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  • Page 2 Pump Support Department is available to you 24/7. In the United States and Canada, call 1-877-767-7373 for assistance every minute of every day. For non-urgent technical questions, please email pumpsupport@animascorp.com Outside the United States and Canada, call your local Animas distributor. Page 2...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Package Contents ..................... 17 Chapter 3 Explanation of Symbols ................... 19 Chapter 4 Introduction to Your IR 1250 Pump ................ 21 Get to Know Your IR 1250....................... 21 Main Programming Buttons....................21 Programming Basics ......................21 Display Screen ........................21 Backlight Button ........................
  • Page 4 Temporary Basal Feature......................41 Canceling a Temporary Basal Program ..................43 Chapter 8 Suspend/Resume Feature ..................45 Suspending Delivery......................... 45 Resuming Delivery ........................46 Chapter 9 History Feature......................47 Bolus History ..........................47 Total Daily Dose (TDD) History ....................48 Alarm History ...........................
  • Page 5 The Vents ..........................79 Battery Cap with O-ring and Vent .................... 79 Cleaning ............................ 79 Chapter 14 Safety System and Alarms ..................81 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting Guidelines ................... 87 Hypoglycemia ........................... 87 Hyperglycemia.......................... 88 Problems with Infusion Sets and Sites..................90 DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis) ....................
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  • Page 7: Welcome And Congratulations

    Welcome and Congratulations! You have begun a new way of life with your Animas IR 1250 insulin pump. Your choice of pump therapy is a sign that you are committed to taking excellent care of yourself. The IR 1250 pump has been specially designed to help you manage your diabetes, using advanced technology and sophisticated safety systems.

  • Page 8: Technical And Clinical Help

    The screen displays shown in this User Guide are examples only and should not be considered suggestions for individual programming. Your Animas pump comes with a transparent plastic film covering the display lens for protection during shipping. Be sure to remove this protective covering before using the pump.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Important Information

    Warnings Do not attempt to connect to the pump before you have been trained on the IR 1250 or unless your Certified IR 1250 Pump Trainer is present. Incorrect use of your pump, failure to follow the instructions in this User Guide or improper/inadequate self-care and troubleshooting techniques can lead to death or serious injury.

  • Page 10: Indications For Use

    Warnings and Precautions Radiology Equipment Your Animas IR 1250 has been designed to operate in the presence of common sources of electrostatic and electromagnetic interference, including airport and store security systems. However, like all portable electronic devices, the pump should not be exposed to very strong electromagnetic fields, such as in MRI’s, RF welders or magnets used to lift automobiles.

  • Page 11: Radiology Quick Reference Chart

    Radiology Quick Reference Chart Page 11...
  • Page 12 Precautions The Animas pump is a sealed device that should be opened ONLY by the manufacturer. If the pump seal is broken by anyone other than an authorized Animas factory technician, the warranty is voided and the pump is no longer waterproof. If the back label on the pump is removed or damaged, the warranty is voided and the pump is no longer waterproof.

  • Page 13: Safety Information

    *ezManager Plus Software and IR Accessory Kit each sold separately. Safety Information The Animas IR 1250 is designed only for Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (CSII). It is not intended for use with any other delivery substance. This User Guide gives instruction on how to program and operate the pump. Animas Corporation does not make any recommendations on specific programming related to your diabetes care program.
  • Page 14 Be sure they are familiar with any information given to you by your healthcare team. The Animas IR 1250 and accessories include small component pieces that could pose a choking hazard to small children.
  • Page 15 To avoid risk of explosion, do not use the pump in the presence of explosive gases. Your IR 1250 pump is designed to achieve optimum performance and battery life with an Energizer Lithium L91 AA battery (1.5V). Rechargeable batteries and Carbon-Zinc batteries do not have the necessary characteristics to power the pump and should not be used.
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  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Package Contents

    Chapter 2 Package Contents Take a minute to check your IR 1250 Pump Kit box. It should include: • Your Animas IR 1250 • One Energizer Lithium L91 AA battery (1.5V) • A User Guide • An envelope that includes o Your registration card.
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  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Explanation Of Symbols

    Chapter 3 Explanation of Symbols Shown below are symbols you will find on your IR 1250 insulin pump and its packaging. On the front of the pump: Up Arrow button Down Arrow button OK button On the top of the pump:...
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  • Page 21: Chapter 4 Introduction To Your Ir 1250 Pump

    (bolus) of insulin to cover food eaten or to correct high blood glucose (BG). Animas pumps are engineered and manufactured to the highest standards of quality. Although it is a highly sophisticated medical device, it has been carefully designed to be easy to use.

