System Instruction

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Equil
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Patch Insulin Pump System
2.7 Prepare for Emergencies
Patients with diabetes should always
carry an emergency kit to quickly respond
to any diabetes emergencies. Your
emergency kit should include the following
items:
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Blood glucose test strips
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Ketone test supplies
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1-2 sets of pump disposables
(reservoirs, infusion sets, etc.)
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PDA and Pump battery chargers
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Alcohol prep swabs
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Backup pump battery
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Vial of rapid acting U-100 insulin that is
approved for your pump
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Syringes for manually injecting insulin
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Glucose tablets or another fast-acting
source of carbohydrates
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Instructions from your healthcare
provider about how much insulin to
administer if the pump is interrupted as
well as your healthcare provider/doctor’s
phone number in case of emergency
2.8 Insulin Pump Precautions
The pump is used to administer
insulin for people with diabetes. If it is used
improperly, it could cause life-threatening
situations.
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Before using the pump, please read
the user guide carefully. Patients must
be trained by a professional healthcare
provider and should only use the pump
after they have mastered the operation.
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Your healthcare professional should
develop a custom insulin delivery scheme
made for you. Your healthcare professional
will adjust the settings and observe the
effectiveness, possibly monitoring your
blood glucose four times a day until the
therapy is stable.
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You should keep in frequent contact
with your healthcare professional. Basic
pump adjustments should be made under
close supervision with a qualified person.
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You should have sufficient knowledge
of diabetes, and how to regulate your
blood glucose level using insulin delivery
and diet. You should understand the