User's Manual

Achieve Healthy, Safe Pumping
Your Role in Safe Pumping
Before deciding on the iXL Diabetes Management System, you
and your healthcare provider discussed the advantages and
benefits of the iXL System, as well as the responsibilities that
come with insulin pump therapy. Remember: Safe pumping
begins and ends with you. If you have questions or doubts about
being able to safely use the iXL System at any time, consult your
healthcare provider immediately.
Most pump problems are easily avoided by:
• Learning all you can about successful diabetes management.
• Being actively involved in your treatment.
• Checking your blood glucose frequently.
• Washing your hands and disinfecting infusion sites to reduce
the possibility of infection.
• Being aware of the signs of hypoglycemia (low blood
glucose), hyperglycemia (high blood glucose), and DKA
(see “Avoid Adverse Reactions” later in this chapter).
• Keeping a diabetes emergency kit with you at all times (see
“Prepare for Emergencies” later in this chapter).
• Knowing how to contact your healthcare provider in case of
an emergency.
If you are unable to use the system according to
instructions, you may be putting your health and safety
at risk. Talk with your healthcare provider if you have
questions or concerns about using the iXL System.
Safety Features
The iXL System’s state-of-the-art design includes the latest
safety technology. Its built-in safety features include:
Automatic priming, safety checks, and insertion
with RediSet™
Every time a new iXL Pump is activated, the exclusive RediSet
system automatically primes and performs a safety check on the
pump, then inserts and primes the cannula (see Chapter 5, The
iXL Pump). Micro-processor technology makes it possible to
complete thousands of safety checks in only a few seconds.
Continuous monitoring
The iXL System checks the operation of the remote and pump
and informs you if any problems are detected. For example,
during setup, you entered a maximum daily dose. If you try to
give a bolus that would put you over the maximum for the day,
the remote alerts you. This automatic safeguard protects you
from unintended overdelivery of insulin. The system checks
communication between the remote and the pump as well as
functions within each device.
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