Users Manual Part 1
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Introduction 11 Introduction
those typically found on amusement park rides or ight take-o and landing,
can aect insulin delivery, leading to possible hypoglycemia or injury. If needed,
follow your healthcare provider's treatment instructions.
Potential Risks
• e Omnipod 5 System uses CGM values and trends to calculate insulin
delivery. If the CGM values are inaccurate, the System could deliver an
inaccurate dose of insulin which can lead to hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.
• Wearing a Pod might cause infection. Be aware of signs of infection,
including: bleeding, pain, and skin irritation, including redness. See your
healthcare provider if irritation occurs.
• Kinks or air bubbles in the cannula, or dislodging of the cannula can
aect insulin delivery. Glucose that does not decrease aer a bolus, or
other unexplained high glucose, are signs of a blockage (occlusion) and an
interruption in insulin delivery.
• Hardware defects, soware glitches, and Pod failures can cause an
interruption in insulin delivery. A Pod failure can lead to hypoglycemia,
hyperglycemia, or diabetic ketoacidosis. Keep your Omnipod 5 Controller
and/or smartphone on and nearby to ensure you are notied of recent insulin
delivery and important alarms and messages.
Important User Information
Pay special attention to Warnings and Precautions in this User Guide. e words
“Warning” and “Caution” are displayed in red, bolded text.
e Omnipod 5 System is designed to work with the Dexcom G6 CGM. To use
the Dexcom G6 CGM with the Omnipod 5 System, you will need to obtain the
Dexcom G6 sensor, transmitter, and User Guide, and download the Dexcom G6
app on your personal smartphone.
If you are new to using CGM, continue using your BG meter until you are familiar
with CGM usage.
If you are currently using the system without the Dexcom G6 CGM, or if you are
currently using the Dexcom G6 CGM, it is still very important that you review all
instructions in this User Guide before using the system.
If you still have questions aer reading this User Guide, contact Customer Care 24
hours a day, 7 days a week.