Handling Special Situations; Exercising, Playing Sports, Or Working Hard; X-Rays, Mris, And Ct Scans; Surgery Or Hospitalization - Insulet Omnipod GO User Manual

4 Taking Care of Your Pod and Your Diabetes

4.8. Handling Special Situations

Exercising, Playing Sports, or Working Hard

The Pod's adhesive keeps it securely in place for up to 3 days
(72 hours). However, if necessary, several products are available to
help with peeling adhesive tape. Ask your healthcare provider about
these products.
Avoid getting body lotion, creams, or oils near the Pod site; these
products may loosen the adhesive tape.
For some contact sports, if the Pod is in a location where it is likely to
be knocked off, consider removing the Pod and placing a new one in a
more protected location.
Pods are designed for one-time use. Do not attempt to reapply a Pod
that has been removed.
If you will need to remove the Pod for a long period of time, ask your
healthcare provider for steps you should take to continue managing
your diabetes.

X-rays, MRIs, and CT Scans

The Pod can tolerate common electromagnetic and electrostatic fields,
including airport security and cellular phones.
Warning:
magnetic fields. The Pod must be removed and disposed
of before X-ray, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), or
Computed Tomography (CT) scan. Exposure to X-ray, MRI,
or CT treatment can damage the Pod. Check with your
healthcare provider on Pod removal guidelines.

Surgery or Hospitalization

For scheduled surgeries or hospitalization, you should tell the
physician/surgeon or hospital staff about your Pod. It may be
necessary to remove it for certain procedures or treatments. You need
to discuss this with your healthcare provider so you can prepare for
these situations.
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The Pod may be affected by strong radiation or