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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
blood glucose Suggested action
Prolonged or intense
exercise Adjust insulin delivery as instructed
by your healthcare provider.
Check blood glucose before, during
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.
An occlusion may result from a blockage, Pod mal-
function or from using old or inactive insulin. If
insulin delivery is interrupted by an occlusion, check
your blood glucose level and follow the treatment
guidelines established by your healthcare provider.
Hyperglycemia could result if appropriate actions
are not taken.
Hyperglycemia symptoms can be confusing.
Always check your blood glucose before you
treat for hyperglycemia.