•Current blood glucose level

•Physical activity level

•Type and amount of food


In a person without diabetes, the pancreas varies the amount of insulin it produces based on these factors, so it automatically keeps the blood glucose level within a normal range.


The pancreas of people with diabetes has limited or no ability to produce insulin.

•Management of diabetes is based on delivering insulin directly to the body.

•Multiple daily injections of insulin or an insulin pump can be used to deliver insulin.


When using an insulin pump, one part of the treatment consists of a small amount of insulin delivered continuously for a period of time, similar to what the pancreas does.

This amount is called a basal rate. It is measured in units per hour.


If your basal rate of insulin is not enough to keep your blood glucose at an acceptable level, your treatment will include a bolus or extra dose of insulin.


An extra dose of insulin:

•Meal bolusAn extra dose of insulin when you are about to eat a meal or snack that is likely to raise your blood glucose level

•Correction bolusAn extra dose of insulin to reduce your blood glucose when it is above your target level

3.2 Insulin for Pump TherapyGetting Ready for OmniPod System Training > The Basics of Insulin Pump Therapy >


To understand how insulin pump therapy works, you need to know a little more about the different kinds of insulin and different ways to take insulin.

Insulin Pump Therapy


Two types of insulin


Two types of insulin

•Long-acting insulin stays in your body longer, so you take it less often.

•Rapid-acting insulin stays a shorter time, so you take it more often.


Perhaps you have used multiple daily injections (MDI) in the past to get your insulin. Pump therapy works differently from MDI.



•The pump uses only rapid-acting insulin and releases it continuously into your body.



•The pump uses only rapid-acting insulin and releases it continuously into your body.

•You have more control of the amount and the rate at which insulin is released.


If you need additional insulin to correct your blood glucose level or match your carbohydrate intake, you can get that insulin with the push of a few buttons.

3.3 Carbohydrate CountingGetting Ready for OmniPod System Training > The Basics of Insulin Pump Therapy >


At times you may need an extra dose of insulin because you are about to eat a meal or snack that is likely to raise your blood glucose.

This extra dose is called a meal bolus.


You probably eat many different kinds of food: fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and meats or proteins. Some foods may raise your blood glucose. This is because they contain carbohydrates.


When the body digests food, it turns carbohydrates into glucose very quickly. So, foods high in carbohydrates have the greatest effect on blood glucose.

For example, starches and some vegetables; fruit and fruit juice; milk and milk products; and sweets and desserts may affect your blood glucose.


Eating a meal high in carbohydrates may raise your blood glucose level quickly. That affects how much insulin you will need to keep your blood glucose at the acceptable level.


So it is important to track the amount of carbohydrates you are eating.

Because carbohydrates are typically measured in grams, you will need to know how many grams of carbo-hydrates are in a meal or snack. You can do it by counting carbs.


How would you count carbs?

One way is to read the Nutrition Facts labels on packaged foods. These labels tell you how many grams of carbohydrates are in a single serving of the food.


First, look for the serving size information at the top of the label. In this example, a serving is two crackers.

But remember a package may hold more than one serving. This package contains 21 servings!


Next, find the section called Total Carbohydrate. It tells you how many grams of carbohydrates are in one serving.


To find out how many total grams you are eating, multiply the number of grams in one serving by the number of servings that you are eating.


Each serving of two of these crackers contains 10 grams of carbohydrates. If you eat four crackers, you have eaten 20 grams of carbohydrates.


When you eat foods without labels, there are other ways to count carbs. You can ask your dietitian for a list of foods that shows you their carb counts, for example.


And your OmniPod System has a reference library of carb counts for many foods.


Before you begin using the OmniPod System, it is recommended that you meet with a registered dietitian to review your meal planning and carbohydrate counting skills.

3.4 Insulin on Board (IOB)Getting Ready for OmniPod System Training > The Basics of Insulin Pump Therapy >


One important factor that affects your bolus dose is your Insulin on Board (IOB).

IOB is the amount of insulin still working in your body from any previous meal or correction boluses.


