Your New Omnipod Insulin Management System; Insulin Delivery With The Omnipod System - OmniPod CAT45E Guide De L'utilisateur

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Your New OmniPod Insulin Management System

Insulin Delivery with the OmniPod System

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The OmniPod® Insulin Management System is an innovative
continuous insulin delivery system that provides all the proven
benefits of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) therapy
in a way no conventional insulin pump can. The System's
innovative design and features allows you to live your life—
and manage your diabetes—with unprecedented freedom,
comfort, convenience, and ease.
The long-term health benefits of better blood glucose control are
well known. Maintaining near-normal blood glucose levels can
help you live a longer, healthier life with fewer diabetes-related
complications. The OmniPod System also has many practical,
everyday benefits, including convenience, freedom, flexibility,
and ease of use.
Continuous insulin delivery most closely mimics the insulin
release of a healthy pancreas. Since the landmark 10-year
Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT), the long-
term health benefits of maintaining near-normal blood
glucose levels have been widely recognized.
Continuous insulin delivery at preset rates eliminates the need for
injections and the interruptions that come with them. In
addition, with the OmniPod System, insulin delivery can be
changed with the press of a button to adapt to snacks or
unexpected changes in daily routine. The OmniPod System is a
great option for people with diabetes who require insulin.
The OmniPod System works much like the pancreas of a person
without diabetes by delivering insulin in two ways:
• A small, constant, background supply of insulin (called a basal
rate) is delivered automatically at a programmed rate, all day
and night.
• An extra dose of insulin (called a bolus) can be delivered when
you need it to match the carbohydrates in a meal or snack or to
correct a high blood glucose.
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