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Living with Diabetes 1515 Living with Diabetes
e Pod’s adhesive keeps it securely in place for up to 3 days. However, if
necessary, several products are available to enhance adhesion. Ask your healthcare
provider about these products.
Avoid getting body lotion, creams, or oils near the infusion site; these products
may loosen the adhesive.
For some contact sports, if the Pod is in a location where it is likely to be knocked
o, consider removing the Pod and placing a new one in a more protected
location.
Make sure to check your glucose before removing the Pod and aer applying a
new one. Pods are designed for one-time use. Do not attempt to reapply a Pod that
has been removed.
If you will need to remove the Pod for more than one hour, ask your healthcare
provider to recommend appropriate guidelines.
X-rays, MRIs, and CT Scans
Warning: Device components including the Pod, CGM transmitter, and
CGM sensor may be aected by strong radiation or magnetic elds. Device
components must be removed (and the Pod and CGM sensor should
be disposed of) before X-ray, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), or
Computed Tomography (CT) scan (or any similar test or procedure). In
addition, the Controller and smartphone should be placed outside of the
procedure room. Exposure to X-ray, MRI, or CT, treatment can damage
these components. Check with your healthcare provider on Pod removal
guidelines.
e Pod and Controller can tolerate common electromagnetic and electrostatic
elds, including airport security and cellular phones.
Surgery or Hospitalization
For scheduled surgeries or hospitalization, you should tell the physician/surgeon
or hospital sta about your Pod. It may be necessary to remove it for certain
procedures or treatments. Remember to replace the basal insulin that was missed
while the Pod was removed. Your healthcare provider can help you prepare for
these situations.