Users Manual Part 6

Understanding SmartBolus Calculator Calculations 18
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18 Understanding SmartBolus Calculator Calculations
• Reverse Correction, if it is enabled.
Note: In both Automated and Manual Mode, if using a CGM values and
trend in the Calculator, the SmartBolus Calculator may reduce the suggested
insulin dose, even if your reverse correction setting is OFF.
CGM trend
e CGM trend is used to suggest up to 30% more correction insulin when your
values are rapidly rising, or up to 100% when your values are rapidly falling,
compared to the bolus amount suggested with just a blood glucose reading alone.
Target Glucose
When calculating a correction bolus, the SmartBolus Calculator aims to bring
your glucose down to your Target Glucose.
Correct Above threshold
e SmartBolus Calculator only suggests a correction bolus if your glucose is
above your Correct Above setting. is feature can prevent corrections to glucose
that is only slightly higher than your Target Glucose.
Insulin on board
Insulin on board (IOB) is the amount of insulin still active in your body from basal
insulin delivery and from earlier boluses. IOB from previous correction boluses
is referred to as correction IOB. IOB from previous meal boluses is referred to
as meal IOB. Additionally, in Manual or Automated Modes, the Omnipod 5
algorithm constantly calculates IOB from your basal delivery.
When calculating a new bolus, the SmartBolus Calculator may reduce the
suggested bolus based on the IOB.
Note: e SmartBolus Calculator only subtracts IOB from a suggested bolus if
your current glucose is known. You should always check your glucose prior to
delivering a bolus.
Duration of Insulin Action
e SmartBolus Calculator uses your Duration of Insulin Action setting to
calculate the insulin on board from prior boluses.
e Duration of Insulin Action setting represents the amount of time that insulin
remains "on board" or "active" in your body.
Minimum Glucose for Calculations
e SmartBolus Calculator does not suggest a bolus if your glucose is below your
Minimum Glucose for Calculations level. You can adjust this level down to 50 mg/
dL.