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User Guide
INSULIN PUMP
Paradigm®
515 and 715 Insulin Pumps
User Guide
©2008 Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. All rights reserved.
This product is covered by U.S. Patent Nos. 6,551,276; 6,554,798; 6,872,200; 6,936,029; 6,979,326; 6,997,920 and
7,025,743. Other U.S. and/or foreign patents may be pending.
Bolus Wizard®, Dual Wave®, Guardian®, Guardian RT®, Paradigm®, Paradigm Link®, Quick-serter®, Quick-set®, Sof-set®, and
Square Wave® are registered trademarks of Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
CareLink™ Personal and Easy Bolus™ are trademarks of Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
Energizer® is a registered trademark of Eveready Battery Company.
Glucagon Emergency Kit® is a registered trademark of Eli Lilly and Company.
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Important Safety Information
Regarding Your Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pump
(includes all models)
Avoid Immersing Your Pump In Water
The pump was tested and met requirements for IPX7 at time of manufacture. For more information about
IPX7, see the Glossary on page 165. Be aware that drops and bumps that occur over time will affect the
integrity of the pump case and make it more vulnerable to damage from water. Lotions, sunscreens and
insect repellent can also damage the pump case. It is not known how much water is needed to damage
your pump. You should avoid getting your pump wet. To shower, bathe, swim, or participate in water
activities, always disconnect from your pump and reconnect after you are out of the water.
If you inadvertently submerge your pump in water, dry the pump quickly using a soft, clean towel and
verify that it is working properly by selecting Selftest from the pump's Utilities Menu. If you believe that
water has entered your pump or you observe any other possible pump malfunction, please check your
blood glucose, treat high blood glucose (if necessary) with an injection and contact our 24 Hour HelpLine
at 1 800 646 4633 for further assistance. Symptoms of high blood glucose include fatigue, excessive thirst
and nausea. Always contact your healthcare professional if you experience excessively high or low blood
glucose levels, or if you have any questions about your care.
Electrostatic Discharge
Although your Paradigm pump is designed to be unaffected by typical levels of electrostatic discharge
(ESD), very high levels of ESD can result in a reset of the pump's software with an associated pump error
alarm. In most cases, exposure to high levels of ESD will trigger the pump's A-13 alarm although, under
certain circumstances, high level ESD exposure can cause A-44, Bolus Stopped or Max Delivery alarms. High
levels of ESD are more likely in situations where the relative humidity is very low, such as inside a heated
building during the winter in areas where it is cold outside.
If your pump experiences an A-13 or other error alarm, press the ESC and ACT buttons to clear the alarm.
If you are unable to clear the alarm by pressing ESC and ACT, you may need to remove and replace the
pump's battery to clear the alarm. After clearing the alarm, you should always verify that your pump is set
to the correct date and time and that all other settings (basal rate, max basal and bolus limits, etc.) are
programmed to the desired values, since the software reset could erase your previously programmed
settings. Please see the Alarms and Alerts section of this User Guide for more details regarding what to do
if your pump displays an error alarm or other alert message.
Please contact our 24 Hour HelpLine at 1-800-MINIMED (1-800-646-4633) to report any error alarms or
other problems that occur with your pump.
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ..................................................................... 1
Assistance ...................................................................................................... 1
Emergency kit ................................................................................................. 2
Consumables .................................................................................................. 2
Accessories .................................................................................................... 3
How to wear your pump ..................................................................................... 3
How to use this guide ........................................................................................ 4
User safety ..................................................................................................... 5
Indications .................................................................................................. 5
Pump ...................................................................................................... 5
Contraindications .......................................................................................... 5
Warnings .................................................................................................... 5
Pump ...................................................................................................... 5
Reservoir and infusion sets ............................................................................ 5
Tubing Connector ....................................................................................... 6
Magnetic fields .......................................................................................... 6
X-rays, MRIs and CT scans .............................................................................. 7
Precautions ................................................................................................. 7
Avoid extreme temperatures .......................................................................... 7
Infusion sets and sites .................................................................................. 7
Notice .......................................................................................................... 7
Insulin pump and RF accessories ........................................................................ 7
RF interference from other devices ..................................................................... 8
Chapter 2: Introduction to pump therapy .............................................. 11
Theory of insulin pump therapy ........................................................................... 11
Understanding pump therapy ............................................................................. 12
Basal rate .................................................................................................. 12
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Meal bolus ................................................................................................. 12
Gram counting ......................................................................................... 12
Exchange counting ..................................................................................... 12
BG targets ................................................................................................. 12
Insulin sensitivity ......................................................................................... 13
Active Insulin .............................................................................................. 13
Blood glucose and A1C testing ............................................................................ 13
BG testing ................................................................................................. 13
A1C ......................................................................................................... 13
Low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) ....................................................................... 15
Hypoglycemia protocol: the rule of 15 ................................................................ 16
High blood glucose (hyperglycemia) ..................................................................... 16
Hyperglycemia protocol ................................................................................. 17
Diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA) ............................................................................... 17
Preventing DKA ........................................................................................... 17
Sick day management ...................................................................................... 18
Sick day protocol ......................................................................................... 18
Sick day supplies .......................................................................................... 19
Nutrition ...................................................................................................... 19
Carbohydrate counting .................................................................................. 20
Carbohydrate gram counting ......................................................................... 20
Carbohydrate exchange system ..................................................................... 20
Reading a food label ..................................................................................... 21
Fat and blood glucose ................................................................................... 22
Protein and blood glucose .............................................................................. 22
Other things that affect blood glucose ............................................................... 23
Healthy eating habits .................................................................................... 23
Exercise ....................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 3: The basics ...................................................................... 25
Your pump .................................................................................................... 25
Install battery ................................................................................................ 26
Pump buttons ................................................................................................ 28
The pump screen ............................................................................................ 29
HOME screen ................................................................................................. 29
Screen icons ............................................................................................... 30
Battery .................................................................................................. 30
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Time display ............................................................................................ 30
Reservoir volume ...................................................................................... 30
Alert and alarm icons ................................................................................. 31
Scroll bar .................................................................................................. 31
Screen backlight .......................................................................................... 31
Beep/vibrate ................................................................................................. 31
Operating modes ............................................................................................ 31
Normal mode .............................................................................................. 32
Special mode .............................................................................................. 32
Attention mode ........................................................................................... 32
Menus ......................................................................................................... 33
MAIN MENU ................................................................................................ 33
BOLUS MENU ............................................................................................... 33
SUSPEND ................................................................................................... 33
BASAL MENU ............................................................................................... 34
PRIME MENU ............................................................................................... 34
UTILITIES MENU ........................................................................................... 34
STATUS screen ............................................................................................... 34
If you remove your pump .................................................................................. 35
Chapter 4: Basic programming ............................................................ 37
Setting the time and date ................................................................................. 37
Selecting the language ..................................................................................... 39
Bolus .......................................................................................................... 40
Setting the Normal Bolus ................................................................................ 40
Review your bolus deliveries .............................................................................. 44
Bolus details ............................................................................................... 46
Maximum bolus limit ........................................................................................ 47
BG reminder ................................................................................................. 47
Basal .......................................................................................................... 48
Start and stop times ..................................................................................... 48
Your basal settings ....................................................................................... 49
Basal programming and delivery .................................................................... 50
Current basal delivery ................................................................................... 51
Daily basal rate(s) ..................................................................................... 51
Setting the Max basal rate ................................................................................. 52
Stopping your pump ........................................................................................ 53
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Resume pump delivery ..................................................................................... 54
Chapter 5: Starting on insulin ............................................................ 57
Prepare your pump for use ................................................................................ 57
Filling the reservoir ......................................................................................... 58
Changing your infusion set ................................................................................. 61
Removing the reservoir ................................................................................. 61
Rewinding your pump ................................................................................... 62
Inserting the reservoir in your pump ................................................................. 62
Manual prime .............................................................................................. 64
Inserting the infusion set ................................................................................ 65
Quick-set infusion set (with Quick-serter®) .......................................................... 67
Fixed prime ................................................................................................ 69
Prime history .............................................................................................. 69
Disconnecting Quick-set ................................................................................. 70
Reconnecting Quick-set ................................................................................. 71
Record keeping for diabetes management .............................................................. 71
Determining your pump settings .......................................................................... 72
Chapter 6: Using the Bolus Wizard feature ............................................ 73
What is it? .................................................................................................... 73
Carbohydrate counting .................................................................................. 73
Your blood glucose reading ............................................................................. 73
Your personal Bolus Wizard feature settings ......................................................... 74
How the Bolus Wizard feature works ..................................................................... 77
Bolus Wizard warnings ................................................................................... 77
High or low blood glucose levels ................................................................... 77
About maximum delivery ............................................................................ 77
How to program the Bolus Wizard feature .............................................................. 78
Turning on the Bolus Wizard feature ................................................................. 78
Selecting the Carb units ................................................................................ 78
Setting the Carb/Exch ratios ........................................................................... 79
Setting the BG units ..................................................................................... 79
Insulin sensitivity ........................................................................................ 80
Setting the BG targets .................................................................................. 81
About active insulin ...................................................................................... 82
Active insulin time ....................................................................................... 83
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Review your Bolus Wizard feature settings ............................................................. 83
Meter option ................................................................................................. 83
Meter rules ............................................................................................... 84
Add, delete, review meter IDs ........................................................................ 85
Normal bolus using Bolus Wizard feature ................................................................ 85
Bolus Wizard feature examples ........................................................................... 87
Chapter 7: Optimizing pump therapy ................................................... 91
Square Wave and Dual Wave bolus ....................................................................... 91
Turning on the Dual Wave/Square Wave option .................................................... 92
Square Wave or Dual Wave bolus without Bolus Wizard feature ................................. 92
Using the Bolus Wizard feature for a Square Wave or Dual Wave bolus ........................ 95
Easy bolus .................................................................................................... 97
Easy bolus setup .......................................................................................... 97
Step value setup ......................................................................................... 98
Delivering Easy Bolus .................................................................................... 98
Basal patterns .............................................................................................. 100
Turning on the patterns ............................................................................... 100
Programming a pattern ................................................................................ 101
Select a pattern ........................................................................................ 102
Temp basal rates .......................................................................................... 103
How does temp basal work? ........................................................................... 103
Temp basal types ....................................................................................... 104
Insulin rate (U/H) .................................................................................... 104
Percent of basal ...................................................................................... 105
Chapter 8: Utilities ....................................................................... 111
Alarm review ............................................................................................... 111
Setting your alert type .................................................................................... 111
Auto-off ..................................................................................................... 112
LOW RESV WARNING (Low reservoir warning) ......................................................... 112
Review daily insulin totals ............................................................................... 113
Pump data management .................................................................................. 114
Meter blood glucose information ..................................................................... 114
Personal reminders ........................................................................................ 117
Alarm clock .............................................................................................. 117
Remote control option .................................................................................... 117
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Turn on remote control option ....................................................................... 118
Add, delete, review remote control IDs ............................................................ 118
Block feature ............................................................................................... 119
Turning block on ....................................................................................... 119
Lock keypad feature ...................................................................................... 120
Locking the keypad ..................................................................................... 120
Unlocking the keypad .................................................................................. 120
Selftest ...................................................................................................... 120
User settings ................................................................................................ 121
Saving the settings ..................................................................................... 122
Restoring the settings ................................................................................. 122
Clearing the settings ................................................................................... 123
History ................................................................................................... 123
Chapter 9: Therapy software ............................................................ 125
CareLink Personal™ ........................................................................................ 125
Reports ................................................................................................... 125
Logbook ................................................................................................... 126
Chapter 10: Insulin pump therapy follow-up ......................................... 127
Recommended follow-up ................................................................................. 127
Everyday .................................................................................................. 127
Every month ............................................................................................. 127
Every 3 months .......................................................................................... 127
Laboratory tests ......................................................................................... 128
Every visit ................................................................................................ 128
Annually .................................................................................................. 128
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting and alarms ............................................. 129
My pump has a NO DELIVERY alarm ..................................................................... 129
What happens if I leave the pump battery out too long? ............................................ 130
Why doesn't my pump battery last very long? ......................................................... 130
What is a CHECK SETTINGS alarm? ...................................................................... 131
My screen appears distorted ............................................................................. 131
I cannot get out of the priming loop .................................................................... 131
The pump is asking me to rewind ....................................................................... 132
My bolus stopped .......................................................................................... 132
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My pump buttons are not acting right during a bolus ................................................ 132
My pump will not display my blood glucose reading from my meter .............................. 132
I dropped my pump ........................................................................................ 133
I submerged my pump in water ......................................................................... 133
I cannot get to the User Settings screen ............................................................... 133
Alert conditions ............................................................................................ 134
What to do ............................................................................................... 135
LOW RESERVOIR ALERT ............................................................................. 135
LOW BATTERY ALERT ................................................................................ 135
Alarms ....................................................................................................... 135
What to do ............................................................................................... 136
Alarm conditions ........................................................................................... 137
A (ALARM) ............................................................................................... 137
AUTO OFF ................................................................................................ 137
BATT OUT LIMIT ........................................................................................ 137
BOLUS STOPPED ........................................................................................ 137
BUTTON ERROR .......................................................................................... 137
CHECK SETTINGS ....................................................................................... 137
E (ERROR) ............................................................................................... 138
EMPTY RESERVOIR ...................................................................................... 138
FAILED BATT TEST ...................................................................................... 138
MAX DELIVERY .......................................................................................... 139
MOTOR ERROR .......................................................................................... 139
NO DELIVERY ............................................................................................. 139
NO RESERVOIR ........................................................................................... 139
OFF NO POWER .......................................................................................... 139
RESET ..................................................................................................... 139
WEAK BATTERY .......................................................................................... 139
Chapter 12: Pump maintenance ........................................................ 141
Battery ...................................................................................................... 141
Storage ...................................................................................................... 142
Cleaning your pump ....................................................................................... 142
Chapter 13: Pump specifications ....................................................... 143
Alarms and error messages ............................................................................... 143
Alarm history ............................................................................................... 143
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Audio frequency ........................................................................................... 143
Backlight .................................................................................................... 143
Basal ......................................................................................................... 143
BG target .................................................................................................... 144
Bolus delivery .............................................................................................. 144
Bolus history ................................................................................................ 144
Bolus units .................................................................................................. 144
Bolus Wizard feature ...................................................................................... 144
Carb ratios .................................................................................................. 145
Carb units ................................................................................................... 145
Daily totals .................................................................................................. 145
Default screen .............................................................................................. 145
Delivery accuracy .......................................................................................... 146
Pump motor ................................................................................................ 147
Dual Wave bolus ........................................................................................... 147
Easy bolus ................................................................................................... 147
Infusion pressure ........................................................................................... 147
Insulin sensitivity .......................................................................................... 147
Low resv (reservoir) warning ............................................................................. 148
Meter value ................................................................................................. 148
Normal bolus ............................................................................................... 148
Occlusion detection ....................................................................................... 148
Percent temp basal ........................................................................................ 149
Power supply ............................................................................................... 149
Prime function ............................................................................................. 149
Prime history ............................................................................................... 149
Program safety checks .................................................................................... 149
Pump size ................................................................................................... 149
Pump weight ................................................................................................ 149
Remote control ............................................................................................ 150
Reservoir .................................................................................................... 150
Square Wave bolus ........................................................................................ 150
Temporary (temp) basal rate ............................................................................ 150
Time and date screen ..................................................................................... 150
Environmental conditions ................................................................................ 150
Status screen ............................................................................................... 151
Bolus Wizard feature specifications .................................................................... 152
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Bolus Wizard feature examples .......................................................................... 155
Insulin delivery default settings ......................................................................... 158
Bolus Wizard feature default settings .................................................................. 160
Icon table ................................................................................................... 161
Warranty .................................................................................................... 163
Glossary ...................................................................................... 165
Index ......................................................................................... 173
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing Medtronic Diabetes (legally known as Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.) as your partner in
helping you gain better control of your diabetes. Whether you are beginning pump therapy for the first
time or upgrading from a previous model, we believe that the combination of state-of-the-art technology
and the simple, menu-driven programming of the pump will provide many benefits.
This user guide is designed to help you to understand pump therapy and the operation of your Medtronic
MiniMed Paradigm® pump. We strongly recommend that you work closely with your healthcare professional
for a safe and complete pump start.
Assistance
Medtronic Diabetes provides a 24 Hour HelpLine for assistance. The HelpLine is staffed with technicians
who are trained in the set-up and operation of the pump and are able to answer pump-related questions.
When calling the HelpLine or your local Medtronic Diabetes office, please have your pump and serial
number available. The phone number for the 24 Hour HelpLine is also on the back of your pump.
Department Telephone number
24 Hour HelpLine (calls within the United States) 800.646.4633 (800.MiniMed)
24 Hour HelpLine (calls outside the United States) +1.818.576.5555
Web site www.medtronicdiabetes.com
Introduction 1
Chapter 1
Emergency kit
Keep an emergency kit with you at all times to make sure that you always have necessary supplies. Inform
a family member, co-worker, and/or friend where this emergency kit is kept. Please refer to the User
safety section in this chapter for more information on pump safety. Your emergency kit should include
these items:
• Fast-acting glucose tablets
• Blood glucose monitoring supplies
• Urine ketone monitoring supplies
•Extra Paradigm® compatible infusion set and Paradigm reservoir
• Insulin syringe and fast-acting insulin (with dosage instructions from your healthcare professional)
• Paradigm Quick Reference Card
• Dressing and adhesive
•Glucagon Emergency Kit®
•Extra AAA alkaline batteries (Energizer® brand is recommended)
CAUTION: If you give yourself insulin by using a syringe, the Bolus Wizard feature will not be able to
correctly determine the active insulin in your system. Consult with your healthcare professional on
how long you need to wait after a manual injection before you can rely on the active insulin
calculation of your Bolus Wizard feature.
Consumables
The pumps use disposable reservoirs and infusion sets for insulin delivery. Installation instructions for
Paradigm reservoir and Paradigm compatible infusion sets are provided in the Starting on insulin chapter.
•Reservoirs — The 515 pump is only used with the 176-unit Paradigm reservoir (MMT-326A). The 715
pump can be used with either the 300-unit Paradigm reservoir (MMT-332A) or the 176-unit reservoir,
depending on your insulin needs.
•Infusion sets — Medtronic Diabetes provides a variety of Paradigm compatible infusion sets to fit your
needs. Contact your healthcare professional who will assist you to choose an infusion set that fits your
needs.
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WARNING: For your protection the pump has undergone extensive testing to confirm appropriate
operation when used with Paradigm reservoirs and Paradigm compatible infusion sets manufactured
or distributed by Medtronic Diabetes. We recommend using Medtronic Diabetes infusion sets and
reservoirs as we cannot guarantee appropriate operation if the pump is used with reservoirs or
infusion sets offered by third-parties and therefore we are not responsible for any injury or
malfunctioning of the pump that may occur in association with such use.
Accessories
•Meter — Your pump can be used with an optional blood glucose meter powered by MWT1 technology
(where or if available). MWT1 is the wireless Radio Frequency (RF) technology that is used to transmit
information from the meter to the pump. You can program your pump to automatically receive your
BG reading from this meter. All meters referenced in this user guide are blood glucose meters
supported by MWT1 technology.
•Remote control — The optional Paradigm remote control can be used with the pump to deliver normal
boluses and suspend/resume the pump from a distant location. (This User Guide provides programming
instructions for the remote control. Refer to the remote control User Guide for operating
instructions.)
•CareLink USB Upload Device — The Medtronic Diabetes CareLink USB is used to download the
Paradigm 515 or 715 pump data to the diabetes management software using a USB port on your
computer.
To order supplies, call 800-646-4633 (1-800-MiniMed), +1-818-362-5958 (outside U.S.), refer to the
contacts list at the beginning of this user guide, or visit our web site at www.medtronicdiabetes.com.
How to wear your pump
There are different ways to wear your pump. Medtronic Diabetes has optional accessories that can hide,
protect, and add to the convenience of wearing a pump. Refer to the accessories catalog or the website
(www.medtronicdiabetes.com) for more information.
•Holster — To wear the pump on your belt.
•Pump clip — To wear the pump underneath your clothing.
•Activity guard — If you are active in sports, or you are a child, use the guard to protect the pump
from disconnecting.
•Leather case — Fine leather lined with nylon. Styling complements business and formal wear. A flap
with a hook-and-loop fastener provides easy access for programming. Wear it vertically with the built-
in belt clip.
Introduction 3
Chapter 1
How to use this guide
NOTE: This user guide shows sample screens only. Your pump screens may be slightly different.
For step-by-step instructions, refer to the appropriate sections in this guide. Refer to the Glossary for
definitions of terms and functions. The terms and symbols used in this guide are in the table below.
Conventions Meaning
Press to push and release the button
Hold to push and keep pressure on the button
Select to press or to highlight a screen item you want to select
Exit the menus press ESC until the HOME screen appears
Pump Buttons always bold and uppercase; for example, ESC, ACT
Screen and menu names always uppercase; for example, MAIN MENU, REWIND screen
Menu selections always bold; for example, 24-Hour Setup, On, Off
Flashing (blinking) screen item you can change the value for that item with the or buttons
NOTE and TIP additional helpful information
CAUTION warns of a potential hazard which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury to the equipment
WARNING
notifies you of a potential hazard which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury. It may also describe potential serious
adverse reactions and safety hazards
Go to the...screen.
when a step instructs you to go to a certain screen, the path to that
screen is shown. For example:
Go to the ALARM MENU.
Main > Utilities > Alarm
1From the MAIN MENU, select Utilities and press ACT.
2In the UTILITIES MENU, select Alarm and press ACT.
3The ALARM MENU appears.
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User safety
Indications
Pump
The Paradigm 515/715 pump system is indicated for the continuous delivery of insulin, at set and variable
rates, for the management of diabetes mellitus in persons requiring insulin.
Contraindications
Pump therapy is not recommended for people who are unwilling or unable to perform a minimum of four
blood glucose tests per day and to maintain contact with their healthcare professional. Successful insulin
pump therapy requires sufficient vision or hearing to allow recognition of the pump signals and alarms.
Warnings
Pump
The drive support cap should appear slightly indented at all times
(as shown in the image). If you notice that the cap is loose, or
sticking out, discontinue use of the pump and contact our
24 Hour HelpLine at 1 800 646 4633 to arrange for your pump to
be replaced. Do not press on the drive support cap if it is
sticking out. Pushing on the drive support cap may result in
unintended delivery of insulin, which can cause hypoglycemia.
Reservoir and infusion sets
Standard Luer sets are not compatible with the Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm pump. Medtronic Diabetes
Paradigm reservoir and Paradigm compatible infusion sets are specifically designed for use with the pump.
Do not modify your Paradigm reservoir or Paradigm compatible infusion set.
Do not put any other drugs/medications inside your reservoir to use with this pump. Only insulin that has
been prescribed by your physician can be used in this pump.
drive support cap
Introduction 5
Chapter 1
Tubing Connector
If insulin, or any liquid, gets inside the tubing connector, it can temporarily block the vents that allow the
pump to properly prime the infusion set. This may result in the delivery of too little or too much insulin,
which can cause hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. To prevent liquid from getting inside the tubing
connector, after you fill the reservoir make sure you hold the insulin vial upright when you remove the
reservoir from the transfer guard. If you do not hold the insulin vial upright, insulin can get on the top of
the reservoir and could transfer liquid into the tubing connector. If any liquid gets on the top of the
reservoir or inside the tubing connector when you change your infusion set, start over with a new reservoir
and infusion set. For instructions on setting up your reservoir, see Filling the reservoir, on page 58. For
instructions on changing your infusion set, see Changing your infusion set, on page 61.
Tubing
connector
Top o f
reservoir
Magnetic fields
Do not use pump cases that have a magnetic clasp.
Do not expose your insulin pump to MRI equipment or other devices that generate very strong magnetic
fields. The magnetic fields in the immediate vicinity of these devices can damage the part of the pump’s
motor that regulates insulin delivery, possibly resulting in over-delivery and severe hypoglycemia.
Your pump must be removed and kept outside the room during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
procedures.
If your pump is inadvertently exposed to a strong magnetic field, discontinue use and contact our 24 Hour
HelpLine for further assistance.
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X-rays, MRIs and CT scans
If you are going to have an X-ray, CT scan, MRI or other type of exposure to radiation, take off your
pump, meter and remote control before entering a room containing any of this equipment.
The Paradigm pump is designed to withstand common electromagnetic interference, including airport
security systems. Be sure to carry the Airport Card provided, when you are traveling.
Precautions
Although the pump has multiple safety alarms, it cannot notify you if the set is leaking or the insulin has
lost its potency. It is essential, therefore, that you test your blood glucose levels at least four times per
day. If your blood glucose is out of range, check the pump and the infusion set to ensure that the
necessary amount of insulin is being delivered.
Avoid extreme temperatures
1Avoid exposure of your pump and remote control to temperatures above 108°F (42°C) or below 34°F
(1°C).
2Insulin solutions freeze near 32°F (0°C) and degrade at high temperatures. If you are outside in cold
weather, wear your pump close to your body and cover it with warm clothing. If you are in a warm
environment, take measures to keep your pump and insulin cool.
3Do not steam, sterilize or autoclave your pump or remote control.
Infusion sets and sites
Avoid using an infusion site that will be irritated by clothing and accessories, or by rigorous stretching and
exercise.
Notice
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to the devices not expressly approved by Medtronic Diabetes
could void your ability to operate the equipment.
Insulin pump and RF accessories
The pump, meter and remote control comply with the United States Federal Communications Commission
and international standards for electromagnetic compatibility.
