User Manual

xiv Glossary
CH - Carbohydrate
Correction bolus - The amount of insulin needed to
return a high blood glucose level back down to target
range.
Correction bolus factor - How much 1.0 unit of
insulin will lower your blood glucose. This factor is
used to calculate a correction bolus amount when
your blood sugar is high.
(BG level) – (BG target) = X.
X ÷ (corr bolus factor) = corr bolus amount
D
Daily totals - Shows the total insulin delivered (basal
and bolus) in the last 24-hours.
Maximum records: 14 days
DKA - Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Dual Wave™ bolus - Combination of a Normal bolus
that is delivered immediately, then followed by a
Square Wave bolus. The Square Wave portion is
delivered evenly over a period of time.
Duration - Amount of time it takes to administer a
bolus or basal delivery. Also, length of time for an
action or condition.
E
Easy bolus™ - Method of delivery for a Normal bolus
that using the Easy Bolus button .
Exch ratio - (Exchange ratio)
Used when counting carbohydrates as exchanges.
The amount of insulin required to cover one (1)
carbohydrate exchange. (Also see carb ratio.)
Express bolus - Method of delivery for any bolus type
using the express bolus button .
F
Fixed prime - Fills the cannula with insulin. This is
done after you insert the infusion set into your body
and remove the introducer needle.
Food bolus - A dose of insulin given to cover the
expected rise in blood glucose that occurs after
eating.
G
Gastroparesis - A condition of the digestive system
that slows down the emptying of food from the
stomach.
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.
I
Idle - The pump is at the HOME screen.
Ins sensitivity - The amount that your blood glucose
(BG) level is reduced by one unit of insulin. (Bolus
Wizard data)
Insulin type -Type of insulin used: U100 fast acting
or U100 regular.