Tandem t:slim X2, User Manual

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Chapter 7 – Bolus
7.4 Correction Bolus
1. From the Home Screen,
tap
BOLUS .
2. Tap Add BG .
3. Using the onscreen keypad, enter
BG value and tap
DONE .
Once DONE is tapped, the BG
value is saved in pump History
whether or not a bolus is deliv-
ered.
If BG is above the Target BG, a
message screen will indicate BG is
above Target.
To add a correction bolus tap YES.
If BG is below Target BG, a message
screen will indicate BG is below Target.
To reduce bolus calculation tap YES .
NO YES
Your BG is Above Target
Add Correction Bolus?
Current IOB
0
u
Current BG
280
mg/dL
NO YES
Your BG is Below Target
Reduce Bolus Calculation?
Current IOB
0
u
Current BG
85
mg/dL
When your blood glucose is:
» Above Target BG: the insulin for
the food bolus and the correction
bolus will be added together.
If IOB is present, it will only be
used in the calculation of the
correction portion of the bolus.
» Between 70 mg/dL and Target
BG: You will be given an option
to reduce the food bolus to
correct for the low blood glucose.
In addition, if IOB is present, it will
also be used to reduce the bolus
calculation.
» Below 70 mg/dL: The food bolus
will be reduced to automatically
correct for the low blood glucose.
In addition, if IOB is present, it will
also be used to reduce the bolus
calculation.
Always treat hypoglycemia (low blood
glucose) with fast-acting carbohydrates
according to the instructions of your
healthcare provider and then re-test
your blood glucose to ensure that the
treatment was successful.