User guide

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Infusion Set & Reservoir
Basal & Bolus
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Refer to Chapters 4, 6, & 7 in the MiniMed Paradigm™ Veo™ User Guide
Basal and Bolus
GETTING FREEDOM
Basal rates
The insulin needed to maintain blood
glucose at a proper level between
meals and during the night.
Bolus
The insulin needed to compensate for
meals and/or to correct blood glucose.
00:00
0.60 U/h
1.00 U/h
0.60 U/h
00:00
07:00
5U
4U
7U
20:00
Basal rate
Bolus
Understanding Basal and Bolus.
The Paradigm Veo insulin pump allows
you to set multiple Basal rates. The Basal
insulin is delivered throughout the day
and night to cover your insulin needs
between meals and at night. When you
exercise, you can reduce the Basal rate
so that your blood glucose (BG) does not
drop too low. When you are sick or have
an infection, you can increase the Basal
rate. This will keep your BG from going
up too high.
The Paradigm Veo pump allows you
to give a Bolus, or dose of insulin on
demand when you eat. You can also
increase or decrease your meal Bolus
based on the foods you choose to eat.
A Bolus may also be used to lower an
elevated BG. This is called a correction
Bolus.
Your healthcare professional will help
calculate these rates for you.