Insulet Corporation 017 User Manual
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Possible causes of hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)
Possible cause of high
Suggested action
Expired insulin
Deactivate and remove used Pod.
Apply a new Pod filled from a new
vial of insulin.
Apply a new Pod filled from a new
vial of insulin.
Insulin exposed
to extreme
temperatures
to extreme
temperatures
Infusion site in or
near a scar or mole
near a scar or mole
Deactivate and remove used Pod.
Apply a new Pod in a different
location.
Apply a new Pod in a different
location.
Infected infusion site
Deactivate and remove used Pod.
Apply a new Pod in a different loca-
tion and consult your healthcare
provider.
tion and consult your healthcare
provider.
Dislodged cannula
Deactivate and remove used Pod.
Apply a new Pod in a different
location.
location.
Avoid sites near a waistband,
belt, or other areas where fric-
tion may dislodge the cannula.
belt, or other areas where fric-
tion may dislodge the cannula.
Possible cause of high
Suggested action
Empty Pod
Deactivate and remove used Pod.
Apply a new Pod in a different
location.
location.
Incorrect basal
program
program
Confirm that correct basal program
is active.
is active.
Confirm that PDM time is set
correctly.
correctly.
Consult your healthcare provider
about adjusting your basal pro-
grams or using a temporary (temp)
basal rate.
about adjusting your basal pro-
grams or using a temporary (temp)
basal rate.
Incorrect bolus
timing
timing
Check carb intake.
Take bolus with food.
Check blood glucose before giving
meal bolus; if necessary, adjust
bolus.
meal bolus; if necessary, adjust
bolus.
Consult healthcare provider for
guidance.
guidance.
Bolus too small