Animas IR 1250, User Manual

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LCD
- Liquid crystal display. This is the kind of display screen used on the ANIMAS pump.
What makes the ANIMAS LCD display screen different from others is its graphic display.
Graphic displays make it easier to change languages and are more efficient in using space.
Luer-lock
- A Luer-lock, or Luer connection, is a standardized, specially threaded fitting used to
connect the infusion set to the pump’s insulin cartridge.
mg/dL
- mg/dL is the unit used to measure blood glucose levels. It is the abbreviation for
milligrams of glucose per deciliter of blood. To convert mg/dl to mmol/L, divide by 18 or
multiply by 0.055.
mmol/L
- mmol/L is an alternative unit used to measure blood glucose levels. It is the
abbreviation for millimoles/liter. To convert mmol/L to mg/dL, multiply by 18 or divide by
0.055.
NIDDM
- NIDDM is the abbreviation for non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, or Type 2
diabetes.
occlusion
- Occlusion means “blockage.” The ANIMAS pump is designed to be able to sense
when delivery of the insulin is being blocked for some reason. The pump will automatically stop
delivering insulin and give an alarm to alert you to clear the occlusion and restart the pump.
o-ring
- Both the cartridge and the battery cap contain an “o” shaped ring made of a soft
material that functions as a seal when compressed. O-rings operate properly only if the surface
is free of defects (cuts, scratches, abrasion).
pancreas
- The pancreas is a glandular organ just behind the stomach, next to the liver. It
produces digestive enzymes used to break down proteins in food. It contains alpha cells, which
produce glucagon, and beta cells, which produce insulin.
stress hormones
- Stress hormones (or “counter-regulatory” hormones) are released by the body
in times of intense physical or emotional stress. These hormones cause the body to release
glucose. If the glucose is not used as energy, hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis can result.
subcutaneous
- Subcutaneous means beneath the skin. The infusion set needle is placed
subcutaneously.
Type 1 diabetes - Type 1 diabetes is insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), and results
from destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas. People with IDDM must use insulin to
regulate their blood glucose levels.
Type 2 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes is non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). It
usually occurs in people 40 years old or older. People with Type 2 diabetes can usually regulate
their blood glucose levels by following an individual meal plan, exercising, and taking certain
medicines, including insulin, if needed.