Ypsomed OmniPod my life, User Manual

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Living with Diabetes
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Possible causes of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose)
Possible cause of low Suggested action
Incorrect basal
program Confirm that correct basal program
is active.
Confirm that PDM time is set cor-
rectly.
Consult your healthcare provider
about adjusting your basal pro-
grams or using a temporary (temp)
basal rate.
Incorrect bolus
timing Take bolus with food.
Check blood glucose before giving
meal bolus; if necessary, adjust
bolus.
Check bolus size and timing.
Do NOT overcorrect for post-meal
glucose levels.
Check carb intake.
Consult healthcare provider for
guidance.
Bolus too large
Possible cause of low Suggested action
Incorrect target
blood glucose levels Consult healthcare provider about
refining these settings as needed.
Incorrect correction
factor (sensitivity
factor)
Incorrect insulin-to-
carb ratio (IC)
Prone to severe hypo-
glycemia Consult healthcare provider about
hypoglycemia unawareness and
about raising target blood glucose
levels.
Hypoglycemia
unawareness
Unplanned physical
activity If blood glucose is below 5.6 mmol/L,
eat a snack before activity.
Consult your healthcare provider
about using a temporary (temp)
basal rate.