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Glucose management system
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CHAPTER 14 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
Troubleshooting hyperglycemia:
POSSIBLE CAUSE OF HIGH BG
Less activity
Overuse of Temp Basal reduction
BG > 250 mg/dL with ketones before
exercise
CAUTION: Infusion set should be changed every 2 to 3 days or as recommended by your health care team.
Always use clean technique!
Notify health care team with signs or symptoms of infection!
POSSIBLE CAUSE OF HIGH BG
Medications (steroids, terbutaline,
other hormone treatments)
Infection, illness, virus
Pre-menstrual cycle
Pregnancy
Weight changes
ACTIVITY
SUGGESTED SOLUTION
Use Temp Basal increase. Consult health care team.
Record amount of time for changes.
Frequent BG testing to document changes.
BG will increase with exercise when ketones are present.
Do Not exercise when ketones are present.
Consult health care team for exercise guidelines.
OTHER
SUGGESTED SOLUTION
Inform health care team of all medication changes or
additions.
Refer to Sick Day Management Guidelines.
Consult health care team. May need to use Temp Basal or
set additional Basal Program.
Insulin requirements may increase in later trimesters.
Consult health care team.
May need recalculation of basal or bolus doses. Consult
health care team.
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