Roche ACCU-CHEK Spirit Combo, User Manual

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Bluetooth ® wireless technology
The term “Bluetooth” refers to a wireless technology that allows
digital devices to transfer data at high speed. This technology is
common in many portable devices such as portable PCs, Personal
Digital Assistants and mobile telephones.
Bolus
The amount of insulin delivered (in addition to the basal rate) to
cover the intake of food and to correct high blood glucose levels.
The bolus amount is determined by your doctor or healthcare
team’s guidelines, your blood glucose level, your food intake and
your activity level.
Carrying system
A wide variety of carrying systems made of different materials
are specially designed to suit your individual needs while wearing
your Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump.
Cartridge
The insulin reservoir of your Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin
pump. It holds 3.15 ml (315 U) of short acting insulin or fast
acting insulin analogue.
Cartridge compartment
The chamber in your Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump for
the cartridge.
Daily insulin total
The total amount of insulin delivered (basal rate plus boluses)
delivered in a 24-hour day, beginning at midnight. This amount
does not include any insulin needed for the priming of infusion
sets.
Factory settings
Your Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump is provided by Roche
with a standard configuration (factory settings). These settings
can be adapted to your individual needs directly on your
Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump or by using the Accu-Chek
Insulin Pump Configuration Software.
Hourly basal rate
An hourly basal rate is the amount of insulin delivered by your
Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump for each hour.
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