Insulet Corporation 017 Manuel D’Utilisation
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Possible causes of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose)
Possible cause of low
Suggested action
Incorrect basal
program
program
Confirm that correct basal program
is active.
is active.
Confirm that PDM time is set cor-
rectly.
rectly.
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
Take bolus with food.
Check blood glucose before giving
meal bolus; if necessary, adjust
bolus.
meal bolus; if necessary, adjust
bolus.
Check bolus size and timing.
Do NOT overcorrect for post-meal
glucose levels.
glucose levels.
Check carb intake.
Consult healthcare provider for
guidance.
guidance.
Bolus too large
Possible cause of low
Suggested action
Incorrect target
blood glucose levels
blood glucose levels
Consult healthcare provider about
refining these settings as needed.
refining these settings as needed.
Incorrect correction
factor (sensitivity
factor)
factor (sensitivity
factor)
Incorrect insulin-to-
carb ratio (IC)
carb ratio (IC)
Prone to severe hypo-
glycemia
glycemia
Consult healthcare provider about
hypoglycemia unawareness and
about raising target blood glucose
levels.
hypoglycemia unawareness and
about raising target blood glucose
levels.
Hypoglycemia
unawareness
unawareness
Unplanned physical
activity
activity
If blood glucose is below 100 mg/dL,
eat a snack before activity.
eat a snack before activity.
Consult your healthcare provider
about using a temporary (temp)
basal rate.
about using a temporary (temp)
basal rate.