User Manual

12 Chapter 2
Alerts for special features
Some features put the pump in Special mode, letting you know that an extended
feature is active. When the feature is no longer active, the pump will return to Nor-
mal mode. Your pump will alert you (with open circles) if any of these extended fea-
tures are active:
If you remove your pump...
Pump settings
You may have an occasion when you need or want to remove your pump. If you have to remove and store your
pump, it is recommended that you store it with the battery in place. Keep a record of your current basal rates. To
preserve battery life, reset the basal rates to 0 (zero), turn off the RF options (meter, remote), and set Auto-off
to dashes or zeroes.
NOTE - Your pump keeps a record of the basal and bolus insulin it delivers. Setting your basal to 0.0 while
you are disconnected ensures the insulin delivery records in your pump are accurate.
Insulin
Remember, your body still needs insulin while your pump is removed.
You can remove your pump for up to one (1) hour without taking insulin. If you remove your pump for more
than an hour, you will have to use another way to take your insulin, such as injections of short-acting insulin, or
reconnecting your pump to take boluses. Take the injection or bolus approximately every four (4) hours. Calculate
the amount of insulin to take based on the total of your basal insulin in four (4) hours. Include the amount you need
for meal and correction boluses. If you will have your pump off for several days, you will need to return to a multi-
ple injection regimen. It is important that you consult with your healthcare professional to determine an alternate
method of receiving your insulin.
➠ Dual Wave or Square Wave bolus delivery
➠ Pattern A or B is active
➠ Temp basal delivery
➠ Block feature is on
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