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23Understanding Insulin Delivery and Calculations
Considerations about Bolus Calculator recommendations
Keep the following in mind when using the Bolus Calculator and reviewing its
recommendations:
• e Bolus Calculator uses your Bolus Calculator settings for the time you are
requesting a bolus (See "Bolus Calculator settings" on page 164).
• e Bolus Calculator refreshes values every 5 minutes. If you do not start
your bolus within 5 minutes, the Omnipod 5 app will need to clear the screen
so that it has the latest IOB and CGM information.
• When changing time zones, always check your IC Ratio and Correction
Factor settings for the new time to ensure it still meets your body's true insulin
needs.
• e Bolus Calculator will suggest doses depending on the carbs you enter
and the CGM value at the time. Check the nutritional content of your meals
to ensure this is as accurate as possible. Only enter BG values that have been
obtained with the last 10 minutes or use CGM. ese factors will ensure that
the Bolus Calculator suggests a bolus dose that is suitable for you.
If your CGM value or trend do not match your symptoms or expectations, use a
ngerstick blood glucose value in the Bolus Calculator.
Insulin on board (IOB)
Aer a bolus is delivered, the amount of insulin that is active in the body decreases
over several hours. e IOB from a bolus decreases based on your dened
Duration of Insulin Action value within your prole settings.
When using the Bolus Calculator, your Omnipod 5 app may, due to IOB, decrease
your suggested bolus amount to help prevent giving too much insulin.
Note: You must bring your Omnipod 5 app near the Pod to get the most current
IOB value on your Omnipod 5 app Home screen.
Additional
Information
Effective Date: 22DEC2020, PCO-000267