  • Page 22: Audio Bolus/Ezbolus

    |||||||||||||||||||||||||| Sounds Your IR 1250 allows you to customize the volume level or use the vibrate function to notify you of warnings and alarms and to confirm certain deliveries. With ezManager Plus, you can also add tunes to play as your initial audible notification for some Alerts, Reminders, Warnings and Alarms.

  • Page 23: Tamper Resistant Feature

    Tamper Resistant Feature You can use the tamper resistant feature to prevent accidental button pressing. Simply wake up the pump and press the Up and Down arrow buttons at the same time. This locks the pump programming. To unlock the pump, wake up the pump so the screen reads “Locked” and press the up and down buttons at the same time again.

  • Page 24: Status

    Setup This menu allows you to personalize the settings and features of your IR 1250, as well as add advanced features to the menu. Your healthcare team will advise you on which features are best suited for your plan of treatment, as well as train you to achieve the best results.

  • Page 25: Chapter 5 Getting Your Pump Ready

    Your IR 1250 pump is designed to achieve optimum performance and battery longevity with an Energizer Lithium L91 AA battery (1.5V). It is possible to safely power your IR 1250 pump with a conventional AA Alkaline battery (1.5V), but battery life is significantly reduced. Be sure you select the correct Battery Type on the Verify screen when you change the battery to ensure accuracy of battery life indicator.
  • Page 26 Energizer AA L91 Lithium battery 6. Each time you change the battery, your IR 1250 will run a series of self-tests, which will last a few seconds. The Animas logo will be displayed briefly. The pump will give a beep to alert you to verify (or change) the time/date, language and battery type.

  • Page 27: Setup - Basics

    9. Use the Up/Down arrows to change battery type and press OK to confirm and exit Edit Mode. Note: The correct battery type must be selected in order for your battery life indicator to be accurate. 10. Scroll to Confirm and press OK. The Home screen is displayed. Note: Until you have programmed a basal rate, the Alert screen shown here will appear when the pump is awakened.

  • Page 28: Daylight Saving Time (Applicable In Certain States/Countries Only)

    5. Use the Up/Down arrows to select the next field. Repeat the above process. Scroll to highlight Main Menu and press OK button when finished. The Main Menu screen will be displayed. If you select the 12 hour time format, the AM/PM indicators will change as you scroll to set the time.
  • Page 29 Normal Bolus Sound Audio Bolus Sound (OFF is not an option for this sound setting) Temp Basal Sound These are the options from the first Setup Sound menu. They can be set to one of the following: Vibrate, Low volume, Medium volume, High volume or can be shut off completely. For safety reasons, some of the alerts cannot be turned off.

  • Page 30: The Cartridge

    **Note: Only infusion sets marketed for use with insulin infusion pumps using insulin- compatible tubing and with a standard Luer™ lock can be used with Animas pumps. Efficacy of pump cannot be guaranteed if infusion sets other than those specified are used.

  • Page 31: Changing The Cartridge

    6. Remove cap from the filled cartridge tip. To avoid insulin spillage and introduction of air in the cartridge, it should never be filled beyond the 2.0 mL mark. The plunger is properly positioned for maximum fill when the black o-ring nearest the plunger tip is centered on the 2.0 mL mark.

  • Page 32: Priming The Pump

    Priming the Pump and Infusion Set These steps must be followed in order. Never prime tubing while infusion set is connected to your body. Priming the tubing while the infusion set is connected to your body can result in serious injury or death. 1.
  • Page 33 Note: If screen display has timed out while loading your cartridge, select Prime/Rewind from Main Menu and highlight Load Cart from PrimeSmart Menu. Press OK to display Rewind Complete screen. Continue with Step 8. 8. On the Rewind Complete screen, Continue is highlighted. Press OK. The pump will align the piston rod with the cartridge.

  • Page 34: Selecting The Infusion Site And Inserting The Infusion Set

    Once you’ve inserted the infusion set base into your body, you are ready to connect your primed tubing. Refer to the Instructions for Use included with your infusion set for proper insertion guidelines. See next section, Selecting the Infusion Site and Inserting the Infusion Set. 12.

