User's Manual

Your New OmniPod Insulin Management System
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■ Safety Features
The OmniPod System’s state-of-the-art design includes the latest
safety technology. Its built-in safety features include:
Automatic priming, safety checks, and insertion
Every time a new OmniPod is activated, the System automati-
cally primes and performs a safety check on the Pod, then inserts
and primes the cannula (see Chapter 5, Using the OmniPod).
Microprocessor technology makes it possible to complete thou-
sands of safety checks in only a few seconds.
The OmniPod System also performs safety checks on the PDM.
If it detects any problems in the PDM or the OmniPod—or in
communication between them—it informs you with beeps and
on-screen messages.
Rapid occlusion detection
An occlusion is a blockage or interruption in insulin delivery. If
the OmniPod System detects an occlusion, it sounds a hazard
alarm and prompts you to deactivate and change your Pod (see
Chapter 10, Errors, Advisories, and Hazard Alarms).
Alerts and alarms
For your safety, the OmniPod System provides a range of alerts
and alarms to tell you that your attention is needed, or to warn
you of hazardous situations.
See Chapter 6, Using the Personal Diabetes Manager, for a
description of alerts and reminders and how to set them. See
Chapter 10, Errors, Advisories, and Hazard Alarms, for a list of
safety alarms built into the OmniPod System and how to
respond to them.
An occlusion may result from a blockage, Pod mal-
function, or from using old or inactive insulin. If
insulin delivery is interrupted by an occlusion, check
your blood glucose level and follow the treatment
guidelines established by your healthcare provider.
Hyperglycemia could result if appropriate actions
are not taken.