User's Guide

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* Troubleshooting for Hyperglycemia
POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED RESPONSE
Empty reservoir
Visually check display screen for remaining insulin and also
visually check reservoir in Pump. Replace reservoir if
required.
Insulin leakage at infusion
site, disconnection at the
site or connection to Pump
Examine infusion site to make sure that there is no leakage.
Examine the connection of the Infusion Set to the Pump
and the Infusion Set connector.
Notice
Insulin has a strong pungent smell – if you smell
insulin anywhere it may be leaking.
Pinched or obstructed
Infusion Set
Change the Infusion Set.
User setting error
Check and review bolus history and basal rates. Check with
a healthcare professional to make sure Bolus, Time, CIR, CF,
Target BG and Basal are correctly programmed.
2. Hyperglycemia (hige blood sugar)
* What is hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)?
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) can occur due to any interruption in the delivery of
insulin. It is important to know that if there is no insulin delivery you may experience an
increase in blood sugar which, if undetected or untreated, may cause DKA (diabetic
ketoacidosis). The symptoms are:
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Increased drowsiness
• Difficulty breathing
• Dehydration
• Fruity odor to the breath
• Dry cracked lips, mouth or tongue
* Reasons for Hyperglycemia
• Too much food
• Not enough insulin
• Loss of insulin strength
• Disruption of insulin delivery from the pump
* What to do in case of High Blood Sugar
1. Check blood sugar level.
2. Check Pump even if it does appear to be in good order. If the insulin pump and
linking screw are not connected, even though pump is seen normally to be working,
insulin is not delivered. Refer to chapter 4. Loading Insulin into the Pump.
3. If blood sugar remains high, treat as prescribed by your healthcare professional and
/or contact your healthcare professional immediately.