User guide

as well as drug stores and
pharmacies.
H
HbA1c - Glycosylated
hemoglobin
HDL - High-density lipoprotein A
complex of lipids and proteins
in approximately equal
amounts that functions as a
transporter of cholesterol in
the blood.
Hold - Press and continue to
press a pump button.
Hyperglycemia - A condition in
which blood glucose values
are elevated above target.
Symptoms may include
excessive thirst, frequent
urination, dry mouth,
headache, fatigue, and
blurred vision.
Hypoglycemia - A condition in
which blood glucose values
are low below 3.9 mmol/L (70
mg/dL). Symptoms may
include behavioral changes,
pale complexion, hunger,
sweating, sudden weakness,
headache, confusion,
drowsiness, non-
responsiveness to questions,
and the most serious: seizure,
convulsion or loss of
consciousness.
I
Idle - The pump is at the HOME
screen.
Increment - A small increase or
decrease in a measurement.
Indication - A condition that
makes a specific medical
treatment or procedure
advisable or necessary.
Infusion set - Flexible tubing
with a reservoir connector
and an infusion site. This
tubing delivers insulin from
the pump to the body.
Infusion site - The end of the
infusion set held to the body
with a tape. It consists of a
cannula and an introducer
needle.
Insulin - A hormone that helps
the body use glucose (sugar)
for energy. The beta cells of
the pancreas make the
insulin.
Insulin sensitivity - The amount
by which your blood glucose
(BG) level is reduced by one
unit of insulin. (Bolus Wizard
feature data)
Insulin to carbohydrate ratio -
The amount of insulin
required to cover a given
number of carbohydrates.
This ratio helps you estimate
what size bolus you should
take when eating
carbohydrates. Your
healthcare professional will
determine your insulin to
carbohydrate ratio.
Introducer needle - This needle
allows the insertion of a
cannula into the subcutaneous
tissue. It is removed and
discarded after insertion
leaving only the cannula in
the body.
IPX7 - Protected against water
immersion. Immersion for 30
minutes at a depth of up to 1
meter.
K
Ketone - A chemical created by
the human body when there is
not enough insulin in the
blood.
kPa (kilopascal) - A unit of
measurement for quantifying
force. Used to measure
atmospheric pressure.
Equivalent to 10,000 dynes
per square centimeter.
L
LDL - Low-density lipoprotein A
complex of lipids and
proteins, with greater
amounts of lipid than protein,
that transports cholesterol in
the blood.
Link - To turn on and setup the
meter option that allows the
pump to receive BG readings
from a meter that
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