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For some contact sports, you may want to remove the OmniPod.
Be sure to check your blood glucose levels before removing the
pod and after applying a new one. Pods are designed for one-
time use. Do not attempt to reapply a used pod.
If you will need to remove the pod for more than 1 hour, ask your
healthcare provider to recommend appropriate guidelines.
X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans
Surgery or hospitalization
For scheduled surgeries or hospitalization, you should tell the
doctor/surgeon or hospital staff about your insulin pod. It may
be necessary to remove it for certain procedures or treatments.
Remember to replace the basal insulin that was missed while the
pod was removed. Your healthcare provider can help you pre-
pare for these situations.
If possible, avoid wasting pods by planning removal
times that coincide with a scheduled pod replace-
ment.
The OmniPod and PDM may be affected by strong
radiation or magnetic fields. Before having an X-ray,
MRI, or CT scan (or any similar test or procedure),
remove your pod and put it and the PDM outside the
treatment area. Check with your healthcare provider
on pod removal guidelines.
The pod and PDM can tolerate common electromag-
netic and electrostatic fields, including airport security
and cellular phones.
Always carry medical identification and wear an
emergency medical necklace or bracelet such as
the Medic Alert tag. (See the end of the Appendices
for address, telephone, and web site information.)
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