Do not use the RF meter to send your blood glucose reading to the pump while on an aircraft. Manually
enter your blood glucose.
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Chapter 1
These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation. It does not interfere with any RF
signals transmitted from outside sources.
These standards are designed to provide reasonable protection against excessive radio frequency
interference and prevent undesirable operation of the device from unwanted electromagnetic
interference. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1This device has been tested and found to comply with the regulations governing such devices in your
area. For the specific regulation and test results for your area, please contact our 24 Hour HelpLine.
2This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if installed and used in
accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If the
device does cause interference to radio or television reception, you are encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the insulin pump/remote control/ meter
• Increase the separation between the insulin pump/remote control/meter and the device that is
receiving/emitting interference
The meter sends information to the pump using radio frequency. If other devices that use radio
frequency are in use, such as cell phones, cordless phones and wireless networks, they may prevent
communication between the pump and the meter. This interference will not cause any incorrect data
to be sent and will not cause any harm to your pump or meter. Moving away from or turning off these
other devices may allow communication. Refer to the Troubleshooting and alarms chapter to correct
interference problems you may have.
If you have questions, please contact our 24 Hour HelpLine.
RF interference from other devices
Common consumer electronic devices that transmit in the same frequency band used by the optional RF
glucose meters may prevent the pump from receiving the glucose information sent by those meters. Most
cellular (mobile) phones and 900 MHz cordless phones, when transmitting or receiving, may interrupt RF
glucose meter-pump communication. It is likely that other devices operating in similar frequency ranges
will have a similar effect. This interference, however, will not cause any incorrect data to be sent and will
not cause any harm to your RF glucose meter.
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Communication problems can usually be resolved by:
• ensuring that there is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) between the pump and the RF glucose meter;
• turning off or moving away from other RF transmitting devices; or
• reorienting or relocating the RF glucose meter or pump, or both.
Communications problems may also occur due to cellular telephone interference. Testing conducted with
several different cellular telephones indicates that, while a glucose value is being transmitted, using a cell
phone within 12 inches (31 cm) of receiving devices, transmitters or RF glucose meters can interfere with
reception of the transmitted values. In the event of such interference, normal communication can be re-
established by:
• turning the cell phone off; or
• keeping the cell phone at least 12 inches away from the pump or glucose meter when a glucose
measurement is being transmitted.
If you have questions, please contact your local Medtronic Diabetes representative.
Introduction 9
Chapter 1
Introduction10
Introduction to pump therapy
Theory of insulin pump therapy
Insulin pumps deliver insulin closer to the way the human pancreas delivers insulin than any other method
of treating diabetes.
All people, with or without diabetes, need background insulin for normal functions of the body without
food. They also need a dose of insulin on demand - when food is eaten. People without diabetes can trust
that their pancreas will produce this insulin for them. People with diabetes need to take insulin in a way
that is most like the way a pancreas produces it.
Most people with diabetes who take more than one daily injection, use long-acting insulin. This takes care
of their background insulin needs. They take fast-acting insulin for food. When using an insulin pump, only
fast-acting insulin is used. You control when and at what rate your insulin is delivered.
Insulin pump therapy allows you to set a basal rate, or background insulin. This is delivered all throughout
the day and night for normal body function without food. When you exercise, you can reduce the basal
rate so that your blood glucose (BG) does not drop too low. When you are sick or have an infection, you
can increase the basal rate. This will keep your BG from going up too high.
Insulin pump therapy allows you to give a bolus, or dose of insulin on demand - when you eat. You can also
increase or decrease your meal bolus based on the foods you choose to eat. A bolus may also be used to
lower an elevated BG. This is called a correction bolus.
The Paradigm pump also contains an optional feature called the Bolus Wizard. This does the math for the
required bolus amount based on your personal settings. The Bolus Wizard will use your BG reading,
carbohydrate intake, and active insulin when coming up with your bolus amount.
Remember, the pump uses only fast-acting insulin. This means you will not need to follow as rigid a
schedule as you did before. There is no long-acting insulin telling you when you should eat or when you
will need more insulin.
Sound exciting? It is exciting because not only can you manage your blood glucose more easily, your
lifestyle can be easier too.
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Chapter 2
As long as you are ready to learn how to use the pump, the pump can work for you.
Understanding pump therapy
If you are new to pump therapy, you will need the following data from your healthcare professional.
Gather this before going to your pump start appointment. If you are unsure, contact your healthcare
professional or pump trainer for guidance.
Basal rate
Basal insulin is needed to maintain your target glucose values when you are not eating. Your pump allows
up to 48 basal rates to be programmed. Your healthcare professional may only have you program one or
two basal rates when you start pump therapy.
Meal bolus
Deliver a meal bolus before eating carbohydrates. Your insulin to carbohydrate ratio is the amount of
insulin required to cover a given number of carbohydrates or exchanges. This ratio gives you an idea of
how much of an insulin bolus you should take when eating carbohydrates.
Gram counting
1.0 unit of insulin for __________ grams of carbohydrate
Or
Exchange counting
__________ units of insulin for each carbohydrate exchange
BG targets
The Bolus Wizard will use your BG targets to calculate a correction dose. Keeping your BG within target
range is key to living well with diabetes. Your healthcare professional should help you decide these
targets.
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Insulin sensitivity
Insulin sensitivity is used to decide a correction bolus for a high BG. This is how much your blood glucose
will be dropped with 1 unit of insulin.
1 unit of insulin will lower BG __________ mmol/L (mg/dL).
Active Insulin
Active insulin is the bolus insulin that has already been delivered to your body, but has not yet been used.
The pump considers your active insulin time setting in determining any active insulin still in your body
from prior boluses. This may help prevent hypoglycemia caused by over-correcting for high blood glucose.
Blood glucose and A1C testing
When you check your blood glucose with a meter, you measure blood glucose at the moment you perform
the test. This number gives you key feedback for making present and day-to-day adjustments in your
diabetes management. The A1C test, done at your doctor's, shows you your average blood glucose over the
last 60 to 90 days. Both blood glucose and A1C testing are necessary for good diabetes management.
BG testing
With any insulin therapy, you must monitor your blood glucose 4 to 6 times a day. With insulin pump
therapy, blood glucose testing gives you correct feedback. It also allows you to make prompt changes
based on the results. It alerts you to high blood glucose readings that need changing. It allows you to
adjust your insulin to carbohydrate ratio for certain foods. Your pump only uses fast-acting insulin; as a
result, you have no long-acting insulin as a back-up. Therefore, if your insulin delivery is disrupted on
pump therapy, your blood glucose can go dangerously high fairly fast. This can happen much faster than it
could when you were using daily injections with long-acting insulin. Blood glucose testing is needed to
alert you to high blood glucose so you can prevent diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
A1C
A1C testing also plays a key part in diabetes management. Sustained high BG levels can cause serious long-
term problems. These problems may be prevented and/or delayed if you maintain your blood glucose
levels close to normal. The best measure of your overall blood glucose is the A1C test. It has been proven
that an A1C level of 7.0 or less greatly reduces the risk of problems from diabetes. But, any reduction in
A1C is a plus. ADA Clinical Practice Recommendations state that your A1C should be tested at least every 3
months by your healthcare professional.
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Chapter 2
Your healthcare professional will rely on the results of your blood glucose tests to make changes in your
pump settings. The results of your A1C tests are used to assess your overall blood glucose control.
If you are on pump therapy, you must test your BG at least:
• Upon waking up
• Before each meal
• At bedtime
• If you feel nauseous
• One hour after any BG above 250 mg/dL (13.9 mmol/L)
Below are target guidelines from the American Diabetes Association for adults with diabetes. Consult your
healthcare professional to find out what your targets should be.
Summary of recommendations for adults with diabetes mellitus
Glycemic control A1C <7.0 percent
Preprandial plasma glucose (before meals) 90-130 mg/dL (5.0-7.2 mmol/L)
Peak postprandial plasma glucose (1-2 hours after meals) <180 mg/dL (<10.0 mmol/L)
Correlation between A1C level and blood glucose levels
Mean plasma glucose
A1C (percent) mg/dL mmol/L
61357.5
71709.5
820511.5
924013.5
10 275 15.5
11 310 17.5
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Correlation between A1C level and blood glucose levels
Mean plasma glucose
A1C (percent) mg/dL mmol/L
12 345 19.5
American Diabetes Association. Diabetes Care. “Tests of Glycemia in Diabetes.” & “Standards of
Medical Care.” Vol. 31, Supplement 1, January 2008. S18.
Low blood glucose (hypoglycemia)
Low blood glucose can occur while using the pump for the same reasons it can while using daily injections.
Not enough food
Too much insulin
More exercise than usual
Drinking alcoholic beverages
As you know, you cannot always avoid low blood glucose. It is important that you create a routine to
follow when your BG is low. If you have a routine, you will have something ready to treat a low BG. This
makes it less likely you will over-treat and cause your blood glucose to go up too much.
It is best to use something that you can always carry with you. Choose a food that is all carbohydrate
because it will be fast acting. Avoid using high fat foods such as chocolate. They will not work fast enough,
and you may also end up over-treating your lows. When treating hypoglycemia, start with 15 grams of fast
acting carbohydrates. Do not keep eating until you feel better. Eat the required amount and stop. The
feelings will pass and you will be grateful that you did not overdo it.
Some people with diabetes know when their blood glucose is low and some do not. If you are not aware of
hypoglycemia, it is important to test your blood glucose more often. Everyone with diabetes should test
before driving a car to assure safety on the road. Blood glucose should be above 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L)
before driving and at bedtime.
Tip: We suggest that you use glucose tablets to treat a low. These tablets contain a known, pre-
measured amount of carbohydrate, and are in handy packages that you can carry in your pocket, purse, or
car.
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Hypoglycemia protocol: the rule of 15
If blood glucose is 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L) or below:
• Eat 15 grams of fast acting carbohydrate
• Check BG again in 15 minutes; if not above 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L), repeat treatment
• Check BG again in 15 minutes; if still not above 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L), repeat treatment again.
• Contact your healthcare professional
These items have 15 grams of fast acting carbohydrates:
• Glucose tablets (three, 5-gram tablets or four, 4-gram tablets)
• 4 oz. of juice or soda (not diet)
•6-7 Life Savers® (hard candies)
• 1 tablespoon of table sugar or honey
High blood glucose (hyperglycemia)
High blood glucose can occur while using the pump for the same reasons it can while using daily injections.
It can also occur for reasons that are unique to insulin pump therapy.
Too much food,
Not enough insulin,
Loss of insulin strength,
Disruption of insulin delivery from the pump.
The goal of treating hyperglycemia is to prevent Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and delay or prevent diabetes
problems due to high blood glucose over a lengthy period of time.
If for any reason you are not getting the proper amount of insulin, your blood glucose rises quickly. This
can occur with insulin pump therapy from the disruption of insulin delivery. This happens from the infusion
set coming out, clogs, or leaks, or insulin not being absorbed right.
Since the pump only delivers fast-acting insulin, hyperglycemia can occur rapidly. Your healthcare
professional will give you data needed for you to determine your correction bolus. This correction dose is
based on your insulin sensitivity.
It is vital that you know these guidelines in the hyperglycemia protocol.
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Hyperglycemia protocol
If one blood glucose reading is above 250 mg/dL (13.9 mmol/L):
• Take a correction bolus right away
•Test BG in one hour
If the second blood glucose is above 250 mg/dL (13.9 mmol/L):
• Take an insulin injection by syringe (not through the pump). The amount should be the same as if you
were taking a correction bolus.
• Change the entire infusion set system (new reservoir, infusion set, and cannula). Consider changing
the insulin vial if you believe that the insulin is no longer stable.
• Check urine for ketones and call your healthcare professional if ketones are present.
• Drink liquid with no calories every 30 minutes (for example: 8 oz. diet ginger ale, broth, water).
• Test blood glucose every 2 hours and keep taking correction insulin until blood glucose reaches target.
• Call your healthcare professional if your blood glucose and urine ketones remain high or you are
unable to drink.
Treating hyperglycemia from illness or infection through insulin pump therapy will be discussed on the
following pages.
Diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA)
DKA results from untreated hyperglycemia. DKA is a serious medical problem that needs treatment right
away. The insulin pump therapy uses only fast-acting insulin, so DKA can occur rapidly if insulin delivery is
disrupted. It is important that you understand these guidelines.
Preventing DKA
If you have nausea or vomiting, immediately check your blood glucose and ketones. If your blood glucose is
above 250 mg/dL (13.9 mmol/L) and/or ketones are present:
• Take an injection of fast-acting or regular-acting insulin with a syringe (not through the pump). The
amount should be the same as if you were taking a correction bolus. If ketones are present, more
insulin may be needed. Contact your healthcare professional for guidelines for insulin doses especially
when ketones are present.
• Change the entire infusion set system (new reservoir, infusion set, and cannula). Consider changing
the insulin vial if you believe that the insulin is no longer stable.
• Call your healthcare professional.
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• Troubleshoot the pump. If help is needed, please call our 24 Hour HelpLine for assistance.
• Drink liquids with no calories every 30 minutes (for example: 8 oz. diet ginger ale, broth, water).
• Check your blood glucose and ketones in one hour.
• Continue to take insulin as discussed with your healthcare professional.
• Call your healthcare professional right away if your blood glucose and ketones are not decreasing, or
you cannot drink fluids.
• Continue to test blood glucose and ketones. Continue to take correction insulin injections as told until
your blood glucose reaches your target level.
• If your blood glucose is less than 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) and ketones are present, drink liquids with
calories. Some examples of caloric fluids are juice and non-diet soda. Also, extra insulin may be
needed. Contact your healthcare professional for guidelines for insulin doses when ketones are
present.
Tip: You should have a meter, glucose strips, and ketones strips handy at all times. This way you are
always ready to test your blood glucose and ketones.
Sick day management
Managing diabetes during an illness or infection requires frequent blood glucose and
urine ketone testing. Illness and infection put extra stress on the body and often
raise blood glucose. The insulin pump allows you to make changes. It lets you quickly
and easily respond to blood glucose changes due to illness and infection.
Even if you are not able to eat, you need insulin. Depending on blood glucose testing,
you may or may not need to adjust your basal insulin to cover your needs. You may
also need to take frequent correction boluses during illness.
Sick day protocol
• Test your blood glucose every 2 hours, 24 hours a day.
• Check urine ketones every time you urinate.
• If you are throwing up and/or have ketones, you must call your healthcare
professional. They will give you the proper treatment with fluids and insulin to avoid DKA.
• Consult your healthcare professional about taking more insulin if your blood glucose is 250 mg/dL
(13.9 mmol/L) or higher. Also take more insulin when ketones are fair or large.
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• Keep exact records of your blood glucose values, ketones, medication, temperature and all other
signs.
• Keep in mind that you need more insulin and fluids when there are urine ketones. This is true even if
your blood glucose is within your target range.
Sick day supplies
You should have the supplies listed below in the house at all times, and carry them with you when you
travel:
• Fluids that have sugar (regular soda, juice, jello) to replace solid food.
• Sugar-free liquids (diet drinks, bouillon, water) for replacing lost fluids.
• Thermometer.
• Sugar free medicine for fever, cough, congestion, nausea and vomiting.
• Extra blood glucose and ketone strips.
• Glucagon emergency kit in case of severe hypoglycemia. This can be used if you cannot eat or are
unconscious.
Caring for your diabetes when you are sick is worthwhile and can be a challenge. If you are too sick to
watch your diabetes carefully, ask a friend or family member to help. If there is no one to help you, ask
your healthcare professional for help.
Nutrition
Good nutrition and making healthy choices are important for everyone. Additionally, for those with
diabetes, it is more important to know the nutrient content in food, and how the nutrients affect blood
glucose.
Carbohydrates have the most effect on blood glucose, notably within a few hours of being eaten. Counting
carbohydrates allows you to match your insulin dose to the food you are eating. This is your insulin to
carbohydrate ratio. Although fat and protein can affect your blood glucose when eaten in large amounts,
carbohydrates affect blood glucose the most.
Consult with your healthcare professional for your personal nutritional guidelines.
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Chapter 2
Carbohydrate counting
With insulin pump therapy, you must take a bolus for the carbohydrates you eat. You need to count the
carbohydrates you plan to eat to see how much insulin to take.
There are two basic methods to count carbohydrates, and in truth, they are very much alike. Many people
use parts of both of the two methods.
Carbohydrate gram counting
With this method, you add up the exact number of grams of carbohydrate in each meal. Food labels, food
list and meal planning books are great tools for carbohydrate gram counting.
Carbohydrate exchange system
This method uses food groups called exchange groups. One exchange with carbohydrate has about 15
grams of carbohydrate.
1 bread exchange 1 fruit exchange 1 milk exchange
15 grams carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrate 12 to 15 grams carbohydrate
Foods with carbohydrates include:
•starches and starchy vegetables
•fruits and fruit juices
•milk and milk products
•sugars and foods with sugar
Facts on the nutrition labels on packaged food will help you to figure how much carbohydrate is in a
certain food. There are a number of paperback books that list the grams of carbohydrates in many foods.
These books are very helpful when you are eating foods without labels or are eating out. Also, if you know
the exchange system, you can count carbohydrate exchanges.
Your healthcare professional will give you an insulin to carbohydrate ratio at the start. This will be a place
to begin. It may need to be changed based on the results of your blood glucose readings after you eat.
Determining your meal bolus based on carbohydrate counting is not an exact science. Sometimes it takes
trial and error to come up with the correct meal bolus for certain foods. If you are not sure how some
foods affect your blood glucose, test your blood glucose 2 hours after eating. If your reading is too high or
too low, adjust your meal bolus the next time you make that food choice.
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As you start to learn carbohydrate counting, try to assess the carbohydrates in the food you are eating.
Then look at the food labels to see how close you are.
Reading a food label
Use the Serving Size and Total Carbohydrates information on the food label to determine how many total
grams of carbohydrate you will be eating. Then, use the insulin to carbohydrate ratio prescribed by your
healthcare professional. This allows you to figure out how much insulin to take for the foods you eat.
The food label below shows 12 grams of carbohydrates for each 1 piece serving. If your carbohydrate ratio
is 1 unit of insulin for every 12 grams of carbohydrate, you would need 1 unit of insulin for each 1 piece
serving of this food.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 piece (20g)
Serving per Container 22
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 50
Fat Calories: 0
Total Fat 0g
Sodium 0g
Total Carbohydrates 12g
Sugars 11g
Protein 0g
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Chapter 2
Fat and blood glucose
Although fat does not have carbohydrate, it may affect your blood glucose level. Your blood glucose can
be normal 2 hours after a meal with high fat foods. However, 4-6 hours later your blood glucose will
increase. That is because the fat slows down the rate the carbohydrates are absorbed in that meal.
Foods with fat include:
•margarine •oils •mayonnaise
•salad dressing •nuts •fried foods
•butter •sour cream •whole milk
•cream cheese •bacon •high fat meats
Doctors and health experts suggest that all people, with or without diabetes, eat less total fat—namely
less saturated fat. If you have high cholesterol or are trying to lose weight, it is key to limit the amount of
fat you eat per day.
There are bolus type options available on your pump that can be helpful in handling the rare high-fat
meal. Before using bolus type options, you should be at ease using basic pump features and consult with
your healthcare professional.
Protein and blood glucose
Protein has little effect on blood glucose when eaten in moderate amounts, and normally does not require
any insulin.
Sources of protein include:
•meat •fish •poultry
•eggs •cheese •peanut butter
•tofu •dried beans •dried peas
Protein needs are the same for people with and without diabetes, unless kidney disease is present. Most
people eat more protein than they need. Protein does not need to be part of every meal. In general, five
to seven ounces a day is enough. If you have high cholesterol or are trying to lose weight, eat leaner
proteins such as chicken and fish.
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Other things that affect blood glucose
Fiber may slow down the rise in blood glucose after a meal. Fiber grams are not absorbed. They can be
subtracted from the Total Carbohydrate amount for foods or meals with more than 5 grams of fiber. Fiber
is an important part of a healthy diet. Suggestions for fiber intake are the same for people with and
without diabetes.
Sodium (salt) has no effect on blood glucose. Moderate sodium intake is suggested for people with or
without diabetes. If you have high blood pressure or are affected by sodium, limit the amount of sodium in
your diet.
Alcohol can cause low blood glucose by slowing down the release of glucose from the liver. This glucose
release keeps blood glucose in target between meals. Therefore, food should be eaten while having a
drink with alcohol. The carbohydrate content of different types of alcohol can be found in carbohydrate
counting books. Consult your healthcare professional for guidelines on bolusing for alcohol.
Vitamins and minerals have no effect on blood glucose.
Healthy eating habits
Insulin pump therapy gives you the choice of when, what and how much to eat without impacting blood
glucose control. This gives you the flexibility to sleep-in, postpone or skip meals, and eat snacks—the same
as people who do not have diabetes. Be careful to not abuse this freedom and compromise your nutritional
health. All people need to make healthy food choices to be mentally and physically healthy.
It is not an exact science to figure your meal bolus based on carbohydrate counting. Sometimes it takes
trial and error to figure the correct meal bolus for certain foods. If you are unsure how certain foods will
effect your blood glucose, test your blood glucose 2 hours after you eat. Keep records of foods that you
eat on regular basis. Note the bolus amounts and post-prandial readings for each entry. If your reading is
too high or too low, adjust your meal bolus the next time you make that food choice.
Exercise
Your body needs insulin and carbohydrate to provide cells with energy during exercise. How much insulin
and carbohydrates you need varies with the types of exercise and with how often you exercise. Using an
insulin pump during exercise allows you to reduce your basal rate instead of eating extra carbohydrate.
Before, you needed to eat extra carbohydrate to make up for the glucose lowering effect exercise often
has on blood glucose. It takes trial and error to get the balance right.
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Chapter 2
The body needs insulin during exercise. Therefore, it is not suggested that you stop the pump unless the
exercise is for a short amount of time (1 hour or less). If you need to remove the pump for more than 1
hour, refer to the If you remove your pump section in the The basics chapter.
If you do an exercise that on average lowers your blood glucose, you can use the temporary basal rate
feature. You can use this feature to lower the amount of insulin delivered and reduce the risk of
hypoglycemia. You may also choose to change your basal rate pattern for the days you exercise.
It takes a period of time to determine how much to adjust your basal rate during exercise. Record your
blood glucose before, during and after exercise to figure the proper reduction in your basal rate. Record
any carbohydrates that you have eaten during the exercise period. There is no magic formula that will tell
you just what to do. You have to test often to figure out the basal rate that you need during exercise.
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The basics
Your pump
CAUTION: Never use sharp objects to press the buttons on your Paradigm pump as this can damage the
buttons or compromise the seal of the pump. Some examples of sharp objects that may damage your
keypad are fingernail files, pens or pencils, paper clips, knives, scissors, and keys.
Take a look at your pump. The reservoir window allows you to view the insulin in the reservoir. The
reservoir, with the tubing connector attached, is inserted into the reservoir compartment of the pump.
ACT
ESC
reservoir
window
screen
tubing
connector
reservoir
compartment
battery
compartment
buttons
ACT
ESC
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Chapter 3
Install battery
CAUTION: Do not use a rechargeable or carbon zinc battery in your pump. For best results use a new
Energizer AAA alkaline battery, size E92, type LR03.
Medtronic Diabetes designed the pump to only accept a NEW battery. As a safety measure, if you install a
battery that does not have full power, the WEAK BATTERY or FAILED BATT TEST alarm may sound. If you
receive a WEAK BATTERY alarm, respond to the alarm and continue. The pump will still operate normally,
but with a decreased battery life. The pump uses one AAA alkaline battery.
1Make sure all the following apply:
•Clear (ESC, ACT) any alarms and/or alerts before removing and replacing the battery
• Make sure the pump is at the HOME (idle) screen when you remove the battery.
• Do NOT remove the battery during a bolus or prime delivery.
2Use the edge of a coin to remove the battery cap. Turn the cap in a counter-clockwise direction.
3Remove the old battery and dispose of it per
the disposable requirements of your state or
country. Put the new battery in the pump with
the negative end [(-) symbol] going in first.
Check the label on the back of the pump to
make sure the battery is inserted correctly.
NOTE: Do not use batteries that have been in
cold storage (i.e., in the refrigerator or your car in the winter).
4Place the battery cap in the pump and tighten so the
slot is aligned horizontally with the pump as shown
here:
CAUTION: Do NOT over-tighten the battery cap. You
should not turn the cap more than four half turns. If
you over-tighten the cap you may not be able to
remove it, and you can damage your pump.
battery cap
battery
one half-turn
one half-turn
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5While the pump turns on, it will show one or more screens until
the HOME screen appears.
If the HOME screen does not appear, do these steps:
a. Check that the battery is inserted correctly. If the battery has
been installed backwards, remove the battery and install it
properly.
b. If your pump still does not turn on or you get a FAILED BATT TEST alarm, remove and replace the
battery with a new one.
c. If the pump is still not on, call our 24 Hour HelpLine.
6Check to make sure the time and date are correct. If more than 5 minutes have passed since you
removed the battery, you will be prompted to check the time and date. Refer to the Setting the time
and date section in the Basic programming chapter for programming instructions.
7Press ESC to view the STATUS screen, making sure no alarms are active. If an alarm is active, follow
the instructions on the screen.
HOME screen
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Pump buttons
The buttons on the pump are used to navigate through the menus and screens, and to program the
features of the pump.
EXPRESS
BOLUS
button
ESC
button
ACT
button
DOWN
button
UP button
From the HOME
screen, this is the
EASY BOLUS button
From the HOME screen From the menus and programming screens
EASY BOLUS™ button-
Shortcut to set and deliver an
Easy Bolus.
