#1083 Ask the Omnipod 5 User Guide Expert: Questions about the Algorithm
Dec 13, 2023
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Melissa Lee, a Senior Manager, Instructional Design, discusses the evolution of diabetes blogging to podcasting and their role in launching OmniPod five. They explore the concept of algorithms and their application in insulin pump systems, emphasizing the need for user confidence and trust in the OmniPod 5 system for diabetes management.
The learning process of the OmniPod 5 takes a couple of weeks to optimize, based on recent pod usage and total daily insulin (TDI) calculations.
In OmniPod 5's automated mode, target glucose levels can be customized by time of day to accommodate specific activities or meal variations.
Adjusting bolus settings in OmniPod 5 can help align bolus and basal insulin for optimal system performance.
Deep dives
Understanding OmniPod 5's Learning Process
OmniPod 5 does not actually 'learn' your patterns like AI systems do. Instead, it updates your total daily insulin (TDI) based on recent pod usage. It reviews the last few pods to calculate your TDI and adjust the adaptive basal rate accordingly. This learning process takes a couple of weeks, not months, to optimize. It is important to ensure that your initial settings are accurate to avoid an extended adjustment period. However, if adjustments are necessary, it is recommended to consult with your healthcare team and consider other settings that can impact TDI.
The Role of Target Glucose Levels in Automated Mode
In OmniPod 5's automated mode, you can customize target glucose levels by time of day. This allows you to accommodate specific daily activities or meal variations. For example, if your child has football practice in the afternoon and tends to experience higher glucose levels, you can adjust the targets during that time period to maintain better control. Changing the target glucose levels in automated mode will influence the system's algorithm to aim for those specific targets and adjust insulin dosing accordingly.
Impact of Bolus Settings on Automated Mode
Modifying bolus settings, such as insulin-to-carb ratio, can affect both manual and automated modes in OmniPod 5. However, changing the amount of insulin received through bolusing directly impacts your total daily insulin (TDI). Since the system aims to maintain a balanced ratio between basal and bolus insulin, adjusting bolus settings can help align these two aspects. It is vital to keep your bolus and basal insulin in harmony to optimize the system's performance.
Smart Bolus Calculator and Basal Adjustment
OmniPod 5 features a smart bolus calculator that takes into account glucose trends when delivering insulin. It also adjusts basal rates, which differs from traditional systems where basal rates are set and forgotten. OmniPod 5 makes constant adjustments to basal rates based on real-time data, ensuring more personalized insulin delivery.
Learning in Manual Mode and Total Daily Insulin
OmniPod 5's smart adjust technology learns even when in manual mode. This means that insulin usage and patterns are still tracked, even if the system is not making automated adjustments. It's important to regularly evaluate and update total daily insulin settings with a healthcare team, as this information is used to determine insulin needs and make proper adjustments in manual mode.
Omnipod 5 Ask the Expert Series: Questions from the Juicebox Community.
Episode 3 of 3: Ask the Omnipod 5 User Guide Expert: Questions about the Algorithm. Melissa Lee - Senior Manager, Instructional Design This episode is available at JuiceboxPodcast.com/expert Get started on Omnipod today at Omnipod.com/juicebox How to listen, disclaimer and more Apple Podcasts> Subscribe to the podcast today! The podcast is available on Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Radio Public, Amazon Music, Alexa skill and all Android devices Social Media @JuiceboxPodcast @omnipod Disclaimer - Insulet has paid the host of this podcast, Scott Benner, a fee to create this content. This podcast provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects. This information and other content provided in this podcast, or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that you have heard in this podcast or read in any linked materials. The opinions and views expressed on this podcast and website have no relation to those of any academic, hospital, health practice or other institution. *Please speak with your Healthcare team if you or any other person has a medical concern and before making any changes to your diabetes management and consult the Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System User Guide for more information. Nothing you hear on the Juicebox Podcast or read on Juiceboxpodcast.com is intended as medical advice. You should always consult a physician before making changes to your health plan.
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