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Steps Do This
Decide to set Percent 5.
or Rate.
Caution: When setting a temporary basal percent, make sure that you are setting the
percentage of your basal that will be delivered, and NOT the percentage reduction in
your basal rate.
Example: If your active basal rate is 0.35 U/h, then selecting 75% will set the
temporary basal at 0.26 U/h, which is 75% of the current basal.
If you want to set the
temporary basal
Then do this
At a percentage of the
current rate
Notice 1. Percent is highlighted.
Press 2. Enter button.
Scroll to select the desired percentage of the 3.
active basal rate.
Press 4. Enter button.
As a set rate Notice 1. Percent is highlighted.
Press 2. Enter button.
Scroll to highlight 3. Rate.
Press 4. Enter button.
Scroll to select the desired units per hour for 5.
the temporary basal delivery.
Press 6. Enter button.
Conrm and activate 6.
Temp Basal.
Verify the duration and percentage/rate is correct.a.
Scroll up to make any changes as needed.b.
Notice c. Activate is highlighted.
Press d. Enter button.
Check your work.7.
Notice that the Temp Basal is activated and displayed in the Basal panel on the
Home screen.
Note: When the duration for the temporary basal is over, it will automatically revert
back to your Daily basal program.
Record your personalized temporary basal values in the Table of Settings in
Section 12 - Appendix A.
8 Creating and Editing Specialized Bolus Programs to Meet Your
Needs
8.1 Deliver an Extended Bolus
Purpose
To administer an extended bolus from your pump using your Aviator Companion.
When
Do this procedure:
Whenever you need to deliver an extended bolus over a period of time.
•
Materials
Your companion set up with basal delivery started.•
Your pump set up with basal delivery started.•
Bolus recommendations from your healthcare professional.•
Your personalized Table of Settings in Section 12 - Appendix A.•
Helpful Information
You will perform this task using the companion. To administer an extended bolus using your pump, refer to • Sec-
tion 12.
Bolus insulin is the insulin you program whenever you need insulin other than your basal needs. For example •
you would bolus for a meal or bolus to correct for blood glucose levels that are higher than your target glucose
range. You can record your personalized bolus recommendations in the Table of Settings in Section 12 - Appen-
dix A.
You should have set up your bolus options using the • SETUP WIZARD in Section 6.1.
Procedure:
Steps Do This
Access Bolus Menu 1.
from Home screen.
Notice a. Main is highlighted.
Press b. Enter button.
Scroll to highlight c. BOLUS.
Press d. Enter button.
Section 8: Creating and Editing Specialized Bolus Programs to Meet Your Needs
8.1 Deliver an Extended Bolus
Section 8: Creating and Editing Specialized Bolus Programs to Meet Your Needs
8.1 Deliver an Extended Bolus
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