User's Manual

Living with Diabetes
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Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)
Insulin Pods use rapid-acting insulin, so you have no long-acting
insulin in your body. If an occlusion (interruption of insulin deliv-
ery from the Pod) occurs, your blood glucose can rise rapidly.
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
Possible cause of low Suggested action
Prolonged or intense
exercise
Adjust insulin delivery as instructed
by your healthcare provider.
Check blood glucose before, dur-
ing, and after activity and treat as
necessary.
Consult your healthcare provider
about adjusting your basal pro-
grams or using a temporary (temp)
basal rate.
Low carbohydrate
intake prior to
activity
Consume carbohydrate before
activity, especially if you have not
decreased insulin beforehand.
Alcohol consumption Check blood glucose before going
to bed.
Consult healthcare provider for
guidance.
Effects of exercise can last
several hours—even a full
day—after activity ends.
Hyperglycemia symptoms can be confusing.
Always check your blood glucose before you
treat for hyperglycemia.