Accu-Chek insulin pump - Manual (Page 69)

Interruption of Insulin Pump Therapy
Consult with your doctor or healthcare team about when and for how long your
insulin pump therapy can be interrupted.
Measure your blood glucose level regularly during any insulin interruption. Use
a syringe or insulin pen to inject insulin according to the instructions of your
doctor or healthcare team.
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! Since only rapid-acting insulin is used for insulin pump
therapy, there is only a small insulin reserve in the
body. If insulin is interrupted for any reason, such as:
• if you stop the pump
• there is a technical problem with the pump
• there is leakage in the cartridge
• there is occlusion in the infusion tube set or in the
infusion headset
• the cannula has slipped out of the infusion site
you must be ready to replace the missing insulin
immediately.
Always carry spare sterile products and accessories
(infusion set, insulin cartridge, batteries), an insulin
pen/syringe, and insulin.
Without insulin, diabetic ketoacidosis may develop
and may require in-patient hospital treatment.
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