Turns the backlight on/off
from the HOME screen.
Opens the MAIN MENU.
Increases / decreases the value of a flashing item. Scrolls up
and down the items in a list.
Accepts a selected menu item or activates a selected setting.
Returns to previous screen or exits the menu. Backs out of
unintentional menu selections if the ACT button has not been pressed
yet.
EXPRESS BOLUS button: Short-cut to the SET BOLUS MENU or
Bolus Wizard to set up any bolus.
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From the HOME screen From the menus and programming screens
Press simultaneously with to turn on backlight when in the menus
or use as a Shift button by pressing it in combination with another
button to access certain features.
The pump screen
The screen shows five lines of text at one time. The first is the operating mode. The second is the current
open menu or function. The last three lines show either information or text that you can select for the
current function.
NOTE: The screen text in the examples used in this guide might not exactly match the text on your
pump screen. Please follow your pump screen instructions. If you have any questions, contact our 24 Hour
HelpLine.
HOME screen
The HOME screen serves as the starting point to access the
programming screens. When no buttons are pressed for about 30
seconds, the pump returns to this screen.
When you press ACT from the HOME screen, the MAIN MENU will
appear.
When the pump is on, the following icons always appear across the top of the screen: reservoir volume
icon, the time (12 or 24 hr), and the battery icon. If these do not appear, the pump is not operating.
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Screen icons
There are various icons that appear at the top of your pump screen, like the time, battery and reservoir
icons mentioned above. The next sections describe what the icons mean.
Battery
The battery icon tells you how much usable life is left in your battery. There are
four segments in the icon. Each segment represents approximately 25 percent of
the usable battery life you have left until you reach Low Battery point. So if you
only have one segment left you want to make sure you have a new battery
available.
Time display
The current time of day is displayed across the top of the pump screen in the
format you select—12-hour or 24-hour. The AM or PM is only displayed for the
12-hour format. For instructions on setting the time on your pump, see the
Setting the time and date section in the Basic programming chapter.
Reservoir volume
The reservoir volume icon tells you how much insulin is in your pump. This icon is
also divided into four segments. Each segment represents approximately 25
percent of the reservoir volume you have left. This allows you to be aware of how
much insulin you have left in your pump. Refer to your STATUS screen to view the
number of units left in the reservoir.
At least 75% left
Low battery
24-Hr
12-Hr
Time Display
Less than 25% left
75 to 100% left
NOTE: For the Paradigm 715, your reservoir icon will only appear full if using a filled 300 unit
Paradigm reservoir. The icon will not appear full if you use the 176 unit Paradigm reservoir.
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Alert and alarm icons
An open circle (alert) or a solid circle (alarm) are displayed in the upper part
of your pump screen only when there is an alert or alarm condition on your
pump. For alarm and alert information, see the Troubleshooting and alarms
chapter.
Scroll bar
If there is more text than the screen can show, a scroll bar appears in the right side of the screen. Press
to view any additional text.
Screen backlight
When you press from the HOME screen, the light on the screen turns on or off. During programming,
the backlight can be turned on by pressing the and the together. The light will stay on while you
are pressing any of the pump buttons. It will stay on as long as the current screen is active.
To conserve your battery, the backlight will turn off automatically while the pump is vibrating. After the
vibration is finished, the light will turn back on. The backlight cannot be turned on in a Low Battery
condition.
Beep/vibrate
Your pump will beep or vibrate to indicate activity. Refer to the Setting your alert type section in the
Utilities chapter for setup instructions.
Operating modes
The screen lets you know when a special feature is active or if there is a condition that needs your
attention. The active features and pump status will determine the operating mode. The screens for the
three modes are shown below.
Alert icon
Alarm icon
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Normal mode
Mode for standard pump operations for normal basal and bolus delivery. No special features are
active (i.e., basal patterns, temp basal, etc.). No alarms and no alerts exist.
Special mode
Indicates a special feature is active or an alert condition(s) exists.
Special mode does not restrict any of the pump functions. When the
pump is in Special mode, an open circle appears at the top of the
screen and it will beep/vibrate periodically to remind you of the
condition. The conditions and features that will put the pump in
Special mode are:
• Low Reservoir condition
• Low Battery condition
•Block feature is on
• Dual or Square Wave bolus delivery
• Basal pattern A or B is active
• Temporary basal delivery
•Alert Silence is active
Attention mode
CAUTION: When the pump is in Attention mode (showing a solid circle alarm), all insulin deliveries are
stopped.
Indicates insulin delivery has stopped. This can mean that the pump is
in Suspend mode. It can also mean an alarm is active or an alarm
condition exists that needs immediate attention for insulin delivery to
resume. A solid circle appears at the top of the screen and the pump
will beep periodically until either the pump is taken out of Suspend
mode or the condition is cleared. The screen will show text describing the condition that put the pump in
Attention mode. For example, if the reservoir is empty, EMPTY RESERVOIR will appear on the screen.
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When the pump is in Attention mode, it will beep/vibrate periodically to remind you of the condition. The
beep/vibrate frequency varies depending on the condition that put the pump in Attention mode. Refer to
the Alarm conditions section in the Troubleshooting and alarms chapter for alarm conditions that will
trigger the Attention mode. See the Stopping your pump section in the Basic programming chapter to
learn about Suspend mode.
Menus
The MAIN MENU is the highest level menu. There are submenus, functions, status and programming screens
in the lower menu levels. The menus are described in the following paragraphs.
Tip: If a screen item is flashing (blinking), during programming, press or to change the value.
MAIN MENU
Highest menu level in the menu system. When you press ACT from the HOME screen, the MAIN MENU will
appear.
BOLUS MENU
Contains the settings and functions for bolus deliveries. The button allows direct access to MANUAL
BOLUS or to the BOLUS WIZARD feature without having to navigate through the menus. Refer to the Basic
programming chapter for the manual bolus information or to the Using the Bolus Wizard feature chapter
for bolusing using the Bolus Wizard feature.
SUSPEND
Stops all current insulin deliveries (basal, bolus and fixed prime). Refer to the Stopping your pump section
in the Basic programming chapter for the manual bolus information or to the Using the Bolus Wizard
feature for more information.
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BASAL MENU
Contains the functions to setup and deliver your basal. Refer to the Basal section in the Basic
programming chapter for more information.
PRIME MENU
Contains the functions to change your reservoir and fill the infusion set with insulin. Refer to the Changing
your infusion set section in the Starting on insulin chapter for more information.
UTILITIES MENU
Contains features for your safety and convenience. Refer to the Utilities chapter for more information.
STATUS screen
The STATUS screen shows information about what your pump is doing. Only check your pump status (press
ESC) when you are not programming your pump. If you press ESC during programming, you will cancel the
settings you are trying to enter.
The information that shows on the STATUS screen depends on the current activities and conditions of your
pump.
• To open the STATUS screen, press ESC until the STATUS screen appears.
•To view more text on STATUS screen, press or to scroll and view all of the information.
• To exit the STATUS screen, press ESC until the STATUS screen disappears.
The screen includes information about:
• Recent insulin deliveries (basal and bolus)
• The amount of active insulin, if any
• Special features that are turned on
• Last alarm/alert that was cleared within 24 hours
• Most recent BG meter reading received within 24 hours
• Reservoir status
• Battery status
• Time and date
Refer to the Pump Specifications chapter for a complete list of the information that is available in the
STATUS screen.
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If you remove your pump
You may have an occasion when you need or want to remove your pump. If you have to remove and store
your pump, it is recommended that you do the following: Keep a record of your current basal rates and
use the Save Settings feature (see the Utilities chapter). To preserve battery life, reset the basal rates to
0 (zero), turn off the RF options (meter, remote), and set Auto-off to dashes or zeroes.
• Store your pump with the battery in place
• Keep a record of your current basal rates and use the Save Settings feature (see the Saving the
settings section of the Utilities chapter).
• To preserve battery life, reset the basal rates to 0 (zero), turn off the RF options (meter, remote),
and set Auto-off to dashes or zeroes.
Remember, your body still needs insulin while your pump is removed.
It is important that you consult with your healthcare professional to determine an alternate method of
receiving your insulin. You can remove your pump for up to one hour without taking insulin. If you remove
your pump for more than one hour, you will have to use another way to take your insulin, such as
injections of fast-acting insulin, or reconnecting your pump to take boluses. Take the injection or bolus
approximately every four hours. Calculate the amount of insulin to take based on the total of your basal
insulin in four hours. Include the amount you need for meal and correction boluses. If you will have your
pump off for several days, you will need to return to a multiple injection regimen.
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Setting the time and date
Setting the correct time and date in your pump is necessary for accurate basal insulin delivery and allows
you to keep an accurate record of your insulin delivery and other pump functions. You can select a 12-hour
or 24-hour clock. You must reset the time and date if you receive a CHECK SETTINGS alarm or you clear
your settings (Clear Settings function).
1Go to the TIME/DATE SETUP screen.
Main > Utilities > Time/Date
2Select 12-Hour Setup or 24-Hour Setup and press ACT.
3Press ACT again to change the settings.
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4Change each of the settings as follows:
a. Hour
Change the hour. Press ACT.
For 12-hour setups, press or until the correct A (am)
or P (pm) appears.
b. Minutes
Change the minutes. Press ACT.
c. Year
Change the year. Press ACT.
d. Month
Change the month. Press ACT.
e. Day
Change the day. Press ACT.
5The TIME SET AT screen will show the settings that you
programmed. Press ACT and exit the menus.
Your time/date settings are complete.
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Selecting the language
The language shown on the pump screens can be changed. Some languages will not be available on all
pumps. Before you can select another language, you need to set the time using the English screens. Refer
to the previous section.
To change the language for your pump:
1Go to the LANGUAGE MENU screen.
Main > Utilities > Language
2Select your language, then press ACT.
3The language setting is now changed. Exit the menus.
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Bolus
There are three bolus types: Normal, Square Wave®, and Dual Wave®. This section gives instructions for a
Normal bolus using the express bolus button and navigating through the menus. (For information about
Square Wave and Dual Wave boluses, refer to the Optimizing pump therapy chapter.)
The Normal bolus delivers an immediate food or correction bolus. It can be delivered at any time except
during another Normal bolus. During a Normal bolus, most pump features are disabled until after all the
bolus has been delivered. The suspend function and the STATUS screen, however, are always available.
Setting the Normal Bolus
Normal bolus can be used to cover the carbohydrate in a meal or snack and/or to correct a blood glucose
that is higher than your blood glucose target.
The following instructions are for a Normal bolus when the Bolus Wizard feature is turned off.
1Go to the BOLUS MENU.
Main > Bolus
Select Set Bolus and press ACT. Go to step 2.
You can also use the EXPRESS BOLUS button to get to step 2. Press from your HOME screen.
2a. If the SET BOLUS screen appears: (Dual/Square option is off) Go to step 3.
b. If the BOLUS TYPE screen appears: (Dual/Square Wave is on) Select Normal Bolus and press ACT.
Go to step 3.
3The SET BOLUS screen (or SET NORMAL BOLUS screen if the Dual/Square option is on) appears with 0.0
unit bolus amount flashing.
Enter your bolus amount and press ACT.
NOTE: If you have BG Reminder turned On, a screen displays allowing you to accept or modify the
length of time after this bolus before you are reminded to check your blood glucose. See the BG
reminder section of this chapter for information about this feature.
4The BOLUS DELIVERY screen appears and the Normal bolus starts. The pump will beep/vibrate at the
start of the bolus. As the bolus delivers, the amount shown on the screen will increase until the entire
bolus has been delivered. When the bolus is finished, the pump will beep/vibrate again and the HOME
screen will appear.
Below are some practice lessons that will help you understand this pump feature.
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Normal meal bolus using the exchange system
Normal bolus can be used to cover the carbohydrate in a meal or snack and to correct a blood glucose
that is higher than the target that was chosen for you.
Fred has been taught that he needs to take 1 unit of insulin for every carbohydrate exchange that he
eats (every milk, every starch or every fruit). For lunch today he will eat:
Turkey sandwich with two slices of bread 2 starches
1 small apple 1 fruit
1 cup of non-fat milk 1 milk
__________________
Total carbohydrate exchanges = 4
Fred's lunch has a total of 4 carbohydrate exchanges so he will take a meal bolus of 4 units for his lunch.
Bolus practice:
Going through the menus, program a 2.0 unit Normal bolus now.
Check here if you were able to program it.
Using the express bolus button , program a 2.0 unit Normal bolus now.
Check here if you were able to program it.
NOTE: Make sure that you are not connected to your pump while
practicing.
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Normal meal bolus practice using exchanges:
Choose a meal you might eat and fill in the blanks.
Food:__________ exchange:____________
__________ exchange:____________
__________ exchange:____________
total exchanges:____________
You will take _______ units of insulin for each exchange. Your total bolus is _______ for this meal.
Normal meal bolus using carbohydrate counting
Lydia has been taught that she needs to take 1 unit of insulin for every 10 grams of carbohydrate. This is
her insulin to carbohydrate ratio. For dinner she will have:
4 oz. broiled chicken 0 grams
2/3 cup of rice 30 grams
1/2 cup cooked broccoli 5 grams
1 oz. dinner roll 15 grams
1 tsp margarine 0 grams
__________________
total grams of carbohydrates = 50 grams
Lydia's dinner totals 50 grams of carbohydrate. Her insulin to carbohydrate ratio is 1 unit: 10 grams. She
will take a meal bolus of 5 units for her dinner. She determined this by dividing 50 (total grams of
carbohydrate) by 10 (insulin to carbohydrate ratio).
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Choose a meal you might eat and fill in the blanks.
Food:__________ grams of carbohydrate:____________
__________ grams of carbohydrate:____________
__________ grams of carbohydrate:____________
total grams of carbohydrate:____________
Your insulin to carbohydrate ratio: 1 unit of insulin for _______ grams carbohydrate.
Divide your total carbohydrates by your insulin to carbohydrate ratio and take _____ units of insulin for
your meal.
Meal bolus, correction bolus and insulin sensitivity
Jason is ready to eat his breakfast. He has calculated that he will need 4.0 units for his food.
He tests his blood glucose and finds that it is 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L). Jason knows that his blood
glucose level is above his blood glucose target and will need additional insulin before he eats.
Jason's healthcare professional has determined the following for him:
Target BG: 110 mg/dL (6.1 mmol/L)
Insulin sensitivity1: 36 mg/dL (2.0 mmol/L)
Jason determines that he will need a correction bolus of 2.5 units insulin to lower his elevated blood
glucose. The 2.5 correction bolus will lower his current blood glucose of 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) to his
target of 110 mg/dL (6.1 mmol/L).
• elevated blood glucose: 200 − 110 = 90 mg/dL (11.1 − 6.1 = 5 mmol/L)
• correction bolus: 90 / 36 mg/dL (insulin sensitivity) (5.0 / 2.0 mmol/L) = 2.5 units
(He will add this 2.5 correction bolus to the 4.0 units of insulin that he will need for his meal bolus.
Jason will take a total bolus of 6.5 units.)
1. Insulin sensitivity is the amount (in mmol/L or mg/dL) by which blood glucose will be lowered after taking 1 unit of
insulin. Consult with your healthcare professional to determine your insulin sensitivity.
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Practice: Meal bolus
You have determined your meal bolus as: _______ units.
Your target blood glucose range is: _______ to _______ (average is _______).
Your current blood glucose level is: _________.
Your correction factor is: 1 unit of insulin will drop your blood glucose _________.
You will take ________ unit(s) of insulin to correct your high blood glucose level.
Your total bolus (meal bolus plus correction bolus) is _________.
Review your bolus deliveries
You can view a list of your bolus deliveries in the BOLUS HISTORY screen. This screen shows a list of the
dates, times, units, and types for your last 24 boluses. This feature is helpful for record keeping or to
check if you bolused for your last meal.
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If a bolus was stopped before delivery was complete, the BOLUS HISTORY screen will show only the
amount actually delivered. Refer to the Bolus details section for instructions about viewing bolus details.
Do the following steps to view the BOLUS HISTORY screen:
1Go to the BOLUS
HISTORY screen and
scroll through the bolus
deliveries.
Main > Bolus > Bolus
History
If you used the Bolus
Wizard feature to
deliver any of these
boluses, the screen
shows the
carbohydrate/food
(CH) and blood glucose
values that the Bolus
Wizard feature used to
calculate the boluses.
(with the Bolus Wizard feature)
date
time
amount/type
carb value BG value
N = Normal
S = Square Wave
DN = Normal part of dual wave bolus
DS = Square part of dual wave bolus
2Refer to the instructions in the Bolus details section, to see the details for any of these boluses.
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Bolus details
You can view the details of any of the deliveries in the BOLUS HISTORY screen. The details include:
• bolus types: normal, square, and dual
• programmed bolus amount
• delivered bolus amount
• Bolus Wizard feature information (if used)
To see the details of any
bolus, do these steps:
1In the BOLUS HISTORY
screen, select the bolus
that you want to review
and press ACT.
Press the down key to see the
details
If the Bolus Wizard feature
calculated your bolus, more
information will appear in the
BOLUS DETAIL screen.
delivery is active
delivery stopped
delivery completed
Without the Bolus Wizard feature With the Bolus Wizard feature
2The details for that bolus will appear on the screen. Scroll through the details.
3Exit when you are done.
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Maximum bolus limit
The maximum bolus (max bolus) is a safety feature that limits the amount of insulin that can be delivered
in a single bolus. The factory setting is 10.0 units. You can specify the limit from 0.0 to 25.0 units. It is
important to discuss this feature with your healthcare professional to determine your maximum bolus
amount.
To set the maximum bolus limit, do these steps:
1Go to the MAX BOLUS SETUP screen.
Main > Bolus > Max Bolus
2Set your maximum bolus limit and press ACT.
3Your maximum bolus is set. Exit the menus.
Example 1: Max bolus
Shelby takes very small doses of insulin for her meal boluses. As a safety limit, she and her healthcare
professional reset her pump with a maximum bolus of 5.0 units.
Example 2: Max bolus
David is a growing teenager. He loves to eat big meals and requires very large doses of insulin for his
food. He reset his pump with a maximum bolus of 35.0 units so he can take more insulin when he needs
to.
BG reminder
After you deliver a bolus you may want to check your blood glucose. The BG Reminder is an optional
feature that makes the pump beep or vibrate to remind you to check your blood glucose after a bolus.
However, this reminder is not available after an Easy Bolus. Your pump is set at the factory with the BG
Reminder feature turned off.
When setting a bolus, if the BG Reminder is on, your pump will ask you to set up the BG Reminder
Duration. This sets how long after bolus delivery you will be reminded to check your BG. This time can be
from 30 minutes to 5 hours, or NONE. The BG Reminder is not available after an Easy Bolus.
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1Go to the BG REMINDER SETUP screen.
Main > Bolus > BG Reminder
2Select On and press ACT. The BG Reminder is now enabled. Exit the menus.
Now, the next time you program a bolus, your pump will ask you for the amount of time after your
bolus before you want to be reminded to check your blood glucose.
When the BG Reminder goes off, your pump will beep or vibrate and the message CHECK BG will
appear on the screen. Your pump will beep or vibrate periodically until it is cleared (ESC, ACT).
When you set a BG Reminder after a bolus, the STATUS screen will
show the amount of time remaining before the reminder will go
off. Here, the STATUS screen indicates BG Reminder will go off in
18 minutes.
Basal
Basal insulin is required to maintain your target glucose values when you are not eating. Your healthcare
professional will calculate this rate for you. Your basal insulin accounts for approximately one half of the
body's total daily insulin requirements. Your pump mimics your pancreas by delivering insulin continuously
over 24 hours.
You can set your insulin pump to change rates during the day to match your needs. Your needs depend on
your lifestyle and insulin requirements. Some people only use one rate throughout the day, while others
find they need more. Your basal rates are made up of insulin deliveries that have start and stop times.
Once set, these rates make up your 24-hour basal pattern and are repeated daily.
Start and stop times
When you set your basal rate(s) in the BASAL MENU, your pump prompts you to set the start time for each
basal delivery. The start time of one basal rate is the stop time of the previous rate. This gives you
continuous basal insulin through a 24-hour period. For basal rate 1, the start time is midnight (12:00 a.m.
or 00:00) and cannot be changed. See below for a sample graph of basal rates.
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The start and stop times of basal rates for this
example are:
• 12:00 a.m. (00:00) to 3:00 a.m. (3:00) for basal
rate 1
• 3:00 a.m. (3:00) to 7:00 a.m. (7:00) for basal
rate 2
• 7:00 a.m. (7:00) to 9:00 p.m. (21:00) for basal
rate 3
• 9:00 p.m. (21:00) to 12:00 a.m. (00:00) for basal
rate 4
If you need one basal insulin that starts before
midnight and stops after midnight, you need to set
up two basal rates. These basal rates have the same
rate but different start and stop times. For example,
in this graph a basal rate is needed from 9:00 p.m to 3:00 a.m. (21:00 to 3:00) at one rate. Basal rate 1
always starts at midnight and should be set to end at 3:00 a.m. (3:00). After setting basal rates 2 and 3,
rate 4 is set from 9:00 p.m. (21:00) to midnight at the same rate as basal rate 1. This gives continuous
basal insulin from 9:00 p.m to 3:00 a.m. (21:00 to 3:00) at one rate.
You cannot set a start time for one basal rate to overlap the next basal rate. The addition of a new basal
rate will erase any basal rates that follow.
For best results, setting or changing your basal rate(s) should be discussed with your healthcare
professional.
Your basal settings
You must program your basal settings before you can deliver basal insulin. Keep a written record of your
basal settings.
It is recommended that you set your basal rates with the assistance of your healthcare professional.
If you plan to take off your pump for an extended period of time, i.e. more than a day, set the basal rate
to 0.00 U/H. This will ensure that the insulin delivery records in your pump are accurate. Refer to the If
you remove your pump section in the The basics chapter for more information.
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Basal programming and delivery
NOTE: You cannot make changes to your basal rate settings while a percent temp basal is active.
To set your basal rates:
1Go to the SET BASAL RATE 1 screen.
Main > Basal > Set/Edit Basal
2The SET BASAL RATE 1 screen flashes the basal rate in U/H.
3Enter your first basal rate amount and press ACT.
The start time for your first basal rate is midnight (00:00 or 12:00A) and cannot be changed.
4The SET START TIME 2 screen appears. The dashes under the screen name flash. The first basal rate is
now set.
If you do not need a second basal rate for the day, press ESC. If you need to set up a second basal rate
for the day, follow steps 5 and 6.
5In the SET START TIME 2 screen, enter the start time for the next rate.
6Press ACT. The SET BASAL RATE 2 screen appears. Enter the rate.
7Press ACT. The SET START TIME 3 screen appears. The second basal rate is now set. If you do not need
to set up any more basal rates for the day, press ESC and skip to step 9. If you need to set up more
basal rates, follow steps 5 and 6 for each basal rate.
8After you program your last basal rate, press ESC.
9The BASAL RATE screen will appear. Your basal rate(s) will now deliver as programmed. Exit the
menus.
10 When you have finished programming your pump, you can save your settings. Refer to the User
Settings section in the Utilities chapter for instructions.
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Current basal delivery
The STATUS screen shows your current basal information.
current basal
Daily basal rate(s)
The BASAL REVIEW screen shows your daily basal rates programmed for delivery from midnight to
midnight. Compare your daily insulin deliveries to your blood glucose records to help you and your
healthcare professional identify your optimal daily basal insulin rate(s).
To review your basal rates, do these steps:
1Go to the BASAL MENU screen.
Main > Basal
2Select Basal Review and press ACT.
3If you do not use patterns, the
STANDARD screen appears.
The delivery details for your standard
basal will appear.
basal rate
start times
basal
delivery rates
(24-hour total)
basal insulin
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If you use patterns, the BASAL REVIEW
screen appears.
The current basal pattern will be
highlighted. Select the pattern you want
to view. Press ACT.
The delivery details for that pattern will
appear.
basal rate
start times
basal
delivery rates
(24-hour total)
basal insulin
4Exit the menus when you are done.
Setting the Max basal rate
Maximum (max) basal rate is a safety limit for the amount of basal insulin that is able to be delivered per
hour. Your pump is sent from the factory with the max basal set to two (2.0) units per hour. It is important
to determine your max basal rates with your healthcare professional. This safety feature will not allow you
to program any basal rates, including patterns and temporary basal rates, that are greater than the max
basal rate.
If you are setting your max basal rate after your basal rates have been set, you cannot set a max basal
that is less than any of the programmed basal rates.
To set your max basal rate, do these steps:
1Go to the MAX BASAL RATE screen. The maximum basal rate will be flashing.
Main > Basal > Max Basal Rate
2Change the rate and press ACT.
3Your maximum basal rate is now set. Exit the menus.
Example 1: Max Basal
Helen has a very low insulin requirement. Her highest basal rate is only 0.4 units per hour. As a safety
measure, Helen's healthcare professional set her pump with a Maximum Basal Rate of 1.0 units per hour.
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Example 2: Max Basal
Rusty needs large amounts of insulin to control his blood glucose levels. His new pump was delivered
from the factory with a Maximum Basal Rate of 2.0 units per hour, but he needs 2.8 units per hour in the
early morning. Rusty will reprogram his Maximum Basal to 3.0 units per hour to accommodate his needs.
Stopping your pump
You can stop your pump with the suspend function. Suspend stops all insulin delivery including the current
basal and any bolus or prime deliveries that are in progress. While suspended, your pump will not deliver
insulin until you resume your pump. When you resume your pump, the basal delivery will continue.
