Operation Manual

Glossary
Word
Definition
Activate
Using a valid key to unlock the program.
Administrator
A person who is responsible for managing the
software.
Advised Bolus
The amount of insulin that was recommended by a
device.
Align format
A display of information in a condensed, vertical
format.
Bar graph
A type of graph in which different values are
represented by rectangular bars.
Basal rate
The rate at which low levels of insulin are delivered to
the body using an insulin pump.
Batch report
A set of existing reports that are always printed, e -
mailed, or faxed together.
bG
Abbreviation for blood glucose or blood sugar.
bG result flagged (*) in a device
Events can be flagged with an in some devices. All
results flagged with an downloaded from a device
display the bG results flagged with an on a device
text in the .
Blood sugar
The amount of glucose in the blood is called the blood
sugar (bG) level. The food a person eats is broken
down into glucose by the body. The cells in the body
use glucose for energy.
Bolus
A dose of insulin taken to handle a rise in blood sugar.
A bolus is given through an insulin pump or injection.
Cable
A device that allows you to download your meter or
insulin pump.
Cancel
A function that enables the user to leave a screen or
dialog box, generally discarding changes made on that
screen.
Carb units
Carbohydrates are a body's main source of fuel or
energy. The body eventually breaks down
carbohydrates into glucose (sugar).
Clear Meter
A Clear Meter Memory Wizard allows the user to clear
all current blood sugar (bG) information from the meter.
Click
An action performed with a computer mouse, usually
with the left button.
Data migration
The copying of information from
, ,
or another database to an
.
Database
Logically related data designed to meet the information
needs of one or more users. A database is where
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