User guide

check your blood glucose
after a bolus.
BG target - Normal blood glucose
level
BG Units - Blood glucose units
used by the pump (mg/dL or
mmol/L).
Block - Feature that restricts
access to all programming
except suspend, selftest and
the delivery of a bolus with
the remote control.
Blood glucose (BG) - A form of
digested sugar in the
bloodstream. Glucose is the
major source of energy for
living cells, and is carried to
each cell through the blood
stream. Cells cannot use
glucose without the help of
insulin.
Bolus - A dose of insulin given to
cover an expected rise in
blood glucose (such as the
rise after a meal) or to lower
a high blood glucose down to
target range.
BOLUS HISTORY - This screen
displays the last 24 boluses
delivered by your pump.
Bolus Wizard
®
feature -
Calculates the bolus amount
based on personal information
of the pump user.
C
Calibrate - Check, adjust, or set
to a standard (calibrate your
pump).
Cannula - A short, thin, and
flexible tubing at the end of
the infusion set that is
inserted into the
subcutaneous tissue to deliver
insulin.
Carb ratio - (Carbohydrate
ratio). Used when counting
carbohydrates in grams. The
amount of carbohydrates
covered by one unit of insulin.
(Also see exch ratio.)
Carb units - The food entry
when using the Bolus Wizard
feature. Entered as
(carbohydrate) grams or
exchanges.
Carbohydrate - One of the three
main sources of energy or
calories in food.
Carbohydrates are mainly
sugars found in fruits, milk,
and starches that the body
breaks down into glucose.
CH - Carbohydrate
Contraindication - A condition
that makes a specific
treatment or procedure NOT
advisable. A contraindication
is literally contra- (against) an
indication, against something
that is indicated as advisable
or necessary.
Correction bolus - The amount
of insulin needed to return a
high blood glucose level back
down to target range.
D
Daily totals - Shows the total
insulin delivered (basal and
bolus) in the last 24-hours.
Maximum records: 14 days
Default - A setting or value for
your pump that is assigned
automatically by your system.
Some default settings cannot
be changed; other default
settings remain in effect until
you change them.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - A
serious condition that occurs
when the insulin levels are
low, blood glucose level are
elevated, and the body uses
fat for energy. This process
produces ketones which upset
the body's acid-base balance
leading to a potentially life
threatening situation.
DKA - Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Dual Wave™ bolus - Combination
of a Normal bolus that is
delivered immediately, then
followed by a Square Wave
bolus. The Square Wave
portion is delivered evenly
over a period of time.
Duration - Amount of time it
takes to administer a bolus or
basal delivery. Also, length of
Glossary166