The pump will beep or vibrate about every 15 minutes on the hour to remind you that it is not delivering
insulin. Example: You suspend your pump at 11:20 AM. The pump will beep/vibrate at 11:30 AM, 11:45 AM,
12:00 PM, and so on until you resume your pump (basal resumes).
When suspended, your pump is in Attention mode with a solid circle showing on the pump. When in
Suspend, you can only resume your basal or view the STATUS screen. No other functions are available.
To suspend the pump:
1Select Suspend from the MAIN MENU, and press ACT.
Main > Suspend
2SUSPEND will flash on your screen. Press ACT to stop your pump.
3The screen will show that the pump is suspended and the time that it stopped. After less than one
minute, the pump will return to the HOME screen with a solid circle.
You can verify on your pump STATUS screen that your pump is suspended.
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Resume pump delivery
When the pump is suspended, it defaults to the HOME screen with a solid circle.
To resume your pump and basal delivery, do these steps:
1From any screen, press ACT until the RESUME screen appears.
Press ACT again.
2Your pump will beep once, then the HOME screen will appear without the solid circle.
NOTE: A bolus or fixed prime that was stopped by suspend will not restart when you resume your
pump. You must reprogram and activate it to finish delivery.
Example:
Suspend function
Helen is ready to eat her lunch. She has just programmed her pump to deliver a meal bolus when the
phone rings. Helen wants to talk on the phone and not eat her lunch right away. She knows that if she
lets the bolus continue and she does not eat her lunch soon, she may be at risk for low blood glucose.
Helen suspends delivery of her pump to stop the bolus, but then resumes delivery to restart her basal
insulin. When she is off the phone and ready to eat, she checks her STATUS screen to see how much
insulin she received from the partially delivered bolus before she suspended her pump. She will
reprogram a new bolus for the remainder of her bolus amount.
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Practice:
Suspend function
1 Make sure you are NOT connected to your pump while practicing.
Program your pump to deliver a Normal bolus of 3.0 units. Once the bolus begins, stop the bolus by
suspending your pump.
Remember, when you stop the bolus delivery with SUSPEND, ALL insulin delivery will stop.
2Now, RESUME delivery, so that your basal insulin will continue.
3Check the STATUS screen.
4How much insulin did the bolus deliver before you Suspended delivery? _______.
5If you wanted to take the rest of the bolus later, how much would you take to equal 3.0 units?
_______.
Practice:
Resume basal delivery after a suspend
Make sure you are NOT connected to your pump while practicing.
1Give a 3.0 unit bolus now. While it is delivering, suspend the bolus.
2Check here if you were able to suspend the bolus.
3Now restart the pump.
4Check here if you were able to restart the pump.
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Starting on insulin
The Paradigm pump is intended for use with U100 insulin.
Prepare your pump for use
Before continuing with the steps in this chapter, we recommend that you watch your pump training CD-
ROM and complete your pump start training.
When you are done practicing and ready to use your pump with insulin, you must make sure the time and
date are correct on your pump. You must also program your settings as instructed by your healthcare
professional.
You will need these items:
•Pump
• Insulin (U100)
• Paradigm reservoir and user guide
• Paradigm compatible infusion set and user guide
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Filling the reservoir
Warning: Do not use the reservoir or infusion set if any liquid gets on the top of the reservoir or inside
the tubing connector (as shown in the image). Liquid can temporarily block the vents. This may result
in the delivery of too little or too much insulin, which can cause hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. If
any liquid gets on the top of the reservoir or inside the tubing connector, start over with a new
reservoir and infusion set.
Tubing
connector
Top o f
reservoir
WARNING: Using cold insulin can cause air bubbles in the reservoir and tubing. If your insulin is stored
in the refrigerator, allow it to reach room temperature before filling your reservoir. When filling the
reservoir, take care to remove air bubbles.
CAUTION: Insulin comes in different vial types, depending on your country. If your vial is different
than the one described in the User Guide, consult with your healthcare professional on how to fill
your reservoir.
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1 Remove reservoir from package. Make sure
plunger rod is fully extended.
plunger
rod
transfer
guard
reservoir
2 Swab vial with alcohol (not shown).
3 Making sure you do not push down on the
plunger, press the transfer guard onto the vial.
vial
4 Push down on the plunger to pressurize the
vial. Hold down the plunger rod.
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5 While still holding the
plunger rod, flip the vial
over so the vial is on top,
slowly pull down on the
plunger to fill the
reservoir.
6 Gently tap the side of the
reservoir to make any air bubbles
rise to the top of the reservoir.
7 Slowly push up on the plunger
just enough to remove any air
bubbles from the reservoir.
8 Slowly pull down on the plunger
to fill the reservoir to the number
of units desired.
9 To avoid getting liquid on the top of the
reservoir, flip the vial over so that it is upright.
Turn the reservoir counter-clockwise, then pull
straight up to remove the reservoir from the
transfer guard.
10 Place the tubing connector onto the
reservoir. Turn the connector clockwise, pressing
gently against the reservoir until you feel it slide
in. Push in and continue turning until the reservoir
and the connector lock with a click.
“Click”
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11 Tap the side of the
reservoir to remove any air
bubbles.
12 To purge air bubbles that
have risen to the top of the
reservoir, push up on the plunger
until you see insulin in the
tubing.
13 Without pulling, turn the
plunger counter-clockwise to
remove it from the reservoir.
Changing your infusion set
Removing the reservoir
Each time you remove and replace a reservoir in your pump, you have to rewind your pump, and fill
the infusion set with insulin.
1Remove the entire infusion set from your body.
2If attached, remove the activity guard.
3Turn the tubing connector half-turn counter
clockwise, then pull the reservoir and connector
out from the pump.
tubing connector
half-turn counter-clockwise
4Safely dispose of the used reservoir and infusion set item in a sharp's container.
5You must now rewind your pump as described in the next section.
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Rewinding your pump
Before you continue, make sure the infusion set is NOT connected to your body and the reservoir is NOT in
the pump.
WARNING: Make sure the infusion set is disconnected from your body before you rewind your pump or
fill the infusion set tubing. Never insert the reservoir into the pump while the tubing is connected to
your body. Doing so could result in an accidental infusion of insulin.
1If you removed your reservoir and are replacing it, go to the REWIND screen.
Main > Prime > Rewind
2In the REWIND screen, press ACT to start the rewind process. The REWINDING screen will appear while
the pump rewinds.
3After the pump rewinds the PREPARING TO PRIME screen will appear.
If you are practicing:
a. Do NOT insert the reservoir in your pump. Make sure the red shipping cap is installed in the
reservoir compartment as shipped.
b. Press ACT, then continue with the manual prime instructions described in the Manual prime
section of this chapter.
If you are not practicing, continue to the next section to insert the reservoir in your pump.
Inserting the reservoir in your pump
If your reservoir is already inserted in your pump, continue to the next section.
You must do these steps in the order described. If you are practicing, do NOT insert the reservoir in
your pump.
CAUTION: You must rewind your pump before installing a new reservoir. As part of the pump's
function, it calculates the reservoir volume. To ensure correct volume calculations, your pump has
been designed to require a rewind before you insert your reservoir.
1If you are using the pump for the first time, remove the red shipping cap from the reservoir
compartment.
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WARNING: Do not insert the reservoir in the pump if you did not rewind. Doing so could result
in inaccurate insulin delivery.
Never insert the reservoir into the pump while the tubing is connected to your body. Doing so
could result in an accidental infusion of insulin.
2Insert the reservoir into the top of the pump case.
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3Turn the tubing connector approximately 1/2 -turn clockwise until the connector is seated. The tubing
connector should be aligned horizontally with the pump case as shown here.
tubing connector
4Attach the activity guard, if desired.
5You must now do a manual prime as described in the next section.
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Manual prime
Manual prime fills the infusion set tubing with insulin before you attach it to the infusion site. Manual
prime is only available after you rewind your pump.
WARNING: Make sure that the infusion set is disconnected from your body before you press ACT to
prime the pump. Never insert the reservoir into the pump while the tubing is connected to your body.
Doing so could result in an accidental infusion of insulin.
1After you rewind your pump, the PREPARING TO PRIME screen appears.
The pump may automatically return to the HOME screen while you install the reservoir. Press ACT to
return to the PREPARING TO PRIME screen.
2Press and hold ACT to start the prime. The pump will beep six times when the prime starts.
3While you hold ACT, the pump will again beep six times when the screen begins counting the prime
units being used.
4Continue to hold ACT until insulin droplets form on the tip of the infusion set needle, then release.
Make sure there are no bubbles in the tubing.
WARNING: If the PRIMING-HOLD ACT screen does not display, do NOT insert the infusion set in
your body. Please contact your local representative for assistance.
If your manual prime uses more than 30U insulin, the pump will show the following screen: IS PRIMING
COMPLETE? When you get this message, do the following:
a. Make sure you are not connected to the pump.
b. Read the message on the screen, then press ESC, ACT to clear.
c. If your manual prime is complete (you see droplets on the tip of the infusion set needle), press
ESC and continue to step 5.
5Press ESC. Your manual prime is complete.
6You can now insert the infusion set into your body as described in the next section.
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Inserting the infusion set
WARNING: While the infusion set is connected to your body, do not unscrew and retighten the tubing
connector on the reservoir.
After you complete all of the following, you will be ready to insert the infusion set into your body:
• fill your reservoir
• rewind your pump
• insert the reservoir into pump
• and fill the infusion set with insulin
Shown here are the best body areas (shaded) for infusion set insertion. Avoid the 2-inch (5.0 cm) area
around the navel.
It is important that you change your infusion set every 2–3 days. Be sure to rotate the infusion sites so that
they do not become overused. The abdominal area is the most common site for set insertions because
absorption is very consistent. To keep abdominal sites healthy, some people find it helpful to use a visual
scheme to help them rotate their infusion sites in an organized way. Here are two commonly used
methods. For maximum effectiveness, use both methods, alternating between them:
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• Visualize an imaginary clock drawn on your abdomen surrounding your belly button.
Rotate infusion sites by starting at 12 o’clock and then rotating the site clockwise
to 3 o’clock, 6 o’clock, etc.
•Imagine a letter M or a letter W on either side of your belly button. Start at
the end of one letter and proceed through the letter, rotating to each
intersection in turn.
Medtronic Diabetes offers a number of different infusion sets for your pump. Instructions for the Quick-
set® begin on the next page as an example. Always refer to the instructions that shipped with your
infusion set.
After your infusion set is inserted, see the next section to prime your pump.
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Quick-set infusion set (with Quick-serter®)
Always refer to the instructions that shipped with your infusion set.
1 Wash your hands. 2 Clean the infusion site. Let it
air dry.
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Fixed prime
A fixed prime fills the soft cannula with insulin and is required after the infusion set is inserted into your
body and the introducer needle removed. The prime amount depends on your infusion set type, so read
your infusion set instructions for the fixed prime amount. A fixed prime is also required before
reconnecting the tubing to the infusion set to make sure that all air is removed from the tubing.
1Go to the PRIME MENU screen.
Main > Prime
2Select Fixed Prime and press ACT.
3In the FIXED PRIME screen, enter the insulin amount for your infusion set type, then press ACT.
4After the prime begins, the PRIME DELIVERY screen will count the units as they are delivered. The
pump will beep after priming is complete.
Prime history
Do these steps to see a list of the delivered primes.
1Go to the PRIME HISTORY.
Main > Prime > Prime History
2Scroll through the list of prime deliveries. The letter F at the end of the text line indicates a fixed
prime.
The letter M indicates a manual prime. Exit the menus.
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Disconnecting Quick-set
The Quick-set allows you the freedom to temporarily disconnect from your pump without removing the
infusion set from your body.
1 Hold the side grips of the
connector part with your fingers.
2 Twist the connector counter-
clockwise.
3 Remove the connector from
the site.
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Reconnecting Quick-set
A fixed prime is used before reconnecting the infusion set to your body to ensure that insulin has filled the
infusion set. See the instructions in this chapter.
Place the connector part (flat-side facing down) on the infusion set until it is fully seated. Do not grip the
connector part by the flat side-grips.
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Record keeping for diabetes management
Now that you are using the pump, we will be asking you to test your blood glucose regularly. The
information from your blood glucose journal is your healthcare professional's only method of making
adjustments in your pump settings. It is important to test often and write down your blood glucose
readings, the food you eat, any exercise you perform and any other notes to explain your blood glucose
results.
You must test at the recommended times and any other time that you feel your blood glucose is high or
low. Be sure to include your meal boluses, correction boluses, the amount of carbohydrate you eat, basal
rate and any other information that will be helpful in assisting your healthcare professional in adjusting
your pump settings.
It is very important to look at your blood glucose readings as feedback regarding your diabetes
management, not as statements about you or your self-worth. Try not to have an emotional reaction to
the numbers and do not judge them too harshly. You will soon learn how to modify the numbers easily and
precisely through insulin pump therapy.
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Test at least 4-6 times a day.
These are the recommended times to test to determine control:
• Overnight (occasionally, at approximately 2 - 3:00 AM)
• Pre-breakfast (fasting)
• Post-breakfast (approximately 2 hours after eating)
• Pre-lunch
• Post-lunch (approximately 2 hours after eating)
•Pre-dinner
• Post-dinner (approximately 2 hours after eating)
•Bedtime
• Before driving
Determining your pump settings
Your healthcare professional will use your daily blood glucose journal records to program your pump. It is
very important to keep good records during the first weeks after you start on pump therapy. Not only must
you record your blood glucose readings, but it will be important to eat regularly scheduled meals and to
keep your activity as consistent as possible.
Until you and your healthcare professional determine the pump settings that will work best for you, it is
important to eat meals for which it is easy to count the carbohydrates. After your correct basal rate is
determined, you will be able to experiment with varied food choices and amounts.
After you and your healthcare professional are satisfied with your initial pump settings, you may begin to
experiment with different food choices, meal times and exercise schedules.
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Using the Bolus Wizard feature
What is it?
Bolus Wizard is a feature that calculates an estimated bolus to support your food intake or to correct high
blood glucose. You need the following information:
Carbohydrate counting
You need to know how which foods contain carbohydrates and how to count these.
Your blood glucose reading
You need to know your blood glucose (BG)
reading. When using the Bolus Wizard
feature, the pump can work with blood
glucose meter powered by MWT1 technology
to automatically receive your blood glucose
reading. MWT1 is the wireless RF technology
that is used to transmit information from the meter to the pump. You can program your pump to
automatically receive your BG reading from this meter. All meters referenced in this user guide are blood
glucose meters supported by MWT1 technology. The Meter option section in this chapter has more
information. If you are not using this meter, you will manually enter your blood glucose.
Meter
BG readings
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Your personal Bolus Wizard feature settings
In addition to your blood glucose reading and/or your food entry, the Bolus Wizard feature uses personal
settings that you program into the pump. (For instructions see the How to program the Bolus Wizard
feature section in the Using the Bolus Wizard feature chapter.)
• carb units (grams or exchanges)
• carb ratios (in carbohydrate grams/unit of insulin or insulin units/carb exchanges)
• BG units (mg/dL or mmol/L)
• insulin sensitivity
• target blood glucose range
•active insulin time (hours)
Get this information from your healthcare professional, and, for best results, talk to your healthcare
professional before making any changes. Keep a record of your settings in the following Bolus Wizard
feature settings table:
Bolus Wizard feature settings
Information Setting
Carb units: _____ grams or ____ exchanges
Carb ratios:
Bolus Wizard feature uses this for your food bolus calculations.
If you count carbs:
this ratio is the amount of carbohydrate grams covered by one
(1) unit of insulin.
range: 3 - 150 grams/unit
If you count exchanges:
this ratio is the amount of insulin you need to cover one (carb)
exchange.
range: 0.1 - 5.0 units/exchange
NOTE: Your carb ratios may vary throughout the day. Your
pump allows you to program up to eight (8) different carb
ratios.
#1: __________
#2: __________
#3: __________
(additional settings,
if needed)
#4: __________
#5: __________
#6: __________
#7: __________
#8: __________
start time
(midnight)
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Information Setting
BG units: (how you measure your blood glucose) _____ mg/dL or _____ mmol/L
Insulin sensitivity:
This ratio is used for your correction bolus calculations.
This ratio is the BG units reduced by 1.0 unit of insulin.
range: 10 - 400 mg/dL or 0.5 - 22.2 mmol/L
NOTE: Your insulin sensitivity may vary throughout the day.
Your pump allows you to program up to eight different insulin
sensitivities.
BG units reduced /
1 unit of insulin
#1: __________
#2: __________
#3: __________
(additional settings,
if needed)
#4: __________
#5: __________
#6: __________
#7: __________
#8: __________
start time
(midnight)
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Bolus Wizard feature settings
Information Setting
BG target range:
If your current blood glucose is above the BG Target Range, the
Bolus Wizard feature will calculate a correction dose. If your
current blood glucose is below the BG Target Range, the Bolus
Wizard feature will calculate a negative correction and
subtract it from your food bolus.
range: 60 - 250 mg/dL or 3.3 - 13.9 mmol/L
NOTE: Your pump will allow you to program up to eight
different BG target ranges.
#1: __________
#2: __________
#3: __________
(additional settings,
if needed)
#4: __________
#5: __________
#6: __________
#7: __________
#8: __________
(midnight)
Active insulin time:
The Bolus Wizard feature uses this time to calculate the active
insulin in your system. Use your healthcare professional's
recommendation for the active insulin time that best
represents the insulin type you use and your physiological
insulin absorption rate.
range: 2-8 hours
Number of Hours: _____
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How the Bolus Wizard feature works
1If you want your current blood glucose to be factored in, enter your BG Reading.
• automatically from the meter (refer to the Meter option section of this chapter);
or
•manually by selecting the button.
2If you are going to eat, enter your food amount in grams or exchanges.
3The Bolus Wizard feature will calculate a bolus for you. An ESTIMATE DETAILS screen will appear with
your estimated total bolus amount.
Bolus Wizard warnings
High or low blood glucose levels
If your blood glucose in the ENTER BG screen is not in the range of 70 to 250 mg/dL (3.9 to 13.9 mmol/L),
the Bolus Wizard feature will give you a warning. Either a LOW BG or HIGH BG screen appears. Read the
instructions, then press ACT or ESC to clear the message. You can then continue programming to deliver
your bolus.
About maximum delivery
Bolus Wizard feature will not deliver more than the limit set for your maximum bolus. If the Bolus Wizard
feature calculates a bolus amount that is larger than your max bolus limit setting, the message, MAX
BOLUS EXCEEDED will appear. If this happens, do these steps:
1In the MAX BOLUS EXCEEDED screen, press ACT to continue your bolus programming. The EST : MAX
screen appears with the estimated and maximum bolus amounts. Continue to the next step.
If you do not want to continue, press ESC to cancel and the screen will return to the ENTER BG screen.
2In the EST : MAX screen, press ACT again to continue your bolus programming.
3The SET BOLUS screen appears with the maximum bolus amount flashing. Enter the bolus amount. This
amount cannot be more than the max bolus amount. Press ACT.
4The BOLUS DELIVERY screen appears showing the insulin units being delivered.
5The pump will beep/vibrate after it has completed the insulin delivery.
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How to program the Bolus Wizard feature
You need your personal settings from the Bolus Wizard feature settings table to setup the Bolus Wizard
feature. Your Bolus Wizard feature settings are programmed in the EDIT SETTINGS screen.
Main > Bolus > Bolus Wizard Setup > Edit Settings
Once the settings are programmed, you do not have to program them again unless the values change.
After you program one setting, the screen will automatically go to the next required setting. After you
program all your settings, review them as described in this section to make sure they are set correctly.
Instructions for programming the Bolus Wizard feature settings are in the next paragraphs. Program your
settings in the order described to make sure you program all the settings. If you have not completed
setting up all of the required settings, MISSING INFO screen appears. It lists the required settings for this
feature. You must program the listed settings before you can use the Bolus Wizard feature.
Turning on the Bolus Wizard feature
1Go to the EDIT SETTINGS screen.
Main > Bolus > Bolus Wizard Setup > Edit Settings
2The EDIT SETTINGS screen appears with Wizard: Off selected. Press ACT.
3The WIZARD ON/OFF screen appears. Select On, then press ACT.
4The EDIT SETTINGS screen appears, showing that the wizard is now turned on. You are now ready to
select your carb units.
Selecting the Carb units
The carb unit setting lets the pump know which way to count your carbohydrates (grams or exchanges).
Any time you make changes to the carb units, you must also reprogram the carb ratios. Refer to the Bolus
Wizard feature settings table in this chapter for your carb ratio settings.
1Make sure the EDIT SETTINGS screen is open.
Main > Bolus > Bolus Wizard Setup > Edit Settings
2Select Carb Units, then press ACT.
3The CARB UNITS screen appears. Select Grams or Exchanges, then press ACT.
4The EDIT SETTINGS screen shows the carb units you selected. You are now ready to set your carb/
exchange ratios.
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Setting the Carb/Exch ratios
Your pump allows you to set up to eight Carb/Exch ratios because this ratio may vary throughout the day.
Your healthcare professional may only have you program one or two carb ratios when you first start using
the Bolus Wizard feature.
1Make sure the EDIT SETTINGS screen is open.
Main > Bolus > Bolus Wizard Setup > Edit Settings
2Select Carb Ratios, then press ACT.
3The SET CARB RATIO 1 (if you are using grams) or SET EXCH RATIO 1 (if using exchanges) screen
appears. The default ratio flashes on the screen.
4Set your first ratio, then press ACT. Carb ratio values are normally between 5-50 grams/u or 0.3-3.0
u/exch. If your ratio value is outside the range, a warning message will appear on the screen. This
message warns that the entered carb ratio is valid but outside the usual range. Press ESC to correct or
ACT to continue.
The start time for your first ratio is midnight and cannot be changed.
5The SET START TIME 2 screen appears. The dashes under the screen name flash. The first Carb Ratio or
Exchange Ratio is now set.
If you do not need a second ratio, press ESC and skip to the next section. If you need to set up another
ratio, follow steps 6 through 9.
6In the SET START TIME 2 screen, enter the time of the day you want this ratio to become active.
7Press ACT. The SET CARB RATIO 2 screen appears.
8The default ratio flashes. Select your ratio.
9Press ACT. The SET START TIME 3 screen appears. The second carb or exchange ratio is now set.
10 If you do not need to set up any more ratios, press ESC. If you need to set up more ratios, repeat steps
6 through 9 above for each ratio.
You are now ready to set up the BG units.
Setting the BG units
You can select mmol/L or mg/dL as your Blood Glucose Unit (measurement type). If you make changes to
your BG settings, you must reprogram your insulin sensitivity and BG targets.
1Make sure the EDIT SETTINGS screen is open.
Main > Bolus > Bolus Wizard Setup > Edit Settings
2Select BG Units, then press ACT.
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3The BLOOD GLUCOSE UNITS screen displays. Select mmol/L or mg/dL, then press ACT.
4The EDIT SETTINGS screen shows the BG units you selected. You are now ready to set your insulin
sensitivity.
Insulin sensitivity
Your insulin sensitivity is the amount your blood glucose (BG) level is reduced by one unit of insulin. This
value is used to calculate a suggested insulin dose to correct a high BG. Because this sensitivity may vary
throughout the day, your pump lets you set up to eight sensitivity settings. Your healthcare professional
may only have you program one or two insulin sensitivities when you first start using the Bolus Wizard
feature. Record your settings in the Bolus Wizard feature settings table in this chapter.
Insulin sensitivity values are normally between 20 - 100 mg/dL (1.1 - 5.6 mmol/L). If your value is outside
this range, a warning message will appear on the screen.
1Make sure the EDIT SETTINGS screen is open.
Main > Bolus > Bolus Wizard Setup > Edit Settings
2Select Sensitivity, then press ACT.
3The INS SENSITIVITY 1 screen appears. The default sensitivity value flashes on the screen.
4Set the value for your first insulin sensitivity setting, then press ACT.
The start time for your first insulin sensitivity is midnight and cannot be changed.
5The SET START TIME 2 screen appears. The dashes under the screen name flash. The first insulin
sensitivity is now set.
If you do not need a second insulin sensitivity, press ESC and skip to the next section. If you need to
set up another insulin sensitivity, follow steps 6 through 9.
6In the SET START TIME 2 screen enter the time of the day you want this insulin sensitivity to become
active.
7Press ACT. The INS SENSITIVITY 2 screen appears.
8The default sensitivity value flashes. Select the value for this insulin sensitivity.
9Press ACT. The SET START TIME 3 screen appears. The second insulin sensitivity is now set.
10 If you do not need to set up any more insulin sensitivities, press ESC. If you need to set up more
insulin sensitivities, repeat steps 6 through 9 above for each insulin sensitivity.
You are now ready to set up the BG target.
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Setting the BG targets
The BG Target setting allows you to set
glucose targets. The Bolus Wizard will use
these targets to calculate a correction dose.
Because your targets may vary throughout
the day, your pump allows you to set up to
eight BG targets each day. If you want to set
just one target value, instead of a range, set
both the low and high values to the same
number.
If your current BG is above the BG Target
range, the Bolus Wizard feature may
calculate a correction dose. A correction
dose will be enough insulin to bring your BG
down to your current high end of the BG
Target range. If your current BG is below the BG Target range, the Bolus Wizard may calculate a negative
correction and subtract it from your food bolus. This will bring your BG to the low end of your BG Target
range.
Pumps are sent from the factory with default BG target range of 100-100 mg/dL (5.6-5.6 mmol/L).
1Make sure the EDIT SETTINGS screen is open.
Main > Bolus > Bolus Wizard Setup > Edit Settings
2Select BG Target, then press ACT.
