Basal And Temp Basal Settings; Maximum Basal Rate; Temp Basal - OmniPod 5 Technical User Manual

10.3. Basal and Temp Basal Settings

The following sections describe how to change settings that control basal insulin
delivery.
Note: These settings only apply when using Manual Mode.

Maximum Basal Rate

The Maximum Basal Rate defines an upper limit for any basal rate used in your
Basal Programmes and temp basals during Manual Mode only. Consult your
healthcare provider before changing this setting.
To change your Maximum Basal Rate:
1. Navigate to: Menu button (
Basal Rate.
2. Tap the Max Basal Rate field and enter the new value for your Maximum
Basal Rate.
3. Tap SAVE.
Note: You cannot set a Maximum Basal Rate that is lower than the highest basal
rate of an existing Basal Programme, temp basal preset or currently running temp
basal.

Temp Basal

To turn ON or OFF the ability to set temp basals:
1. Navigate to: Menu button (
2. To enable or disable the ability to set temporary basal rates (temp basals), tap
the toggle ON or OFF.
3. To change between using percentage (%) and flat-rate (U/hr) temp basals:
a. Tap Temp Basal.
b. Select the desired method for setting a temp basal:
• Tap Percentage (%) to modify the Basal Programme in progress by
a set percentage increase or decrease.
• Tap Flat Rate (U/hr) to replace the Basal Programme in progress with
a fixed basal rate for the specified duration.
c. Tap SAVE.
Changing Settings 10
) > Settings > Basal & Temp Basal > Max
) > Settings > Basal & Temp Basal.
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