Energizer MMT-511 manual Diabetic ketoacidosis DKA, Hypoglycemia, Skin infections

Warnings

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

Insulin pump therapy uses only regular (short-acting) insulin; therefore, any interruption in the delivery of insulin may result in hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) and, subsequently, the rapid onset of diabetic ketoacidosis. The symptoms are:

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Dehydration

Vomiting

Drowsiness

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Labored Breathing

Abdominal Pain

Fruit-smelling Breath

If your insulin delivery is interrupted for any reason, you must be prepared to replace the missed insulin immediately. The quickest way to do so is to check your blood glucose and if elevated, treat with an injection of short-acting insulin (per your doctor’s instruc- tions). Contact your healthcare professional immediately.

Hypoglycemia

The intensive management of diabetes has been associated with an increase in the incidence of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose). Refer to Precautions-hypoglycemia,in this chapter for detailed information.

Skin infections

Infection at the infusion site is a risk of pump therapy. Refer to Precautions-Infusion Sets and Sites in this chapter for detailed information.

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