User's Manual

Achieve Healthy, Safe Pumping
Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)
Insulin pumps use rapid-acting insulin; therefore, if there is
an interruption in insulin delivery, pump users are at risk for
developing hyperglycemia.
Symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)
• Fatigue
• Frequent urination, especially during the night
• Unusual thirst or hunger
• Unexplained weight loss
• Blurred vision
• Slow healing of cuts or sores
Hyperglycemia symptoms can be confusing.
Always check your blood glucose before you treat
for hyperglycemia.
To avoid hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)
Check your blood glucose at least four 4-6 times a day
(when you wake up, before each meal, and before going to bed).
In addition, always check it:
• Whenever you feel nauseated or sick.
• Before driving a car.
• Whenever your blood glucose has been running unusually
high or low.
• If you suspect that your blood glucose is high or low.
• Before, during, and after exercise.
• As directed by your healthcare provider.
To treat hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)
Always check your blood glucose levels frequently when
treating hyperglycemia to make sure you don’t over-treat the
condition and cause blood glucose levels to drop too far.
1. Check your blood glucose level. The result will help you to
find out how much insulin is needed to return your blood
glucose to the target range.
2. If your blood glucose is over 250 mg/dl, check for ketones.
If ketones are present, follow your healthcare provider’s
guidelines.
3. If ketones are not present, take a correction bolus as
prescribed by your healthcare provider.
4. Check blood glucose again after 2 hours.
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