Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
3 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Reasons to start pump therapy include of the the following except:
1. Poor glucose control 2. Frequent low blood sugars especially at night 3. Less blood sugar monitoring 4. Planned or existing pregnancy |
3. Less blood sugar monitoring.
Starting pump therapy is more convenient but requires testing blood sugars as much as 8-10 times per day |
|
|
Commitments to successful insulin pumping include the all the following except:
1. ability to master the mechanics of the pump 2. Willingness to work with health care team 3. Check urine ketones if blood sugars are greater than 500 4. Count carbs to calculate insulin bolus |
3. Check urine ketones if blood sugars are greater than 500.
Check ketone if blood sugars are more than 250 not 500. |
|
|
The following tips are useful to enoy good sleep with a pump EXCEPT:
1. Turn it off so the alarm will not wake you 2. Keep glucose tabs at bedside 3. Keep batteries at bedside 4. Make sure you insulin cartridge or reservoir is full |
1. Turn it off so the alarm will not wake you.
Athough you may have turned off your alarm or even removed your pump for bedtime activities like sex, it should be reconnected before sleep. |
