User's Manual

Achieve Healthy, Safe Pumping
Possible cause of high Suggested action
Incorrect bolus timing Time bolus with food intake.
Check blood glucose before giving
meal bolus; if necessary, adjust bolus.
Incorrect basal rate Confirm that programmed basal rate is
correct.
Consult healthcare provider before
making changes to your basal rate.
High-protein or Calculate protein/fat intake and
high-fat meal account for it in your bolus timing and
bolus type. (Consult your healthcare
provider for guidance.)
Less activity than Use temporary (temp) basal rate
normal feature (see Chapter 3, Basal Rates).
Blood glucose greater Do NOT exercise when ketones are
than 250 mg/dl present (blood glucose increases with
(with ketones present) exercise when ketones are present).
before exercise Consult healthcare provider about
exercise guidelines.
Infection or illness See “Sick days“ later in this chapter.
Consult healthcare provider about
sick-day guidelines.
Possible cause of high Suggested action
Medication change Speak with your healthcare provider
about any medication changes or
additions.
Weight loss or gain Consult your healthcare provider.
Premenstrual cycle Program a temp basal preset for
premenstrual cycle (see Chapter 3,
Basal Rates).
Pregnancy Consult your healthcare provider.
Check with your healthcare provider for guidance on any
of the causes or suggested actions above.
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