Chapter 15 - Sick Day Guidelines - Dexcom g4 platinum Quick Start Manual

ANIMAS® VIBE™ SYSTEM

cHAPtER 15 - SIck DAY GUIDElINES

During periods of minor illness, it may be more difficult to maintain good control of your diabetes.
Examples of minor illness are: dental surgery, colds, nausea/vomiting, sore throat, mild infections,
diarrhea, fever. However, you should call your HCP if:
• Illness persists without improvement for 24-48 hours.
• Temperature rises above 100° F (37.8° C).
• Vomiting or diarrhea continues longer than 4 hours.
• A ketone strip indicates there are moderate to large amounts of ketones in your urine.
• BG levels continue to run less than 60 mg/dL or above 250 mg/dL (above 130 mg/dL during
pregnancy) after taking extra bolus doses as prearranged by your HCP.
• You show signs of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), dehydration or other serious problems such as:
increased drowsiness, abdominal or chest pain, difficulty breathing, fruity odor to the breath, dry
cracked lips, mouth or tongue.
• Any uncertainty as to what to do to take care of yourself.
Never omit your insulin! If you are ill and cannot eat, your need for insulin continues and may also
increase.
• Continue your usual basal dose of insulin along with bolus insulin to cover food eaten or to correct
high BG as prearranged with your HCP.
• You may need to temporarily increase or decrease your basal rate by using the Temp Basal feature as
prearranged with your HCP.
Medication
Always let your HCP know ALL medications you are taking. Even medications you are taking for other
reasons may impact your diabetes management, so it is important that you always let your HCP know
all the medications you are taking.
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CONTRAINDICATION: Taking acetaminophen-containing medications while wearing the
Sensor may falsely raise your Sensor glucose readings. The level of inaccuracy depends on the
amount of acetaminophen active in your body.
Blood and Urine Testing
• Check your BG before your usual mealtime and every 2-4 hours if indicated.
• Test your blood or urine for ketones at least 4 times a day, or according to instructions from your
HCP.
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