Hyperglycemia (High Blood Glucose) - Insulet OmniPod User Manual

Possible cause of low Suggested action
Prolonged or intense Adjust insulin delivery as instructed
exercise by your healthcare provider.
Check blood glucose before, dur-
ing, and after activity and treat as
necessary.
Consult your healthcare provider
about adjusting your basal pro-
grams or using a temporary (temp)
basal rate.
Low carbohydrate Consume carbohydrate before
intake prior to activity, especially if you have not
activity decreased insulin beforehand.
Alcohol consumption Check blood glucose before going
to bed.
Consult healthcare provider for
guidance.
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Effects of exercise can last
several hours—even a full
day—after activity ends.
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Living with Diabetes

Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)

Insulin pods use rapid-acting insulin, so you have no long-acting
insulin in your body. If an occlusion (interruption of insulin deliv-
ery from the pod) occurs, your blood glucose can rise rapidly.
Symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)
• Fatigue
• Frequent urination, especially during the night
• Unusual thirst or hunger
• Unexplained weight loss
• Blurred vision
• Slow healing of cuts or sores
Hyperglycemia symptoms can be confusing.
Always check your blood glucose before you
treat for hyperglycemia.
Blood Glucose Records
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