Users Manual

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Living with Diabetes 1313 Living with Diabetes
Possible causes of
hyperglycemia
Suggested action
Infected infusion site
Deactivate and remove the used Pod.
Apply a new Pod in a dierent location and consult
your healthcare provider.
Dislodged cannula
Deactivate and remove the used Pod.
Apply a new Pod in a dierent location.
Note: Avoid sites near a waistband, belt, or other areas
where friction may dislodge the cannula.
Empty Pod
Deactivate and remove the used Pod.
Apply a new Pod in a dierent location.
Incorrect Basal
Program
Conrm that the correct Basal Program is active.
Conrm that the PDM time is set correctly.
Consult your healthcare provider about adjusting
your Basal Programs or using a temp basal.
Incorrect bolus
timing
or bolus too small
Check carb intake.
Take bolus with food.
Check blood glucose before giving meal bolus. If
necessary, adjust bolus.
Consult your healthcare provider for guidance.
High-protein or high-
fat meal
Calculate protein/fat intake and account for it in your
bolus timing and bolus type.
Consult your healthcare provider about using the
extended bolus option.
Less activity than
normal
Consult your healthcare provider about adjusting
your Basal Programs or using a temp basal.
Blood glucose value
greater than 250 mg/
dL (with ketones
present) before
exercise
Do not exercise when ketones are present.
Note: Blood glucose increases with exercise when
ketones are present.
Consult your healthcare provider for guidance.
Infection or illness
or medication change
See "Sick days" on page 185.
Consult your healthcare provider about sick day
guidelines and about medication changes.