Users Manual Part 1
Important Safety Information
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Important Safety Information
replacement is needed, ALWAYS
consult with your healthcare provider
to get instructions on using other
backup insulin delivery methods, like
insulin injections. Make sure to check
your glucose frequently.
Warning: You will NOT be able to use
the Omnipod 5 App if:
• You have not installed a required
update to the Omnipod 5 App
• An update for the Omnipod 5
App is not yet available to x a
known issue
• Your smartphone device is no
longer compatible with use of the
Omnipod 5 App
• e operating system of your
smartphone has not yet been
tested for safety by Insulet
Use the Insulet-provided Controller
or a dierent insulin delivery method.
Failure to deactivate your Pod and use
another form of insulin delivery could
result in the over-delivery or under-
delivery of insulin. is can lead to
hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.
Alarms
Warning: You must use the Omnipod
5 App within 15 minutes of the onset of
the Pod Shut-O advisory alarm. If you
do not respond to this alarm within
this time, the Omnipod 5 App and Pod
sound a hazard alarm and your Pod
stops delivering insulin which can lead
to hyperglycemia.
Warning: ALWAYS respond to
Hazard Alarms as soon as they occur.
Pod Hazard Alarms indicate that
insulin delivery has stopped. Failure
to respond to a Hazard Alarm could
result in under-delivery of insulin
which can lead to hyperglycemia.
Warning: ALWAYS monitor your
glucose and follow your healthcare
provider's treatment guidelines when
you stop receiving insulin due to a
blockage (occlusion). Not taking
action promptly could result in under-
delivery of insulin which can lead to
hyperglycemia or diabetic ketoacidosis
(DKA) ( (see" Blockage Detected"
on page 163).
Glucose Monitoring
Warning: ALWAYS follow your
healthcare provider's guidance on
appropriate glucose monitoring
to avoid hyperglycemia and
hypoglycemia.
Warning: NEVER drive yourself
to the emergency room if you need
emergency medical care. Ask a friend
or family member to take you to the
emergency room or call an ambulance.
Warning: Glucose below 70 mg/
dL may indicate hypoglycemia (low
glucose). Glucose above 250 mg/dL
may indicate hyperglycemia (high
glucose). Follow your healthcare
provider's suggestions for treatment.
Warning: ALWAYS promptly
treat glucose below 70 mg/
dL (hypoglycemia) according
to your healthcare provider's
recommendations. Symptoms of
hypoglycemia include weakness,
sweating, nervousness, headache,
or confusion. If le untreated,
hypoglycemia can lead to seizure, loss
of consciousness, or death.
Warning: DO NOT wait to treat
hypoglycemia (low glucose) or
symptoms of hypoglycemia. Even if