Users Manual Part 2
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Setting Up Your Omnipod5 Application 44 Setting Up Your Omnipod5 Application
• Omnipod5 Controller and Pods
• USB cable and charger
• User Guide and Quick Start Guide
Aer you unpack the shipment, use the "Contents" label on the side of the box to
make sure you have everything.
e Dexcom G6 CGM System and supplies must be obtained from Dexcom or
an authorized distributor. Refer to the Dexcom G6 CGM System User Guide for
instructions for use.
Items needed for your training
• Your Controller or smartphone with Omnipod 5 App and charger
• Your Dexcom G6 transmitter and sensor
• Your Dexcom G6 app
• Two Pods
• is User Guide
• BG meter
• Test strips and a lancing device (available from many pharmacies)
• Vial of rapid-acting U-100 insulin (See page 7 for information about the
approved types of insulin to use with the Pod).
• Alcohol prep swabs
• Instructions from your healthcare provider with Omnipod 5 App settings
tailored to your needs. ese settings include Basal Program, Insulin to Carb
Ratio, Correction Factor, Target Glucose, and Duration of Insulin Action.
Note: Ensure that your Controller is charged before training begins. To charge
your Controller, see "Charging the Battery" on page 209.
4.3. Choosing a Controller or Smartphone
Caution: If you decide later to switch between the Controller and your
smartphone, you will need to start setup again on the new device. New setup
requires entry of all your personalized settings. Consult with your healthcare
provider if you are unsure about how to set up the new device. If you are wearing
a Pod and need to switch devices, you will need to deactivate your Pod and
activate a new one, since the Pod cannot communicate with two devices at one
time. If possible, wait to switch between devices until a scheduled Pod change.
Before setting up your Omnipod 5 System, decide whether you want to use
the Insulet-provided Controller or a compatible personal smartphone for the