Omnipod Instructions; How To Change The Pod - OmniPod PODDER Resource Manual

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HOW TO CHANGE THE POD

You may need to change the Pod:
+ When the reservoir is low or empty, or the Pod is nearing expiration
+ In response to an alarm
+ If the Pod/cannula has become dislodged
+ If you have a blood glucose reading of 250 mg/dL or more and ketones are present
+ If you experience unexpected elevated blood glucose levels
+ As directed by your healthcare provider
+ If a Pod is active and fails to beep
Bolus
More actions
Temp basal
My records
Settings
Suspend
Status
1. Turn on the PDM. Press the Home/
Power button, then select More
actions.
Pod deactivated.
Remove and discard
Press "Confirm" to
the pod, and then press
begin the pod change
"Next."
process.
This will deactivate your
current pod.
Back
Confirm
3. Press Confirm to deactivate the Pod.
Gently remove the deactivated Pod by
slowly peeling back the adhesive. (Our
users have reported commercial solvent
or baby oil can be helpful to soften the
adhesive if necessary.)
If the PDM screen times out during the process, press and hold the Home/Power button to continue.
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How to change the Pod
3:00p 5/15
Select
3:00p 5/15
3:00p 5/15
Confirm Next
3:00p 5/15
Change pod
Add BG reading
Assign/Edit BG tags
View food library
Back Select
2. Select Change Pod.
3:00p 5/15
Last BG 150 mg/dL
2:51p today
Last bolus 5.00 u
3:00p today
IOB 5.00 u
No active pod.
Would you like to
activate a pod now?
No Yes
4. Press Yes to activate a new Pod. Follow
the steps on pages 11 and 12 in this
guide to fill a new Pod with insulin. As
you proceed, if the PDM screen times
out, press and hold the Home/Power
button to turn it back on.