Introduction; Who This User Guide Is Written For - Accu-Chek Spirit User Manual

1 Introduction

1.1 Who this user guide is written for

You are a highly motivated diabeties patient who is willing to work with
your doctor and/or healthcare team on insulin therapy. From the start it is
very important that you
take the time to train with a healthcare professional on the
insulin pump
take the time for frequent testing of your blood glucose levels,
for example using an Accu-Chek blood glucose meter in order to
help you find your personal settings quickly and avoid incorrect
dosages at an early stage
This user guide is written for you as well as for healthcare professionals.
It is designed to provide you with the necessary information for safe and
efficient use of your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump. Regardless of your
experience with pump therapy, please read this user guide carefully
before using your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump. Always refer to this
user guide for questions about operating and troubleshooting your
Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump.
Roche Diagnostics is proud to work with you in the management of your
diabetes therapy. However, remember that Roche Diagnostics does not
make any recommendations about your diabetes therapy, such as how to
set up your personal programming or define what features are appropri-
ate. Always follow the instructions given by your doctor or healthcare
team. Before using your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump, you must be
trained by your doctor and/or healthcare team on insulin pump therapy as
well as on your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump.
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