User guide

Carb units - The food entry when using the Bolus Wizard. Entered as (carbohydrate) grams or exchanges.
CareLink
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Personal - An online service that allows management of diabetes data via the Internet.
CH - Carbohydrate
ComLink - A radio frequency (RF) transceiver device used to download Paradigm pump data to the
computer.
Com-Station - A device used to download MiniMed 508 pump and pass-through third-party meter data
to the computer.
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
÷ (correction bolus factor) = correction bolus amount
Dual Wave
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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.
Easy Bolus™ - Method of delivery for a Normal bolus by using the Easy Bolus button on the pump.
Exch ratio (exchange ratio) - 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 on the pump.
Food bolus - A dose of insulin given to cover the expected rise in blood glucose that occurs after eating.
HbA1c - Glycosylated hemoglobin
HbA1c Test - Hemoglobin A1c test, used to interpret blood glucose control or average of levels over a
2- to 3-month period of time.
High Glucose - The pump will alarm if the sensor indicates that the user’s sensor glucose is at or above
this value. You have the option to turn this feature on or off.
Hyperglycemic - Elevated blood glucose as seen by monitoring blood glucose levels with or without
any or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, headache, gastric distress,
frequent urination of large amounts, and lethargy.
Hypoglycemic - Low blood glucose as seen by monitoring blood glucose levels, with or without any or
all of the following symptoms: excessive hunger, shaking or tremors, perspiration, dancing visions,
light-headedness, headache, blurred speech, sudden mood swings or personality change.
Infusion set - The apparatus used for inserting and securing a cannula below the skin and transporting
insulin to the insertion site via tubing from the pump.
Insulin concentration - The strength or type of insulin the doctor has prescribed for the user. This affects
the rate of insulin the pump delivers. If the user’s insulin concentration changes, the basal patterns
and the maximum basal and bolus rates must be reprogrammed in the pump.
Insulin sensitivity - The amount of mg/dL (or mmol/L) that your blood glucose (BG) level is reduced by
one unit of insulin. (Bolus Wizard data.)
ISIG - Sensor values that indicate whether the transmitter electronics in a sensor-augmented system are
working properly. If you see an ISIG value that is less than 24.00 nA or more than 29.00 nA, call for
product assistance. It may be time to replace your transmitter.
Ketone test - Ketone is a waste product that is produced when the body is forced to burn body fat instead
of glucose for energy. It may be a sign of lack of insulin in the body. The Ketone test measures the
amount of ketone concentrated in the blood or urine.
Link
(1) To turn on and setup the meter option that allows the pump to receive BG readings from a meter
that communicates with your pump.
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