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WARNING:
Hyperglycemia symptoms can be confusing. Always check your BG before treating your hyperglycemia.
50+U 3:00p
5/15
Last BG
196 mg/dL
3:00p today
Last bolus 2.90 u
3:00p today
IOB 2.90 u
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Temp basal
0.25 U/hr 0:30 remains
Pod exp 1:48p 5/18
Home
Check my records
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Alarm history:
Did you ignore or not hear
alarms that should have been addressed?
Troubleshooting
Check PDM Settings
Check status screen
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Last bolus:
was the bolus too small?
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Was the bolus timing correct?
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Did you account for high-protein or
high-fat meal?
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Basal program:
Is the proper basal
program running?
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Temp basal:
Do you have a temp basal
running that you should have turned off?
Check Pod
Check your cannula through the viewing window
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Did the cannula slip out from under your skin?
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Is there blood in the cannula?
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Is there redness, drainage, or other signs of
infection around the cannula?
If YES, change your Pod. If you suspect an
infection, then call your healthcare provider.
Check your infusion site
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Is there redness or swelling around the Pod
and adhesive?
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Is insulin leaking from your infusion site or is
there odor of insulin?
If YES, change your Pod. If you suspect an
infection, then call your healthcare provider.
Check your adhesive dressing
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Is the adhesive dressing coming loose from
your skin?
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Is the Pod becoming detached from the
adhesive dressing?
If YES, and if cannula is still inserted properly,
you may tape down the Pod or adhesive to
prevent further detachment.
If cannula is no longer under your skin, change
your Pod.
Check your insulin
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Is the insulin used expired?
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Has the insulin used been exposed to
extreme temperatures?
If YES, change Pod using a new vial of insulin.
TROUBLESHOOTING |
Hyperglycemia
Caution: Consult User Guide.
