Use Instructions
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Living with Diabetes24
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose)
Hypoglycemia can occur even when a Pod is working properly. Never ignore the
signs of low glucose, no matter how mild. If le untreated, severe hypoglycemia
can cause seizure or lead to unconsciousness. If you suspect that your glucose level
is low, check your glucose level to conrm.
Symptoms of hypoglycemia (low glucose)
Never ignore the following symptoms, as they could be signs of hypoglycemia:
• Shakiness • Sudden hunger
• Fatigue • Rapid heart rate
• Unexplained sweating • Confusion
• Cold, clammy skin • Tingling in the lips or tongue
• Weakness • Anxiety
• Blurred vision or a headache
Tip: Hypoglycemia unawareness is a condition in which you do not realize when
your glucose level is low. If you are prone to hypoglycemia unawareness, you may
want to use the Omnipod 5 app's blood glucose reminder and check your glucose level
more frequently (see "Check BG aer bolus" on page 158).
Tip: Make sure your glucose level is at least 100 mg/dL before driving or working
with dangerous machinery or equipment. Hypoglycemia may cause you to lose
control of a car or dangerous equipment. Also, when you focus intently on a task, you
may miss the symptoms of hypoglycemia.
Tip: Even if you cannot check your glucose level, do NOT wait to treat symptoms of
hypoglycemia, especially if you are alone. Waiting to treat symptoms could lead to
severe hypoglycemia, which can quickly lead to shock, coma, or death.
Tip: Teach people you trust (like family members and close friends) how to
administer glucagon dosage. You will need to rely on them to give it to you if you
have severe hypoglycemia and become unconscious. Include a copy of the glucagon
instructions in your emergency kit and periodically review the procedure with family
and friends.
To avoid hypoglycemia (low glucose)
• Work with your healthcare provider to establish individualized Target BG
and guidelines.
• Keep a fast-acting carbohydrate with you at all times to respond quickly to
low glucose. Examples of fast-acting carbs are glucose tablets, hard candies, or
juice.
• 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.
Additional
Information
Effective Date: 22DEC2020, PCO-000267