OmniPod DASH SYSTEM PODDER Resource Manual page 41

Action Plan
Never ignore the signs of low blood glucose, no matter how mild. If left untreated, severe hypoglycemia may cause seizures
or lead to unconsciousness. If loss of consciousness, inability to swallow glucose treatment or seizures are experienced or
observed take the following action immediately:
+ Give glucagon as instructed by healthcare provider
+ Call 911
Troubleshooting Frequent Hypoglycemia
Check Personal Diabetes Manager Settings
+ Is the correct basal program active?
+ Is the PDM time set correctly?
+ Is the temp basal (if active)
correct?
+ Are target blood glucose
levels correct?
+ Is the insulin correction factor
set correctly?
+ Is the insulin-to-carb ratio
correct?
Consult your healthcare provider for
guidance about adjusting settings
on your PDM.
CAUTION: Consult User Guide.
The above general guidelines are drawn from Joslin Diabetes Center. For further guidance please consult with your healthcare provider for individualized advice.
TROUBLESHOOTING |
+ Notify healthcare provider
+ Suspend insulin delivery
Review Recent Activity
Physical activity
+ Has your exercise been unusually long or strenuous?
+ Have you been unusually physically active? (e.g., extra
walking, housework, heavy or repetitive tasks, lifting or
carrying?)
+ Did you use a decreased temp basal during this
activity?
+ Did you consume carbs before, during and/or after
activity?
Meals/Snacks
+ Did you count the carbs correctly—including subtracting
significant fiber?
+ Did you bolus with food?
+ Did you consume alcohol?
Consult your Omnipod DASH
User Guide for additional information.
Hypoglycemia
Insulin Management System
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