3The TARGET RANGE 1 screen appears. The low end of your BG target range flashes on the screen.
4Set the BG target, then press ACT.
5The high end of your BG target range flashes on the screen. Enter the BG target, then press ACT.
The start time for your first BG target is midnight and cannot be changed.
6a.If you adjust your BG Targets outside of 90-140 mg/dL (5.0-7.8 mmol/L), the pump screen displays
a warning that the values are acceptable but outside normal range. Press ESC to change your BG
target or press ACT to set this range.
b. If your BG target is within 90-140 mg/dL (5.0-7.8 mmol/L), the SET START TIME 2 screen appears.
The dashes under the screen name flash. The first BG target range is now set.
If you do not need a second BG target range, press ESC and skip to the next section. If you need to
set up another BG target range, follow steps 7 through 11.
Glucose Concentration
22.2
13.9
5.6
3.8
400
250
100
70
mmol/L mg/dL
Correct down to the upper
limit of 100 mg/dL
Correct up to the lower limit
of 70 mgl/dL
Target Range
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7In the SET START TIME 2 screen enter the time of the day you want this BG target range to become
active.
8Press ACT. The TARGET RANGE 2 screen appears.
9The low end of your BG target range flashes on the screen. Set the BG target, then press ACT.
10 The high end of your BG target range flashes on the screen. Enter the BG target, then press ACT.
11 The SET START TIME 3 screen appears. The second BG target range is now set.
12 If you do not need to set up any more BG target ranges, press ESC. If you need to set up more BG
target ranges, repeat steps 7 through 11 above for each one.
You are now ready to set up the Active insulin time.
About active insulin
Active insulin is the bolus insulin that has already been delivered to your body, but has not yet been used.
The pump considers your active insulin time setting in determining any active insulin still in your body
from prior boluses. This may help prevent hypoglycemia caused by over-correcting for high blood glucose.
The Bolus Wizard feature automatically tracks active insulin for you, based on your active insulin time,
and subtracts the appropriate amount when your blood glucose is above your target range. The details will
appear in the ESTIMATE DETAILS screen during the bolus programming steps.
Your Paradigm pump is shipped from the factory with an active insulin time setting of six hours, which
most closely matches the published scientific data. If your healthcare professional prescribes a different
time for you, the active insulin time setting can be adjusted in the Bolus Wizard menu in one-hour
increments from two to eight hours.
For more details about active insulin, see the Bolus Wizard feature specifications section in the Pump
specifications chapter.
CAUTION: If you give yourself insulin by using a syringe, the Bolus Wizard feature will not be able to
correctly determine the active insulin in your system. Consult with your healthcare professional on
how long you need to wait after a manual injection before you can rely on the active insulin
calculation of your Bolus Wizard feature.
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Active insulin time
The active insulin time setting lets the pump know which active insulin time to use in calculating the
amount of active insulin to subtract before estimating a bolus. Your healthcare professional should
determine the active insulin time that is best for you.
To set the Active insulin time, do the following steps:
1Make sure the EDIT SETTINGS screen is open.
Main > Bolus > Bolus Wizard Setup > Edit Settings
2Select Active Ins Time, then press ACT.
3The ACTIVE INS TIME screen appears. The default time of six hours flashes on the screen.
4Set the number of hours for the active insulin time, then press ACT.
5The EDIT SETTINGS screen shows the new Active insulin time setting. You have now completed the
Bolus Wizard setup. Press ESC or wait to see the message: Bolus Wizard setup is complete.
Review your Bolus Wizard feature settings
Check your Bolus Wizard feature settings in the REVIEW SETTINGS screen. If necessary, compare this
information with your information in the Bolus Wizard feature settings table.
1Go to the REVIEW SETTINGS screen.
Main > Bolus > Bolus Wizard Setup > Review Settings
2Scroll through the text to view your Bolus Wizard settings.
3Exit the menus when you are done.
Meter option
You can set up your pump to automatically
receive your blood glucose reading from the
linked meter. This meter may not be
available in all countries. Check with your
local Medtronic Diabetes representative.
Your pump is set at the factory with the
Meter
BG readings
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meter option turned off. Programming your meter ID links your pump to the meter. If you do not link the
meter to your pump, you will enter your blood glucose readings manually. Each meter has its own unique
ID. You can link up to three meters to your pump.
When the pump is idle (at the HOME screen), it will beep or vibrate when it receives a blood glucose
reading from the meter. The reading will appear on the pump screen.
NOTE: The use of RF (radio frequency) devices with the pump reduces pump battery life.
You have to turn on the meter option to add, delete or review the meter ID(s) programmed in your pump.
The meter ID is the serial number printed on the back of the meter. See the user guide that came with
your meter for detailed information on how to use it.
Meter rules
If you want your pump to communicate with the meter, the following conditions must apply:
1The meter option must be turned on and programmed. Refer to the instructions in this section.
2Your pump must be within 4 feet (1.2 meters) of your meter to receive the blood glucose reading.
3The pump cannot have a LOW BATTERY alert condition.
4When programming a bolus, the blood glucose measurement from the meter will appear as the default
blood glucose value on the ENTER BG screen. The pump will not display a reading that is older than 12
minutes on the ENTER BG screen.
5Do not use the RF meter to send your blood glucose readings to the pump while onboard aircraft.
Manually enter your blood glucose.
CAUTION: The pump will not receive signals from the meter while it has a LOW BATTERY condition. To
ensure the meter communicates with the pump, make sure the pump does not have a low battery.
(Replacing the low battery with a new battery will restore meter-pump communication.)
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Add, delete, review meter IDs
The meter programming screens are very similar to those for the remote control. Make sure to select
Meters in the DEVICE OPTIONS screen when programming your meter.
If you are not sure that your meter ID is entered in your pump, check the REVIEW METER ID screen.
You have to turn on the meter option to add, delete, or review the meter ID(s) programmed in your pump.
1Go to the METER OPTION screen.
Main > Utilities > Meter Options
2Select On, then press ACT. The METER ID MENU appears.
3Add, delete or review your meter ID(s) as desired.
Adding meter IDs
a. Select Add ID, then press ACT.
b. Use the up and down arrow buttons to enter each of the six ID characters. Press ACT after each
entry.
c. After you set the last character of the ID, the screen will return to the METER ID MENU.
Deleting meter IDs
a. Select Delete ID, then press ACT.
b. Select the meter ID that you want to delete and press ACT.
c. The selected ID is now deleted.
Reviewing meter IDs
a. Select Review ID, then press ACT.
b. The programmed IDs will show in the REVIEW METER ID screen.
4Exit the menus when you are done.
Normal bolus using Bolus Wizard feature
After the Bolus Wizard feature is turned on and programmed, this feature can calculate an estimate of
insulin you need for your correction bolus and/or your food bolus. You have the option of using the
estimate or changing it as necessary. Additionally, your pump can receive your blood glucose reading from
the meter, if they are linked.
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Use the button to deliver a Normal bolus at any time except during another Normal bolus. A Normal
bolus will temporarily interrupt a Square Wave or Dual Wave bolus that is delivering. After the Normal
bolus is finished, the Square Wave or Dual Wave bolus delivery will resume.
NOTE: If you want to use the pump-to-meter link, make sure the meter option is on. Refer to the
Meter option section in this chapter for instructions.
1If you want a correction bolus, check your blood glucose with your blood glucose meter and go to step
2. If you want to bolus for food, go to step 2.
2Press on your pump, or go to the BOLUS MENU, select Use Bolus Wizard, and press ACT.
3The ENTER BG screen will appear.
a. If you are NOT using the meter:
Enter your blood glucose value. Press ACT and continue to step 4.
If you are not entering a blood glucose and want to bolus for food, select the dashes in the ENTER
BG screen. The Bolus Wizard feature will calculate the insulin needed for your food entry without
considering your blood glucose level. Press ACT and continue to step 4.
b. If you are using the meter, your pump checks if the entered BG is within your target range.
NOTE: You must program your bolus within 12 minutes of the pump receiving the reading from the
meter. If more than 12 minutes have passed, the reading will no longer be available from the screen
and you must enter your blood glucose manually.
Press ACT to accept the Blood glucose value. You can change this blood glucose value, if
necessary, then press ACT. Continue to step 4.
4The ENTER FOOD screen appears.
a. If this is a food bolus, enter the food value you will eat, then press ACT.
b. If this is a correction bolus, select 0 (zero) as the value, then press ACT.
5The ESTIMATE DETAILS screen appears. Review the information in this screen. If you need to make any
changes, press ESC to return to the ENTER BG screen (step 3) and make changes as necessary.
6Press ACT In the ESTIMATE DETAILS screen. The SET BOLUS screen appears with the estimated bolus
amount flashing. Change the amount if desired. Press ACT to accept and start delivery of the bolus.
NOTE: If you have BG Reminder turned On, a screen displays allowing you to accept or modify the
length of time after this bolus before you are reminded to check your BG. See the BG reminder
section in the Basic programming chapter for information about this feature.
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7The BOLUS DELIVERY screen appears. The pump will beep or vibrate at the start and end of the bolus.
As the bolus is delivered, the screen shows the bolus type and amount until the total units have been
delivered. The screen then returns to the HOME screen.
Bolus Wizard feature examples
For the scenarios that follow, Michael has his Bolus Wizard feature turned on with the following settings:
Carb ratio: 15 grams per unit of insulin
Insulin Sensitivity: 40 mg/dL (2.2 mmol/L) per unit of
insulin
BG Target: 90 - 120 mg/dL (5.0 - 6.6 mmol/L)
Active Insulin Time: 6 hours
NOTE: If you want to see details of the formulas the Bolus Wizard feature uses to calculate estimate
boluses like the ones in the following examples, see the Bolus Wizard feature specifications section in the
Pump specifications chapter.
Example 1: Blood glucose on target (normal blood glucose) and no active insulin
Michael awakens in the morning before school and his mother has breakfast waiting for him. Before he
begins eating, he tests his blood glucose with his meter and his blood glucose result of 120 mg/dL (6.6
mmol/L) is automatically sent to his pump.
He estimates that his meal consists of 60 grams of carbohydrates. When prompted by the Bolus Wizard
feature, he enters this amount in the ENTER FOOD screen. Based on his Bolus Wizard feature settings,
the pump will suggest that he take 4.0 units of insulin.
(food estimate)
60 g
15 g/u = 4 units +
(correction estimate)
= 4 + 0
= 4 units
bolus estimate
Correction is 0 because the
current blood glucose reading
is within the BG Target Range.
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Example 2: Blood glucose above target (high blood glucose) and no active insulin
The next day, Michael wakes up before school. Before eating the same breakfast, he tests his blood
glucose with his meter and finds it to be 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L), which is above his target of 120
mg/dL (6.6 mmol/L). His blood glucose reading is automatically sent to his pump.
When prompted by the Bolus Wizard feature, he enters his carbohydrate amount of 60 grams in the
ENTER FOOD screen. Based on his settings, the pump will suggest that he take 6.0 units of insulin.
(food estimate)
60 g
15 g/u = 4 units = 2 units+
(correction estimate)
= 4 + 2
= 6 units
bolus estimate
11.1 mmol/L - 6.6 mmol/L
2.2 mmol/L/u
= 2 units
200 mg/dL - 120 mg/dL
40 mg/dL/u
Example 3: Blood glucose below target (low blood glucose) and no active insulin
On another morning, Michael sits down before eating the same breakfast. He tests his blood glucose
with his meter and finds it at 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L), which is below his Low BG target of 90 mg/dL
(5.0 mmol/L). His reading is automatically sent to his pump.
When prompted by the Bolus Wizard feature, he enters his carbohydrate amount of 60 grams in the
ENTER FOOD screen. Based on his settings, the pump will suggest that he only take 3.5 unit of insulin.
(food estimate)
60 g
15 g/u = 4 units = -0.5 units+
(correction estimate)
= 4 + (-0.5)
= 3.5 units
bolus estimate
3.9 mmol/L - 5.0 mmol/L
2.2 mmol/L/u
= -0.5 units
70 mg/dL - 90 mg/dL
40 mg/dL/u
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Example 4: Blood glucose above target (high blood glucose) with active insulin
Michael is at school and wants to eat a snack in the late morning. He tests his blood glucose with his
meter and finds it to at 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L), which is above his target of 120 mg/dL (6.6 mmol/L).
He estimates that his snack contains 60 grams of carbohydrate, so he enters 60 into the pump when
prompted by the Bolus Wizard feature. Based on his settings, and as a result of 1.5 units of active
insulin, his pump will suggest that he take 4.5 units.
(food estimate)
60 g
15 g/u = 4 units - 1.5 units (active insulin)
- 1.5 units (active insulin)
= 0.5 units+
(correction estimate)
= 4 + 0.5
= 4.5 units
bolus estimate
11.1 mmol/L - 6.6 mmol/L
2.2 mmol/L/u
= 0.5 units
200 mg/dL - 120 mg/dL
40 mg/dL/u
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Example 5: Blood glucose below target (low blood glucose) with active insulin
Another day at school, Michael is getting ready to eat lunch. He tests his blood glucose with his meter
and finds it at 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L), which is below his Low BG target of 90 mg/dL (5.0 mmol/L). His
reading is automatically sent to his pump.
When prompted by the Bolus Wizard feature, he enters his carbohydrate amount of 60 grams in the
ENTER FOOD screen. Based on his settings, and despite 1.5 units of active insulin, his pump will suggest
that he take 3.5 units of insulin.
(food estimate)
60 g
15 g/u = 4 units - 0* units (active insulin)
- 0* units (active insulin)
= -0.5 units+
(correction estimate)
= 4 + (-0.5)
= 3.5 units
bolus estimate
3.9 mmol/L - 5.0 mmol/L
2.2 mmol/L/u
= -0.5 units
70 mg/dL - 90 mg/dL
40 mg/dL/u
NOTE: *When the current blood glucose is below the target low blood glucose, the active insulin
amount is not considered in the Bolus Wizard feature calculations.
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Square Wave and Dual Wave bolus
Square Wave bolus delivers a bolus evenly over a period of time (30 minutes to 8 hours). This bolus can be
used for insulin delivery when you have eaten a long meal with extended snacking. It can also be useful if
you have delayed food digestion due to gastroparesis or meals high in fat. A Square Wave bolus can be
useful if a Normal bolus drops your blood glucose too rapidly. Since the Square Wave portion extends over
a period of time, the insulin is more likely to be available to match your individual needs.
NOTE: During delivery of a Square Wave bolus, you will not be able to do the following pump functions:
change the max bolus amount, disable or deliver Dual and Square Wave boluses, rewind or do a fixed
prime, change the active insulin time, run a Selftest, or access the User Settings menu. All other pump
functions are still available during the Square Wave bolus.
Dual Wave bolus delivers a combination of an immediate Normal bolus followed by a Square Wave bolus.
The Square Wave portion is delivered evenly over a period of time. A Dual Wave bolus is useful for meals
with both rapidly and slowly absorbed carbohydrates. For example, a Dual Wave bolus would be
appropriate for fruit and crackers followed by pasta. The Dual Wave option meets both immediate and
extended insulin needs. A Dual Wave bolus is also useful for correcting elevated blood glucose before a
meal.
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See the following graphic for a description of the different bolus types:
TIME
INSULIN
123
DUAL WAVE
BOLUS
SQUARE WAVE
BOLUS
NORMAL
BOLUS
Now
Portion Square
Portion
Part of the bolus amount delivered
immediately and the remainder
delivered evenly over time period.
Bolus amount delivered evenly
over specified time period.
Entire bolus amount
delivered immediately.
Turning on the Dual Wave/Square Wave option
It is important that you consult with your healthcare professional before using a Square Wave or Dual
Wave bolus. You should be familiar with the basic functions of your pump before exploring these options.
To set up a Dual Wave or Square Wave bolus, you must first turn on the dual/square bolus option.
1Go to the DUAL/SQUARE OPTION screen.
Main > Bolus > Dual/Square Bolus
2Select On, then press ACT. The feature is now on. Exit the menus.
Square Wave or Dual Wave bolus without Bolus Wizard feature
1Make sure the dual/square option is on.
2Calculate your food and/or correction bolus amount.
3Go to the BOLUS TYPE screen.
Press on your pump, or follow this path:
Main > Bolus > Set Bolus
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4 For a Square Wave bolus, do these steps:
a. Select Square Wave Bolus, then press ACT. The SET SQUARE BOLUS screen appears.
b. Enter the desired amount for the Square Wave bolus units, then press ACT.
c. Continue to step 5.
For a Dual Wave bolus, do these steps:
a. Select Dual Wave Bolus, then press ACT. The SET DUAL BOLUS TOTAL screen appears.
b. Enter the desired amount for the total dual bolus units. This amount is the total of Normal and
Square Wave bolus units. Press ACT.
c. The next screen flashes the amounts of Now (Normal) and Square Wave portions of the Dual Wave
bolus. The screen also shows the percentage amount of each portion. Press or to change
the percentage/number of units. Continue to step 5.
5The SQUARE DURATION screen appears. Enter the amount of time you want the Square Wave bolus to
last, then press ACT.
If you have BG Reminder turned On, a screen displays. It allows you to accept or modify the length of
time after this bolus before you are reminded to check your blood glucose.
6The BOLUS DELIVERY screen appears with an open circle indicating that your pump is in Special mode.
The pump beeps/vibrates at the start of the bolus. During bolus delivery, the pump will return to the
HOME screen. The pump beeps/vibrates at the end of the bolus and the open circle disappears.
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Square Wave bolus practice
Your target pre-meal blood glucose range is ______ to _______.
Check your pre-meal blood glucose. Are you within your target? _____ If yes, continue. If no, wait to try
the following test until your pre-meal blood glucose is within your target range:
TEST: Choose a meal that is high in fat (e.g. hot dogs, pizza, cheese enchiladas). Determine your meal
bolus amount. Set the Square Wave bolus to deliver the determined amount of insulin over 2-hours.
(This duration time is an example. As always, consult with your healthcare professional for guidance.)
Check your blood glucose and record: Pre-meal ________
1 hour post meal ________
2 hours post meal ________
3 hours post meal ________
4 hours post meal ________
Did your blood glucose return to your pre-meal target within 4 hours post meal? ________
If yes, then repeat this test with the same meal on another day to verify your results.
If no, discuss this with your healthcare professional for guidance.
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Can you think of any meals where this feature would help you with blood glucose control?
Your target pre-meal blood glucose range is ______ to _______
Check your pre-meal blood glucose. Are you within your target? _____ If yes, continue. If no, try this
test when your pre-meal blood glucose is within your target range:
TEST: Choose a meal that has a combination of both rapidly absorbed and slowly absorbed
carbohydrates. Determine your meal bolus amount. Set the Dual Wave bolus to deliver the determined
amount of insulin. Program your pump to deliver one-half over 2-hours*, and the other half immediately.
(* This duration of time and ratio is an example. As always, consult with your healthcare professional for
guidance.)
Check blood glucose and record: Pre-meal________
1 hour post meal________
2 hours post meal________
3 hours post meal________
4 hours post meal________
Did your blood glucose return to your pre-meal target within 4 hours post meal? ________*
If yes, repeat this test with the same meal on another day to verify results.
If no, discuss this with your healthcare professional for guidance.
Using the Bolus Wizard feature for a Square Wave or Dual Wave bolus
If you are using the Bolus Wizard feature to calculate your Square Wave or Dual Wave bolus amounts, you
will be prompted to enter your blood glucose reading and/or the (gram or exchange) units you will eat.
The Bolus Wizard feature will use this input to calculate your suggested correction and/or food bolus
amount. If you do not want to use the Bolus Wizard feature estimate, you can change it.
The Bolus Wizard feature must be turned on and the settings must be programmed (see the How to
program the Bolus Wizard feature section of the Using the Bolus Wizard chapter). Also, make sure the
dual/square option is turned on (see the Turning on the Dual Wave/Square Wave option of this chapter).
If you want to use the pump-to-meter link, make sure the meter option is on. Refer to the Meter option
section of the Using the Bolus Wizard feature chapter for instructions.
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1Go to the ENTER BG screen.
Press on your pump, or use the following path:
Main > Bolus > Use Bolus Wizard
2Enter your blood glucose value, then press ACT.
3The ENTER FOOD screen appears. Enter your food, then press ACT.
4The ESTIMATE DETAILS screen appears. Scroll down to review the information there. Press ACT to
continue to step 5.
If you need to make any changes, press ESC to return to the ENTER BG screen. Make changes as
necessary.
5The BOLUS EST screen appears with Normal Bolus, Square Wave Bolus, and Dual Wave Bolus options. If
your Bolus Wizard feature calculates that your bolus includes a portion to correct your high blood
glucose, the Square Wave Bolus option will not be available. This helps you to select a bolus type
(Normal or Dual Wave) that has an immediate delivery option to cover your high blood glucose.
6 To set a Square Wave bolus, do these steps:
a. In the BOLUS EST screen, select Square Wave Bolus, then press ACT.
b. The SET SQUARE BOLUS screen flashes the estimated bolus amount. Change the amount if needed.
Press ACT to accept the bolus amount.
To set a Dual Wave bolus, do these steps:
a. The SET DUAL BOLUS TOTAL screen flashes the estimated bolus amount. This amount is the total
of both the Normal and Square Wave bolus units. Change the amount if needed. Press ACT to
accept the bolus amount.
b. The next screen flashes the amounts of Now (Normal) and Square portions of the Dual Wave bolus.
The screen also shows the percentage amount of each portion. Press ACT to accept the Bolus
Wizard's suggested portions. You can also press or to change these portions, then press
ACT.
The Bolus Wizard feature recommends splitting the food portion of your bolus 50/50 between the
Square and Now portions. The entire correction amount is always recommended to the Now
portion. In this example the NOW portion consists of half of the food insulin plus the correction
amount less the active insulin (1.5U + 2.5U - 1.5U). This gives 2.5U or 62% of total insulin of 4.0U.
The Square portion consists of the
other half of the food insulin (1.5U), which is 38% of total insulin of 4.0U.
7The SQUARE DURATION screen appears. Enter the amount of time you want the Square Wave bolus to
last, then press ACT.
If you have BG Reminder turned On, a screen displays. It allows you to accept or modify the length of
time after this bolus before you are reminded to check your blood glucose.
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8Press ACT to accept and deliver the bolus. The BOLUS DELIVERY screen appears with an open circle
indicating that your pump is in Special Mode. The pump beeps/vibrates at the start of the bolus.
During bolus delivery, the pump returns to the HOME screen. If you want to see the progress of the
delivery, press ESC to see the STATUS screen. The pump beeps/vibrates at the end of the bolus, and
the open circle disappears.
Easy bolus
The EASY BOLUS button allows a quick way to deliver a Normal bolus. You will pre-set the settings for
this feature in the EASY BOLUS OPTION screen in the BOLUS MENU. Your pump is sent from the factory
with the Easy Bolus feature set to on. If you do not want to use Easy Bolus, turn it off.
After you set up Easy Bolus, with each press, you can increase the Normal bolus amount by a fixed
amount, called a step. Before you can deliver an Easy Bolus, you must set the amount in the EASY BOLUS
ENTRY screen. This amount equals the number of units of insulin for each step. The maximum number of
steps can equal up to your maximum bolus limit. When using vibrate mode, EASY BOLUS is limited to 20
steps or maximum bolus, whichever comes first.
After you set your step amount, you can program your Easy Bolus. When you are in the HOME screen, each
time you press the Easy Bolus amount increases by one step. You will hear a beep or feel a vibration
for each step increase. Each beep is a different tone. This makes it easy for you to count the beeps while
you are programming your Easy Bolus.
Easy bolus setup
1Go to the EASY BOLUS OPTION screen.
Main > Bolus > Easy Bolus
Select On/Set, then press ACT. If you do not want to use Easy Bolus, select Off and press ACT.
NOTE: If you are using the remote control, the Easy Bolus must be set to on.
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Step value setup
You can set the step value from 0.1 to 2.0 units, or to the set maximum bolus limit of less than 2.0 units
(factory setting: 0.1). Set the step to a number that is convenient to use and easy to multiply.
Example:
2.0 unit Easy bolus with a step
amount set at 0.5 units
Total # Steps = 4
Total # Button Presses = 4
1 Step = 0.5 units
1 Step = 0.5 units
1 Step = 0.5 units
1 Step = 0.5 units
4
3
2
1
0
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2
Total # Units
1The EASY BOLUS ENTRY screen flashes the step value. Change the value, then press ACT. The step
value is the increment you will use for your Easy bolus.
2The screen will return to the BOLUS MENU. Your step amount is now programmed and Easy Bolus is
ready to use. Exit the menus.
Delivering Easy Bolus
Practice using the Easy Bolus feature while looking at the pump screen as you count the beeps. This
feature only works from the HOME screen. After you are familiar with Easy Bolus, you can use the audible
tones for bolus delivery without having to look at the screen.
1From the HOME screen, press . The SET EASY BOLUS screen appears with the single step value
flashing.
2Press the number of times needed for your bolus amount. Watch the amount change on the screen
with each press. The pump will vibrate or sound a different tone for each press.
3When your total bolus amount appears on the SET EASY BOLUS screen, press ACT. Listen/feel to count
the steps without looking at the screen.
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For example: You need to deliver a 2.0 unit bolus, and your step size is set to 0.5. Each time you press
, the units increase by the step amount of 0.5 units. To deliver 2.0 units, you need to press the
button 4 times. (4 X 0.5 = 2.0) The screen will show 2.0 units.
NOTE: For your safety, you cannot use the to select the Easy Bolus values. Pressing or ESC
will cancel the Easy bolus.