IOB depends on three factors:

•Duration of insulin action

•Time since previous bolus

•The amount of previous bolus


Duration of insulin action•How long the insulin remains active in your body


Duration of insulin action•How long the insulin remains active in your bodyYour healthcare provider determines duration of insulin action.


Time since previous bolus•How much time passed by since your previous bolus


The amount of previous bolus•How much insulin was delivered during your previous bolus


Your PDM will factor IOB if you turn on and use the suggested bolus calculator.

It will be discussed later in the training.

3.5 Bolus CalculationGetting Ready for OmniPod System Training > The Basics of Insulin Pump Therapy >


The OmniPod System includes features that help you calculate the amount of extra insulin you need for both meal boluses and correction boluses.


It can help you by suggesting an amount of insulin that is based on your personal settings in the OmniPod System, your current blood glucose, and the amount of insulin currently active in your body.

This feature is called the suggested bolus calculator.


The suggested bolus calculator considers several factors:

•Your current blood glucose level

•The number of grams of carbohydrates you are about to eat

•Your Insulin on Board (IOB)—the amount of insulin that is still active in your body from a previous meal or correction bolus


IOB depends on three factors:

•Duration of insulin action

•Time since previous bolus

•The amount of previous bolus


In addition, you and your healthcare provider will determine other factors that affect the calculation of bolus doses.

These factors are based on the way your body processes insulin, and your healthcare provider will take them into account in determining your insulin requirements.


These factors include:

•Insulin to Carbohydrate Ratio (IC Ratio)

•Correction Factor or Sensitivity Factor

•Target blood glucose value


Insulin to Carbohydrate Ratio (IC Ratio)

•How much insulin you need to take in relation to carbohydrates eaten

For example, if your IC ratio is 1:15, then you need to deliver 1 unit of insulin to cover every 15 grams of carbohydrate that you eat.


Correction Factor or Sensitivity Factor

•How much one unit of insulin will lower your blood glucose levelFor example, if your correction factor is 50, it means that 1 unit of insulin will lower your blood glucose by approximately 50 mg/dL.


Target blood glucose value

•The blood glucose value that you are trying to achieve in your day-to-day diabetes management

3.6 Check Your KnowledgeGetting Ready for OmniPod System Training > The Basics of Insulin Pump Therapy >

???

True or False?A basal rate is a small amount of insulin that is

delivered continuously for a period of time.


True:


A basal rate is measured in:

a.Ounces (oz.)b.Milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)c. Units (U)d.Units per hour (U/hr)


True or False?A bolus is a dose of insulin to cover the

carbohydrates in a meal or snack, or to reduce a high blood glucose level.


True:


To reduce blood glucose when it is above your target level, you may need:

a.Extended bolusb.Meal bolusc. Correction bolusd.All of the above



The insulin pump delivers insulin with:

a.Basal deliveryb.Bolus deliveryc. Basal and bolus delivery


True or False?Rapid-acting insulin starts working right away,

and remains active for a short time.


True:


Insulin pumps use:

a.Long-acting insulinb.Rapid-acting insulinc.Mixture of long-acting and rapid-acting insulin


True or False?Eating a meal high in carbohydrates may raise

your blood glucose level quickly.


True:


When you are about to eat a meal or snack that is likely to raise your blood glucose, you may need:

a. Extended bolusb. Meal bolusc. Correction bolusd. All of the above



Carbohydrates are typically measured in:

a.Ouncesb.Fluid ouncesc. Inchesd.Grams


True or False?When you count grams of carbohydrates you are

eating, it makes it easier to know how much insulin you will need to keep your blood glucose at the acceptable level.


True:


True or False?A Nutrition Facts label does not show grams of

carbohydrates in a single serving of the food.

A Nutrition Facts label tells you how many grams of carbohydrates are in a single serving of the food.


False


Each serving of two crackers contains 10 grams of carbohydrates. If you eat four crackers, you have eaten:

a.15 grams of carbohydratesb.20 grams of carbohydratesc. 25 grams of carbohydratesd.30 grams of carbohydrates


True or False?Insulin on Board (IOB) is the amount of insulin

that is still working in your body from a previous meal or correction bolus.


