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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 dene 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 dene 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 aer setup is complete, see page 81.
Temp basal conguration
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.