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8.4 Calculate and Deliver a Correction Bolus
Purpose
To calculate and deliver a correction bolus using your Aviator Companion.
When
Do this procedure:
Whenever you want to calculate and administer a correction bolus because your blood
•
glucose levels are higher than your target glucose.
Materials
Your companion set up with basal delivery started.•
Your pump and pump set up with basal delivery started.•
Bolus recommendations from your healthcare professional and assistance from your Dia-•
betes Educator as needed.
Your personalized Table of Settings in
• Section 12 - Appendix A
Helpful Information
Establish setting for programming a correction bolus and use of the bolus calculator with the instructions listed •
in Section 6.1 before performing this task.
Using this feature requires that you have a working understanding and knowledge of your insulin sensitivity, or
•
correction factor, and know your BG targets obtained from your healthcare team. Refer to
Section 12 –Appendix A for calculation sheet.
While the pump will provide a suggested dose based on the settings you have established, there may be other
•
factors that may aect the dosage decision (such as anticipated increased physical activity), so be sure to discuss
this feature with your healthcare team.
Procedure:
Steps Do This
Access 1. BOLUS MENU
from Home screen.
Notice a. Main is highlighted.
Press b. Enter button.
Scroll to highlight c. BOLUS.
Press d. Enter button.
Steps Do This
Select 2. CORRECTION
bolus.
Scroll to highlight a. CORRECTION.
Press b. Enter button.
Note: You may get a WARNING screen and message “Less than 2 hours since last
bolus.” with OK highlighted. Consider the possible safety issues if another bolus is
delivered at this time, prior to pressing the Enter button.
Note: If there is NO bolus history, and the pump has NOT been powered on for the
duration of the action time, you may get a CONFIRMATION screen and message
“Last bolus time unknown. Continue?” displayed. Press Enter to continue.
Set Current BG.3.
Scroll to highlight a. Current Bg.
Press b. Enter button.
Scroll to select your current blood glucose level.c.
Press d. Enter button.
Determine what to do 4.
next.
If you want to Then do this
Continue to select bolus
type
Notice Next is highlighted.
Press Enter button.
View BG Calculation
Details
Scroll to highlight 1. Details.
Press 2. Enter button.
Review the 3. Target BG, 1U Drop and, IOB.
Notice 4. Accept is highlighted.
Press 5. Enter button.
Scroll to highlight 6. Next.
Press 7. Enter button.
Section 8: Creating and Editing Specialized Bolus Programs to Meet Your Needs
8.5 Calculate and Deliver a Food & Correction Bolus
Section 8: Creating and Editing Specialized Bolus Programs to Meet Your Needs
8.4 Calculate and Deliver a Correction Bolus
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