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Temp basal
Choose
%, U/hr , or Off to set the mode for temporary basal
rates and presets, then press Select.
Extended
Choose %, Units, or Off to set the mode for extended boluses,
then press Select.
then press Select.
Bolus increment
Choose 0.05, 0.10, 0.50, or 1.00 units for bolus increments, then
press Select.
press Select.
Max bolus
Use the Up/Down Controller buttons to enter the maximum
bolus dose you can take, then press Enter.
bolus dose you can take, then press Enter.
Max basal rate
Use the Up/Down Controller buttons to enter the maximum
basal rate you can choose, then press Enter.
basal rate you can choose, then press Enter.
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Alerts and Reminders
In addition to automatic safety alarms (see Chapter 10, Alerts and
Alarms), the OmniPod System offers a number of personal set-
tings to help you manage your diabetes. These features are
optional. You can turn them on or off at any time, except for the
alerts. Those you can set at levels that you find convenient to
remind you to change your Pod.
Alarms), the OmniPod System offers a number of personal set-
tings to help you manage your diabetes. These features are
optional. You can turn them on or off at any time, except for the
alerts. Those you can set at levels that you find convenient to
remind you to change your Pod.
Notifications you can use are:
BG (blood glucose) reminder: Reminds you to check your blood
glucose. Choose from On or Off. The default setting is Off. When
the reminder is on, the PDM asks you each time you enter a bolus
dose whether you want to set a BG reminder, and you can then
choose a time interval, in 30-minute increments.
glucose. Choose from On or Off. The default setting is Off. When
the reminder is on, the PDM asks you each time you enter a bolus
dose whether you want to set a BG reminder, and you can then
choose a time interval, in 30-minute increments.
Pod expiration: Reminds you when the Pod is nearing the 72-
hour expiration time. Choose a period from 1 to 24 hours before
expiration, in 1-hour increments. The default setting is 4 hours.
You will hear 2 sets of beeps every minute for 3 minutes. The
notification will repeat every 15 minutes until you press OK to
acknowledge it.
hour expiration time. Choose a period from 1 to 24 hours before
expiration, in 1-hour increments. The default setting is 4 hours.
You will hear 2 sets of beeps every minute for 3 minutes. The
notification will repeat every 15 minutes until you press OK to
acknowledge it.
Low reservoir: Alerts you when insulin in the Pod reaches a cer-
tain level, so you can plan ahead to change the Pod. Choose a
level from 10 to 50 units, in 5-unit increments. The default setting
is 10 units.
tain level, so you can plan ahead to change the Pod. Choose a
level from 10 to 50 units, in 5-unit increments. The default setting
is 10 units.
Some settings have preset defaults, but all settings
are changeable. See the Appendix for a list of Sys-
tem specifications, including preset default settings.
are changeable. See the Appendix for a list of Sys-
tem specifications, including preset default settings.
For additional details on bolus and basal settings,
see Chapter 3, Understanding and Adjusting Basal
Rates, and Chapter 4, Understanding and Deliver-
ing Bolus Doses.
see Chapter 3, Understanding and Adjusting Basal
Rates, and Chapter 4, Understanding and Deliver-
ing Bolus Doses.