OmniPod 5 - Chapter 5 Activating and Changing Your Pod

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CHAPTER 5
Activating and Changing Your Pod
Contents
5.1. Beginning the Pod Activation Process .............................72
5.2. Setting Up a New Pod ..............................................74
5.3. Fill the Syringe with Insulin ........................................74
5.4. Filling, Activating, Applying and Starting the Pod ..................75
Fill the Pod with Insulin
.................................................... 76
Activate the Pod
...........................................................76
Prepare the Pod Site
.......................................................78
Guidelines for Pod site selection
......................................78
Pod site examples
.....................................................79
Pod site map (optional)
...............................................79
Prepare the infusion site
..............................................80
Remove the Pod's Tab
.....................................................81
Apply the Pod
.............................................................81
Begin Insulin Delivery
.....................................................82
Conrm Pod is securely attached
.....................................83
5.5. Checking Your Infusion Site ........................................83
5.6. Switching to Automated Mode ....................................84
5.7. Deactivating an Active Pod ........................................85
5.8. More Information about Pod Use ..................................86
Avoiding Infusion Site Infections
.......................................... 86
Additional Information
....................................................87