User Manual

Using the Pod
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ties, shock, coma, or death. If insulin delivery is interrupted for
any reason, you may need to replace the missing insulin usu-
ally with an injection of rapid-acting insulin. Ask your health-
care provider for instructions on handling interrupted insulin
delivery.
Gather equipment and supplies
Gather the following before you begin:
• A vial of rapid-acting U-100 insulin (See the warning on
pagex of the Introduction for a list of insulins approved for
use in the OmniPod System.)
• An unopened Pod
• AN alcohol prep swab
Deactivate the current Pod
1. On the Home screen, use the Up/Down Controller buttons
to choose More actions, then press Select.
2. Choose Change Pod (Figure 5-1), then press Select.
3. Press Confirm (Figure 5-2) to deactivate the current Pod.
4. If an extended bolus or temporary basal or both are actively
running, you will see the message in Figure 5-3 on the next
page. Press Confirm to accept the cancellation.
Or press Back to return to the More actions menu.
NEVER use insulin that is cloudy; it may be old or inac-
tive. Failure to use rapid-acting U-100 insulin, or using
insulin that is expired or inactive, may lead to hyper-
glycemia or diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
If you are a first-time OmniPod System user, your
healthcare provider will guide you through the steps
for initializing and applying your first Pod. Do NOT
attempt to apply or use a Pod until you have been
trained by your healthcare provider. Use of the Sys-
tem with inadequate training or improper setup
could put your health and safety at risk.
Figure 5-1
Figure 5-2