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Living with Diabetes 1515 Living with Diabetes
Possible causes of
hyperglycaemia
Suggested action
Expired insulin or
insulin exposed to
extreme temperatures
Deactivate and remove the used Pod. Apply a new Pod
lled from a new vial of insulin.
Infusion site in or
near a scar or mole
Deactivate and remove the used Pod. Apply a new Pod
in a dierent location.
Infected infusion site
Deactivate and remove the used Pod.
Apply a new Pod in a dierent location and consult
your healthcare provider.
Dislodged cannula
Deactivate and remove the used Pod.
Apply a new Pod in a dierent location.
Note: Avoid sites near a waistband, belt, or other areas
where friction may dislodge the cannula.
Empty Pod
Deactivate and remove the used Pod.
Apply a new Pod in a dierent location.
Incorrect Basal
Programme
(Manual Mode)
Conrm that the correct Basal Programme is active.
Consult your healthcare provider about adjusting
your Basal Programmes or using a temp basal.
Incorrect bolus
timing or bolus
too small
Check carb intake.
Take bolus with or before eating food rather than aer.
Check glucose before taking meal bolus. If necessary,
adjust bolus.
Consult your healthcare provider for guidance.
High-protein or
high-fat meal
Calculate protein/fat intake and account for it in your
bolus timing and bolus type.
Consult your healthcare provider about using the
extended bolus option.
Less activity
than usual
Consult your healthcare provider about adjusting
your Basal Programmes or using a temp basal
(Manual Mode).
Glucose
greater than
13.9 mmol/L (with
ketones present)
before exercise
Do not exercise when ketones are present.
Note: Glucose increases with exercise when ketones
are present.
Consult your healthcare provider for guidance.