Animas OneTouch Ping Owner's Booklet page 102

CHAPTER 14 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
Troubleshooting hyperglycemia:
POSSIBLE CAUSE OF HIGH BG
Redness, irritation, inflammation,
swelling, discharge or discomfort
Bump or nodule at infusion site
Scar tissue
Catheter inserted in area of friction
Kink in tubing/catheter
Infusion set not primed (air in tubing)
POSSIBLE CAUSE OF HIGH BG
Cloudy, clumpy, crystallized, or
expired insulin, or insulin exposed to
extreme temperatures
POSSIBLE CAUSE OF HIGH BG
Bolus insufficient or omitted
High protein or fat intake
Long meal (holiday), continuous
snacking, slowly absorbed food (high
fiber), delayed digestion
(gastroparesis)
Improper bolus timing
INFUSION SET
SUGGESTED SOLUTION
Change infusion set tubing and site. Contact health care
team.
Change infusion set and rotate sites.
Avoid this area for site selection.
Avoid this area for site selection.
Avoid waistline and friction areas.
Change infusion set tubing and site.
Disconnect tubing from body. Prime tubing completely.
INSULIN
SUGGESTED SOLUTION
Remove infusion set and cartridge and discard.
Use new insulin vial.
FOOD INTAKE
SUGGESTED SOLUTION
Review carbohydrate counting and I:C ratio settings.
Consult dietitian; may need to count protein and fat.
Consult health care team. May need to use extended bolus
or combination bolus option.
Consult health care team.
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