True:


Insulin on Board (IOB) depends on:

a.Duration of insulin actionb.Time since previous bolusc. The amount of previous bolusd.All of the above


True or False?Duration of insulin action is the amount of time

the insulin remains active in your body.


True:


Which factors are used to calculate a suggested bolus?

a.Current blood glucoseb.Carbohydrates eatenc. Insulin on Board (IOB)d.All of the above



Which of these factors does your healthcare provider take into account to determine your insulin needs?

a. Insulin to Carbohydrate Ratio (IC Ratio)b.Correction Factorc. Target Blood Glucose Valued.All of the above



Insulin to Carbohydrate (IC Ratio) shows:

a. How much one unit of insulin will lower your BG

b. How many grams of carbohydrates will be covered by one unit of insulin

c. How much insulin is needed to achieve the target BG

d. All of the above



Correction Factor tells:

a. How much insulin is needed to achieve your target BG

b. How much one unit of insulin will lower your BG

c. How many grams of carbohydrates should be eaten to achieve your target BG


4.0 What is the OmniPod System? Getting Ready for OmniPod System Training > OmniPod System Overview >


…An innovative continuous insulindelivery system

…The world’s first tubing-free system


The OmniPod System is a two-part tubing-free system that is easy to use.

•The Pod holds and delivers insulin at a continuous rate that is tailored to your specific needs.

•The PDM helps you manage your insulin delivery through wireless communication with the Pod.


In this section you will learn about:

•How the OmniPod System works

•Pod basics

•PDM basics

4.1 Introducing the OmniPod SystemGetting Ready for OmniPod System Training > OmniPod System Overview >


The OmniPod Insulin Management System

Making diabetes a smaller part of life


Innovative two-part design eliminates the tubing

•The Pod

•The Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM)


The Pod Wearable. Waterproof. Discreet.

•No tubing

•Delivers up to 200 units of insulin

•Weighs just 1.05 oz. with a full reservoir

•Hands-free insertionThe Pod takes just 1/200th of a second to automatically insert the cannula.


The Pod Wearable. Waterproof. Discreet.

•The Pod works comfortably and discreetly beneath your clothing.


The Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM)Wireless. Handheld. Easy.

•Personalized insulin delivery

•Built-in FreeStyle® blood glucose meter

•Large color screen and simple language

•Stores insulin delivery, blood glucose values and carbohydrate intake


Everything you expect from a traditional insulin pump

•Customizable basal programs and temporary basal rates

•Bolus delivery options and bolus delivery confirmations

•Continuous safety checks


Innovative features that make diabetes a smaller part of life

•No tubing

•Waterproof Pod

•Automated insertion

•Built-in FreeStyle® blood glucose meter

•Suggested bolus calculator


OmniPod System Innovations

No tubing

• No snags or disconnections

• Move, dress, and sleep with ease



Waterproof Pod

• 25 feet for 60 minutes (IPX8 rating)

• Shower and swim with confidence



Automated Insertion

• Consistent insertion every time

• Hands-free insertion



Built-in Freestyle® blood glucose meter

• Checking blood glucose is convenient

• Test strip port light illuminates port in dim light



Suggested bolus calculator

• Computes a bolus recommendation that is personalized for you



•Health

•Comfort

•Freedom



Making diabetes a smaller part of life

4.2 Basics of the New PodGetting Ready for OmniPod System Training > OmniPod System Overview >

4.2 Basics of the New Pod

Pod features for convenience and safety

•The new Pod is smaller, slimmer and lighter.

•Though smaller, the Pod still holds up to 200 units of insulin.

Your PDM will notify you when it is time to replace your Pod.

•The Pod is waterproof.After you have showered or gone swimming, just gently dry it with a towel.

Getting Ready for OmniPod System Training > OmniPod System Overview >


Pod features for convenience and safety

•Has a viewing window for checking the infusion site

Check often to make sure that the soft cannula is in place. The cannula is tinted light blue.

•Has a pink slide insert to verify firing of the cannulaCheck the pink slide insert to verify the cannula has deployed.



Key parts of the Pod

• Fill portAn arrow on the white paper backing points to the fill port.

• Housing vent

• Needle capThe larger size of the cap makes it easier to remove. Only remove the cap when instructed by the PDM.

