Animas OneTouch Ping Owner's Booklet page 100

CHAPTER 14 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
Troubleshooting hypoglycemia:
POSSIBLE CAUSE OF LOW BG
Bolus too large
Low carbohydrate intake for bolus
Improper timing of bolus
Alcohol consumption
POSSIBLE CAUSE OF LOW BG
Did not Suspend pump or activate
Temp Basal
Low carbohydrate intake prior to
exercise
Unplanned activity (shopping)
Long or intensive exercise
FOOD INTAKE
SUGGESTED SOLUTION
Check bolus amounts and times.
Bolus only enough to lower your BG to normal level.
Measure carbohydrates accurately.
See dietitian for carb counting review.
May need recalculation of I:C ratio; consult with health care
team.
Match timing of bolus with intake of food.
Check BG prior to meal bolus and adjust accordingly.
May cause hypoglycemia.
Eat food when drinking alcohol.
Be cautious with bedtime bolus.
Always check BG before going to bed.
Check BG at 3 am.
Consult health care team.
ACTIVITY
SUGGESTED SOLUTION
Consult health care team for guidelines for use of Temp
Basal rate during exercise.
If not decreasing insulin prior to exercise, may need to eat
foods containing carbohydrate prior to exercise.
If BG is <100 mg/dL, eat snack prior to exercise.
Frequent BG testing before, during and after any activity.
Effects of exercise can be present for hours after activity
has stopped. Consult with health care team for specific
guidelines.
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