Tandem t:slim X2, User Manual

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Chapter 3 – Getting to Know Your t:slim X2 Pump
Cannula
The cannula is the part of the infusion
set that is inserted under the skin
through which insulin is delivered.
Carb
Carbs or Carbohydrates are sugars
and starches that the body breaks
down into glucose and uses as an
energy source, measured in grams.
Carb Ratio
The carb ratio is the number of grams
of carbohydrate that 1 unit of insulin will
cover. Also known as insulin-to-carbo-
hydrate ratio.
Correction Bolus
A correction bolus is given to correct
high BG.
Correction Factor
A correction factor is the amount of BG
that is lowered by 1 unit of insulin. Also
known as the Insulin Sensitivity Factor
(ISF).
Extended Bolus
An extended bolus is a bolus that is
delivered over a period of time. It is
commonly used to cover food that
takes longer to digest. When admin-
istering an extended bolus with your
t:slim X2 Pump, enter the DELIVER
NOW portion to dose a percentage of
insulin immediately and the remaining
percentage over a period time.
Grams
Grams are a unit of measurement for
carbohydrates.
Insulin Duration
Insulin duration is the amount of time
that insulin is active and available in the
body after a bolus has been delivered.
This also relates to the calculation for
Insulin on Board (IOB).
Insulin On Board (IOB)
IOB is the insulin that is still active (has
the ability to continue to lower the BG)
in the body after a bolus has been
delivered.
Load
Load refers to the process of removing,
filling, and replacing a new cartridge
and infusion set.
Personal Profile
A personal profile is a personalized
group of settings that defines the de-
livery of basal and bolus insulin within
specific time segments throughout a
24 hour period.
Quick Bolus
Quick bolus (using the Quick Bolus
Button) is a way to deliver a bolus by
following beep/vibration commands
without navigating through or viewing
the t:slim X2 Pump screen.
Temp Rate
Temp rate is an abbreviation for a tem-
porary basal rate. It is used to increase
or decrease the current basal rate for a
short period of time to accommodate
special situations. 100% is the same
basal rate as programmed. 120%
means 20% more and 80% means
20% less than the programmed basal
rate.
Units
Units are the measurement for insulin.
USB Cable
USB is the abbreviation for Universal
Serial Bus. The USB cable connects
into the t:slim X2 Pump’s micro USB
port.