Product Info

energy. This process produces ketones which upset the
body's acid-base balance, leading to a potentially life
threatening situation.
Dual Wave bolus A type of bolus that provides a dose of insulin delivered
as a combination of a Normal Bolus followed by a
Square Wave bolus.
Easy Bolus feature A feature that lets you deliver a Normal Bolus in preset
increments using only audio or vibrate confirmation.
Event Marker A feature that lets you record events, such as BG
readings, injections, carbohydrates, and exercise.
food bolus A dose of insulin you give to cover an expected rise in
glucose levels from carbohydrates.
High limit The value you set to determine when the pump will
alert you of a high SG condition.
infusion set Tubing that connects to the reservoir on one end, and
has a needle or cannula on the other end, that you
insert into your body. Insulin travels from the pump
through the infusion set into your body.
infusion site The location on the body where the infusion set is
inserted.
insulin sensitivity factor The amount that BG is reduced by one unit of insulin.
The insulin sensitivity factor is used to calculate
correction bolus amounts.
interstitial fluid The fluid that surrounds the cells in the body.
ISIG The signal created by the sensor that is used to calculate
your SG value. Typically used by Medtronic technical
support representatives when troubleshooting.
lock A pump feature that prevents accidental button presses.
Low limit The value you set to determine when the pump will
alert you of a low SG condition, and also used for
determining if insulin delivery should be suspended.
Manual Bolus A feature that lets you enter and deliver a dose of insulin
in the amount that you have determined is necessary.
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