4If this amount is correct, press ACT to start the Easy Bolus delivery. The BOLUS DELIVERY screen will
show the units being delivered. When the total bolus is finished, the pump will beep or vibrate.
If this amount is wrong, press ESC or to start over. The pump will return to the HOME screen.
Example 1: Easy bolus
Alexander is a busy executive with an accounting firm. He wears his Paradigm pump on his belt and does
not want to take it off to give himself a bolus. Alex can easily reach down and feel for the Easy Bolus
button to give a bolus.
He previously programmed his pump to deliver an Easy Bolus in steps of 0.5 unit increments. From the
HOME screen, with each press of the , the pump will sound a different tone so he can keep track of
the number of button presses.
He wants to give himself 2.0 units for a snack, so he will press 4 times (4 presses x 0.5 units/press =
2.0 units) and then press the ACT button. The pump counts back 4 beeps because he pressed 4
times. He simply presses ACT to confirm the amount, and his pump delivers the 2.0 units.
When Alexander wants to be more discrete, or does not want his pump to beep in an important meeting,
he can set the pump to Vibrate mode and feel for vibrations rather than listening for the tones. (See the
Setting your alert section of the Utilities chapter for details.)
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Your turn: Easy bolus practice
The factory default setting for the Easy Bolus feature is 0.1 unit steps. You can change the step level as
necessary to a value that is more convenient for you to use and easier to multiply.
Give your next bolus by using the Easy Bolus feature on your pump.
How many units did you give? _______
How many tones did you count? _______
Your step level is ________.
It might be a good idea to look at your pump's screen to see the bolus amount as well as counting the
steps the first few times you try this until you become familiar and comfortable with the feature.
Basal patterns
The Basal Patterns feature is optional for pump users. You can set your pump to deliver a standard basal
and two additional basal patterns to meet your individual daily, weekly, or monthly needs. Keep a paper
copy of your programmed patterns with you at all times in case you need to reprogram your pump. To
select and use pattern A or pattern B, the patterns option must be turned on and programmed.
NOTE: You may want to explore this option after you become familiar with the basic pump functions. It
is important that you consult your healthcare professional before using a pattern other than your
standard pattern.
• Standard pattern: Your normal basal that supports your usual day-to-day activity. When the Patterns
feature is off, the pump uses your standard basal pattern.
• Pattern A/B: Basal pattern that supports activity levels that are not a part of your day-to-day routine,
but are normal in your lifestyle. Such activities could be a sport that you do once a week or a change
in your sleep pattern over the weekend, extended periods of higher or lower activity, or menses.
Turning on the patterns
Your pump is set at the factory with the basal patterns feature turned off. After you turn on patterns, you
still have to program and select a pattern (A or B), as described in the next sections, before the patterns
feature is active. If you turn off the patterns feature, your pump will automatically select your standard
basal pattern.
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1Go to the PATTERNS OPTION screen.
Main > Basal > Patterns
2Select On, then press ACT. The patterns feature is now on. Exit the menus.
Programming a pattern
Your pump will keep your pattern settings even when the Patterns option is turned off. However, the
patterns feature must be on to program a basal pattern.
To program your patterns, do these steps:
1Go to the EDIT BASAL screen.
Main > Basal > Set/Edit Basal
2Select the basal pattern you want to program, then press ACT.
3The SET BASAL RATE 1 screen appears. The basal rate flashes, indicating that it can be changed. Set
your first rate, then press ACT.
The start time for your first basal rate is midnight and cannot be changed.
4The SET START TIME 2 screen appears. The dashes under the screen name flash. The first basal rate is
now set.
If you want to use the same rate for the whole day, press ESC and skip to step 10. If you want to
program another basal rate, follow steps 5 through 8.
5In the SET START TIME 2 screen enter the time of the day you want this basal rate to become active.
6Press ACT. The SET BASAL RATE 2 screen appears.
7The previously set basal rate or dashes flash on the screen. Select the value for this basal rate.
8Press ACT. The SET START TIME 3 screen appears. The second basal rate is now set.
9If you do not need to set up any more basal rates, press ESC. If you need to set up more basal rates,
repeat steps 5 through 8 above for each rate.
10 After you press ESC, the BASAL RATE screen appears. The screen will show:
• the current basal pattern and basal rate,
•time it started, and
• the 24-hour basal total.
After you make changes to a pattern, the pump will use that pattern as the current basal. Make sure
the basal you want is selected in the SELECT PATTERNS screen.
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Select a pattern
Before you select a pattern to be active, make sure the Patterns feature is turned on. After your standard
pattern and/or pattern A or B are set, do these steps to select a pattern to be the active one:
1Go to the SELECT PATTERN screen.
Main > Basal > Select Patterns
2Select the desired pattern, then press ACT.
3The screen will return to the BASAL MENU. Your basal pattern is now active. Exit the menus.
NOTE: If pattern A or B is active, the pump is in Special mode. An open circle appears at the top of the
screen.
Example 1:
Basal patterns
Ken has had his insulin pump for about a month. He tests his blood glucose 4 - 6 times a day and records
his results in his logbook. He is happy with his glucose control during the week but on the weekends, he
noticed that he has to eat more food to prevent his blood glucose from running too low.
Ken has realized that during the week while he is at work, he is very inactive and sits at a desk most of
the time. On the weekends, though, he is busy with yard work, running errands and playing with his
kids. He determines that he needs to have lower basal settings to receive less insulin during active
times, such as his weekend.
He can use the Basal Patterns feature to support his weekend change in activity. During the week, he
can set his pump to deliver in the standard setting, and on Saturday morning, he can switch over to
Pattern A, which he can set with lower basal rates for the weekend. On Monday morning, he can return
his pump to the Standard setting for his weekday insulin needs.
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Example 2:
Basal patterns
Cynthia has had diabetes for about 12 years and has been on her Paradigm pump for several weeks.
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Cynthia goes on a 3 kilometer walk in the morning. To prevent
hypoglycemia on these days, she uses the patterns feature. For those days, she simply switches over to
Pattern A, which she has programmed with a lower set of basal rates. Before she learned to use the
patterns feature, she would have to eat more food throughout the day to keep her blood glucose at a
safe level. Cynthia has also noticed that a few days prior to menstruation, her blood glucose levels seem
to rise, requiring more insulin. She has programmed Pattern B on her Paradigm pump with higher basal
rates for this time. For her usual schedule, she uses the standard basal pattern.
Your turn:
Can you think of situations where you might require different basal rate settings on different days?
Temp basal rates
Temp basal should be used based on the guidance of your healthcare professional. This feature is useful to
manage blood glucose levels during unusual short-term activities or conditions. These conditions could be
an illness or physical activity.
A temporary basal rate allows an immediate short-term change to your basal insulin for a specified period
of time (30 minutes to 24 hours). This rate can be up to your maximum basal rate setting. It offers an easy
way to immediately meet short-term insulin needs for temporary activities or situations. When your blood
glucose is temporarily high or low, a temp basal rate allows you to set a temporarily higher or lower basal
to accommodate your blood glucose. For ongoing periods of increased or decreased activity, the patterns
feature may be more suitable.
How does temp basal work?
During a temp basal delivery, all other basal programming is temporarily overridden. After the temp basal
delivery is completed, your pump will return to the programmed basal. A temp basal is delivered only
once and does not repeat. If you want another temp basal, you must program the temp basal again. This
feature may be useful to temporarily increase or decrease basal insulin during illness, exercise or similar
unusual situations.
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Temp basal types
Based on your preference, you can select either Percent of Basal or Insulin Rate.
Insulin rate (U/H)
Insulin rate is a fixed basal in units per hour (U/H). This temp basal type is independent of your current
basal. When you select Insulin rate (U/H) for your temp basal type, your pump will deliver the fixed
amount you have set for the duration as set. The amount of your temp basal insulin rate can be set up to
your maximum basal rate setting.
If you make changes to your normal basal rate, your U/H temp basal is not affected and will continue to
deliver as programmed.
1.50 U/H
(rate 1)
2.55 U/H
(rate 2)
1.95 U/H
(rate 3)
1.25 U/H
temp basal rate
7:00 a.m.
(7:00)
1:05 p.m.
(13:05)
3:00 p.m.
(15:00)
5:05 p.m.
(17:05)
12:00 a.m.
(00:00)
Temp Basal Settings
Temp basal type: Insulin rate (U/H)
Duration: 4 hours (1:05 p.m.-5:05 p.m.)
Rate: 1.25 U/H
1.25
U/H
1.25
U/H
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Percent of basal
Unlike insulin rate, the percent of basal is dependent on your current basal rates. Percent temp basal is a
percentage of your current basal (0 - 200 percent limited to your maximum basal rate setting).
The maximum percent limit is based on the largest basal rate segment with your programmed temp basal
rate time.
For example: It is 6:00 AM and your current basal rate is 1.50 U/H. You want to set a temp basal rate of
130 percent for seven hours. The maximum percent temp basal rate you can set is 125 percent. Anything
larger would make #2 segment exceed your maximum basal setting of 2.0 U/H.
Your current basal rates: Your maximum basal rate setting: 2.0 U/H
Segment #1: 00:00 1.50 U/H
Segment #2: 11:00 1.60 U/H (largest)
Segment #3: 16:00 1.30 U/H
If your current basal changes (i.e. from rate 1 to rate 2), your percent temp basal amount will also
change. The pump will deliver the percentage for the duration that you have set.
You cannot make changes to your normal basal rate while a percent temp basal is active. You must either
wait until the temp basal is finished or cancel the temp basal in order to reprogram your normal basal rate
setting(s).
NOTE: The pump delivers basal amounts in 0.05 U/H increments. Because of this, your temp basal
amount will be rounded down to the next 0.05 U/H increment.
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1.50 U/H
(rate 1)
2.55 U/H
(rate 2)
1.25
U/H
1.95 U/H
(rate 3)
(50% x rate 3 = 0.975)
0.975 rounded down to
the next 0.05 increment
is 0.95 U/H
(50% x rate 2 = 1.275)
1.275 rounded down to
the next 0.05 increment is
1.25 U/H
7:00 a.m.
(07:00)
1:05 p.m.
(13:05)
3:00 p.m.
(15:00)
5:05 p.m.
(17:05)
temp basal stop time
12:00 a.m.
(00:00)
Temp Basal Settings
Temp basal type: Percent of basal
Duration: 4 hours (1:05 p.m. - 5:05 p.m.)
Rate: 50%
temp basal start time
0.95
U/H
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Selecting temp basal type
Your pump will remember the temp basal type setting. Once the type is set, you do not have to set it
again. To select a temp basal type, do these steps:
1Go to the SET TEMP BASAL AS screen.
Main > Basal > Temp Basal Type
2The SET TEMP BASAL AS screen appears. Select Insulin Rate (U/H) or Percent of Basal, then press
ACT.
3The screen will return to the BASAL SETUP screen. The temp basal type is now set. Exit the menus.
If you select Percent of Basal as your temp basal type, changes to your basal rate are not allowed
until after temp basal is completed or cancelled.
Delivering a temp basal
A temp basal cannot exceed your programmed max basal rate.
1Go to the BASAL MENU.
Main > Basal
2Select Set/Edit Temp Basal, then press ACT.
3The SET DURATION screen appears. The duration will flash. Duration is the amount of time it will take
for the pump to deliver the temporary basal. Enter the desired minutes or hours (30 minutes to 24-
hours), then press ACT.
4If you have selected insulin rate as your temp basal type, the SET TEMP BASAL U/H screen appears. If
you have selected percent of basal as your temp basal type, the SET TEMP BASAL % screen appears.
The temporary basal rate will flash. Enter your temp basal rate, then press ACT.
5The BASAL MENU screen appears with an open circle at the top of the screen. Your pump is in Special
mode; temp basal is now set and delivering. Exit the menus.
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Verifying temp basal delivery
Temporary basal information is
available in the STATUS screen
only.
During a temporary (temp) basal,
the pump is in Special mode (an
open circle appears). This open
circle will remind you that a
temp basal is active.
Additionally, your pump will
beep/vibrate three times every
hour during delivery. During
delivery, go to the STATUS screen
to see the current temp basal
information.
Canceling a temp basal
Use the Cancel Temp Basal function in the BASAL MENU to cancel a temporary basal. This function
immediately stops the temp basal and resumes the regular programmed basal delivery.
To cancel a temp basal, do these steps:
1Go to the BASAL MENU.
Main > Basal
2Select Cancel Temp Basal, then press ACT.
The screen will return to the BASAL MENU. Your temp basal is cancelled and open circle has
disappeared from the top of the screen. The programmed basal is now active again. Exit the menus.
Press down button
to scroll
Temp Basal of
0.6 units per hour
is now active
Temp Basal delivery
will last 30 minutes
4 minutes remaining
before Temp Basal
delivery is finished
regular programmed
basal rate will
resume after the
Temp Basal delivery
is finished
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Example 1:
Temp Basal for a decreased temporary basal rate
Ramon and his friends got together for an unplanned game of soccer. Before using the pump, he was
taking shots to manage his diabetes. Ramon experienced frequent low blood glucose reactions
sometimes during, and very often after, he played games with his friends. Now that he is using his
Paradigm pump, he can use the Temporary Basal Rate feature to help prevent low blood glucose. He
simply programs his pump to temporarily deliver less basal insulin during the time that he is playing, and
often for several hours after play, as well.
Ramon was able to determine how to set his Temporary Basal rates by frequent blood glucose testing,
both during and after activity, and recording his results. The first time he tried using the pump, his
healthcare professional advised him to program his pump to deliver 1/2 his usual basal rate for the
amount of time that he was playing and for an hour after he was done. He made small adjustments of
the temporary basal rate and the duration of time, each time he tried to use the feature. After several
different attempts with similar activity for the same amount of time, (such as his soccer game that
lasted 2 hours), he found a temporary basal rate that worked well for him.
Example 2:
Temp Basal for an increased temporary basal rate
Gail has had a cold with a cough for a couple of days. Because she is not feeling well, she tests her
blood glucose more frequently. She finds that her blood glucose levels are running above target range
before meals and she has needed several correction boluses to keep her blood glucose levels within her
normal limits. Gail decides to use the Temporary Basal Rate to increase her basal rate during the day
today. As advised by her healthcare professional, she will continue to check her blood glucose more
frequently until she is feeling well.
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Your turn:
Think of an activity where you might need to use a Temporary Basal Rate.
At what rate is your current basal rate running? ____________
What Temporary Basal Rate would you try using at this time? ___________________
How long will you be active?___________________
What duration will you set for the Temporary Basal Rate?________________
Test your blood glucose before and during activity and several times after as well. What are your blood
glucose results?
Pre- activity______________
During activity______________
1 hour after activity______________
Several hours after activity______________
What Temporary Basal Rate changes will you make for the next time you try this?
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Alarm review
You can review alarms in the ALARM HISTORY screen. This screen shows up to 36 past alarms and/or
errors. You can also review the details for each alarm when you are in the ALARM HISTORY screen.
1Go to the ALARM HISTORY screen.
Main > Utilities > Alarm > Alarm History
2Scroll through your past alarms.
3In the ALARM HISTORY screen, select the alarm you want to review and press ACT. The details for that
alarm will appear on the screen.
4Press ESC to return to the ALARM HISTORY screen. Select another alarm to review, or exit the menus if
you are done.
Setting your alert type
You can select the type of alert your pump uses (for alarms, special conditions and programming). You can
select a vibrate (silent) alert, or an audible beep alert. There are three beep types: long, medium and
short tones. The factory setting for this feature is beep-medium.
The vibrate alert type is disabled if you use the block feature, and vibrate must be set again once block is
turned off. Vibrate uses more battery power than the beep alert type and may shorten battery life. If your
alert type is set to vibrate and you get a LOW BATTERY alert, your pump will use the beep alert type
instead to conserve battery power.
1Go to the ALERT TYPE screen.
Main > Utilities > Alarm > Alert Type
2Select your alert type and press ACT. That alert type is now active. Exit the menus.
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Auto-off
The factory setting for this feature is Off. This is a safety feature that stops insulin delivery after a
defined time period (from 1 to 24 hours). If the pump detects that no buttons have been pressed for the
selected amount of time in Auto-off, insulin delivery will stop and an alarm will sound. You may choose to
program this feature into your pump based on the numbers of hours that you usually sleep at night. Discuss
what uses and settings are best for you with your healthcare professional.
1Go to the AUTO OFF DURATION screen.
Main > Utilities > Alarm > Auto Off
2Set the number of hours you want to set and press ACT.
If you do not want to use the Auto Off feature, make sure the hour is set to zero (0).
3The screen will return to the ALARM MENU. The Auto Off feature is now set. Exit the menus.
LOW RESV WARNING (Low reservoir warning)
Allows you to program the pump to sound an alert before your reservoir is empty. You can select one of
these warning types:
• a specified number of units that remain in the reservoir
• a specified maximum amount of time that remains before the reservoir will be empty
The factory setting for this feature is 20 insulin units.
If you use TIME as the low reservoir warning type and you deliver large boluses, the actual time remaining
could be less than the warning time. The TIME low reservoir warning type is intended to let you know if
you will have enough insulin while you are sleeping.
1Go to the RESV WARNING TYPE screen.
Main > Utilities > Alarm > Low Resv Warning
2Select Insulin Units or Time and press ACT.
WARNING: When the pump detects a low reservoir condition during a bolus or prime delivery,
the alert will go off after the delivery is finished. Make sure to check the volume of your
reservoir to ensure enough insulin is available.
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a. For Insulin units:
In the WARNING UNITS screen enter the number of units you want remaining for the first warning,
then press ACT.
The pump will alarm first when the specified units remain, then again when half that remaining
amount is used.
b. For Time:
In the WARNING TIME screen enter the amount of remaining time you want the first warning, then
press ACT.
The pump will alarm first when the specified time remains, then again one hour before empty.
Review daily insulin totals
The DAILY TOTALS screen provides a day-by-day history of the total amount of insulin that delivered for
the past 31 days. This screen includes all bolus and basal amounts delivered midnight-to-midnight for each
of the past 31 days. The Today line in the DAILY TOTALS screen shows the amount of insulin you delivered
so far that day.
The insulin used to prime your pump is not included in the DAILY TOTALS screen. This amount is counted
separately and shown in the PRIME HISTORY screen.
Question: Why should I review my daily totals?
Answer: Comparing your daily insulin deliveries to your blood glucose records helps you and your
healthcare professional identify your optimal daily insulin rate(s).
Question: What is included in the daily totals?
Answer: Daily totals include all basal and bolus insulin deliveries and meter blood glucose information for
that day.
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Pump data management
The pump data management feature allows you and your healthcare professional to view and manage your
basal and bolus insulin delivery, food intake, and BG data with averages. You can view the details of each
day individually or you can average the data over a specified number of days (up to 31 days).
•Daily totals — The system automatically tracks certain types of information for you on a day-to-day
basis. The daily totals are the totals for a single day.
•Averages — The system automatically calculates averages of certain types of information for you.
There are two basic types of averages:
• An average over a number of days (you select the number of days)
• An average for a single day
The insulin delivery, food intake, and meter blood glucose information includes daily totals and averages,
as described in the following sections.
Meter blood glucose information
The meter blood glucose information is calculated by using all of the automatic and manual meter blood
glucose measurements that were received by the pump for the day, or number of days. This includes
measurements that were manually entered into the pump during that time.
To view data for a single day:
1Go to the DAILY TOTALS screen.
Main > Utilities > Daily Totals
Select a date and press ACT.
2The BG AVG (Blood Glucose Average) screen displays. This screen shows:
• your average blood glucose for the day
• your high and low blood glucose levels for the day
• total number of blood glucose values you entered into the pump for the day
Press to view more information.
3The INSULIN screen displays. This screen shows:
• total insulin delivered for the day
• total Basal and Bolus insulin delivered for the day
• total percentage of each (Basal and Bolus) delivered for the day
• total carbohydrates entered into the pump for the day (entered using the Bolus Wizard feature)
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Press to view more information.
4The BOLUS screen displays. This screen shows:
• total bolus insulin delivered for the day
• total food bolus insulin delivered for the day and total percentage of food bolus insulin delivered
for the day
• total Corr (correction) bolus insulin delivered for the day and total percentage of corr bolus insulin
delivered for the day
• total man (manual) bolus insulin delivered for the day and total percentage of manual boluses
delivered for the day
Press to view more information.
5The NUM BOLUS screen displays. This screen shows:
• total number of boluses delivered for the day
• total number of food only and correction only boluses delivered for the day
• total number of food plus correction boluses delivered for the day
• total number of manual boluses delivered for the day
To get back to the HOME screen, press four times.
To view data over a number of days:
This procedure shows you how to view insulin delivery, food intake and meter blood glucose data for
a selected number of days.
1Go to the DAILY TOTALS screen.
Main > Utilities > Daily Totals
The DAILY TOTALS screen shows Daily Average selected.
Press ACT.
2The DAYS TO AVERAGE screen displays. Select the number of days you want to average by pressing the
and the . Press ACT.
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3The AVG BG screen displays. This screen shows:
• the average of all blood glucose values entered into the pump for the number of previous days you
selected
• the average high and low blood glucose values for the number of previous days you selected
• the average number of blood glucose values entered into the pump per day for the number of
previous days you selected
Press to view more information.
4The AVG INS (average insulin) screen displays. This screen shows:
• the average total insulin delivered per day for the number of previous days you selected
• the average total basal and bolus insulin delivered and total percentage of basal and bolus insulin
delivered per day for the number of previous days you selected
• the average total carbs entered into the pump per day (entered using the Bolus Wizard feature)
for the number of previous days you selected
Press to view more information.
5The AVG BOLUS screen displays. This screen shows:
• the average total bolus insulin delivered per day for the number of previous days you selected
• the average total food bolus insulin delivered for the number of previous days you selected and
the total average percentage of bolus insulin delivered for the number of previous days you
selected
• the average total correction bolus insulin delivered per day and the total average percentage of
bolus insulin delivered per day for the number of previous days you selected
• the average total manual bolus insulin delivered per day and the total average percentage of bolus
insulin delivered per day for the number of previous days you selected
Press to view more information.
6The NUM BOLUS screen displays. This screen shows:
• the average total number of boluses delivered per day for the number of previous days you
selected
• the average total number of food only boluses delivered per day for the number of previous days
you selected
• the average total number of correction only boluses delivered per day for the number of previous
days you selected
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• the average total number of food plus correction boluses delivered per day for the number of
previous days you selected
• the average total number of manual boluses delivered per day for the number of previous days you
selected
To get back to the HOME screen, press four times.
Personal reminders
Alarm clock
The alarm clock is a feature that allows you to set daily reminders for various events (8 max). The factory
setting for this feature is off. The alarm clock can be useful to remind you when to check your blood
glucose, eat, bolus, etc. When the alarm clock goes off, the message, ALARM CLOCK will appear. Press
ESC, then ACT to clear the reminder.
1Go to the ALARM OPTION screen.
Main > Utilities > Alarm Clock
2Select On/Set. Press ACT.
3Select Add Alarm. Press ACT.
4Enter the hour (flashing). Press ACT.
5Enter the minutes (flashing). Press ACT.
6Repeat steps 3 through 5 to program additional alarm times. Exit the menus when you are done.
Remote control option
The factory setting for this feature is off. You may want to explore the remote option after you have
become completely familiar with the basic functions of your pump. It is important that you consult with
your healthcare professional before using this feature. Remote controls can be purchased from Medtronic
Diabetes.
Refer to the remote control user guide for operating instructions.
NOTE: The use of RF (radio frequency) devices with the pump reduces battery life.
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To use the remote control, these pump settings must be programmed:
• Remote Options = On
• Remote control ID code entered in pump (code is on back of remote)
•Easy Bolus = On
Turn on remote control option
WARNING: If there is a LOW BATTERY condition, the pump will not receive signals from the remote. To
ensure the pump communicates with the remote control, make sure the pump does not have a low
battery. (Replacing the low battery with a new battery will restore remote control function.)
1Go to the REMOTE OPTION screen.
Main > Utilities > Remote Option
2Select On, then press ACT.
3The REMOTE ID MENU screen appears. Add, delete or review your remote ID as described in the next
section. Exit the menus if you are done.
Add, delete, review remote control IDs
Each remote control has its own unique ID. Up to three different remote control IDs can be programmed in
your pump. The remote control programming screens are very similar to those for the meter. Make sure to
select Remotes when programming your remote control.
If you are not sure that your remote control ID is entered in your pump, check the REVIEW REMOTE ID
screen. You must turn on the remote option to add, delete or review the remote control ID(s) programmed
in your pump.
1 Adding a remote ID
a. Select Add ID, then press ACT.
b. Enter each of the six ID numbers found on the back of the remote control. Press ACT after each
entry.
After you set the last number of the ID, the screen will return to the REMOTE ID MENU.
2 Deleting a remote ID
a. Select Delete ID, then press ACT.
b. Select the remote ID that you want to delete, then press ACT.
The selected ID is now deleted.
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3 Reviewing remote IDs
a. Select Review ID, then press ACT.
b. The programmed IDs will show in the REVIEW REMOTE ID screen.
4Exit the menus when you are done.
Block feature
Block restricts access to pump programming. The factory setting for this feature is off. Block is an
important safety feature if the pump user requires someone else to maintain complete control of pump
operation. When block is on, the remote control is used to deliver a bolus and suspend/resume the pump.
Direct pump programming is limited to suspend, block, and selftest. You can, however, still view status-
type screens (STATUS, BOLUS, BASAL REVIEW, DAILY TOTALS, etc.). Discuss what uses and settings are best
for you with your healthcare professional. (You can order the remote control from Medtronic Diabetes.)
Turning block on
NOTE: The vibrate alert-type is disabled when block is on.
