System Instruction

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Patch Insulin Pump System
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remains active and available in your body
after a correction bolus. Quick acting U100
Insulin should be used in the pump.
Target Blood Glucose Level
Insulin pump therapy requires a
target blood glucose level. The purpose of
an insulin pump is to keep the patient’s
blood glucose within a target blood
glucose level range.
Insulin Sensitivity Factor
How much one unit of insulin can
decrease blood glucose level. This number
is used to calculate bolus injection
amounts.
Carbohydrate Ratio
The number of grams of
carbohydrates that can be covered or
disposed by 1 unit of insulin.
2.5 How to Use This Guide
We recommend that you read this
user guide thoroughly. Your healthcare
professional can help you understand the
usage in even greater detail.
Please read this user guide carefully
in the correct chapter order. In many cases
subsequent chapters refer to information
detailed in previous chapters.
2.6 Getting Help
This user guide describes the insulin
pump system in great detail. However, you
should still consult with your healthcare
provider for guidance. New users should
consult a healthcare professional to help
with first time setup and training of the
insulin pump system.
Please seek help from your healthcare
professional if you encounter problems.
MicroTech can provide technical support
for the device, but cannot provide
treatment advice for your medical
condition.
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This user guide shows sample
screens only. Your personal
diabetes controller (PDA) screens
may be slightly different.
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