Indications For Use And Contraindications; Warnings And Precautions - Tandem T:Slim User Manual

1.6 Indications for Use
and Contraindications
Indications for Use
The t:slim Insulin Delivery System is
intended for the subcutaneous delivery
of insulin, at set and variable rates, for
the management of diabetes mellitus in
persons requiring insulin, for individuals
12 years of age and greater.
Contraindications
The t:slim System is not intended for
anyone unable or unwilling to:
Test blood glucose (BG) levels
•
as recommended by your
healthcare provider
Demonstrate adequate
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carbohydrate-counting skills
(preferred, not required)
Maintain sufficient diabetes
•
self-care skills
See your healthcare
•
provider(s) regularly
Customer Technical Support: 1-877-801-6901
You must also have adequate vision
and/or hearing in order to recognize
your System alerts.
Chapter 1 – About this User Guide
1.7

Warnings and Precautions

Warnings
Before using your System, consult with
your healthcare provider for your individ-
ual training needs and ensure that you
have been appropriately trained on its
use by a certified t:slim Pump trainer.
Incorrect use of your System or failure
to follow the appropriate instructions
in this User Guide can lead to seri-
ous injury or even death. If you have
questions or need further clarification
on your t:slim System use, ask your
healthcare provider or call our around-
the-clock Customer Technical Support
Department at 1-877-801-6901.
Your t:slim System is designed to de-
liver insulin reliably, but because it uses
only rapid-acting insulin, you will not
have long-acting insulin in your body. In
order to prevent Diabetic Ketoacidosis
(DKA) or a very high BG, you must be
prepared to inject insulin if delivery is
interrupted for any reason.
Only use Humalog or NovoLog
®
U-100 insulin, as any lesser or greater
concentration can result in serious
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