CHAPTER 2
Initial PDM setup
This chapter guides you through setting up your first PDM or a replacement
PDM.
If you are setting up a replacement PDM, go to "Charge the battery" within the
following section.
Preparing for your training
If you are a first-time Omnipod DASH™ System user, you need to meet with your
Omnipod® System Trainer to set up your Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM) and
first Pod.
If you have used an Omnipod® Insulin Management System in the past and are
upgrading to the Omnipod DASH™ System, contact Customer Care to find out
about an online training module you can use before setting up your new system.
To get a head start on learning about the Omnipod DASH™ System, review this
User Guide, including the "Introduction" on page xi, "Your Omnipod DASH™
Insulin Management System" on page 1, and "Taking Care of Your PDM and Pod"
on page 125.
Warnings:
Do NOT use the Omnipod DASH™ System before you have been trained.
Inadequate training could put your health and safety at risk.
Follow your healthcare provider's instructions for initialising the PDM.
Improper setup could put your health and safety at risk.
Note: Keep an emergency kit with you at all times to quickly respond to a diabetes
emergency (see "Prepare for Emergencies" on page 163).
Charge the battery
It is important to charge the PDM's battery before setting up your Omnipod
DASH™ System:
1. Install the rechargeable battery in the PDM, if necessary (see "Inserting or
replacing the PDM battery" on page 131).
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Effective Date: 18OCT2020, PCO-000235