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Literally, “in glass.” Refers to a biological function taking place in a 
laboratory dish rather than in a living organism.

A very serious condition in which extremely high blood glucose 
levels and a severe lack of insulin cause the body to break down 
fat for energy. The breakdown of fat releases ketones into the 
blood and urine. DKA can take hours or days to develop, with 
symptoms that include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fruity 
breath odor, and rapid breathing.

Acidic by-products that result from the breakdown of fat for 
energy. The presence of ketones indicates that the body is using 
stored fat and muscle (instead of glucose) for energy.

An amount of insulin administered before a meal or snack to 
ensure that blood glucose levels stay within the desired BG goal 
after a meal. The mylife OmniPod System calculates a meal bolus 
by dividing the grams of carbohydrates you are about to eat by 
your insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio.

Introducing insulin into the body with a syringe several times a 
day.

A blockage or interruption in insulin delivery. 

An amount of insulin used to fill the cannula, preparing it to 
begin delivering insulin under your skin.

One of the three main energy sources in food (the other two are 
carbohydrate and fat). Protein is necessary for the growth, main-
tenance, and repair of body cells and tissues. Protein contains 4 
calories per gram. Foods high in protein include meat, poultry, 
fish, legumes and dairy products.

Using an individual’s correction factor, the reverse correction is a 
calculation that reduces a portion of a meal bolus dose when the 
patient’s blood glucose level is below their blood glucose target. 

This feature is an option in the mylife OmniPod

®

 Insulin Manage-

ment System, which should be turned on or off according to the 
advice of a healthcare provider.

It is important to rule out ketoacidosis when you 
experience symptoms that might otherwise indicate 
the flu.