OmniPod 5 - Hyperglycaemia (High Glucose); Symptoms of Hyperglycaemia (High Glucose); To Avoid Hyperglycaemia (High Glucose)

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15 Living with Diabetes
Hyperglycaemia (High Glucose)
Warning: ALWAYS monitor your glucose and follow your healthcare
provider's treatment guidelines when you stop receiving insulin due to a
blockage (occlusion). Not taking action promptly could result in under-
delivery of insulin, which can lead to hyperglycaemia or diabetic ketoacidosis
(DKA) (see “
Blockage Detected” on page 152).
Pods use rapid-acting insulin, which has a shorter duration than long-acting
insulin, so you have no long-acting insulin in your body when using the
Omnipod 5 System. If a blockage (interruption of insulin delivery from the Pod)
or occlusion occurs, your glucose can rise rapidly.
Tip: Hyperglycaemia symptoms can be confusing. Always check your glucose
before you treat for hyperglycaemia.
Symptoms of hyperglycaemia (high glucose)
Never ignore the following symptoms, as they could be a sign of hyperglycaemia:
• Fatigue
• Frequent urination, especially during the night
• Unusual thirst or hunger
• Unexplained weight loss
• Blurred vision
• Slow healing of cuts or sores
To avoid hyperglycaemia (high glucose)
Check your glucose:
• At least 4–6 times a day (when you wake up, before each meal, and before
going to bed); unless you are using a continuous glucose monitoring system
• If you feel nauseous or sick
• Before driving a car
• Whenever your glucose has been running unusually high or low
• If you suspect that your glucose is high or low
• Before, during and aer exercise
• As directed by your healthcare provider