Keep Supplies Accessible; Plan For Changing Time Zones; Airports And Flying - Insulet Omnipod Dash User Manual

13 Living with Diabetes

Keep supplies accessible

On aeroplanes, trains and buses, keep these items with you, rather than checking
them in:
• Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM)
• Extra Pods
• An emergency kit
• Vials of insulin (cargo area temperatures may affect insulin)
• A signed letter from your healthcare provider explaining that you need to
carry insulin supplies and the Omnipod DASH™ System
• Prescriptions for all medications
• Medications and supplies with their original prescription label
Note: Generic medications may be easier to find than brand names outside
your country.
• Snacks and hypoglycaemia treatment, in case food is not available
• Bottled water (especially on planes) to prevent dehydration
• The name and phone number of your doctor and of a doctor at your final
destination
Note: Keep your emergency kit with you during trips or holidays (see "Prepare
for Emergencies" on page 163). As it may be difficult or impossible to get insulin
or supplies in an unfamiliar place, take more supplies than you think you'll need.
Tip: When you travel outside the country or for long periods of time, be sure to
take extra Pod supplies. Prior to departure, call Customer Care to enquire about
additional Omnipod DASH™ System supplies for your trip.

Plan for changing time zones

If you are planning a holiday or business trip to a different time zone, you may
need to adjust your Basal Programs. For changes of just a few hours, basal rate
adjustments are minor and easy to calculate. For long-distance travel, however,
figuring out the correct Basal Program can be more challenging. Your healthcare
provider can help with these adjustments.

Airports and flying

Before travelling by plane, familiarise yourself with the airport' s security
procedures and prepare your diabetes supplies for the security process and flight.
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Effective Date: 27SEP2019, ECO-000240