  • Page 35: Chapter 6 Using The Normal Bolus Feature

    Chapter 6 Using the Normal Bolus Feature Your IR 1250 offers several advanced bolus options, which can be activated from the Setup Advanced menu. The bolus feature allows you to program an insulin delivery to cover food eaten or high blood glucose. You and your healthcare team can determine which features are best for you.
  • Page 36 Note: If you have Advanced Bolus features turned on, the Bolus Menu at right will be displayed when you select Bolus from the Main Menu. Select Normal and press OK. Follow steps 2 through 4 in this section. Page 36...

  • Page 37: Chapter 7 Using Basal Program Features

    Chapter 7 Using Basal Program Features You can program your IR 1250 to display either 1 or 4 basal program options. Basal insulin is delivered continuously to help keep your blood glucose in target between meals. Having more than one pre-set basal program makes it easy for you to switch based on your weekday needs versus weekend needs, accommodate for shift work and menstruation.
  • Page 38 Note: You do not have to Suspend the pump to edit an active program. When you select Edit from the Basal Menu, your IR 1250 automatically suspends delivery. When you exit the Edit mode, the active program delivery automatically resumes.

  • Page 39: Adding/Changing Segments In An Existing Basal Program

    10. When finished, scroll to Save/Review and press OK. If you have edited the active program, it is now resumed automatically. The Basal Options screen is displayed. Note: If your screen display has timed out (gone to sleep) before you have selected Save/Review while editing, a Warning screen will remind you the basal edit has not been saved.

  • Page 40: Reviewing Basal Programs

    6. When finished, scroll to Save/Review and press OK. If you have edited the active program, it is now resumed automatically. The Basal Options screen is displayed. a. Select Review from the Basal Options screen to review your entries for accuracy. Your basal segment settings are shown (5 on first screen, 5 on second screen and 2 on last screen).

  • Page 41: Temporary Basal Feature

    If you press OK to select Clear, your pump will check to be sure you want to clear all the segments of the basal program selected. The Alert screen at right is displayed. If you do wish to clear all the basal segments of the selected program, scroll to Clear Program and press OK.
  • Page 42 2. The Change % field will flash to indicate Edit mode. Use the Up/Down arrows to enter the percentage change desired. Press OK button to exit Edit mode. 3. Duration field is highlighted. Press OK to activate Edit mode. 4. Use the Up/Down arrows to enter the duration desired. Press OK to exit Edit mode. 5.

  • Page 43: Canceling A Temporary Basal Program

    Canceling a Temporary Basal Program 1. From Basal Menu, select Temp. Press OK button. 2. Details of the current active Temp Basal program will be displayed. Scroll up to Cancel and press OK. Your previously active basal program will be activated and the Home screen will be displayed to show the current rate per hour of the active basal program.
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  • Page 45: Chapter 8 Suspend/Resume Feature

    Chapter 8 Suspend/Resume Feature This feature allows you to stop basal insulin delivery quickly and easily. It also cancels delivery of any Temp Basal or Bolus, including Combo Bolus that may be currently active. The Combo Bolus feature is covered later in this User Guide. Suspending Delivery 1.

  • Page 46: Resuming Delivery

    Resuming Delivery 1. From the Main Menu, scroll down to Suspend/Resume. 2. Resume is highlighted. Press OK. 3. The Home screen is displayed to show you the pump is no longer in Suspend mode. Your previously active basal program is automatically resumed. Page 46...

  • Page 47: Chapter 9 History Feature

    Chapter 9 History Feature Your IR 1250 stores important records for your review. You can access your pump’s history and view it directly on the pump screen or download* it onto your PC. *ezManager Plus Software and Accessory Kit each sold separately.

  • Page 48: Total Daily Dose (Tdd) History

    Total Daily Dose (TDD) History Your IR 1250 displays the last 120 TDD records. 1. From the History Menu, select TDD. This screen displays the following: • Record number • Date of record • If Temp Basal was active on that date •...

  • Page 49: Prime History

    Prime History Your IR 1250 displays the last 60 Prime records. 1. From the History Menu, select Prime. The screen displays the following: • Record number • Date of prime • Time of prime • Amount of prime 2. Scroll up to highlight the record field. Press OK to activate Review Mode (indicated by flashing cursor).