1Go to the BLOCK OPTION screen.
Main > Utilities > Block
2Select On, then press ACT. The HOME screen will appear with an open circle. The Block option is now
on and the pump is in Special mode. Exit the menus.
Example 1: Block
Nicholas is a very active toddler who wears a Paradigm pump. His parents don't want to worry that he
will play with the pump and accidentally change his programmed settings. They simply activated the
Block feature, and now, except for the Suspend and Self-Test, no other features are active when using
the pump buttons. When Nicholas needs a bolus, his parents and caregivers simply program it with the
Remote Control.
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Example 2: Block
Oscar is an elderly man with diabetes who needs assistance with all of his daily living activities. He
needs his caregiver or family member to help him with his pump as well. To be sure that Oscar does not
change any pump settings, his family programmed his Paradigm pump with the Block feature turned on.
They use the Remote Control to give him his boluses when he needs them.
Lock keypad feature
Lock keypad prevents accidental pump keypad presses. You can only press the to view the STATUS
screen, and the button to turn on the backlight. The remote control can be used to give a bolus or put
the pump into Suspend.
A locked keypad is automatically unlocked during the following:
• Battery insertion
•Alarms
•Alerts
Locking the keypad
1Go to the UTILITIES MENU.
2Select Lock Keypad, then press ACT.
3Press ACT again to lock the keypad. The KEYPAD LOCKED screen appears with instructions on how to
unlock the keypad.
Unlocking the keypad
Press the button and the button at the same time. Keypad Unlocked screen appears.
Selftest
Selftest is a safety utility that allows you to check if your pump is operating properly. This self-diagnostic
feature can be used for maintenance or to check your pump if it operates unusually. During selftest, your
pump will automatically run internal tests, including a check for proper operation of the beep and vibrate
modes. The selftest is additional to the routine tests that run independently while the pump operates.
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Contact our 24 Hour HelpLine if any of the tests do not occur as described here.
NOTE: If the pump detects a condition such as low battery, the selftest will not finish. A message will
appear to show the condition that caused the test to stop.
1Go to the UTILITIES MENU.
Main > Utilities > Selftest
2Select Selftest, then press ACT.
3Periodically, you will hear beeps as different mechanisms in the pump are being tested. As part of the
selftest, the pump will do these tests:
a. Screen Test:
The screen will appear all black.
b. Selftest:
The pump will count down from 10.
c. Tone Test:
You should hear beeps.
d. Vibrate Test:
You will feel vibrations.
4After the selftest is finished, TEST COMPLETE screen appears. The screen will return to the UTILITIES
MENU, then to the HOME screen.
User settings
The user settings function allows you to save, restore, and clear all pump settings. You can also view a
listing of the dates and times of all recent user settings operations you have done. The Save Settings
feature lets you keep a set of pump settings that you can restore to your pump if it is cleared or you need
to go back to these settings for any reason.
When you clear your pump, the pump settings are restored to the factory defaults, and you must either
use Restore Settings, if you have saved a set of pump settings, or reprogram all your settings before you
can use your pump again. The pump does not clear the internal pump memory.
WARNING: Do not clear your pump settings while it is connected to your body.
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CAUTION: Do not clear your pump settings unless directed by your healthcare professional or a
Medtronic Diabetes representative. If you clear your pump settings, it will be necessary to reprogram
all your personal pump settings as directed by your healthcare professional. Additionally, you will
have to rewind your pump.
Saving the settings
Do these steps to save your current pump settings:
1Go to the UTILITIES MENU screen and select User Settings.
Main > Utilities > User Settings
2Hold down and press ACT.
3The USER SETTINGS screen is displayed with Save Settings highlighted. Press ACT.
4If this is the first time you have saved pump settings, go to step 5. If you have previously saved pump
settings, a message displays, indicating the date of your last pump settings save. Read the instructions
on the screen, then press ACT to save your current settings. You can press ESC if you want to cancel
the save.
5The SETTINGS SAVED message displays to confirm that your current pump settings have been saved.
Exit the menus.
Restoring the settings
Do these steps to restore the most recent pump settings you have saved to your pump.
1Go to the UTILITIES MENU screen and select User Settings.
Main > Utilities > User Settings
2Hold down and press ACT.
3The USER SETTINGS screen is displayed. Select Restore Settings, then press ACT.
4A message displays, giving you the option of restoring the pump settings that were saved on the given
date and erasing the ones currently on your pump. Read the instructions on the screen then press ACT
to restore the settings. You can press ESC if you want to cancel the restore.
5The SETTINGS RESTORED message displays to confirm that your current pump settings have been
replaced with the pump settings you had saved on the given date. Exit the menus and check your
pump settings to verify the restore.
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Clearing the settings
Take the following steps only if you want to clear your pump to factory default settings.
WARNING: Do not clear your pump settings while it is connected to your body.
CAUTION: Do not clear your pump settings unless directed by your healthcare professional or a
Medtronic Diabetes representative. If you clear your pump settings, it will be necessary to reprogram
all your personal pump settings as directed by your healthcare professional. Additionally, you will
have to rewind your pump.
1Go to the UTILITIES MENU screen and select User Settings.
Main > Utilities > User Settings
2Hold down and press ACT.
3The USER SETTINGS screen is displayed. Select Clear Settings, then press ACT.
4A CONFIRM message displays, giving you the option of clearing your pump settings or not. Select YES
and press ACT to clear the settings. You can press ESC if you want to cancel.
5You will see a RESET screen, and then the pump will go through various screens while it restarts. After
the pump clears all of your settings, the screen will go to the TIME/DATE SETUP screen.
6Reset the time and date as described in Setting the time and date section of the Basic programming
chapter.
7After you set the time and date, you must rewind your pump. Refer to the Rewinding your pump
section of the Starting on insulin chapter for instructions. Remember, all your settings have been
cleared and you must either restore or reprogram all your settings.
History
If you want to view a listing of the dates and times of all recent User Settings operations you have
done on your pump, such as saves and restores, take the following steps:
1Go to the UTILITIES MENU screen and select User Settings.
Main > Utilities > User Settings
2Hold down and press ACT.
3The USER SETTINGS screen is displayed. Select History, then press ACT.
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4The SETTINGS HISTORY screen displays, giving you a list of all the dates and times of your most recent
User Setting operations. Scroll down to view the entire history. When you are done looking at the
history, press ESC to exit the menu.
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Therapy software
Medtronic provides software to optimize your pump use. Contact our 24 Hour HelpLine for more
information.
CareLink Personal™
Your pump provides real-time glucose values so that you can track glucose concentration patterns and
possibly identify episodes of low and high blood glucose. It also stores glucose data so that it can be
analyzed to track patterns and/or downloaded to CareLink Personal for analysis of historical glucose
values.
CareLink Personal is a web-based system designed to help you manage your diabetes. It has many key
features:
• It copies (uploads) data from your devices: insulin pump and supported blood glucose meters.
• Device data is stored on a networked database.
• There is an online logbook where you can record self-reported information, such as how many
carbohydrates you consumed.
• Uploaded data and other information stored on the system can be viewed through several different
types of treatment reports.
• Access to data and personal information on this system is secure.
Reports
Reports show you data gathered from your device(s), and from what you directly entered into the system.
Examples of the report data you can get include:
• Pump operation, such as alarm settings and maximum allowed bolus amount.
• Insulin delivery rates, types and times.
• Blood glucose reading levels and times.
• Bolus Wizard or online logbook entry data.
Reports are displayed in PDF format. They can be viewed online, saved, or printed.
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You can share your reports with your healthcare professional. These reports can help you and your
healthcare professional to discover trends and other information. This can lead to improved therapy
management for greater control.
Logbook
The logbook allows you to enter the following self-reported information:
• Carbohydrates consumed
• Exercise activity
• Urine ketone results
• HbA1c results
• Infusion set changes
The data from your logbook is used in the reports you create. You can see how, for example, your
carbohydrate intake compares to blood glucose levels for the same day or time. You can also use it as an
online diary of your diabetes management.
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Insulin pump therapy follow-up
We hope that you are now comfortable using the pump and your blood glucose values have improved
through insulin pump therapy. Diabetes management requires much more than blood glucose control. You
need to take care of your complete physical and mental health. This includes seeking treatment for any
condition both directly related to and not related to diabetes. The following recommendations apply to
general diabetes as well as insulin pump therapy follow-up. Remember, your healthcare professional is
your best resource for successful diabetes management.
Recommended follow-up
Everyday
• Check blood glucose 4–6 times a day and always before bed
• Test before driving and have a fast-acting carbohydrate with you when you drive
• If your blood glucose is above 250 mg/dL (13.9 mmol/L) twice in a row, take an injection and change
the infusion set
Every month
• Review DKA prevention guidelines
• Check 3:00 AM blood glucose at least once during the month
• Check 2-hour post-meal blood glucose for all meals on a given day
Every 3 months
• Visit your healthcare professional, even if you feel well and your blood glucose values are within
target range
• Review your blood glucose log and insulin pump settings with your healthcare professional
• Make sure you have an HbA1c test done
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Laboratory tests
• Test for HbA1c four or more times a year
• Test for cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglyceride yearly
• Test for microalbuminuria yearly
Every visit
• Blood pressure check
• Foot exam
• Review goals for blood glucose, meal plan and exercise
Annually
• Dilated eye exam by a qualified ophthalmologist
• Annual flu shot
• Regular dental visits
• Nerve function tests
• EKG test over age 35
• Prostate exam for men, breast exam for women
• Diabetes education review
• Replace Glucagon Emergency Kit (new prescription from your healthcare professional)
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Troubleshooting and alarms
This Troubleshooting chapter is designed to help you understand the messages that your pump is giving you
when you get an alarm or an alert message. The procedures in the beginning of this chapter are to be used
when you get specific alarms or cover a likely condition that might happen. A list of alarms is provided at
the end of this chapter.
NOTE: It is recommended that you read your warranty statement included with your pump for
information on what is covered during your warranty period.
My pump has a NO DELIVERY alarm
When a NO DELIVERY alarm occurs, it means the pump is working correctly. Your pump is not broken, but
it has detected that something is preventing insulin from being delivered. Do the following steps:
1Check your blood glucose and take an injection if needed.
2Make sure that there is insulin in your reservoir and the tubing is not kinked. If these are all right, go
to step 5.
3If necessary unkink the tubing. Clear the alarm by pressing ESC and ACT. A screen will appear with
two choices: Resume and Rewind. Select Resume.
4If the reservoir is empty, clear the alarm by pressing ESC and ACT. Select Rewind and change your
reservoir and infusion set per the instructions in the Starting on insulin chapter.
5Continue troubleshooting by disconnecting at the quick-disconnect, and set a 10 unit Fixed Prime.
6Does insulin come out of the needle at the quick-disconnect?
a. If yes, change your entire infusion set per the instructions in the Starting on insulin chapter.
If NO insulin comes out of the needle at the quick-disconnect, or you receive another No Delivery
alarm, call our 24 Hour HelpLine.
b. Your pump remembers the last Fixed Prime amount that was delivered, so make sure to set your
Fixed Prime amount back to your usual setting. Remember to change your Fixed Prime amount
from 10 units to your infusion set amount.
7Monitor your blood glucose closely.
8If you followed these steps and you are still receiving a No Delivery alarm, call our 24 Hour HelpLine.
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What happens if I leave the pump battery out too long?
If you leave the pump battery out too long (more than five minutes) you may receive a BATT OUT LIMIT
alarm message when you install the new battery. Do the following steps:
1Set your pump clock to the correct time, date, and year.
2Check to make sure that all your settings, such as basal rate, are set as desired. If need be, reapply
your last saved settings to the pump by using the Restore Settings option under User Settings in the
UTILITIES MENU (you can only use this option if you have previously saved your pump settings). See the
Restoring the settings section of the Utilities chapter.
3Check the ALARM HISTORY screen and the STATUS screen for any alarms and/or alerts that may still
need attention.
If you leave the battery out for more than three or four days, you may receive an A17 and A47 alarms
when you install a new battery. Do the following steps:
1Clear the A17 and A47 alarms.
2Set your pump clock to the correct time, date and year.
3Check to make sure that all your settings, such as basal rate, are set as desired. If need be, reapply
your last saved settings to the pump by using the Restore Settings option under User Settings in the
UTILITIES MENU (you can only use this option if you have previously saved your pump settings). See the
Restoring the settings section of the Utilities chapter.
4Check the ALARM HISTORY screen and the STATUS screen for any alarms and/or alerts.
Why doesn't my pump battery last very long?
A short battery life does not mean that something is wrong with your pump. Battery life in your pump is
variable and based on the conditions below:
• The brand of battery you use (we recommend Energizer).
• The storage and/or handling of the battery before use (avoid high or low temperatures).
• The usage of pump in cold temperatures; this may shorten the battery life.
• The usage of your pump, such as how often the buttons are pushed, the number of alerts/alarms and
set changes.
• The amount of insulin the pump is delivering.
• The usage of some features. The backlight, vibrate, remote control and meter options decrease
battery life.
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What is a CHECK SETTINGS alarm?
This alarm occurs after an E alarm or after you clear your pump. It is advising you to make sure that all
your settings are correct. A CHECK SETTINGS alarm occurs after any of these actions:
• All user settings were cleared (set back to their defaults) because there was an E-error alarm,
• The CLEAR SETTINGS function was performed,
• Or after you rewind when practicing without a reservoir when your first get your pump. In this case, it
is just a reminder to make sure all your settings are programmed before you begin using the pump
with insulin.
My screen appears distorted
The screen may appear distorted or have a rainbow-like appearance if you are wearing polarized
sunglasses, are in bright sunlight, or in extreme high or low temperatures. If your screen appears
distorted:
• Take off your sunglasses.
• Move into the shade.
• Make sure your pump is not in direct heat (next to a heater) or cold (worn on the outside of your
clothing on a very cold day).
•Do not return the pump: this is a normal property of this type of screen on any device.
I cannot get out of the priming loop
There are several causes of and resolutions to this problem:
1Is the reservoir pump full?
• If no, place a full reservoir or shipping cap in the pump.
• If yes, make sure you are disconnected from the pump.
2Hold the ACT button until the second set of beeps and the numbers appear on the screen.
• If yes, your pump is okay. Go to step 4 in the Manual prime section in the Starting on insulin
chapter to finish the manual prime.
• If you did not hear a second set of beeps or numbers did not appear on the screen, change your
infusion set and repeat this step.
3If you still do not hear the beeps and see the number count on the screen, call the helpline or your
local representative.
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The pump is asking me to rewind
This is normal after any of the following:
1Any E-alarms,
2The Clear Settings function,
3Or, a NO DELIVERY Alarm (during the Prime sequence).
My bolus stopped
The Bolus Stopped error can occur if the battery cap is loose or the pump was bumped or dropped during a
bolus. It can also happen if the pump receives a static shock. As a safety measure, the pump stops the
bolus when this happens.
1If you dropped your pump, visually inspect it to make sure that it is not damaged in any way.
2Review your bolus history and reprogram the remaining bolus, if needed.
My pump buttons are not acting right during a bolus
If the , or buttons are pressed and held down while a bolus is being delivered, the screen will
freeze on that amount. Once the button is released, the units will ramp up to the amount delivered so far.
Pressing and holding down the button will not stop the delivery of a bolus.
My pump will not display my blood glucose reading from my meter
1Make sure you are using the correct meter (a blood glucose meter supported by MWT1 technology).
Your pump will communicate with this meter only.
2Make sure your meter's RF (radio frequency) feature is on and working correctly.
3Make sure the meter option in your pump is set to On and you have set the meter ID number correctly
on the pump.
4Make sure your pump does not have a low battery alert condition.
5Make sure the meter is within 4 feet (1.2 meters) of the pump without anything in between such as
another person, a wall, etc.
6Make sure there is no RF (radio frequency) interference from other electronic devices that could
prevent communication. These devices can include some cell phones, cordless phones, televisions,
computers, radios, other Paradigm pumps, meters and pump remote controls. To restore
communication, simply move away from these other types of devices, or turn them off.
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7Your pump will not show another reading. Make sure the pump is idle and the HOME screen is blank.
8If your pump still does not receive your blood glucose reading from the meter, use the up/down
buttons to manually enter your blood glucose (in the ENTER BG screen).
I dropped my pump
Take care to protect your pump from being dropped.
1Check that all connections are still tightly in place.
If you notice that the drive support cap is loose, or sticking out, discontinue use of the pump. Do not
press on the drive support cap. Pushing on the drive support cap may result in unintended insulin
delivery, which can cause hypoglycemia. See Warnings in the Introduction chapter for more
information.
2Check the LCD, keypad and pump case for cracks or damage.
3Check infusion set, including the tubing connector and tubing for cracks or damage.
4Review the status screen, basal rates and other pump settings.
5Perform the Selftest procedure located in the UTILITIES MENU.
6Call our 24 Hour HelpLine for assistance.
I submerged my pump in water
Your pump is designed to resist accidental contact with water. Do not submerge in water during bathing,
showering, swimming, or other water activities.
1Pat the outside of the case until dry.
2Open the reservoir compartment and check the compartment and reservoir for water. If wet, dry it
completely within ten (10) minutes of exposure to water. Exposure to liquids, including water or
insulin can corrode the mechanism.
3Dry the reservoir completely—do NOT place a wet reservoir in the pump.
4Do not use hot air to dry your pump. This may damage your pump's internal electronics.
5Check the battery compartment and the battery—if wet, let them dry completely before using the
pump.
6Perform a selftest.
I cannot get to the User Settings screen
If you press ACT when you have User Settings highlighted, the following message appears: This feature is
not normally accessible. To access, consult your User Guide.
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To get to the USER SETTINGS screen:
1Go to the UTILITIES MENU screen.
Main > Utilities
2Select User Settings. Hold down and press ACT.
3See the User Settings section of the Utilities chapter for information about the menu options.
Alert conditions
Your pump has a sophisticated network of safety checks and systems. If it detects an unusual condition
that requires your immediate attention, it beeps or vibrates periodically to alert you. The pump goes into
Special mode (an open circle displays), and the backlight illuminates.
If you do not clear an alarm, the pump will not display any other alarms or alerts. Your pump behaves
differently if an alarm happens after an alert that has not been cleared. It will display an alarm before you
clear the initial alert. Alarms and alerts are displayed in the order of importance. When you clear the
initial alarm, the pump displays any alarms or alerts received after the first alarm in this order.
Check your pump and test your blood sugar. Follow the guidelines prescribed by your healthcare
professional to manage your diabetes as needed.
Example:
John's pump displays a BUTTON ERROR alarm, but he does not clear it. During the time that his pump
displays the BUTTON ERROR alarm, his pump receives a LOW RESERVOIR alert. A few minutes later, his
pump receives a NO DELIVERY alarm. John's pump does not display the LOW RESERVOIR alert or the NO
DELIVERY alarm until he clears the first alarm. After John clears the BUTTON ERROR alarm, his pump
displays the LOW RESERVOIR alarm. After he clears the LOW RESERVOIR alarm, his pump displays the NO
DELIVERY alert.
• Dual Wave or Square Wave bolus delivery
• Pattern A or B is active
• Temp basal delivery
•Block feature is on
• Low reservoir
• Low battery
Question: Why are alerts important?
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Answer: Your pump monitors activities and will alert you if a Special mode is active. Some alerts are a
normal part of pump therapy, such as an active temporary basal. There are alerts that indicate a condition
that is outside normal pump activity. For example, your pump notifies you with an alert when you need to
replace the reservoir (LOW RESERVOIR) or replace your pump battery (LOW BATTERY).
What to do
When your pump beeps or vibrates notifying you that an alert condition exists:
1Read and follow the instructions on the screen. Press ESC, ACT to silence an alert.
2Check the STATUS screen to determine what caused the alert.
3If the condition is due to a low battery, replace the battery.
4If the condition is due to a low reservoir, monitor the reservoir volume frequently and change the
reservoir when appropriate. Make sure you have a new reservoir, infusion set and vial of insulin with
you.
LOW RESERVOIR ALERT
You can program the pump to sound an alert when either a specified number of units remains or a
specified amount of time remains before the reservoir will be empty.
LOW BATTERY ALERT
If you get this alert, DO NOT go to sleep without replacing the battery. The backlight, the remote, and
meter functions are disabled during a LOW BATTERY condition. If the alert type is set to Vibrate, the pump
will change to the audio alert Beep Medium. Clear (ESC, ACT) this alert before you replace your battery.
Alarms
Your pump has a sophisticated network of safety checks and systems. If the safety network detects
anything unusual, your pump notifies you of conditions that require your immediate attention. The
backlight illuminates the pump screen and the alarm/alert message displays on the screen.
If you do not clear an alarm, the pump will not display any other alarms or alerts. Your pump behaves
differently if an alarm happens after an alert that has not been cleared. It will display an alarm before you
clear the initial alert. Alarms and alerts are displayed in the order of importance. When you clear the
initial alarm, the pump displays any alarms or alerts received after the first alarm in this order. See the
example in the Alert conditions section of this chapter.
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Check your pump and test your blood sugar. Follow the guidelines prescribed by your healthcare
professional to manage your diabetes as needed.
NOTE: The STATUS screen shows any alarms and alerts that are active.
Question: Why are alarms important?
Answer: Your pump monitors activities and notifies you if there is an unusual pump status or your
attention is required. When an attention alarm is active, INSULIN DELIVERY IS STOPPED and immediate
operator interaction is required.
If the Vibrate mode is on, all alarms and alerts start as vibrations and then change to beeps. For your
safety, if there is no response after ten minutes, the beeps change to a siren. The siren continues every
minute until the alarm is cleared.
What to do
When an alarm is triggered, the pump goes into Attention mode (a solid circle displays) and an alarm
message shows on the screen. The pump then defaults to the HOME screen. Do these steps when you get
an alarm:
1 View the alarm: From the HOME screen, press any button to see the alarm message.
2Read all of the alarm text. There are instructions on how to fix the alarm condition. (Press to
read more text, if available.)
3 Clear the alarm. Press ESC then ACT after you read the alarm instructions.
4The HOME screen appears.
5 Follow the instructions that appeared with the alarm to fix the alarm condition.
6 Check your settings (i.e., time/date, basal, etc.) to make sure they are correct.
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Alarm conditions
Alarms put the pump in Attention mode.
A (ALARM)
This alarm shows the letter A followed by two numbers. A-alarms cause all insulin delivery to stop. Your
pump settings are retained. If this alarm repeats often, call our 24 Hour HelpLine for assistance.
AUTO OFF
Alerts you that no buttons were pressed during the time limit you set for the AUTO OFF DURATION feature,
and so insulin delivery has been stopped.
BATT OUT LIMIT
Occurs if the battery has been out of the pump for more than five minutes. Verify that the pump time and
date are correct. If not correct, go to the UTILITIES MENU and reset the date and time.
BOLUS STOPPED
If this alarm occurs, it is very important to check bolus history to review how much of the bolus was
actually delivered. If necessary, reprogram a bolus with the amount not yet delivered.
BUTTON ERROR
Occurs if a button has been continually pressed for more than three minutes.
CHECK SETTINGS
When this alarm is active, you should check and/or reprogram your pump settings, including the time/
date.
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E (ERROR)
After receiving this alarm, note the error number then call our 24 Hour HelpLine for assistance. An error
alarm will show the letter E followed by two numbers. E-alarms cause all insulin delivery to stop, the
pump resets, and all your settings are cleared.
EMPTY RESERVOIR
There is no insulin in the reservoir. Change the reservoir immediately.
FAILED BATT TEST
The pump tests the voltage of each battery installed. This test ensures a battery with low voltage is not
used. If the battery does not have enough voltage, this alarm will occur. The pump will not function and
the battery must be replaced. (Always make sure that you install a NEW battery into the pump.)
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MAX DELIVERY
This alarm alerts you when you have taken more insulin than expected based on maximum bolus and
maximum basal rates.
MOTOR ERROR
Insulin delivery has stopped. This alarm occurs if your pump detects a motor error.
NO DELIVERY
Insulin delivery has stopped. This alarm occurs if your pump detects a blockage.
NO RESERVOIR
The reservoir is not inserted correctly or no reservoir has been inserted.
OFF NO POWER
The battery is dead. Replace battery immediately. Follow the directions on the screen. Check to make
sure that the time is correct on the screen. Reset the time if necessary.
RESET
The Reset alarm triggers when pump settings are cleared because of one of these reasons:
• Pump settings were cleared (Clear Settings function) and settings have not been reprogrammed.
• A download attempt from the PC is incomplete. (The download function is applicable to the optional
software feature. Refer to the software user guide for more information.)
WEAK BATTERY
The pump tests the voltage of each battery installed. If the battery voltage is less than full strength, this
alarm may occur. The pump will operate normally, but the battery life will be shorter than expected.
Always make sure to install a NEW battery in the pump.
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Pump maintenance
It is recommended that you read your warranty statement included with your pump for information about
what is covered during your warranty period.
Battery
The Paradigm pump uses a single 1.5 V AAA alkaline battery, size E92, type LR03. As a safety measure,
Medtronic Diabetes has designed the pump to only accept a NEW battery. If you insert a used battery, the
FAILED BATT TEST alarm may be triggered. Refer to the Install battery in The basics chapter for
instructions.
The use of cold batteries causes erratic pump behavior. To prevent this, do not use batteries that have
been in cold storage (i.e., in the refrigerator or your car in the winter). It takes several hours for these
batteries to warm to room temperature.
