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Glossary
Duration of insulin action
The length of time that certain types of insulin remain active and
available in your body after a bolus. This duration can vary greatly
depending on the type of insulin you take. Only use rapid-acting
insulin with the OmniPod Insulin Management System.
Extended bolus
A feature of the OmniPod System that allows a meal bolus dose to
be given over an extended period of time.
Fat
One of the three main energy sources in food (the other two are
carbohydrate and protein). Fat is a concentrated source of energy,
providing 9 calories per gram. Foods high in fat include oils, margarine, salad dressings, red meat, and whole-milk dairy foods.
Fibre
The indigestible part of plant foods. Foods that are high in fiber
include broccoli, beans, raspberries, squash, whole grain bread,
and bran cereal. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate but does not raise
blood glucose levels as other carbohydrates do.
Glucose
A simple sugar (also known as dextrose) used by the body for
energy. Without insulin, the body cannot use glucose for energy.
Healthcare provider
A professional who practices medicine or teaches people how to
manage their health. All healthcare providers are a resource for
valuable diabetes management information.
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
A test that measures a person’s average blood glucose level over
the past 2 to 3 months. Also called glycosylated hemoglobin, the
test shows the amount of glucose that sticks to the red blood cell,
which is proportional to the amount of glucose in the blood.
Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)
A higher-than-normal level of glucose in the blood; generally
10.0 mmol/L or higher.
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose)
A lower-than-normal level of glucose in the blood; generally 3.9
mmol/L or lower.
Hypoglycemia unawareness
A condition in which a person does not feel or recognize the
symptoms of hypoglycemia.
Infusing
Introducing a liquid substance under the skin into the body.
Hazard alarm
Notification by the PDM that a dangerous condition exists.
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