  • Page 50: Basal History

    Basal History Your IR 1250 displays the last 270 Basal delivery records. 1. From the History Menu, select Basal. The screen displays the following: • Record number • Date and time basal rate was adjusted • Basal rate adjustment 2. Scroll up to highlight the record field. Press OK to activate Review Mode (indicated by flashing cursor).

  • Page 51: Chapter 10 Status Feature

    Chapter 10 Status Feature This feature gives you easy access to a summary of information about your pump’s current programming and performances. There are 7 Status Screens. 1. From the Main Menu or from the Home screen, scroll to Status and press OK. Status Screen 1 –...

  • Page 52: Status Screen 3 - Delivery Today

    Status Screen 3 – Delivery Today The screen displays the following information: • Insulin type • If Temp Basal has been active between midnight and today’s current time • If Suspend has been active between midnight and today’s current time •...

  • Page 53: Status Screen 6 - Codes

    Status Screen 6 – Codes The screen displays the following information: • Software revision • Serial number of pump • Code for manufacturer’s use • Code for manufacturer’s use • Code for manufacturer’s use • Code for manufacturer’s use The cursor is flashing on the Status Screen number 6. Press the Up arrow to move to Status Screen 7 or press OK to highlight Main Menu and exit Status screens.
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  • Page 55: Chapter 11 Advanced Features -Setup And Activation

    Chapter 11 Advanced Features –Setup and Activation Now you’ve made it through the basics! Your IR 1250 offers many advanced features that you may find helpful in managing your diabetes. Consult with your healthcare team to determine which advanced features are appropriate for you.

  • Page 56: Setup Advanced 2 - Advanced Bolus Features And Multiple Basal Programs

    Setup Advanced 2 – Advanced Bolus Features and Multiple Basal Programs This screen allows you to: • Turn Advanced Bolus Features on or off o CarbSmart Bolus o ezBG Bolus o Combo Bolus • Turn personal Reminders feature on or off •...

  • Page 57: Setup Advanced 4 - Language Setup, Display Timeout, Contrast And Battery Type

    Should you attempt a delivery that exceeds the limits you have set, the pump will alert you and display a text message. See Chapter 14, Safety System and Alarms, for additional information. Setup Advanced 4 – Language Setup, Display Timeout, Contrast and Battery Type This screen allows you to: •...

  • Page 58: Setup Advanced 6 - Low Cartridge Warning Setting And Occlusion Sensitivity Setting

    Setup Advanced 6 – Low Cartridge Warning Setting and Occlusion Sensitivity Setting This screen allows you to: • Set your low cartridge warning to alert you at 10, 20, 30, 40 or 50 units remaining • Set your occlusion detection sensitivity to High (more sensitive) or Low (less sensitive) 1.

  • Page 59: Setup Advanced 8 - Insulin Sensitivity Factor (Isf)

    Setup Advanced 8 – Insulin Sensitivity Factor (ISF) Your healthcare team may recommend you use different Insulin Sensitivity Factors for different times of day. When you use the CarbSmart feature or ezBG, your pump will automatically select the ISF for the current time of day. This screen allows you to: •...

  • Page 60: Setup Advanced 10- Insulin On Board Setting

    Your healthcare team will give you a recommended duration to program into your IR 1250. This feature is intended for use only with U100 rapid-acting insulin analogs such as Novolog®...

  • Page 61: Setup Advanced 11- Sick Day Guidelines

    Setup Advanced 11– Sick Day Guidelines During your pump training, your diabetes educator will discuss guidelines to use when you’re sick. This is a convenient way to store your basic sick day guidelines as recommended by your healthcare team. For more information on sick day guidelines, refer to Chapter 16, Sick Day Guidelines, and contact your healthcare team.
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  • Page 63: Chapter 12 Using Advanced Features

    Chapter 11. Audio Bolus and ezBolus The Audio Bolus feature of the IR 1250 allows you to bolus without looking at the screen display. This is convenient if you wear your pump under your clothing. When first using the audio bolus feature, also check the display screen until you are comfortable with the programming steps.
  • Page 64 5. Within 5 seconds, the pump will beep twice to “ask” you to confirm that you wish to activate delivery and the Confirm screen is displayed. 6. Within 5 seconds, press the button again to activate delivery. The pump will beep twice to confirm your delivery command.

  • Page 65: Ezbolus

    ezBolus™ If you do not have your Audio Bolus feature turned on, the button on the end of the pump will function as a short cut to the Normal Bolus screen. 1. Press the button on the end once. The Normal Bolus screen is displayed. Program a Normal Bolus as usual.

