User guide

time for an action or
condition.
E
Easy bolus™ - Method of delivery
for a Normal bolus using the
Easy Bolus button
.
Electromagnetic compatibility -
The condition that exists
when systems and devices
that use electromagnetic
energy operate properly
without causing or suffering
accidental electromagnetic
interference to or from other
electromagnetic devices.
Electrostatic discharge - The
rapid, spontaneous transfer of
electrostatic charge induced
by a high electrostatic field.
The charge usually flows
through a spark, known as
static discharge, between two
objects at different
electrostatic levels as they
approach each other (for
example, when people touch
each other after dragging
their feet on a carpet).
Exch ratio - (Exchange ratio)
Used when counting
carbohydrates as exchanges.
The amount of insulin
required to cover one (1)
carbohydrate exchange. (Also
see carb ratio.)
Exchange system - A system of
estimating carbohydrate and
calorie intake that groups by
type. Each exchange group
lists similar types of food in
serving sizes. A person can
exchange, trade, or substitute
a food serving in a particular
group for another food serving
in the same group.
Express bolus - Method of
delivery for any bolus type
using the express bolus button
.
F
Fats - One of the three main
classes of foods and a source
of calories or energy in foods.
Fats help the body use some
vitamins and keep the skin
healthy.
Fiber - A substance found in
foods that comes from plants.
Fiber may help in the
digestive process and is
thought to lower cholesterol
and help control blood
glucose. Fiber grams are not
absorbed, and can be
subtracted from the Total
Carbohydrate amount for
foods or meals with more
than 5 grams of fiber.
Fingerstick - One method used
to test blood glucose by
taking a sample of blood for
testing from a finger using a
lancet or automatic finger
puncture device.
Fixed prime - Fills the cannula
with insulin. This is done after
you insert the infusion set
into your body and remove
the introducer needle.
Food bolus - A dose of insulin
given to cover the expected
rise in blood glucose that
occurs after eating.
G
Gastroparesis - A condition of
the digestive system that
slows down the emptying of
food from the stomach.
Glucagon - A hormone that
raises the level of glucose in
the blood. The alpha cells of
the pancreas make glucagon
when the body needs to put
more sugar into the blood.
Glucagon primarily causes
sugar stored in the liver to be
released into the blood
stream.
Glucagon Emergency Kit - An
injectable form of glucagon
that can be used to treat
severe low blood glucose
levels (hypoglycemia). A
Glucagon Emergency Kit can
be obtained in a pharmacy
with a prescription.
Glucose tablet - A simple sugar
in tablet form, that is taken
orally to treat low blood
glucose (hypoglycemia).
Glucose tablets can be
purchased from the Medtronic
Diabetes online store at
www.medtronicdiabetes.com
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