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Important Safety Information
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.
Warning: DO NOT use Omnipod 5
System if you are taking hydroxyurea,
a medication used in the treatment of
diseases including cancer and sickle
cell anemia. Your Dexcom G6 CGM
values may be falsely elevated and
result in over-delivery of insulin that
can result in severe hypoglycemia.
CGM Precautions
Caution: You cannot use the Dexcom
G6 receiver with the Omnipod 5
System because the Omnipod 5 System
is compatible only with the G6 app on a
smartphone.