OmniPod UST400, User Manual

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Living with Diabetes 11
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11 Living with Diabetes
Possible causes of
hyperglycemia
Suggested action
Infected infusion
site
Deactivate and remove the used Pod.
Apply a new Pod in a different location and consult
your healthcare provider.
Dislodged cannula
Deactivate and remove the used Pod.
Apply a new Pod in a different 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 different location.
Incorrect Basal
Program
Confirm that the correct Basal Program is active.
Confirm 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
13.9 mmol/L (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 130.
Consult your healthcare provider about sick day
guidelines and about medication changes.