• Adhesive backingRemove and discard when instructed to apply the Pod.



Pod storage recommendations

• Store unopened Pods in a cool, dry place.

• Do not expose Pods to extreme heat or cold.

Pods can be damaged by extreme temperatures, causing them to malfunction.


4.3 PDM BasicsGetting Ready for OmniPod System Training > OmniPod System Overview >

4.3 PDM Basics

Introduction to using the PDM

All Pod operations are programmed and controlled through buttons on the palm-sized Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM).


4.3 PDM Basics

PDM buttons

• Soft key functions depend on the screen you are viewing. As you move from screen to screen, soft key labels and functions change.

• The Home/Power button turns the PDM on and off – just press and hold this button.


4.3 PDM Basics

PDM buttons

•The Up/Down Controller buttons let you scroll through a series of numbers or a list of menu options so you can pick the one you want.

•The Question Mark button opens a User Info/Support screen with additional information about an event or a record item.


4.3 PDM Basics

PDM batteries

• The PDM runs on two AAA alkaline batteries.

• To insert or remove batteries, remove the cover. Then, gently insert or remove the batteries, and replace the cover.

• The battery compartment door shows the phone number for Customer Care.


4.3 PDM Basics

Setting up the PDM

• When you turn the PDM on for the first time, it will take you to a Setup Wizard where you will enter information to personalize your OmniPod System.

• You will enter your name and select a color for the screen display to uniquely identify your PDM.


4.3 PDM Basics

Primary screens overview

• ID screen shows your name and chosen color. Only after you identify the PDM as yours, press the Confirm key to continue.

• Status screen shows the current operating status of the Pod.

• Home screen lists all the major menus.


4.4 Check Your KnowledgeGetting Ready for OmniPod System Training > OmniPod System Overview >

???

True or False?The OmniPod System is the world’s first

tubing-free system.


True:



True or False?A separate infusion set and insertion device are

required for the OmniPod System.

A separate infusion set and insertion device are not required for the OmniPod System.


False


How many units of U100 insulin can the Pod hold?

a.Up to 85 unitsb.Up to 150 unitsc.Up to 200 units


True or False?The Pod weighs just 1.05 ounces with a full

reservoir.


True:


The Pod has a feature that makes it easy to check placement of the soft cannula. You can check that the soft cannula is in place:

a.Through the Pod viewing windowb.On the PDM Status screenc.By removing the Pod from your site



True or False?The Pod cannot be submerged in water.

The Pod can be submerged in water


False


The Pod delivers insulin based on instructions from:

a.Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM)b.Healthcare providerc.Pod itselfd.All of the above



Where should you insert the needle to fill the Pod with insulin?

a.Housing ventb.Fill portc.Any opening in the Podd.All of the above



True or False?Pods can be stored at any temperature without

being damaged.

Pods can be damaged by extreme temperatures, causing them to malfunction.


False

True or False?The PDM has a built-in FreeStyle® blood glucose

meter.


True:


The PDM runs on two AAA:

a.Car batteriesb.Alkaline batteriesc.Coin cell batteriesd.All of the above



True or False?The PDM is waterproof and can be submerged

in water.

The PDM is not waterproof and cannot be submerged in water.


False


Name the screen where you confirm that the PDM belongs to you.

a.Home screenb.Status screenc.ID Screend.All of the above



What screen shows the current operating status of the Pod?

a.Home screenb.Status screenc.ID Screend.All of the above


True or False?The Home/Power button turns the PDM on and

off – just press and hold this button.


True:


You can view additional information about an event detail or a record item by pressing:

a.Question Mark buttonb.Up/Down Controller buttonsc.Home/Power buttond.Soft key buttons


5.0 What’s Next?Getting Ready for OmniPod System Training >


Congratulations!

You have successfully completed the topics and quizzes to prepare for OmniPod System training.


When you meet with your OmniPod System trainer, you will get hands-on training in using the OmniPod System. The trainer will help you program your own PDM so you can start using the OmniPod System.


Should you have any questions in the meantime, call Customer Care at 1.800.591.3455.


We look forward to helping you make diabetes a smaller part of life.

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