Stop Basal Delivery - Abbott FreeStyle Aviator User Manual

Section 3: Using Your System – The Basics

3.1.3 Stop Basal Delivery

Steps Do This
4. Select basal program a. Notice *Daily is highlighted.
to view.
Note: Daily is the default, and the * identifies the current active basal program. Scroll
to view another program as appropriate, if you have created other basal programs.
b. Enter button.
Press
5. Review basal program a.
Scroll to highlight and select a time block to view.
time blocks and basal
Note: The * represents the block/rate that is associated with the current time.
rates.
b. Press Enter button.
c. View the time and rate for the block.
d. Notice Next is highlighted.
e. Press Enter button.
f. Scroll to select and review other basal time blocks and basal rates that were
created as needed.
g. Scroll to highlight
h. Press Enter button to return to Home screen.
6. Check your work. i. You have verified that the basal program has the correct basal time blocks and
basal rates.
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Done when you are done reviewing.
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3.1.3 Stop Basal Delivery
Purpose
To stop your basal delivery using your Aviator Companion.
When
Do this procedure:
•
Whenever you need to stop your basal delivery to replace a battery, refill an insulin reser-
voir, or change your infusion set.
Materials •
Your companion and pump with basal delivery started.
•
Healthcare professional's recommendations for your basal settings.
Helpful Information
WARNING: You should NOT stop your daily basal delivery program without consulting your healthcare professional. If
NO basal insulin is being delivered, this can lead to hyperglycemia and DKA unless insulin is delivered by another means.
Be sure to discuss with your healthcare professional regarding how long you can stop your basal rate.
•
If you are stopping a temporary basal program, basal delivery for your active basal program will resume. Refer to
Section 7.6 for more information on temporary basal programs.
•
You will perform this task using the companion. Refer to
Procedure:
Steps Do This
1. Access BASAL MENU
from Home screen.
a. Notice Main is highlighted.
b. Enter button.
Press
2. Stop Basal.
a. Stop Delivery is highlighted.
Notice
b. Press Enter button.
Section 3: Using Your System – The Basics
3.1.3 Stop Basal Delivery
Section 12 to stop basal delivery using your pump.
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