Use Instructions
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Living with Diabetes24
Plan for changing time zones
If you’re planning a vacation or business trip to a dierent time zone, you may
need to adjust Basal Programs that you would typically follow while in Manual
Mode. For changes of just a few hours, basal rate adjustments are minor and easy
to calculate. For long-distance travel, however, guring out the correct Basal
Program can be more challenging. Your healthcare provider can help with these
adjustments.
Airports and ying
Before traveling by plane, familiarize yourself with the airport's security
procedures and prepare your diabetes supplies for the security process and ight.
Airport security
Prepare for your travel:
• Airport security checks and screening procedures may change, so review the
airport website and the TSA website for travel updates before your trip.
• Arrive at the airport 2-3 hours before your ight.
• Have your insulin management supplies easily accessible to ensure that
airport security checks run smoothly.
Airport security oers the option of requesting a visual inspection of your medical
supplies rather than putting them through the X-ray. You must request this before
the screening process begins. Your medical supplies should be in a separate bag
when you approach the security ocer.
To prevent contamination or damage to your supplies, you should be asked at the
security checkpoint to display, handle, and repack your own supplies during the
visual inspection process. Any medication and/or associated supplies that cannot
be cleared visually must be submitted for X-ray screening.
If you are concerned about going through the walk-through metal detector, notify
the security ocer that you’re wearing an insulin pump. You should advise the
security ocer that the insulin pump cannot be removed because it is inserted
with a catheter (tubing) under the skin.
Visit the TSA Contact Center if you have any further questions or concerns.
Note: For information about passing CGM equipment through airport X-ray
machines, see your compatible CGM User Guide.
Flying and airplane mode
Warning: e atmospheric pressure in an airplane cabin can change during
ight, which may aect the Pod’s insulin delivery. Check your blood glucose
frequently while ying. If needed, follow your healthcare provider’s treatment
instructions.
Additional
Information
Effective Date: 22DEC2020, PCO-000267