Chapter 2 - Setting Up And Using The Food Database - Animas OneTouch Ping Owner's Booklet

CHAPTER 2 - SETTING UP AND USING THE FOOD DATABASE

Food Database
Your meter remote comes from the factory with a basic Food Database pre-loaded. A reference sheet
for your pre-loaded Food Database is included in your system kit contents. You should keep this
reference sheet with you to ensure you understand the abbreviated food names and serving sizes.
NOTE: Failure to use the Food Database Reference Guide to confirm your food selection could result in
too much or too little insulin being calculated for your carb bolus.
The Food Database contains pre-calculated carbohydrate, fat, protein, and fiber amounts for 500 food
choices. You may use ezManager
remote memory choosing from a comprehensive library of over 5,000 food choices.
The Food Database provides you with an easy and accurate way to obtain carb totals when using the
bolus calculator in the ezCarb Bolus screen. You can also use the Food Database for making logbook
entries. A special "Favorites" selection in the Food Database lets you create a separate library of food
items and carb amounts for your most preferred or frequently consumed food items.
NOTE: When selecting and totaling carb amounts from the Food Database for use in the bolus
calculator in the ezCarb Bolus screen, a maximum of 999 grams(g) will be used in the calculations –
even if you selected a "Total" amount greater than 999g.
Updating the food database from your PC
Follow instructions in the ezManager
remote.
Making selections from the food database
You can access the Food Database from either the ezCarb Bolus screen
(see Chapter 4 in Section III, pages 189–204) or by making a Food Logbook
entry (see Chapter 6 in Section II, pages 143–148).
From either starting point, the Food List screen will appear where you can
access 16 food categories. The first six food categories appear on the Food
List screen. Press to scroll to the other food categories.
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Choose a food category
Press to highlight the desired category and press
brand choices for that category appears.
® Software on your PC to update the Food Database in your meter
® User Guide for updating the Food Database on your meter
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Food List
Favorites
Baby Foods
Beans
Breads
Beverages
Cereals
Dairy
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Food List
Favorites
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Baby Foods
Beans
Breads
Beverages
Cereals
Dairy
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