Hyperglycemia (High Blood Glucose) - OmniPod CAT45E Guide De L'utilisateur

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Living with Diabetes

Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)

Insulin Pods use rapid-acting insulin, so you have no long-acting
insulin in your body. If an occlusion (interruption of insulin
delivery from the Pod) occurs, your blood glucose can rise rapidly.
An occlusion may result from a blockage, Pod
malfunction or from using old or inactive insulin. If
insulin delivery is interrupted by an occlusion, check
your blood glucose level and follow the treatment
guidelines established by your healthcare provider.
Hyperglycemia could result if appropriate actions
are not taken.
Symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)
• Fatigue
• Frequent urination, especially during the night
• Unusual thirst or hunger
• Unexplained weight loss
• Blurred vision
• Slow healing of cuts or sores
Hyperglycemia symptoms can be confusing.
Always check your blood glucose before you
treat for hyperglycemia.
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To avoid hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)
Check your blood glucose at least 4–6 times a day (when you
wake up, before each meal, and before going to bed). In addition,
always check it:
• If you feel nauseated or sick
• Before driving a car
• Whenever your blood glucose has been running unusually
high or low
• If you suspect that your blood glucose is high or low
• Before, during and after exercise
• As directed by your healthcare provider
To treat hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)
Always check your blood glucose levels frequently while treating
hyperglycemia. You don't want to over-treat the condition and
cause your BG level to drop too far.
1. Check your blood glucose level. The result will help you to find
out how much insulin is needed to return your blood glucose
to the BG goal.
2. If your blood glucose is 13.9 mmol/L or above, check for
ketones. If ketones are present, follow your healthcare
provider's guidelines.
3. If ketones are not present, take a correction bolus as
prescribed by your healthcare provider.