Tandem t:slim X2, User Manual

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Chapter 7 – Bolus
7.1 Bolus Overview
WARNING
DO NOT deliver a bolus until you have reviewed
the calculated bolus amount on the pump
display. If you dose an insulin amount that is too
high or too low, this could cause very high or
very low blood glucose. You can always adjust
the insulin units up or down before you decide
to deliver your bolus.
A bolus is a quick dose of insulin that is
usually delivered to cover food eaten or
to correct a high BG.
The minimum bolus size is 0.05 units.
The maximum bolus size is 25 units. If
you attempt to deliver a bolus that is
larger than the amount of insulin in the
cartridge, a message screen appears
indicating that there is not enough
insulin to deliver the bolus.
Your t:slim X2 Pump offers you the
ability to deliver different boluses to
cover carbohydrate intake (food bolus)
and bring your BG back to target
(correction bolus). Food and correc-
tion boluses can also be programmed
together.
7.2 Food Bolus Using Units
If bolusing using a carb ratio skip to the
next chapter, Food Bolus Using Grams.
1. From the Home Screen,
tap
BOLUS .
2. Tap 0 units .
3. Using the onscreen keypad enter
units of insulin to be delivered,
then tap
DONE .
PRECAUTION
ALWAYS confirm that the decimal point
placement is correct when entering bolus
information. Incorrect decimal point
placement can prevent you from getting
the proper amount of insulin that your
healthcare provider has prescribed for you.
4. Tap NEXT to confirm the units of
insulin to be delivered.
5. Confirm Request.
Tap
YES if entered data is correct.
Tap
NO to go back to make
changes or view calculations.
If Carbohydrates is turned on in your
active personal profile, you will enter
grams of carbohydrate and the bolus
will be calculated using your Carb
Ratio.
You can always override the calculated
bolus by tapping the area above “units”
located at the top of the bolus screen
between BACK and NEXT. The override
function is always active.
If Carbohydrates is turned off in your
active personal profile, you will enter
units of insulin to request the bolus.
PRECAUTION
CHECK your pump’s personal settings regularly
to ensure they are correct. Incorrect settings
can result in over delivery or under delivery of
insulin. Consult your healthcare provider as
needed.