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Note:
If you have edited a basal program that is currently running on the pump, a
dialog box will open asking if you would like to send the updated program
to the pump. Choose OK to update and save or Cancel to return to the
Basal Edit screen.
Note:
After completing the Settings Wizard for the first time, you must start basal
delivery by activating a basal program. Afterward, activating a new basal
program will supersede any programs that were previously running.
Note:
When a basal program is running, the Activate Program button inside the
running program’s tab will change to Temporary Basal Rate (see Chapter
Temporary Basal Rate
).
Activating a Basal Program
From the Home Screen, press the Basal Function Button to enter the Basal Screen
shown in Figure
29
. Select the correct basal program by choosing the correct tab.
Press the “Activate <Program Name>” button, and confirm using the dialog box.
Temporary Basal Rate
Normally, your basal rate does not require frequent changes, but in certain
circumstances you may want to temporarily administer a different basal rate to
avoid low or high blood sugars.
1.
You should consider to increase your basal rate if your physical activity
decreases on non-work days, if you are eating foods high in protein and fat, if
you are experiencing woman’s monthly hormone changes, taking drugs, or have
postprandial hyperglycemia.
2.
You should consider to decrease your basal rate: during strenuous exercise, in
periods of rapid weight loss, when in abnormal environmental conditions (such
as hot tubs, saunas, etc.), or while drinking alcohol.
