User guide

• At bedtime
• If you feel nauseous
• One hour after any BG above 13.9 mmol/L (250 mg/dL)
Below are target guidelines from the American Diabetes Association for adults with diabetes. Consult your
healthcare professional to find out what your targets should be.
Summary of recommendations for adults with diabetes mellitus
Glycemic control A1C <7.0 percent
Preprandial plasma glucose (before meals) 5.0-7.2 mmol/L (90-130 mg/dL)
Peak postprandial plasma glucose (1-2 hours after meals) <10.0 mmol/L (<180 mg/dL)
Correlation between A1C level and blood glucose levels
Mean plasma glucose
A1C (percent) mg/dL mmol/L
6 135 7.5
7 170 9.5
8 205 11.5
9 240 13.5
10 275 15.5
11 310 17.5
12 345 19.5
American Diabetes Association. Diabetes Care. “Tests of Glycemia in Diabetes.” &
“Standards of Medical Care.” Vol. 31, Supplement 1, January 2008. S18.
Low blood glucose (hypoglycemia)
Low blood glucose can occur while using the pump for the same reasons it can while using daily injections:
• not enough food
• too much insulin
• more exercise than usual
• drinking alcoholic beverages
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