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Chapter 1 – About this User Guide
1.6
Indications for Use
and Contraindications
Indications for Use
The t:slim Insulin Delivery System is
intended for the subcutaneous delivery
of insulin, at set and variable rates, for
the management of diabetes mellitus in
persons requiring insulin, for individuals
12 years of age and greater.
Contraindications
The t:slim System is not intended for
anyone unable or unwilling to:
•
Test blood glucose (BG) levels
as recommended by your
healthcare provider
•
Demonstrate adequate
carbohydrate-counting skills
(preferred, not required)
•
Maintain sufficient diabetes
self-care skills
•
See your healthcare
provider(s) regularly
You must also have adequate vision
and/or hearing in order to recognize
your System alerts.
1.7
Warnings and Precautions
Warnings
Before using your System, consult with
your healthcare provider for your individ-
ual training needs and ensure that you
have been appropriately trained on its
use by a certified t:slim Pump trainer.
Incorrect use of your System or failure
to follow the appropriate instructions
in this User Guide can lead to seri-
ous injury or even death. If you have
questions or need further clarification
on your t:slim System use, ask your
healthcare provider or call our around-
the-clock Customer Technical Support
Department at 1-877-801-6901.
Your t:slim System is designed to de-
liver insulin reliably, but because it uses
only rapid-acting insulin, you will not
have long-acting insulin in your body. In
order to prevent Diabetic Ketoacidosis
(DKA) or a very high BG, you must be
prepared to inject insulin if delivery is
interrupted for any reason.
Only use Humalog
®
or NovoLog
®
U-100 insulin, as any lesser or greater
concentration can result in serious
Summary of Contents for T:Slim
Page 2: ......
Page 16: ...Section 1 Welcome...
Page 17: ...Chapter 1 About this User Guide...
Page 27: ...Chapter 2 Introduction...
Page 35: ...Chapter 3 t slim Pump Overview...
Page 54: ...Section 2 Key Pump Features...
Page 55: ...Chapter 4 Getting Started...
Page 61: ...Chapter 5 Infusion Site Care and Loading Cartridge...
Page 75: ...Chapter 6 Personal Profile...
Page 85: ...Chapter 7 Bolus...
Page 93: ...Chapter 8 Stop Resume Insulin...
Page 96: ...Section 3 Additional Pump Operations...
Page 97: ...Chapter 9 Temporary Basal Rate...
Page 101: ...Chapter 10 Quick Bolus...
Page 105: ...Chapter 11 t slim Pump Settings...
Page 109: ...Chapter 12 t slim Pump Info and History...
Page 111: ...Chapter 13 t slim Pump Reminders...
Page 117: ...Chapter 14 User Settable Alerts and Alarms...
Page 120: ...Section 4 t slim Pump Safety Alerts and Alarms...
Page 121: ...Chapter 15 t slim Pump Alerts...
Page 143: ...Chapter 16 t slim Pump Alarms...
Page 157: ...Chapter 17 t slim Pump Malfunction...
Page 160: ...Section 5 System Care and Maintenance...
Page 161: ...Chapter 18 Taking Care of Your t slim System...
Page 164: ...Section 6 System Technical Specifications...
Page 165: ...Chapter 19 Technical Specifications...
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