Basics
This device communicates with Michael’s insulin pump to adjust insulin automatically.
What is a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)?
Low blood sugar is defined as glucose less than this number.
What is 100 mg/dL?
A blood sugar of this level or lower is considered a severe low.
What is 50 mg/dL or below?
For mild or moderate high blood sugar, this device may correct automatically.
What is the insulin pump?
The FIRST step if the Omnipod 5 pump fails.
What is calling the medical office urgently?
Staff should confirm a CGM reading with a fingerstick when it doesn’t match how Michael looks or feels.
What is true?
Shaky, sweaty, confused, and pale are examples of these.
What are symptoms of low blood sugar?
This situation requires calling 911 immediately.
What is unconsciousness, seizure, or inability to swallow?
When blood sugar is high, staff should encourage this.
What is drinking water/hydration?
If cleared by the doctor and blood sugar is 225 mg/dL during pump failure, this many units of Novolog are given.
What is 2 units?
This is the one thing staff should NOT do unless instructed by medical professionals.
What is turning off the insulin pump?
The amount of fast‑acting carbohydrate given to treat a low.
What is 15 grams?
This medication should be given after calling 911 if available.
What is Baqsimi or glucagon?
Foods and drinks that should be avoided when glucose is high.
What are carbohydrates and sweets?
If cleared by the doctor, and blood sugar is over 300 mg/dL during pump failure, this is the correction dose.
What is 4 units?
If Michael looks very ill and staff are unsure what to do, this is the correct next step.
What is calling 911?
This amount of regular juice equals 15 grams of carbs.
What is 4 ounces (½ cup)?
While waiting for EMS, Michael should be placed in this position.
What is the recovery position (on his side)?
Staff should call the medical office if glucose stays above this number for 2 hours.
What is 350 mg/dL?
If Michael eats a full meal while the pump is off, staff may give this much insulin.
What is 4 units?
CGM readings that say “LOW,” “HIGH,” or seem inaccurate should be handled by doing this.
What is checking with a fingerstick?
After treating a low, staff wait this long before rechecking glucose.
What is 15 minutes?
Food or drink should NOT be given by mouth unless Michael is this.
What is fully alert?
Vomiting, fruity breath, deep breathing, and confusion may indicate this emergency condition.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Pump failure is an urgent situation mainly because Michael is missing this type of insulin.
What is background (basal) insulin?