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Activating and Changing Your Pod 55 Activating and Changing Your Pod
Prepare the Pod Site
Caution: ALWAYS rotate insulin infusion sites to help prevent infusion site
complications like scar tissue and infection. Rotating insulin infusion sites
reduces the risk of scarring. Using a site with scar tissue can lead to problems
with insulin absorption.
Select the Pod infusion site (screen step ):
Guidelines for Pod site selection
Discuss suitable Pod placement sites with your healthcare provider using the
following guidelines:
• Place at least 3 inches (7.62 cm) from your CGM sensor site, as indicated in
your Dexcom G6 System User Guide.
• Place within line of sight of the CGM sensor for the best connectivity. See
"19.2. CGM Placement" on page 275.
Note: Line of sight means that the Pod and CGM are worn on the same side
of the body in a way that the two devices can "see" one another without your
body blocking their communication
• Ideal sites have a layer of fatty tissue.
• Ideal sites oer easy access and viewing.
• e site should be at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from the previous site to avoid
skin irritation.
• e site should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from your navel.
• Avoid sites where belts, waistbands, or tight clothing may rub against or
dislodge the Pod.
• Avoid sites where the Pod will be aected by folds of skin.
• Avoid placing the Pod over a mole, tattoo, or scar, where insulin absorption
may be reduced.
• Avoid areas of the skin with an active infection.