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24Living with Diabetes
24.3. Traveling and Vacations
It is important that you check your glucose level more frequently while you are
traveling. Changes in time zones, activity levels, and meal times can all aect your
glucose levels.
Proper preparation is important when traveling. e following sections will help
you prepare for your travels.
Keep supplies accessible
On airplanes, trains, and buses, keep these items with you, rather than checking
them:
• Your controller or your smartphone with the Omnipod 5 app
• Extra Pods
• An emergency kit
• Vials of insulin (cargo area temperatures may aect insulin)
• A signed letter from your healthcare provider explaining that you need to
carry insulin supplies and the Omnipod 5 System
• Prescriptions for all medications
• Medications and supplies with their original prescription label
Note: Generic medications may be easier to nd than brand names outside
your country.
• Snacks and hypoglycemia treatment, in case food is not available
• Bottled water (especially on planes) to prevent dehydration
• e name and phone number of your physician and of a physician at your
nal destination
Note: For information about the recommended CGM supplies to carry, see your
compatible CGM User Guide.
Note: Keep your emergency kit with you during trips or vacations (see
"Emergency kit" on page 10). As it may be dicult or impossible to get insulin
or supplies in an unfamiliar place, take more supplies than you think you’ll need.
Tip: When you travel outside the country or for long periods of time, be sure to take
extra Pod supplies. Prior to departure, call Customer Care to inquire about additional
Omnipod 5 System supplies for your trip.
Additional
Information
Effective Date: 22DEC2020, PCO-000267