Users Manual Part 5
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15 Living with Diabetes
15.3. Traveling and Vacations
It is important that you check your glucose more frequently while you are
traveling. Changes in time zones, activity levels, and mealtimes can all aect your
glucose.
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
Dexcom G6 CGM System User Guide.
Note: Keep your emergency kit with you during trips or vacations (see
"Emergency Kit" on page 14). 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, contact Customer Care to inquire about
additional Omnipod 5 System supplies for your trip.