How-To Guide

SmartGuard Auto Mode Bolus
Delivering a bolus in SmartGuard Auto Mode is similar to delivering a bolus using
the Bolus Wizard feature in Manual Mode. The Bolus feature in Auto Mode requires
you to enter either carbs or a BG value. You may also choose to enter both. Auto
Mode then calculates the bolus amount needed to cover the meal or correction.
Once you confirm this amount, Auto Mode will deliver the bolus.
The Auto Mode Bolus screen shows your current Active Insulin value.
WARNING: Do not use Auto Mode for a period of time after giving
a manual injection of insulin by syringe or pen. Manual injections
are not accounted for in Auto Mode. Therefore, Auto Mode could
deliver too much insulin. Too much insulin may cause
hypoglycemia. Consult with your healthcare professional for how
long you need to wait after a manual injection of insulin before you
resume Auto Mode.
Note: Auto Mode Bolus only supports Normal boluses. Square Wave,
Dual Wave, Easy, Manual, and Preset bolus types cannot be delivered
while in Auto Mode.
When a BG reading is over 150 mg/dL in Auto Mode, the pump may recommend
a correction bolus. SmartGuard Auto Mode calculates the recommended correction
bolus. SmartGuard Auto Mode takes several factors into account that include your
BG reading and active insulin.
After you confirm your BG reading from an Accu-Chek Guide Link meter on the
pump, Bolus recommended appears below the BG value if the pump calculates
that a correction bolus is needed. Select Bolus to deliver the recommended bolus.
If you manually enter your BG, a Bolus recommended screen appears. Select Bolus
to deliver the recommended bolus.
If the BG is under 150 mg/dL or if the bolus is zero after the pump accounts for
active insulin, no correction is recommended.
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