User Manual

Glossary iii
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 the
Paradigm Link meter.
Low resv warning - Programmable warning that
notifies you with an alert when either a specified
number of units remain in the reservoir or a specified
amount of time remains before the reservoir will be
empty.
M
Manual bolus - Selectable item available in the BOLUS
MENU when Bolus Wizard is active. One method of
programming a bolus without Bolus Wizard. (see “Set
bolus”)
Manual prime - Fills the infusion set tubing with insu-
lin before you insert the set into your body. (This
function is available after a rewind)
Max bolus - The maximum amount of bolus insulin
that the pump will deliver at one time. (set by the
user)
Max basal insulin - The maximum amount of basal
insulin that the pump will deliver at one time. (set by
the user)
Meter - The Paradigm Link Blood Glucose Monitor
Powered by BD Logic Technology (Paradigm Link
meter). Your pump can be programmed to receive
your BG readings from this meter.
Meter option - Feature that allows the pump to
receive BG readings from the Paradigm Link meter.
N
Normal mode - Regular operating mode. No special
features are active, no alert or alarm conditions exist.
Insulin delivery is normal during this mode.
Normal bolus - An immediate delivery of a specified
unit amount of insulin.
Now - The “Normal” portion of a Dual Wave bolus. The
now portion delivers immediately and is then followed
by the Square portion.
P
Pattern feature - Extended pump feature that
allows you to program optional basals (Pattern A,
Pattern B) that support activities that are not a part
of your day-to-day routine, but are usual in your life-
style. Such activities could be a sport that you do
once a week or a change in your sleep pattern over
the weekend.
Pattern, standard - Your normal basal that sup-
ports your usual day-to-day activity. When the Pat-
terns feature is off, the pump uses your standard
(basal) pattern.
Press - To push and release a button.
Prime - (see fixed prime or manual prime)
R
Resume - Restarts basal delivery after the pump is
suspended.
Rewind - The pump drive moves back to its starting
position to prepare the pump for a new reservoir.
RF - Radio frequency
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