User's Manual

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you will need to replace your PPC. For more information on the “SELF
TEST” procedure, see Chapter 6, Warnings and Precautions.
Maximum dosages
Your doctor may program specific limits for your Basal Rate and Meal Bolus.
These maximum limits provide a regimen specific to your needs.
Battery change
Carry a fresh AA 1.5-volt alkaline battery with you at all times. The estimated
PPC main battery life is approximately 6 weeks, although this can be influ-
enced by how often you program your Pump. If the Low Battery message
appears, change the battery as soon as possible, preferably immediately.
Proper PPC positioning
Keep the PPC near to the Pump during a programming sequence. Separation
of the PPC and Pump may result in a partial transmission of a command. If
this occurs, the PPC will alarm and display “COMM ERROR RE-
ATTEMPT” on the screen.
Physical activities to avoid
Physical activities which are not permitted are those involving very HIGH or
LOW altitudes and pressure changes. Such activities include skiing, (above
8,000 feet), sky diving, and scuba diving. When you must participate in such
activities, discuss them with your physician who will provide treatment
requirements, such as the temporary use of another method of insulin delivery,
and will refill your Pump with buffer.
Emergency plan
Be fully informed and thoroughly understand what to do in an emergency.
Carry your emergency card with you at all times. Additionally, it is important
for individuals close to you, such as family, friends, and co-workers, to know
what to do if you are unable to treat yourself due to illness or injury.
The following instructions should be used by your family or friends to set the
Pump to the lowest basal rate while your doctor is consulted:
1. Press SEL until the PPC displays “SUSPEND PUMP”.
2. Press ACT, the PPC will indicate “PPC COMMUNICATING”.