Use Instructions
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Living with Diabetes24
Possible causes of
hypoglycemia
Suggested action
Prolonged or intense
exercise
Adjust insulin delivery as instructed by your
healthcare provider.
Check blood glucose before, during, and aer
activity and treat as necessary.
Note: Eects of exercise can last several hours—
even a full day—aer activity ends.
Consult your healthcare provider about adjusting
your Basal Programs or using a temp basal (Manual
Mode) or HypoProtect™ (Automated Mode) to
avoid hypoglycemia.
Low carbohydrate intake
prior to activity
Check blood glucose before activity.
Consult your healthcare provider for guidance.
Alcohol consumption
Check blood glucose frequently, especially before
going to bed.
Consult your healthcare provider for guidance.
To treat hypoglycemia (low glucose)
Any time your glucose is low, treat it immediately according to your healthcare
provider’s instructions. Check your glucose every 15 minutes while you are
treating, to make sure you don’t overtreat the condition and cause glucose levels to
rise too high. Contact your healthcare provider as needed for guidance.
Hyperglycemia (high glucose)
Pods use rapid-acting insulin, so you have no long-acting insulin in your body. If a
blockage (interruption of insulin delivery from the Pod) occurs, your glucose level
can rise rapidly.
Warning: A blockage may result from blocked tubing, Pod malfunction,
or from using old or inactive insulin (see Blockage Detected on page 195).
If insulin delivery is interrupted by a blockage, check your glucose levels
and follow the treatment guidelines established by your healthcare provider.
Hyperglycemia could result if appropriate actions are not taken.
Tip: Hyperglycemia symptoms can be confusing. Always check your glucose level
before you treat for hyperglycemia.
Additional
Information
Effective Date: 22DEC2020, PCO-000267