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Insulin (rapid-acting)
A type of insulin created using recombinant DNA technology.
The onset time of insulin analogue is shorter than the onset time
of regular insulin.
IPX8 according to IEC 60529
Protection against the effects of temporary immersion in water.
Ingress of water in quantities causing damage is not possible
when the device is temporarily immersed in water under
standardized conditions (maximal 60 minutes a day and
2.5 meters [8 feet]).
Luer-lock connector
A standardized fitting at the end of the infusion set which allows
to tightly connect the infusion set and cartridge through the
adapter.
Meter
See Diabetes manager.
Occlusion
An occlusion is a blockage which prevents the insulin from
flowing correctly from the insulin pump into the body.
Personal settings
Your Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump must be programmed
with your personal settings prior to starting insulin pump therapy.
Personal settings include the basal rate profile(s), the correct
time and date and all other variable values which can be tailored
to your individual needs on your Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin
pump. Your personal settings can also be programmed using the
Accu-Chek 360° configuration software.
Priming
Process of filling the tubing with insulin and pushing any air
bubbles out.
Rapid-acting insulin
See Insulin (rapid-acting).
RUN
During normal use, your Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump
is in RUN mode and insulin is continuously delivered. Boluses,
Temporary Basal Rates and almost all functions can be
programmed from RUN mode.
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