User guide

Example 1:
Temp Basal for a decreased temporary basal rate
Ramon and his friends got together for an unplanned game of soccer. Before using the pump, he was taking
shots to manage his diabetes. Ramon experienced frequent low blood glucose reactions sometimes during,
and very often after, he played games with his friends. Now that he is using his Paradigm pump, he can
use the Temporary Basal Rate feature to help prevent low blood glucose. He simply programs his pump to
temporarily deliver less basal insulin during the time that he is playing, and often for several hours after
play, as well.
Ramon was able to determine how to set his Temporary Basal rates by frequent blood glucose testing, both
during and after activity, and recording his results. The first time he tried using the pump, his healthcare
professional advised him to program his pump to deliver one-half of his usual basal rate for the amount of
time that he was playing and for an hour after he was done. He made small adjustments of the temporary
basal rate and the duration of time, each time he tried to use the feature. After several different attempts
with similar activity for the same amount of time, (such as his soccer game that lasted two hours), he
found a temporary basal rate that worked well for him.
Example 2:
Temp Basal for an increased temporary basal rate
Gail has had a cold with a cough for a couple of days. Because she is not feeling well, she tests her blood
glucose more frequently. She finds that her blood glucose levels are running above target range before
meals and she has needed several correction boluses to keep her blood glucose levels within her normal
limits. Gail decides to use the Temporary Basal Rate to increase her basal rate during the day today. As
advised by her healthcare professional, she will continue to check her blood glucose more frequently until
she is feeling well.
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