  • Page 66: Entering Carbs Manually (No Food Database)

    Entering Carbs Manually (no food database) 1. From the Bolus Menu, scroll to CarbSmart. Press OK. The CarbSmart Home screen is displayed. 2. The cursor will flash on the Carbs field to indicate that you can edit the total number of carbs eaten.

  • Page 67: Adding A Bg Bolus To Carbsmart

    7. If you wish to give a Combo Bolus, scroll to the Type field and press OK to edit. 8. Use the Up/Down arrows to select bolus type: Normal (default) or Combo. Press OK. 9. Go is highlighted. Press OK. Note: If you select the Combo Bolus option, the Combo Bolus menu will be displayed.

  • Page 68: Entering Carbs Using The Food Database

    5. The Bolus Total screen is displayed and the Bolus amount field is highlighted and flashing. 6. Enter the Bolus amount. Go is highlighted. Press OK to deliver or scroll to Type field to select Combo Bolus. See this chapter, Combo Bolus. Entering Carbs Using the Food Database Your pump comes pre-loaded with a sample food database.
  • Page 69 4. Scroll up to the desired Food List category. Press OK to select. 5. The category list is displayed (Cereals, in this example). To move from page to page, scroll to the backward or forward arrows and press OK. 6. Scroll up to select desired food item. Press OK. Note: To return to the Food List to select a different category, scroll up to highlight List and press OK.
  • Page 70 9. When you enter the serving size for the last food item, press OK. Add Item is highlighted. Use the Down arrow to scroll to Total. Press OK. 10. The CarbSmart Total screen is displayed. Review the items and carb amounts. If you’ve entered more than 5 items, scroll to the forward arrow and press OK to see the second page of your meal list.

  • Page 71: Editing Carbsmart Total Entries

    Editing CarbSmart Total Entries 1. From the CarbSmart Total screen, scroll up to highlight the food item you wish to edit. Press OK. 2. The food item detail screen is displayed with the cursor flashing to indicate edit mode. Use the Up/Down arrows to change the Servings field to the desired amount.

  • Page 72: Ezbg

    This feature allows you to enter your BG reading and your IR 1250 will calculate a correction bolus based on the Insulin Sensitivity Factor and BG Target Range for the current time of day. If the Insulin on Board (IOB) feature is activated, your IR 1250 will calculate a reduced dose for high BG correction boluses that you can review.
  • Page 73 Enter your bolus amount. Press OK to deliver. Note: If Insulin on Board (IOB) feature is activated, your IR 1250 will calculate a reduced BG Bolus amount for your review.

  • Page 74: Combo Bolus

    5. When settings are correct, press OK to confirm and exit Edit Mode. Note: Your IR 1250 is “smart”; it will remember your last duration and the ratio (as percentages) you programmed. So if you use the same duration and ratio for certain types of meals, you need only change the total bolus amount the next time you use this feature.

  • Page 75: Reminders

    6. Scroll to Go and press OK to activate. The Home screen shows Combo Bolus active. To cancel an active Combo Bolus from the Bolus Menu, select Combo. Details of the active Combo Bolus will be displayed. Scroll to Cancel and press OK to cancel the Combo Bolus. Note: If you Suspend the pump, any active Combo Bolus will also be canceled and the screen display will alert you.

  • Page 76: Bg Check Reminder

    BG Check Reminder 1. From the Reminders Menu, select BG Check. Press OK to activate Edit mode to turn this reminder on or off. Press OK to confirm and exit Edit mode. 2. Scroll down to highlight the After Bolus field. Press Enter to select the field and activate Edit mode.

  • Page 77: Insulin On Board

    Note: If a program other than 1-Weekday is active, you cannot change this setting to display 1 basal program. The Alert screen shown here will pop up to remind you. Insulin on Board Even with rapid-acting insulin, your body takes some time to use the entire bolus amount.
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  • Page 79: Chapter 13 Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance The Vents Your IR 1250 features a redundant Vent Safety System. Vents serve two purposes. First, they allow air to pass through the pump so that pressure is equalized under a variety of environmental circumstances, such as changes in altitude. Second, the vents are backed by a special membrane, which keeps water from entering the pump.
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  • Page 81: Chapter 14 Safety System And Alarms

