Question of the Week | October 13, 2020
AJ is 89 years old with type 1 diabetes and is a caretaker for a partner with dementia. AJ is on an insulin pump and uses a meter to check blood glucose levels 4-7 times a day. AJ mentions that they were surprised the other morning that their blood glucose was 59 mg/dl and they felt fine.
Based on this, what is the best action?
- Discuss the possibility of stopping pump therapy due to safety concerns
- Make sure AJ checks blood glucose every one-to-two hours during the night
- Encourage AJ to have a carb plus protein snack at bedtime
- Evaluate pump settings to see if basal insulin adjustment is needed
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