Operation Manual

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Glossary
Adapter
The adapter connects the cartridge and infusion set. It has 2
seals and forms an efficient seal for the cartridge compartment
of your Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump. The 2 small vents
on the adapter allow the equalization air pressure.
Automatic Off
Automatic Off is a safety feature that stops insulin delivery and
triggers an error if no keys are pressed within a programmed
time period in RUN mode. See the entry in chapter 5 Persona-
lizing your pump.
Basal rate
This is the amount of insulin delivered per hour that is required
to cover your basic insulin needs. In insulin pump therapy, your
basal rate is determined together with your doctor or healthcare
team and can be adjusted to meet your individual physiological
needs throughout the day. Your basal rate is delivered by your
Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump according to the curve of
your personal basal rate profile or profiles.
Basal rate profile
Your Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump offers you the option
of delivering up to 5 different basal rate profiles in order to easily
meet your changing insulin needs (for example during the week
rather than at the weekend). A basal rate profile consists of
24 programmed hourly basal rates.
Basal rate total
The sum of all 24 hourly basal rates in one basal rate profile is
called the (daily) basal rate total.
Bluetooth
®
wireless technology
The term Bluetooth
®
refers to a wireless technology that allows
digital devices to transfer data at high speed. This technology is
common in many portable devices such as portable PCs, Personal
Digital Assistants and mobile telephones.
Bolus
The amount of insulin delivered (in addition to the basal rate) to
cover the intake of food and to correct high blood glucose levels.
The bolus amount is determined by your doctor or healthcare
team’s guidelines, your blood glucose level, your food intake and
your activity level.
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