User's Guide

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Initial PDM Setup 22 Initial PDM Setup
4. To add a new segment:
a. Tap the row containing the start time of the new segment.
b. Tap the End Time eld, and enter the start time of the new segment as the
end time of this segment.
c. Change the basal rate, if necessary.
d. Tap NEXT.
e. en dene the end time and basal rate for any following segments, as
needed.
5. To delete a segment:
a. Note the end time of the segment you want to delete.
b. Tap the segment that precedes the segment you want to delete.
c. Tap the End Time eld, and enter the end time of the segment you want to
delete. is 'overwrites' the segment you want to delete.
d. Tap NEXT.
e. en dene the end time and basal rate for any following segments, as
needed.
6. When the Basal Program is correct, tap SAVE.
Note: If the basal rate for a segment is 0 U/hr, the PDM displays a message calling
this to your attention. Tap OK if the 0 U/hr rate is correct. Otherwise, tap CANCEL
and edit the segment with the 0 U/hr rate.
Note: To create additional Basal Programs aer setup is complete, see page 81.
Temp basal conguration
For a description of temporary basal rates, also called temp basals, see page 151.
1. If you want the ability to use temp basals, tap the toggle to the "on" position.
e toggle is in the "on" position when it is in the right-hand position and is
blue.
If you turn temp basals on, percentages are used by default. To specify temp
basals as a at rate (U/hr), see "Temp basal" on page 116.
2. Tap NEXT.