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11 Living with Diabetes
Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)
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.
Warnings:
An occlusion may result from a blockage, Pod malfunction, or from using
old or inactive insulin (see "Occlusion detection" on page 159). 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.
Hyperglycemia symptoms can be confusing. Always check your blood
glucose before you treat for hyperglycemia.
Symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)
Never ignore the following symptoms, as they could be a sign of hyperglycemia:
• Fatigue
• Frequent urination, especially during the night
• Unusual thirst or hunger
• Unexplained weight loss
• Blurred vision
• Slow healing of cuts or sores
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)
• 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 aer exercise
• As directed by your healthcare provider
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