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MAKING THE MOST OF
YOUR PDM
What happens if…?
You already know that your PDM enables you to live a tube-free life,
delivering basal and bolus insulin doses remotely to your Pod. However,
from time to time you may find yourself asking the question “Why does my
PDM do that?”
The Omnipod
®
Customer Care team has heard it all, and we’ve compiled
the top 3 areas our customers ask or comment about the most. Read on to
understand how to use your PDM to its maximum potential.
Your PDM Battery
The PDM requires two AAA alkaline batteries to
perform at optimal level. If you are using another type
of battery, your battery life could suffer and ultimately
damage the PDM. AAA alkaline batteries are readily
available at most pharmacy, grocery, or hardware
stores.
Your PDM automatically takes steps to maximize battery life when running
low. You’ll first see the Low PDM battery alert and then your PDM will:
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Turn off your vibration alert (if set)
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Disable the bright mode
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Disable the test strip port light
Once you replace your battery these functions resume.
PDM Communication
One of the key benefits of the Omnipod
®
Insulin Management System is the wireless, tubeless
communication between PDM and Pod.
This means that you don’t have to keep your PDM next to you all the time. However, there are
a few actions that require your PDM and Pod to be in close proximity to communicate.
Here are a few ways you can help that “conversation”:
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When you deactivate a Pod, it can take a few moments for the Pod to fully deactivate.
Often you’ll see the “Please Wait” screen while your Pod and PDM communicate.
Make sure you wait until the Pod is fully deactivated before you attempt to activate a
new Pod.
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Remember if you are helping deliver a bolus to someone in your care (or changing
the basal rate), remember that the PDM and Pod need to keep communicating until
the Bolus is confirmed. Make sure you keep both the Pod and PDM in close proximity
to each other—within 5 feet—until you see the confirmation screen.
3:00p 5/15
Low PDM batteries
Check batteries soon.
OK
3:00p 5/15
2.90
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Delivering bolus
TROUBLESHOOTING |
Making the most of your PDM
