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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do I obtain supplies for my pump?
A. Supplies for the Aviator Pump can be obtained by calling Customer Care.
Q. When a question or problem arises, should I call Customer Care or my healthcare provider?
A. In general, if you have a question about the programming or operation of your pump, you should call Customer Care.
If you have a question about your personal insulin therapy, treatment plan, or diabetes management, you should contact
your healthcare professional.
Q. Should I insure my pump?
A. Contact your insurance provider to see if they oer coverage.
Q. Is it okay to take a break from pump therapy?
A. Consult your healthcare professional before changing or stopping pump therapy. If you take a break from pump
therapy, you must switch back to injecting insulin. Be sure to administer insulin for meals and to cover basal insulin
requirements.
Q. Is a pump support group worthwhile?
A. Many people nd a pump support group helpful. It can be a place to go where you can discuss pump therapy with – and
be supported by – your peers. If you are interested in a pump support group, ask your healthcare professional.
12 Appendices
A. Table of Settings
Everyone has dierent insulin requirements and pump preferences. Before you begin using your pump, you will
need to work with your healthcare professional to determine the correct pump settings to meet your individual
needs.
It is important to keep your personal settings charts updated. Remember to record any changes recommended by
your healthcare professional.
The table below provides the options available as well as the factory default setting.
1. Pump Settings
Record your pump settings here for future reference:
SETUP WIZARD: Language, Time/Date, and Insulin Settings
Setting What it Allows You
to Do
Options
Available
Factory
Default
Your Setting
Language Set the language your
pump will use for its text
instructions.
English English English
Time/Date Format
Time Select the time format. 12-hour (e.g., 1 PM
will appear as 1:00
PM) or 24-hour (e.g.,
1 PM will appear as
13:00).
12 hour
Date Select the date format. Month/day/year or
day/month/year
Mmm dd, yyyy
Current Time Set the time. N/A -- N/A
Current Date Set the date. N/A -- N/A
Insulin
Concentration The insulin
concentration on your
pump is xed at U100.
U100 U100
Section 12: Appendices
Appendix A: Table of Settings
Section 12: Appendices
Appendix A: Table of Settings
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