Understanding Pdm And Pod Function; Pdm And Pod Interactions; Pod Actions Controlled By The Pdm - Insulet Omnipod Dash User Manual

CHAPTER 12
Understanding PDM and Pod
Function
This chapter explains how the PDM and Pod interact, features such as basal and
bolus insulin delivery, and how the Bolus Calculator works.

PDM and Pod Interactions

This section describes how the PDM controls the Pod, and what the Pod can do
without input from the PDM.

Pod actions controlled by the PDM

The Pod requires input from the PDM in order to:
• Become activated or deactivated
• Change to a different Basal Program
• Start a bolus or temp basal
• Cancel a bolus or temp basal
• Suspend or resume insulin delivery
Pod activation
Pods are dormant until they are activated by a PDM. Once a PDM activates a
Pod, that PDM and Pod are paired together, which means that they can only
communicate with each other even if there are other Pods or PDMs within range.
During Pod activation, the PDM transfers the active Basal Program details to the
Pod.
The PDM' s communication range is automatically reduced during activation.
Therefore, the PDM should touch the Pod (in or out of its tray) during Pod
activation. As an added precaution, do not activate your Pod in the same area as
someone else who is activating a Pod.
How close do the PDM and Pod need to be after activation?
After activation, the PDM should always be able to communicate with a Pod that
is up to 1.5 metres (5 feet) away. Depending on the surroundings, the PDM may
be able to communicate with a Pod that is as much as 15 metres (50 feet) away. To
ensure that you can deliver a bolus, change the basal rate or receive status updates
from the Pod, make sure the PDM is within 1.5 metres (5 feet) of the Pod.
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