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CHAPTER 2
Initial PDM Setup
is chapter guides you through setting up your rst PDM or a replacement
PDM.
If you are setting up a replacement PDM, be sure to unpair any BG meters paired
to your old PDM before setting up your new PDM (see "Pairing, unpairing, or
renaming a BG meter" on page 114). en go to "Charge the battery" on page 22.
The Omnipod DASH™ PDM Kit
Your initial shipment contains the Omnipod DASH™ PDM Kit and other items
needed to begin using the Omnipod DASH™ Insulin Management System.
Aer you unpack the Omnipod DASH™ PDM Kit, use the "Contents" label on the
side of the box to make sure you have everything.
e Omnipod DASH™ PDM Kit contains:
• PDM & rechargeable battery • Carry case
• USB cable & charger • Quick Start Guide
• User Guide
You can obtain Pods by contacting Customer Care (see the rst page of this User
Guide for contact information).
Preparing for Your Training
If you are a rst-time Omnipod DASH™ System user, you need to meet with your
Omnipod DASH™ System Trainer to set up your Personal Diabetes Manager
(PDM) and rst Pod.
If you have used an Omnipod® Insulin Management System in the past and are
upgrading to the Omnipod DASH™ System, contact Customer Care to nd out
about an online training module you can use before setting up your new system.
To get a head start on learning about the Omnipod DASH™ System, review this
User Guide, including the "Introduction" on page xi, "Your Omnipod DASH™
Insulin Management System" on page 1, and "Taking Care of Your PDM and Pod"
on page 137.