    Safety System and Alarms Alerts, Warnings and Alarms Your Animas pump has a progressive Warnings and Alarms safety system. This means if you do not confirm the Warning or Alarm, it will progress to the sweep alarm with vibrate within one hour.
  • Page 82 Alerts, Warnings and Alarms Alert: Suspend (Temp Basal/Combo Bolus Canceled) Cause Pump suspended. Effect Any active Temp Basal/Combo Bolus canceled. Message Displayed once for 3 seconds. Action None required. Beeps/Vib User selected, one time. No progression. Alert: Low BG Cause BG entry below 70 mg/dL.
  • Page 83 Alerts, Warnings and Alarms Alert: Basal Program Display Change Changing display of basals from 4 to 1 but program 1 is Cause not currently active. Effect Requires user confirmation to continue. Message Displayed until confirmed or until pump goes to sleep. Action Press OK to confirm.
  • Page 84 Alerts, Warnings and Alarms Warning: Low Battery Cause Battery life ends in minimum 1 hour. Effect Deliveries continue. Displays when pump is awake until confirmed. Displays Message when triggered by event (such as bolus) & when manually awakened. Action Press OK to confirm. Insert new battery. User selected, every 3 minutes until confirmed.
  • Page 85 Alerts, Warnings and Alarms Warning: Exceeds Max Basal Basal delivery (or Temp Basal) exceeds user-set Cause maximum. Effect Basal delivery stops. Displayed when awakened (by basal delivery attempt Message every 3 min. or manually) until confirmed. Press OK to confirm. Reprogram Max Basal amount in Action Setup Advanced (or reprogram Temp Basal).
  • Page 86 Press OK to silence alarm for 30 minutes (alarm can only Action be silenced once). Call Pump Support. (Outside the US, contact your local Animas distributor.) User-selected every 3 minutes. If not confirmed, Beeps/Vib progresses to sweep/vibe within one hour.

  • Page 87: Chapter 15 Troubleshooting Guidelines

    Reset clock to current time, being careful to check AM & PM. Disconnect from pump. Call Pump Support 1-877-767-7373. (Outside the Pump exposed to MRI US, contact your local Animas distributor.) FOOD INTAKE Bolus too large Check bolus amounts and times.

  • Page 88: Hyperglycemia

    Possible Cause of Low BG Suggested Solution ACTIVITY Did not Suspend pump or activate Consult healthcare team for guidelines for use of Temp Basal rate Temp Basal during exercise. Low carbohydrate intake prior to If not decreasing insulin prior to exercise, must eat foods containing exercise carbohydrate prior to exercise.
  • Page 89 Several things can cause a high BG reading. The most common problems and causes of high blood sugar are listed in the following table, as are some suggested solutions. Possible Cause of High BG Suggested Solution INFUSION SET Redness, irritation, inflammation, Change infusion set tubing and site.

  • Page 90: Problems With Infusion Sets And Sites

    SMBG (Self-monitoring of BG) Insufficient BG testing Check more often when BG is elevated. Rebound high BG after low BG Check 3 am BG. May need to adjust basal rate during night. Consult (Somogyi Effect) healthcare team. Elevated fasting BG May need to adjust basal rate.

  • Page 91: Dka (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)

    Infusion Sets and Sites Suggested Solution Check Luer lock connection by wrapping a tissue around it to check Insulin leak for moisture; tighten or change cartridge and infusion set if needed. Check that cartridge is not filled with more than 2.0 mL of insulin. Redness, tenderness, lumps, Change infusion set and site;...
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  • Page 93: Chapter 16 Sick Day Guidelines

    Chapter 16 Sick Day Guidelines During periods of short-term illness, it may be more difficult to maintain good control of your diabetes. Examples of minor illness are: dental surgery, colds, nausea/vomiting, sore throat, mild infections, diarrhea, fever. However, you should call your healthcare team if: •...
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  • Page 95: Chapter 17 Lifestyle Issues

    Swimming Your IR 1250 is tested for immersion in water to a depth of 12 feet for 24 hours under normal swimming conditions. You should not wear your pump while scuba diving or when using high diving boards.

  • Page 96: Intimacy

    (www.diabetes.org) or call your local airport for security guidelines that may apply. Intimacy The Animas pump need not interfere with intimacy. You can disconnect most infusion sets. Always follow your healthcare team’s guidelines when disconnecting from your pump. You may need to compensate for missed basal insulin. Also, before and after you disconnect for any length of time, remember to check your blood glucose levels.

