Glossary - Accu-Chek Spirit User Manual

Glossary

17 Glossary
Accu-Chek Insulin Pump Configuration Software
Roche Diagnostic's insulin pump programming tool. This software allows
the fast and easy change of parameters and settings directly from your
Microsoft Windows compatible PC.
Adapter
The adapter physically connects the cartridge and infusion set. It has two
seals and forms an efficient seal for the cartridge compartment of your
insulin pump.The two small vents on the adapter allow air pressure to
equalize.
Basal rate
The amount of insulin delivered per hour that is needed to cover your
basic insulin needs. In insulin pump therapy, your basal rate is determined
together with your doctor or healthcare team and can be adjusted to meet
your individual physiological needs throughout the day. Your basal rate is
delivered by your insulin pump according to the curve of your personal
basal rate profile or profiles.
Basal rate profile
Your insulin pump offers the option of delivering up to 5 different basal
rate profiles in order to easily meet changing insulin needs (for example
during the week versus on the weekend). A basal rate profile consists of
24 programmed hourly basal rates.
Basal rate total
The sum of all 24 hourly basal rates in one basal rate profile is called the
(daily) basal rate total.
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