Basal Rate And Bolus - Accu-Chek Spirit User Manual

7.2.3 Basal rate and bolus

– During normal use, your insulin pump is in RUN and insulin is
continuously delivered (basal rate).
– A bolus can be programmed when needed. Unless you are
currently changing settings, giving a bolus or reviewing informa-
tion, the RUN screen is displayed.
Note Since only short-acting insulin or fast-acting insulin
analogues are used for insulin pump therapy, there is only a
small insulin reserve in the body. If insulin administration is
interrupted for any reason (e.g. stopping the insulin pump by
the user, technical problem with the insulin pump, leakage in
the cartridge, occlusion of the infusion set tube or of the
infusion set needle, infusion set needle has slipped out of the
infusion site), you must be prepared to replace the missing
insulin immediately.
Always carry spare sterile products and accessories (infusion
set, insulin cartridge, batteries) as well as an insulin
pen/syringe and insulin with you. Without insulin, diabetic
ketoacidosis may develop and may require in-patient hospital
treatment.
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