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4 Setting Up Your Omnipod5 Application
4.5. Basal Settings
Next you will set basal settings which will be used to deliver basal insulin while in
Manual Mode.
1. Tap SET UP PROFILE.
2. Tap the arrow (>) on the Basal screen to move to the next screen.
Set Maximum Basal Rate
e Maximum Basal Rate sets the upper limit of any basal insulin rate that you
can use while in Manual Mode.
1. Tap the Max Basal Rate eld.
2. Scroll to your desired Maximum Basal
Rate. When the correct number is in
the center of the scroll wheel, tap the
number to select it.
Tip: Alternatively, tapping outside of the
scroll wheel selects the value in the center
of the scroll wheel.
3. Tap NEXT.
Note: You can adjust your Maximum Basal
Rate later, if your needs change. See "Maximum Basal Rate" on page 162
Create a Basal Program
e next step is to create a Basal Program. For a description of basal rates, basal
segments, and Basal Programs, see "Chapter 6: Basal Programs" on page 77.
¾ Tap Next on the Create Basal Program description screen to continue.
Name and tag the Basal Program
e default name for the Basal Program is
Basal 1.
1. To change the name, tap the Program
Name eld and enter the new name,
then tap Done.
Optional: To add a visual icon to your
Basal Program, tap one of the tags. Tap
the tag a second time to deselect it.
2. Tap NEXT.
Starting
Your
OmniPod 5
Effective Date: 22DEC2020, PCO-000267