OmniPod DASH Guide De L'utilisateur page 187

13 Living with Diabetes
• Before, during and after exercise
• As directed by your healthcare provider
To treat hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose)
Always check your blood glucose levels frequently while treating hyperglycaemia.
You don't want to over-treat the condition and cause your blood glucose 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 your blood glucose 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.
4. Check blood glucose again after 2 hours.
5. If blood glucose levels have not decreased, do both of the following:
• Take a second bolus by injection, using a sterile syringe. Ask your
healthcare provider whether to inject the same amount of insulin as in
step 3.
• Replace the Pod. Use a new vial of insulin to fill the new Pod. Then contact
your healthcare provider for guidance.
6. If you feel nauseous at any point, check for ketones and contact your
healthcare provider immediately (see "Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)" on page
172).
Warning: If you need emergency attention, ask a friend or family
member to take you to the Accident and Emergency department or call
an ambulance. Do NOT drive yourself.
7. Investigate possible causes for hyperglycaemia to avoid similar problems in
the future (see the following table).
Possible causes of
hyperglycaemia
Expired insulin
or insulin exposed to
extreme temperatures
Infusion site in or
near a scar or mole
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Suggested action
Deactivate and remove the used Pod. Apply a new Pod
filled from a new vial of insulin.
Deactivate and remove the used Pod. Apply a new Pod
in a different location.
Effective Date: 18OCT2020, PCO-000235