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Steps
Do This
Create a
2.
basal block
.
Notice that the first block’s time line with dashes is highlighted.
a.
Press
b.
Enter button.
Set the Start Time for
3.
Basal Block 1.
Notice
a.
Time is highlighted.
Press
b.
Enter button.
Scroll to select desired start time for basal block 1.
c.
Press
d.
Enter button.
Note:
The range is 12AM – 11:30 PM with 30 minute increments. Your first basal time
block will start after midnight at the time you choose. You
CANNOT
set your last time
block later than 11:30PM.
Look at the following examples:
Example 1:
If doctor advises
Create Block Set Time
One basal rate of 0.5
units/hour
1
Any time you choose – the basal rate will
be the same for 24 hours.
Example 2:
If doctor advises
Create Blocks
Set Time
0.8 units/hour from 3 am to 7 am
1
3 am
0.5 units/hour from 7 am to 10 pm
2
7 am
0.3 units/hour from 10 pm to 3 am
3
10 pm
Steps
Do This
Set the Rate for Block
4.
1.
Notice
a.
Rate is highlighted.
Press
b.
Enter button.
Scroll to select Basal Block 1 desired rate of insulin per hour.
c.
Note:
The default basal rate is 0.0 to 2.0 Units/hour. If your basal rate needs to be
more than 2.0 Units per hour, you can change it in the
SETUP
menu. Refer to
Section
6.2
.
Press
d.
Enter button.
Confirm Block 1 values
5.
are correct.
Verify Time and U/h values.
If
Then do this
Correct
Notice Next is highlighted.
Press Enter button.
Incorrect and you
want to edit them
Scroll to highlight the item you want to change (
1.
Time
or Rate).
Press
2.
Enter button.
Scroll to select desired setting.
3.
Press
4.
Enter button.
Section 2: Using the System for the First Time – Quick Setup
2.2 Create Your Daily Basal Program for the First Time
Section 2: Using the System for the First Time – Quick Setup
2.2 Create Your Daily Basal Program for the First Time
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