User's Manual

Glossary
Correction factor (also known as sensitivity factor)
A formula for how much one unit of insulin will lower your blood
glucose. For example, if your sensitivity factor is 40, one unit of
insulin will lower your blood glucose by 40mg/dl.
Dawn phenomenon
An early morning rise in blood glucose level caused by the
normal release of hormones that block insulin’s effect.
Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT)
A study by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and
Kidney Diseases, conducted from 1983 to 1993 in people with
type 1 diabetes showed that good blood glucose control
significantly helped prevent or delay diabetes complications.
Diabetes
A condition characterized by hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)
resulting from the body’s inability to use blood glucose for energy.
In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas no longer makes insulin and
therefore blood glucose cannot enter the cells to be used for
energy. In type 2 diabetes, either the pancreas does not make
enough insulin or the body is unable to use insulin correctly.
Extended Bolus
A feature of the iXL System that allows a bolus dose to be given
over an extended period of time.
Healthcare provider
A professional who teaches people how to manage their health.
Many healthcare providers are certified diabetes educators or
CDEs. All healthcare providers are a resource for valuable
diabetes management information.
Glucose
A simple sugar (also known as dextrose) used by the body for
energy. Without insulin, the body cannot use glucose for energy.
Hazard alarm
Notification by the remote that a dangerous condition exists.
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
A test that measures a person’s average blood glucose level
over the past 2 to 3 months. Also called glycosylated
hemoglobin, the test shows the amount of glucose that sticks
to the red blood cell, which is proportional to the amount of
glucose in the blood.
Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)
A higher-than-normal level of glucose in the blood; generally
180mg/dl or higher.
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose)
A lower-than-normal level of glucose in the blood; generally
70mg/dl or lower.
108 iXL™ Diabetes Management System User Guide: Glossary