User guide

150 Glossary
Bolus - A dose of insulin given to cover an
expected rise in blood glucose (such as the rise
after a meal) or to lower a high blood glucose
down to target range.
BOLUS HISTORY - This screen displays the last
twenty-four (24) boluses delivered by your
pump.
Bolus Wizard feature - Calculates the bolus
amount based on personal information of the
pump user.
C
Carb ratio - (Carbohydrate ratio). Used when
counting carbohydrates in grams. The amount of
carbohydrates covered by one unit of insulin.
(Also see exch ratio.)
Carb units - The food entry when using the Bolus
Wizard feature. Entered as (carbohydrate)
grams or exchanges.
Cannula - A short, thin, and flexible tubing at the
end of an infusion set that is inserted into the
subcutaneous tissue to deliver insulin.
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 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.