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ANIMAS® VIBE™ SYSTEM
A PP E N D I x A: Gl O SS AR Y A PP E N D I X A: G LOSS AR Y
alpha cells - Alpha cells are found in the
pancreas. They produce a hormone called
glucagon, which raises BG levels.
alternative site (BG) testing - This is when you
obtain BG values from somewhere on your body
other than your fingertip. DO NOT use BG values
from alternative site testing for CGM calibration.
applicator - See CGM Sensor applicator.
audio bolus - Your pump has a special feature
that lets you deliver a bolus without having
to look at the screen display. This feature is
convenient if you wear your pump under your
clothing. Once you activate and program this
feature, you can use the soft rubber button on
the right side of your pump to deliver a bolus.
basal rate - The basal rate is the amount of
insulin that is continuously delivered by an
insulin pump. It is measured in units per hour
(U/Hr). The basal rate usually provides about
40% to 60% of the daily total delivery of insulin.
beta cells - Beta cells are found in the pancreas.
They produce insulin, which lowers BG levels.
In type 1 diabetes mellitus, the beta cells are
destroyed, so the body can no longer produce
insulin.
blood glucose (BG) levels - BG levels are the
measure of how much glucose (sugar) is in
the blood. The normal level is about 70 – 110
mg/dL.
blood glucose (BG) meter - Any commercially-
available BG meter can be used with your
Animas Vibe
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blood glucose (BG) value - A fingerstick BG test
result taken with your commercially-available BG
meter.
bolus - A bolus is the amount of insulin delivered at
one time, usually before a meal or when BG is high.
cannula - A cannula is a small tube that is
inserted into the body. Some infusion sets are
designed so that only the cannula remains in
the body and the needle used for insertion is
removed.
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calibration - See CGM calibration.
CGM calibration - This is when you enter
fingerstick BG values into the pump for initial
startup period and at least once every 12 hours
thereafter. Calibrations are needed for your
Animas Vibe System to display continuous
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glucose readings and trend information.
(DO NOT use alternative site testing for CGM
calibration.)
CGM components - The Sensor, Transmitter,
and other components used to insert/remove
the Sensor.
CGM data gaps - This can happen when the
pump does not display a CGM reading that is
sent from the Transmitter. Symbols may appear
instead of a CGM reading to let you know that
the pump cannot display a reading.
CGM reading - The continuous glucose
monitoring value sent to your pump every
5 minutes.
CGM rise and fall (rate of change) alerts - Alerts
based on how fast your CGM readings rise/fall.
CGM safety lock - The Safety Lock keeps the
Needle inside the Applicator before you are ready
to insert. It also helps you snap the Transmitter
out of the Sensor Pod after your CGM session has
ended.
CGM Sensor applicator - A disposable piece
that comes attached to the Sensor Pod, and
inserts the Sensor Probe under the skin. There is
a Needle inside the Applicator that you remove
once you have inserted the Sensor Probe.
CGM Sensor pod - The small base of the Sensor
attached to your belly that holds the Transmitter
and Sensor Probe in place. The Sensor Pod and
Transmitter are all that remain on your skin
during each Sensor use.
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