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  • Gastroenterology
  • Endocrinology
  • Biomedical Engineering

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  • Video capsule endoscopy (VCE) is a key tool for visualizing the small intestinal mucosa.
  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) management often involves continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion, such as with the OmniPod patch pump.

Observation:

  • A patient undergoing VCE for melena and anemia experienced communication interruptions with the video capsule.
  • The interruptions coincided with the activation of the OmniPod patch pump's insulin infusion via its Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM).

Findings:

  • The video capsule and the second-generation OmniPod patch pump operate on the same radio frequency, leading to potential signal interference.
  • Repeating the VCE after removing the insulin pump and PDM resolved the communication issue, allowing for uninterrupted recording.

Implications:

  • Patients using the second-generation OmniPod patch pump undergoing VCE should be aware of potential device interference.
  • Recommendations include switching to alternative insulin delivery methods (e.g., intravenous infusion, multiple daily injections) or using a different VCE model to ensure diagnostic accuracy.