13 Living with Diabetes
Possible causes of
hypoglycaemia
Incorrect Basal Program
Incorrect bolus timing
or bolus too large
Incorrect Target BG level
or incorrect Correction
Factor
or incorrect IC Ratio
Prone to severe
hypoglycaemia
or hypoglycaemia
unawareness
Unplanned physical
activity
Prolonged or intense
exercise
Low carbohydrate intake
prior to activity
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Suggested action
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.
Take bolus with food.
Check blood glucose before giving a meal bolus. If
necessary, adjust the bolus.
Check the bolus size and timing.
Do not overcorrect for post-meal glucose levels.
Check carb intake.
Consult your healthcare provider for guidance.
Consult your healthcare provider about refining
these settings as needed.
Consult your healthcare provider about
hypoglycaemia unawareness and about raising
Target BG levels.
Consult your healthcare provider about using a
temp basal (temporary basal rate).
Adjust insulin delivery as instructed by your
healthcare provider.
Check blood glucose before, during and after
activity and treat as necessary.
Note: Effects of exercise can last several hours –
even a full day – after activity ends.
Consult your healthcare provider about adjusting
your Basal Programs or using a temp basal.
Check blood glucose before activity.
Consult your healthcare provider for guidance.
Effective Date: 18OCT2020, PCO-000235