Tandem t:slim X2, Training Manual

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Bolus
Bolus Overview
A bolus is a quick dose of insulin that is usually delivered to cover food eaten or an
elevated BG.
After entering grams of carb or units of insulin needed for food, and/or entering a
BG value, tap
View Calculation to see how the delivery amount was calculated.
NOTE
An Incomplete Bolus Alert will be displayed if bolus programming is not completed within
90 seconds.
NOTE
Turn off the pump screen by tapping the Screen On/Quick Bolus button. Position the
screen away from the skin before placing the pump back in its case or in any pocket/
clothing to prevent unintentional interactions with the touchscreen.
Food Bolus Using Grams
1. From the Home Screen,
tap BOLUS .
2. Tap 0 grams .
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INSULIN ON BOARD 1.1 u | 1:09 hrs
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