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1 Introduction
Emergency Kit
Warning: ALWAYS keep an emergency kit with you to quickly respond to
any diabetes emergency or in the case that your Omnipod 5 System stops
working. Always carry supplies to perform a Pod change should you need to
replace your Pod at any time.
Warning: NEVER drive yourself to the emergency department if you need
emergency medical care. Ask a friend or family member to take you to the
emergency department or call an ambulance.
Prepare an emergency kit to keep with you at all times. e kit should include:
• Several new, sealed Omnipod 5 Pods
• A vial of rapid-acting U-100 insulin (see “1.5. General Warnings” on page 7
for insulins cleared for use in the Omnipod 5 Pod)
• Syringes or pens for injecting insulin
• Glucose tablets or another fast-acting source of carbohydrates
• Glucose sensor and supplies
• Blood glucose test strips
• Blood glucose meter
• Ketone test strips
• Lancing device and lancets
• Alcohol prep swabs
• Instructions from your healthcare provider about how much insulin to inject
if delivery from the Pod is interrupted
• A signed letter from your healthcare provider explaining that you need to
carry insulin supplies and the Omnipod 5 System
• Phone numbers for your healthcare provider and/or doctor in case of an
emergency
• Glucagon kit and written instructions for administering the glucagon
dosage if you are unconscious (see “15.4. Avoiding Lows, Highs and Diabetic
Ketoacidosis” on page 190)
Tip: Ask your healthcare provider to help you develop plans for handling
emergency situations, including what to do if you cannot reach your healthcare
provider.
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