How-To Guide

Example 1: Temp basal rates
Jessica enjoys her exercise classes, but finds that her glucose levels drop after she
attends them. Jessica works with her healthcare professional to learn how to use
the Temp Basal feature so that she receives a reduced percentage of her usual
basal insulin while she exercises.
Starting a temp basal rate
When you start a temp basal rate, your basal delivery changes to the temporary
basal rate for the duration you set. When the duration is complete, your basal
insulin automatically returns to the active basal pattern.
To start a temp basal rate:
1. Press
and go to the Temp Basal screen.
Basal > Temp Basal
2. Set the Duration. The duration can be set in 15-minute increments from 30
minutes to 24 hours.
3. Select Next.
4. Select Type to select Percent or Rate.
5. Depending on the Type you selected, do one of the following:
• Enter a percentage:
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