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1 Getting Acquainted
1.1 How to Use this Guide
Purpose
To learn to use this User’s Guide so you can find the information you need to use your Aviator
Companion and Aviator Pump correctly and safely.
When
Do this task:
Before you use your Aviator Companion and Aviator Pump for the first time.
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When you are ready to begin reading the User’s Guide.
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Materials
The
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FreeStyle Aviator System User’s Guide
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Helpful Information
It is very important for you to get to know your new companion and pump before you begin using it. You
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should:
Read through this entire User’s Guide before using the companion and pump.
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Work closely with your healthcare professional until you are comfortable with all aspects of pump therapy.
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Devote adequate time for record keeping, reading, and meeting with your healthcare professional to ask
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questions and learn new tips.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Keep a list of the questions you have as you progress through the User’s Guide
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and as you begin wearing your pump. The list will help you remember to ask questions at your follow-up visit
with your healthcare professional.
How to Use this Guide
This User’s Guide provides the information you need to use your new companion and pump. Information is divided
into sections. Most tasks can be performed using the companion or the pump, or either one. This User’s Guide
provides instructions for using the Aviator Companion to operate the system, call Customer Care if you need
instructions on operating the pump only.
Each section contains useful information about:
Purpose of the task.
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When to do the task.
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Materials you will need to perform the task.
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Helpful information such as important notes or tips.
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Steps you need to follow to complete the task.
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As you complete each section of the User’s Guide:
Read through the section and complete each task, following the outlined steps. Be sure to check your work.
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Explore and move around in
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FreeStyle Aviator’s menus and screens.
Pay particular attention to the
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Warnings, Cautions
, and
Notes
highlighted in the boxes. They provide key safety
information that will help you use the Aviator Companion and Aviator Pump safely.
Complete each task and check your work at the end as appropriate.
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Refer to the
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Glossary if you need the definition and information about a specific term. Key terms will be in
blue
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Refer to the
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Table of Contents if you need information about a specific topic.
What to Ask Your Healthcare Professional
About Using the Companion and Pump
What should I do if I have problems operating the companion and/or pump as described in the User’s Guide?
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What back-up insulin therapy method should I use if the pump fails to operate as described in the User’s Guide?
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What are my personal settings for the
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Table of Settings in Section 12 - Appendix A?
Other Questions to Consider
When should I contact my healthcare professional with questions?
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What other resources does my healthcare professional recommend?
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Key Terms
Key terms in each section will be in
blue
. Refer to the Glossary (in the back of the User Guide) for definitions and
information about any specific term.
Section 1: Getting Acquainted
1.1 How to Use this Guide
Section 1: Getting Acquainted
1.1 How to Use this Guide
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