What Your System Package Includes; System Terminology - Tandem t:slim X2 User Manual

Chapter 3 – Getting to Know Your System
3.1 What your System Package
Includes
Your System should include the follow-
ing items:
1. t:slim X2 Insulin Pump
2. Pump Case
3. t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Basal-IQ
Technology User Guide
®
4. t:connect Getting Started Guide
5. USB Cable
6. Wall Power USB Adapter
7. Cartridge Removal Tool
If any of these items are missing, con-
tact Tandem Diabetes Care Customer
Technical Support at (877) 801-6901.
If you use a CGM, the Dexcom G6 Sen-
sors and Transmitter are sold and
shipped separately by Dexcom.
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Your t:slim X2 Pump is shipped from
Tandem Diabetes Care with a clear
screen protector. Do not remove the
screen protector.
Your t:slim X2 Pump comes from Tan-
dem Diabetes Care with a protective
cover in the place where the cartridge is
normally inserted. This cover must be
removed and replaced with a cartridge
prior to initiating insulin delivery.
Your t:slim X2 Pump also includes con-
sumable components that may require
replacement during the life of your
pump, including:
• Pump case(s)/clip(s)
• Screen protector
• USB rubber door
• USB cable
Supply Reordering
To order cartridges, infusion sets, sup-
plies, accessories, screen protectors,
sensors and transmitter, please contact
Tandem Diabetes Care at (877) 801-
6901 or your usual supplier of diabetes
products.
3.2

System Terminology

Pump Terminology
Basal
Basal is a slow continuous delivery of
insulin, which keeps BG levels stable
between meals and during sleep. It is
measured in units per hour (units/hr).
BG
BG is the abbreviation for blood glu-
cose, which is the level of glucose in the
blood, measured in mg/dL.
BG Target
BG target is a specific blood glucose
goal, an exact number, not a range.
When a BG is entered in the t:slim X2
Pump, the calculated insulin bolus will
be adjusted up or down as needed to
attain this target.
Bolus
A bolus is a quick dose of insulin that is
usually delivered to cover food eaten or
a high BG. With the t:slim X2 Pump it
Customer Technical Support: (877) 801-6901