  • Page 97: Chapter 18 My Information

    Chapter 18 My Information This chapter provides tables to record information needed for programming your personal settings into the pump. Consult your healthcare team for correct information for your personal treatment plan. Insulin to Carb Ratios (I:C) Insulin Sensitivity Factor (ISF) Time of Day My ISF Daily Time Slot...
  • Page 98 Temp Basal Rate Decrease for Activity Set Temp Minutes Activity Type % Decrease in advance of to set in activity (yes or no) advance Light (gardening, walking, shopping) Moderate (leisurely biking, golf {no cart}) Strenuous (basketball, jogging, swimming) Sustained (ice skating, rowing, hiking) My duration for Insulin on Board is: Page 98...
  • Page 99 Basal Programming Date: ______________ Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 SEGMENT Weekday Other Weekend Exercise START ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ TIME Units/Hr Units/Hr Units/Hr Units/Hr Page 99...
  • Page 100 Basal Programming Date: ______________ Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 SEGMENT Weekday Other Weekend Exercise START ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ TIME Units/Hr Units/Hr Units/Hr Units/Hr Page 100...
  • Page 101 Basal Programming Date: ______________ Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 SEGMENT Weekday Other Weekend Exercise START ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ TIME Units/Hr Units/Hr Units/Hr Units/Hr Page 101...
  • Page 102 Basal Programming Date: ______________ Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 SEGMENT Weekday Other Weekend Exercise START ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ TIME Units/Hr Units/Hr Units/Hr Units/Hr Page 102...

  • Page 103: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1. The Wake up screen shows my current basal rate delivery but doesn’t show which Basal Program is active. How do I find this information? From the Wake up screen, use the Up/Down arrows to highlight Status and press OK. Status Screen 1 shows the name of the active basal program.
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  • Page 105: Glossary

    Basal rate delivery by the ANIMAS pump can be programmed to compensate for dawn phenomenon.
  • Page 106 - Insulin is a hormone produced by the beta cells in the pancreas. Insulin is needed by the body to regulate the production and use of glucose. insulin limits - Insulin limits are a programmable feature of the ANIMAS pump. After consulting with your healthcare team, you can use the advanced menu to program maximum limits for basal rate delivery, bolus delivery and total daily delivery.
  • Page 107 LCD - Liquid crystal display. This is the kind of display screen used on the ANIMAS pump. What makes the ANIMAS LCD display screen different from others is its graphic display. Graphic displays make it easier to change languages and are more efficient in using space.

  • Page 108: Tech Specs

    +40ºF (+5ºC) to +104ºF (+40ºC) Outside these temperatures, the flow accuracy and time to occlusion could be compromised. 20% to 90% relative humidity, including condensing Ambient pressure: 70 kPa to 106 kPa Pump Disposal: Contact Animas Corporation for pump disposal information. Page 108...
  • Page 109 Infrared communication port Audio Bolus Range: • 0.1 - 2.0 U in 0.1 U step • 0.5 - 10.0 U in 0.5 U step • 1.0 - 20.0 U in 1.0 U step • 5.0 - 35.0 U in 5.0 U step Flow Rate Accuracy* Delivery Mode Accuracy...

  • Page 110: Patient's Bill Of Rights

    JCAHO Accreditation Animas is committed to the safety and care of its patients. As part of this commitment, Animas is accredited by JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations), which sets the standards for quality of care in the healthcare community.

  • Page 111: Supplier Standards

    Animas complies with the disclosure provisions in the Title XI of the Social Security Act, section 1124A(a). Note: If you need to know which Regional Carrier to call, Animas is pleased to provide you with that information at your request.
  • Page 112 Index advanced bolus, 36, 56, 65 infusion set, 30, 34, 89 advanced features, 55 insulin limits, 56 air bubbles, 14 insulin on board, 13, 72, 77 aircraft, 12 insulin on board setting, 60 alarm history, 48 intimacy, 96 amusement parks, 12 ir (infra-red), 13 audio bolus, 14, 22, 28, 55, 63, 109 language setup, 57...
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  • Page 114 © 2005 - 2006, Animas Corporation. All rights reserved. IR 1250™, ezManager®, ezBolus™ are trademarks of Animas Corporation. Glucagon Emergency Kit® is a trademark of Eli Lilly and Company. Energizer® is a trademark of the Eveready Company. Duracell® is a trademark of the Gilette Company.

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