You may have an occasion when you need or want to remove your insulin pump. If you have to remove and store your pump, it is recommended that you do the following:
Store your pump with the battery in place
Keep a record of your current basal rates and use the Save Settings feature
To preserve battery life, reset the basal rates to 0 (zero), turn off the radio frequency (RF) options (for example meter, remote, or CGM transmitter), and set Auto-off to dashes or zeroes
Remember, your body still needs insulin while your insulin pump is removed. You can remove your insulin pump for up to one hour without taking insulin. If you remove your pump for more than one hour, you will have to use another way to take your insulin, such as injections of fast-acting insulin, or reconnecting your pump to take boluses.
Important: Consult with your healthcare provider to determine an alternate method of receiving your insulin.
Your healthcare provider might suggest routine testing and using the Bolus Wizard® feature to give correction insulin when needed. Sometimes you might be able to take the amount of basal insulin every few hours that would have been delivered through your insulin pump. Remember, it is always important to test before taking insulin. If you will have your insulin pump off for several days, you will need to return to a multiple injection regimen. Talk with your healthcare provider about your situation to determine the method that is right for you.
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