Omnipod DASH Podder Insulin Management System User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Omnipod DASH
Table of Contents
Omnipod DASH Podder Insulin Management System
How to deliver a bolus
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Tap the Bolus button on the home screen.
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Enter grams of carbs (if eating). Tap “ENTER BG”.
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Tap “SYNC BG METER” or enter BG manually.
Tap “ADD TO CALCULATOR”. From CONTOUR®NEXT ONE BG Meter -
Tap “CONFIRM” once you have reviewed our entered values.
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Tap “START” to begin bolus delivery.
REMINDER
- The home screen displays a progress bar and details while you are delivering an immediate bolus.
- You cannot use your PDM during an immediate bolus.
How to set a temp basal
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Tap the menu icon on the home screen.
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Tap “Set Temp Basal”.
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Tap “Basal Rate” box, and select your % change.
Tap “Duration” box, and select your time. Or tap “SELECT FROM PRESETS” (if you have saved Presets). -
Tap “ACTIVATE” once you have reviewed your entered values.
DID YOU KNOW?
- “Temp Basal” is highlighted in green if there is an active temp basal rate running.
- You can swipe to the right on any green confirmation message to dismiss it sooner.
How to suspend and resume insulin delivery
- Tap the menu icon on the home screen.
- Tap “Suspend Insulin”.
- Scroll to desired duration of insulin suspension. Tap “SUSPEND INSULIN”. Tap “Yes” to confirm you want to stop insulin delivery.
- The home screen displays a yellow banner stating insulin is suspended.
- Tap “RESUME INSULIN” to start insulin delivery.
REMINDER
- You MUST resume insulin, insulin does not automatically resume at end of suspension period.
- The Pod beeps every 15 minutes throughout the suspension period to remind you that insulin is not being delivered.
- Your temp basal rates or extended boluses are canceled when insulin delivery suspends.
How to change a Pod
- Tap “Pod Info” on the home screen. Tap “VIEW POD DETAILS”.
- Tap “CHANGE POD”. Carefully follow the on-screen directions. Pod will be deactivated.
- Tap “SET UP NEW POD”.
- Carefully follow the on-screen directions.
For more detailed instructions, refer to the Omnipod DASH® Insulin Management System User Guide.
DON’T FORGET!
- Keep the Pod in plastic tray during fill and prime.
- Place the Pod and PDM next to each other and touching during priming.
- A “Check BG” reminder alerts you to check your blood glucose level and infusion site 90 minutes after Pod activation.
How to view insulin and BG history
- Tap the menu icon on the home screen.
- Tap “History” to expand list. Tap “Insulin & BG History”.
- Tap the “Day drop-down” arrow to view 1 day or multiple days.
- Continue swiping up to see the details section. Tap the “down” arrow to display more details.
HISTORY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS!
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BG info:
– Average BG
– BG in Range
– BGs Above and Below range
– Average Readings per day
– Total BGs (in that day or date range)
– Highest and Lowest BG -
Insulin info:
– Total Insulin
– Avg Total Insulin (for date range)
– Basal Insulin
– Bolus Insulin
– Total Carbs -
PDM or Pod events:
– Extended Bolus
– Activation/reactivation of a Basal program
– Start/end/cancellation of a Temp Basal
– Pod activation and deactivation
This Podder™ Quick Glance Guide is intended to be used in conjunction with
your Diabetes Management Plan, input from your healthcare provider, and the
Omnipod DASH® Insulin Management System User Guide. Personal Diabetes Manager
imagery is for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered
suggestions for user settings.
Refer to the Omnipod DASH® Insulin Management System User Guide for complete
information on how to use the Omnipod DASH® System, and for all related
warnings and cautions. The Omnipod DASH® Insulin Management System User Guide
is available online at omnipod.com or by calling Customer Care (24 hours/7
days), at 800-591-3455.
This Podder™ Quick Glance Guide is for Personal Diabetes Manager model PDM-
USA1-D001-MG-USA1. The Personal Diabetes Manager model number is written on
the back cover of each Personal Diabetes Manager.
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