Animas OneTouch Ping Owner's Booklet page 101

CHAPTER 14 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
Preventing hypoglycemia:
• Check BG a minimum of four times a day, and more frequently with exercise.
• Keep accurate track of carbohydrates in the foods you eat.
• Consult your health care professional if you are experiencing frequent hypoglycemia.
If you experience frequent or severe episodes of hypoglycemia, contact your health care team. It may
be necessary to adjust your basal rates, bolus doses, or review your BG Target goals, along with your
daily regimen of food and exercise. If you have a low BG level (hypoglycemia), follow the routine
established for you by your health care team.
• It is important to monitor your BG frequently, including periodic checks at 3:00 AM.
• Investigate the cause of hypoglycemia.
Hyperglycemia
Because your pump uses only rapid-acting insulin, you will not have a reserve of long-acting insulin in
your body. This means that any interruption in the delivery of insulin by your pump can quickly result in
a sharp rise of your BG levels.
Hyperglycemia (high BG) can occur within two to four hours after insulin delivery stops, and DKA
(diabetic ketoacidosis) can develop within four to ten hours.
Several things can cause a high BG reading. The most common problems and causes of high BG are
listed in the following table, as are some suggested solutions.
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