User's Manual

Possible causes of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose)
Possible cause of low Suggested action
Incorrect basal rate Check basal rate program.
program
Pump time not set Reset time.
correctly
Bolus too large Check bolus size and timing.
Do NOT over-correct for post-meal
glucose levels.
Check carb intake (consult healthcare
provider about carb counting).
Consult healthcare provider to refine
insulin-to-carb ratio.
Wrong bolus timing Time bolus with food intake.
Check blood glucose before giving
meal bolus; if necessary, adjust bolus.
Alcohol consumption Consult with your healthcare provider
for alcohol consumption guidelines.
Check blood glucose before going to
bed (check with healthcare provider for
guidance).
Unplanned activity If blood glucose is below 100 mg/dl, eat
a snack before activity.
Possible cause of low Suggested action
Prolonged or intense Adjust insulin delivery as instructed
exercise by your healthcare provider.
Check blood glucose before, during,
and after activity and treat as necessary.
Effects of exercise can last several
hours–even a full day–after activity
ends.
Low carbohydrate Consume carbohydrate before
intake prior to activity activity, especially if you have not
decreased insulin beforehand.
Failure to use the Consult healthcare provider on setting
temporary (temp) basal temp basal rates (see Chapter 3, Basal
rate feature Rates).
Prone to severe Consult healthcare provider about
hypoglycemia raising target blood glucose levels.
Hypoglycemia Consult healthcare provider about
unawareness hypoglycemia unawareness and about
raising target blood glucose levels.
Incorrect target blood Consult healthcare provider about
glucose levels raising target blood glucose levels.
Incorrect correction Consult healthcare provider about
factor (sensitivity correction (sensitivity) factor; adjust it
factor) if appropriate.
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