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Living with Diabetes 13
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13 Living with Diabetes
Keep supplies accessible
On airplanes, trains, and buses, keep these items with you, rather than checking
them:
• Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM)
• 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 DASH™ 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: Keep your emergency kit with you during trips or vacations (see "Prepare
for Emergencies" on page 175). 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, call Customer Care to inquire about additional
Omnipod DASH™ System supplies for your trip.
Plan for changing time zones
If you’re planning a vacation or business trip to a dierent time zone, you may
need to adjust your Basal Programs. For changes of just a few hours, basal rate
adjustments are minor and easy to calculate. For long-distance travel, however,
guring out the correct Basal Program can be more challenging. Your healthcare
provider can help with these adjustments.
Airports and ying
Before traveling by plane, familiarize yourself with the airport's security
procedures and prepare your diabetes supplies for the security process and ight.