Certain features on the pump use a lot of battery power. Your battery will need to be replaced more
frequently if you use these features:
• Remote control
• Meter
•Backlight
• Vibrate alert type setting
CAUTION: It is recommended that you use a AAA Energizer battery. Do not use a rechargeable or
carbon zinc battery in the pump. Do not remove the battery unless you are changing your battery
(installing a NEW battery). Replace it within five minutes. If not replaced within five minutes, the
screen may display an alarm message. Follow the instructions in the message and make sure the time
and date are set correctly. Check that the battery is inserted correctly. If the battery has been
installed backwards, remove the battery and install it properly.
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Storage
If you have to remove and store your pump, it is recommended that you store it with the battery in place.
Keep a record of your current basal rates. To preserve battery life, reset the basal rates to 0 (zero), turn
off the remote and meter options, and set the Auto-off to dashes or zeroes.
Cleaning your pump
1Use only a damp cloth and mild detergent mixed with water to clean the outside of your pump.
2Rinse the pump with a clean cloth, dampened with clean water.
3Dry with a clean cloth.
4Never use organic solvents, such as lighter fluid, nail polish remover, or paint thinner to clean your
pump.
5Keep the reservoir compartment and battery compartment dry and away from moisture.
6Do not use any lubricants with your pump.
7Use a 70 percent alcohol wipe to disinfect your pump.
8Use a dry clean cotton tip to remove any battery residue from the battery cap.
9Use a dry clean cloth to remove any battery residue from the battery compartment opening.
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Pump specifications
This section provides detailed information on specifications related to your pump. The safety features of
your pump are individually listed and described.
Alarms and error messages
• Indicators: audible tone (beep) or vibration (silent)
• All alarms and errors show messages on the pump's screen and provide instructions on what to do.
Unresolved alarms will escalate to siren mode for added safety.
Alarm history
Maximum records shown: 36
Audio frequency
Name Frequency (+/- 25%)
Alarm 1850 Hz
Escalated alarm 2.5 kHz, followed by 3.2 kHz
Alert 1.8 kHz, followed by 2.1 kHz and 1.8 kHz
Backlight
• LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) type
•Time-out: 30 seconds
Basal
• Rate increments: 0.05 units/hour
• Delivery: 0.05 - 35 units/hour (maximum units: 35/hour)
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• Factory maximum setting: 2.0 units/hour
• 3 patterns maximum, each with 48 rates
BG target
•Maximum targets: 8
• Range: 60 - 250 mg/dL (3.3 - 13.9 mmol/L)
• Warning limits: less than 90 or greater than 140 mg/dL (less than 5.0 or greater than 7.8 mmol/L)
Bolus delivery
• Fluid delivered/stroke: 0.05 u
• Fluid delivered/stroke: 0.5 µL
• Time between/delivery strokes: 2 seconds
• Delivery rate (per minute): 1.5 u
Bolus history
Maximum records shown: 24
Bolus units
Increments: 0.1 units
Bolus Wizard feature
(see the end of this section for information)
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Carb ratios
Maximum ratio settings Range Warning limits
8 3 - 150 grams/u less than 5 or greater than 50 grams/u
0.1 - 5.0 u/exch less than 0.3 or greater than 3.0 u/exch
Carb units
• The food entry when using Bolus Wizard feature
• grams: 0 - 300 (increments: 1 gram)
• exchanges 0.0 - 20 (increments: 0.5 exch)
Daily totals
Maximum records shown: 31 days of data, maximum display: 999.95 units/day. Daily delivery accuracy:
+0/-0.05 units.
Default screen
The HOME screen. For most screens, if no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds, the pump returns to this
screen.
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Delivery accuracy
• Delivery accuracy: +/-5 percent.
• Displacement (piston) accuracy: +/-2 percent.
Delivery Volume Accuracy Curve ( -0.40% ) Overall Error
(MMT-515 Model) Qualification Testing (0.01 ml/hr 06/28/04 S/N: 010264-B061); 23°C
MMT-326 Reservoir Lot:kd0203245, MMT-318 Infusion set Lot: 314453
0 153045607590105120135150165180195210
Time Interval (Minutes)
Percent Error (%)
Max imum Err or ( % )
Minimum Err or ( % )
Overall Flow Error (%)
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40
50
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Pump motor
The pump motor has a unique, patented design with an integrated safety check system. The system
delivers in precise increments.
Dual Wave bolus
Delivers a Normal bolus followed by a Square Wave bolus (limited by maximum bolus).
Easy bolus
• Features programming using audible tones (or vibrate pulses) in user-defined increments.
• Beep mode range: 0 to maximum bolus
• Vibrate mode range: 0 to 20 steps or maximum bolus, whichever comes first
• Default step increment: 0.1 unit
• Step size < maximum bolus.
• Adjustable step size: 0.1 to 2.0 units per step.
• Accessible from the remote control or pump buttons.
Infusion pressure
Maximum infusion pressure and occlusion pressure: 13.7 PSI (94.46 kPa).
Insulin sensitivity
• Maximum settings: 8
• Factory default: 50 mg/dL (2.8 mmol/L)
• Range: 10 - 400 mg/dL (0.5 - 22.2 mmol/L)
• Warning limits: less than 20 or greater than 100 mg/dL (less than 1.1 or greater than 5.6 mmol/L)
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Low resv (reservoir) warning
Values are based on displayed amount, not actual amount.
time: 2 - 24-hours, and
@ 1:00 hour before empty
08:00 hours (default when time is selected)
units: 5 - 50 units, and
@ 1/2 amount remaining
20 units (factory default)
Meter value
• The BG measurement received from the meter. Appears in the ENTER BG screen during bolus
programming. Appears on the screen when the pump is idle at the HOME screen.
• Expiration: 12 minutes
• Range: 20 - 600 mg/dL (1.1 - 33.3 mmol/L)
• Maximum meter ID entries: 3
Normal bolus
Range 0.1 - 25.0 units of insulin (limited by maximum bolus setting).
Occlusion detection
When occlusion is detected, the NO DELIVERY alarm will occur. The occlusion alarm is triggered by an
average of 2.77 units of missed insulin. The Paradigm pump is intended for use with U100 insulin. This
table shows occlusion detection for 3 different situations when using U100 insulin.
Rate Minimum time
before alarm
Typical time
before alarm
Maximum time
before alarm
bolus delivery (1.5 u/min) 92 seconds 116 seconds 162 seconds
basal delivery (1.0 u/h) 2.2 hours 3.09 hours 4.47 hours
basal delivery (0.05 u/h) 37.4 hours 59.2 hours 87 hours
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Percent temp basal
Default value: 100% of basal programming
Power supply
The pump is powered by a standard 1.5 V AAA alkaline battery, size E92, type LR03 (Energizer brand
recommended).
Prime function
• Fixed prime range: 0.1 - 25.0 units (limited by maximum bolus)
• Manual prime limit: Warning at 30 units, then at each 10 units thereafter.
• Fill rate: 1 to 5 units/second.
Prime history
Maximum records shown: 20 manual and fixed
Program safety checks
Maximum infusion with single fault condition: 0.0 units
Pump size
The dimensions of the pump are approximately:
• 515 Pump:
• 2.0 x 3.0 (2.8 at the battery cap) x 0.75 inches
• 5.1 x 7.6 (7.1 at the battery cap) x 2.0 cm
• 715 Pump:
• 2.0 x 3.7 (3.5 at the battery cap) x 0.75 inches
• 5.1 x 9.4 (8.9 at the battery cap) x 2.0 cm
Pump weight
• 515 pump: approximately 100 grams (with battery installed).
• 715 pump: approximately 108 grams (with battery installed).
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Remote control
Uses radio signals to allow users to program Normal boluses or to suspend/resume their pumps.
Reservoir
• The user-filled reservoir is made from impact-resistant, insulin-compatible polypropylene.
• 515 Pump volume: up to 176 units of U100 insulin
• 715 Pump volume: up to 300 units of U100 insulin
Square Wave bolus
Delivers bolus insulin over a duration of 30 minutes up to 8 hours (limited by the max bolus setting).
Temporary (temp) basal rate
Allows you to temporarily change the current basal rate for a duration of 30 minutes up to 24 hours
(limited by maximum basal setting). The temp basal rate can be set to either Percent of basal or Insulin
rate.
Time and date screen
12-hour or 24-hour formats. Pump users set the time/date, including the year, month and day. The date is
included in the STATUS screen. Time always appears on the top of the screen.
Environmental conditions
• Pump operating temperature range: from 37°F (3°C) to 104°F (40°C)
• Air pressure range: from 700 hPa to 1060 hPa (from 10.2 psi to 15.4 psi)
• Operating humidity range inside the case: from 20% to 90% per EN 60601-1 2-24, Section 10.2.1c.
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Status screen
Item When What
Active Insulin if any (Active Ins:) the amount of active
insulin, displayed to the next
0.025U
Alarm Clock* (appears if scheduled to
alarm)
Time set is displayed.
Auto-off (appears if enabled) X HR
Basal pattern information (if active) Pattern A or B
Battery Status (always appears) Normal, Low, Off
BG meter value
(most recent BG value
received)
(appears if BG meter is
enabled)
XXX m/dL time and date received
BG Reminder*
(Only if enabled)
Time remaining before BG reminder is set to go off H:MM h
(if less than 1 hour, 0:XXh where XX is minutes remaining)
Block (if active) ON
Current date (always appears)
Current temp basal
information
(if active) rate (units per hour), duration,
time remaining
Last alarm/alert if cleared within 24 hours (Last:) with the date, time and
abbreviation for the most
recently cleared alarm/alert
Last bolus information type and units delivered
delivery time and date
(S = Square, N = Normal, D =
Dual)
Meter Off, Low Batt (appears if enabled but battery is low or empty)
Meter On (appears if enabled)
Pump model number (always appears)
Remote On (appears if enabled)
Reservoir started (always appears) date, time, units left, time left
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Item When What
Serial number (always appears)
Software version (always appears)
Standard basal delivery data (always appears) current basal rate (basal 1, basal
2, etc.)
Status of pump (i.e., Rewind, Suspended, Low Reservoir, Set Time, etc.)
Time (always appears)
*If all of the Reminders and the Alarm Clock are enabled, only the reminder that is nearest to
alarming will appear in the STATUS screen.
Bolus Wizard feature specifications
There are three different formulas the Bolus Wizard feature uses to estimate a bolus, depending on your
current BG. The following formulas apply only when the carb units are in grams.
1If your current BG is greater than your High BG Target, the Bolus Wizard feature subtracts active
insulin from the BG correction estimate, then adds this to the food estimate to get the total bolus
estimate. However, if the result of subtracting active insulin from BG correction estimate is a negative
number (less than zero), the total bolus estimate is based only on the food estimate.
(food estimate)
food
carb ratio - active insulin+=
(correction estimate)
total bolus
estimate current BG - High BG Target
insulin sensitivity
2If your current BG is less than your Low BG Target, the Bolus Wizard feature adds the BG correction
estimate to the food estimate to get the total bolus estimate.
(correction estimate)
(food estimate)
food
carb ratio +=
total bolus
estimate current BG - Low BG Target
insulin sensitivity
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3If your current BG is between or equal to your High or Low BG Target, the total bolus estimate is
based only on the food estimate.
(food estimate)
food
carb ratio
=
total bolus
estimate
4If you do not enter a BG, the total bolus estimate is based only on the food estimate.
Notes:
• If a Dual Wave bolus is less than the estimate due to the max bolus limit or a user change, the square
(sq) portion is reduced first.
• Based on the Active Insulin Time setting you choose, the pump keeps track of how much insulin is still
active in your body. This prevents the stacking of insulin, and lowers the chances of hypoglycemia.
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• The Bolus Wizard feature may utilize your current BG measurement, carbohydrate consumption, and
active insulin to calculate your estimated bolus.
• Active Insulin Curves
% Insulin Remaining
Time (hours)
Active Insulin Curve
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
0123456 978
8 Hour
7 Hour
6 Hour
5 Hour
4 Hour
3 Hour
2 Hour
Graph adapted from Mudaliar and colleagues, Diabetes Care, Volume 22, Number 9 September 1999,
page 1501
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Bolus Wizard feature examples
Settings:
• Carb ratio: 30 grams/unit
• BG Target: 90-120 mg/dL (5.0-6.7 mmol/L)
• Insulin Sensitivity: 40 mg/dL/unit (2.2 mmol/L/unit)
•Active Insulin Time: 6 Hours
#1: No active insulin from previous bolus delivery. User inputs 60 grams of carbs and does not enter BG.
(food estimate)
60 g
30 g/u = 2 units
= 2 unitsbolus estimate
#2: No active insulin from previous bolus delivery. User inputs 60 grams of carbs and a BG of 200 mg/dL
(11.1 mmol/L).
(food estimate)
60 g
30 g/u = 2 units = 2 units+
(correction estimate)
= 2 + 2
= 4 units
bolus estimate
11.1 mmol/L - 6.7 mmol/L
2.2 mmol/L/u
= 2 units
200 mg/dL - 120 mg/dL
40 mg/dL/u
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#3: No active insulin from previous bolus delivery. User inputs 60 grams of carbs and a BG of 70 mg/dL (3.9
mmol/L).
(food estimate)
60 g
30 g/u = 2 units = -0.5 units+
(correction estimate)
= 2 + (-0.5)
= 1.5 units
bolus estimate
3.9 mmol/L - 5.0 mmol/L
2.2 mmol/L/u
= -0.5 units
70 mg/dL - 90 mg/dL
40 mg/dL/u
#4: No active insulin from previous bolus delivery. User inputs 60 grams of carbs and a BG of 100 mg/dL
(5.6 mmol/L).
(food estimate)
60 g
30 g/u = 2 units +
(correction estimate)
= 2 + 0
= 2 units
bolus estimate
Correction is 0 because the
current blood glucose reading
is between the BG High and
Low Targets
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#5: Previous bolus activity results in a calculation of 1.5 units unabsorbed (active) insulin. User inputs 60
grams of carbs and a BG of 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L).
(food estimate)
60 g
30 g/u = 2 units - 1.5 units (active insulin)
- 1.5 units (active insulin)
= 0.5 units+
(correction estimate)
= 2 + 0.5
= 2.5 units
bolus estimate
11.1 mmol/L - 6.7 mmol/L
2.2 mmol/L/u
= 0.5 units
200 mg/dL - 120 mg/dL
40 mg/dL/u
#6: Previous bolus activity results in a calculation of 3.5 units unabsorbed (active) insulin. User inputs 60
grams of carbs and a BG of 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L).
(food estimate)
60 g
30 g/u = 2 units - 3.5 units (active insulin)
- 3.5 units (active insulin)
= -1.5 units*+
(correction estimate)
= 2 + 0
= 2 units
bolus estimate
11.1 mmol/L - 6.7 mmol/L
2.2 mmol/L/u
= -1.5 units*
200 mg/dL - 120 mg/dL
40 mg/dL/u
*This negative number indicates that active insulin is sufficient to cover the
correction that is needed. Thus, correction will be 0 units. Active insulin does
not reduce the food portion of the estimate.
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Insulin delivery default settings
Menu Item Default
Setting
Limits Increments
Bolus Menu: Bolus Wizard feature: Off
Easy bolus: On
Easy bolus step: 0.1 u 2 u
Dual/Square bolus: Off
Maximum bolus: 10.0 u 0 - 25 u (per
single bolus)
BG reminder: Off 0:00 - 5:00 0:30
Basal Menu: Patterns: Off
Maximum basal rate: 2.0 u/h 0.00 - 35.00 u/h 0.05 u
Basal rate: 0.0 u/h 0.05 u
Temp basal type: U/H max basal rate
setting
0.05 u/h (or 1%)
Utilities
Menu:
Lock Keypad: Off
(Alarm) History: (no defaults)
Alert type: audio, beep-
med
Auto-off: Off
Low reservoir
warning:
(20) insulin
units
5 - 50 u;
2nd: @ 1\2
amount (2:00 -
24:00;
2nd: after 1:00)
20 u
(0:30)
(0:30 mins)
(Time/Date) Time: 12 a.m.
(midnight)
(Time/Date) Date: 1/1/04
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Menu Item Default
Setting
Limits Increments
(Time/Date) Time
format:
12-hour
Block: Off
Alarm clock: Off
Remote option: Off
Meter option: Off
User Settings: (no defaults)
Language: English
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Bolus Wizard feature default settings
Item Default
Setting
Limits Increments Warning Limits
carb units: grams none none none
ins to carb (or
exch) ratio:
15 grams/u
or
1 unit/exch
3-150 g/u or
0.1-5.0 u/exch
1 g/u or
0.1 u/exch
5 - 50 g/u or
0.3 - 3.0 u/exch
(insulin)
sensitivity:
2.8 mmol/L
or
50 mg/dL
0.5 - 22.2 mmol/L
or
10 - 400 mg/dL
0.1 mmol/L or
1 mg/dL
1.1 - 5.6
mmol/L or
20 - 100 mg/dL
BG target: 5.6–5.6
mmol/L
or
100–100
mg/dL
3.3 - 13.9 mmol/L
or
60 - 250 mg/dL
0.1 mmol/L or
1 mg/dL
5.0 - 7.8
mmol/L or
90 - 140 mg/dL
Active Ins Time: 6 hours 2 - 8 hours 1 hour
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Icon table
Attention: See Instructions for Use
Date of manufacture (year - month)
Batch code
Catalogue number
Device serial number
Storage temperature range
Magnetic Resonance (MR) unsafe
Fragile product
Type BF equipment (Protection from electrical shock)
Conforms to IEC60601-1 sub-clause 44.6 and IEC60529 standard
For more information about IPX7, see the Glossary on page 165.
Recycle
Radio communication
Signifies compliance to Australian EMC and Radio communications
requirements
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Signifies compliance with Industry Canada EMC and Radio communications
requirements
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Warranty
Medtronic Diabetes warrants the Medtronic MiniMed Insulin Pump against defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of 4 years from the date of purchase.
During the warranty period, Medtronic Diabetes will, at its discretion, either repair or replace (with a new
or recertified pump, at Medtronic Diabetes’ discretion) any defective pump or motor, subject to the
conditions and exclusions stated herein. In the event that a pump is repaired or replaced, the warranty
period will not be extended.
This warranty is valid only if the Medtronic MiniMed Insulin Pump is used in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. This warranty will not apply:
• If damage results from changes or modifications made to the pump by the user or third persons after
the date of manufacture.
• If damage results from use of non-Medtronic reservoirs and/or infusion sets.
• If damage results from service or repairs performed by any person or entity other than the
manufacturer.
• If damage results from a Force Majeure or other event beyond the control of the manufacturer.
• If damage results from negligence or improper use, including but not limited to: improper storage,
submersion in water or physical abuse, such as dropping or otherwise.
This warranty shall be personal to the original user. Any sale, rental or other transfer or use of the product
covered by this warranty to or by a user other than the original user shall cause this warranty to
immediately terminate. This warranty does not apply to Pathway pumps, batteries, infusion sets,
reservoirs, and other accessories.
The remedies provided for in this warranty are the exclusive remedies available for any breach
hereof. Neither Medtronic Diabetes nor its suppliers or distributors shall be liable for any incidental,
consequential, or special damage of any nature or kind caused by or arising out of a defect in the
product.
All other warranties, expressed or implied, are excluded, including the warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose.
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Glossary
A
A1C (HbA1c) test - A 2-3 month
average of blood glucose
values expressed in percent.
The normal range varies with
different labs and is
expressed in percent (such as
4 - 6%).
Accept - Pressing the ACT
button to approve the
selection or setting.
Active insulin - Bolus insulin
that has been delivered to
your body, but has not yet
been used.
Alarm - Audible or vibrating
(silent) notice that indicates
the pump is in Attention
mode and immediate
attention is required. Alarms
are prefixed in the alarm
history with the letter A.
Alarm clock - Feature you can
set to go off at specified
times of the day.
ALARM HISTORY - Screen that
displays the last 36 alarms/
errors that have occurred on
your pump.
Alarm icon - a solid circle that
shows at the top of the screen
and the pump beeps or
vibrates periodically until the
condition is cleared (see
Attention mode).
Alert - Audible or vibrating
(silent) indicator that notifies
you the pump needs attention
soon or that you should be
reminded of something.
Insulin delivery continues as
programmed.
Alert icon - an open circle that
appears at the top of the
screen and the pump beeps or
vibrates periodically to
remind you of the condition
(see Special mode).
Attention mode - Operating
mode that stops all current
insulin delivery. This mode
indicates an alarm or
condition exists that requires
immediate attention.
B
Backlight - Pump screen light.
Turns on whenever the
button is pressed or in
combination with the
button if not on the HOME
screen. The backlight also
appears during an alarm
(except LOW BATT).
Basal rate - The pump setting
that provides a continuous
infusion of insulin to keep the
blood glucose stable between
meals and during the night.
Basal insulin mimics
pancreatic insulin delivery—
which meets all the body's
non-food related insulin
needs.
BASAL REVIEW screen - shows
the basal rates programmed
in the pump, with the 24-hour
total for each rate.
BG - Blood Glucose
BG reminder - Feature that you
can set to remind you to
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Glossary
check your blood glucose
after a bolus.
BG target - Normal blood glucose
level
BG Units - Blood glucose units
used by the pump (mg/dL or
mmol/L).
Block - Feature that restricts
access to all programming
except suspend, selftest and
the delivery of a bolus with
the remote control.
Blood glucose (BG) - A form of
digested sugar in the
bloodstream. Glucose is the
major source of energy for
living cells, and is carried to
each cell through the blood
stream. Cells cannot use
glucose without the help of
insulin.
Bolus - A dose of insulin given to
cover an expected rise in
blood glucose (such as the
rise after a meal) or to lower
a high blood glucose down to
target range.
BOLUS HISTORY - This screen
displays the last 24 boluses
delivered by your pump.
Bolus Wizard® feature -
Calculates the bolus amount
based on personal information
of the pump user.
C
Calibrate - Check, adjust, or set
to a standard (calibrate your
pump).
Cannula - A short, thin, and
flexible tubing at the end of
the infusion set that is
inserted into the
subcutaneous tissue to deliver
insulin.
Carb ratio - (Carbohydrate
ratio). Used when counting
carbohydrates in grams. The
amount of carbohydrates
covered by one unit of insulin.
(Also see exch ratio.)
Carb units - The food entry
when using the Bolus Wizard
feature. Entered as
(carbohydrate) grams or
exchanges.
Carbohydrate - One of the three
main sources of energy or
calories in food.
Carbohydrates are mainly
sugars found in fruits, milk,
and starches that the body
breaks down into glucose.
CH - Carbohydrate
Contraindication - A condition
that makes a specific
treatment or procedure NOT
advisable. A contraindication
is literally contra- (against) an
indication, against something
that is indicated as advisable
or necessary.
Correction bolus - The amount
of insulin needed to return a
high blood glucose level back
down to target range.
D
Daily totals - Shows the total
insulin delivered (basal and
bolus) in the last 24-hours.
Maximum records: 14 days
Default - A setting or value for
your pump that is assigned
automatically by your system.
Some default settings cannot
be changed; other default
settings remain in effect until
you change them.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - A
serious condition that occurs
when the insulin levels are
low, blood glucose level are
elevated, and the body uses
fat for energy. This process
produces ketones which upset
the body's acid-base balance
leading to a potentially life
threatening situation.
DKA - Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Dual Wave™ bolus - Combination
of a Normal bolus that is
delivered immediately, then
followed by a Square Wave
bolus. The Square Wave
portion is delivered evenly
over a period of time.
Duration - Amount of time it
takes to administer a bolus or
basal delivery. Also, length of
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time for an action or
condition.
E
Easy bolus™ - Method of delivery
for a Normal bolus using the
Easy Bolus button .
Electromagnetic compatibility -
The condition that exists
when systems and devices
that use electromagnetic
energy operate properly
without causing or suffering
accidental electromagnetic
interference to or from other
electromagnetic devices.
Electrostatic discharge - The
rapid, spontaneous transfer of
electrostatic charge induced
by a high electrostatic field.
The charge usually flows
through a spark, known as
static discharge, between two
objects at different
electrostatic levels as they
approach each other (for
example, when people touch
each other after dragging
their feet on a carpet).
Exch ratio - (Exchange ratio)
Used when counting
carbohydrates as exchanges.
The amount of insulin
required to cover one (1)
carbohydrate exchange. (Also
see carb ratio.)
Exchange system - A system of
estimating carbohydrate and
calorie intake that groups by
type. Each exchange group
lists similar types of food in
serving sizes. A person can
exchange, trade, or substitute
a food serving in a particular
group for another food serving
in the same group.
Express bolus - Method of
delivery for any bolus type
using the express bolus button
.
F
Fats - One of the three main
classes of foods and a source
of calories or energy in foods.
Fats help the body use some
vitamins and keep the skin
healthy.
Fiber - A substance found in
foods that comes from plants.
Fiber may help in the
digestive process and is
thought to lower cholesterol
and help control blood
glucose. Fiber grams are not
absorbed, and can be
subtracted from the Total
Carbohydrate amount for
foods or meals with more
than 5 grams of fiber.
Fingerstick - One method used
to test blood glucose by
taking a sample of blood for
testing from a finger using a
lancet or automatic finger
puncture device.
Fixed prime - Fills the cannula
with insulin. This is done after
you insert the infusion set
into your body and remove
the introducer needle.
Food bolus - A dose of insulin
given to cover the expected
rise in blood glucose that
occurs after eating.
G
Gastroparesis - A condition of
the digestive system that
slows down the emptying of
food from the stomach.
Glucagon - A hormone that
raises the level of glucose in
the blood. The alpha cells of
the pancreas make glucagon
when the body needs to put
more sugar into the blood.
Glucagon primarily causes
sugar stored in the liver to be
released into the blood
stream.
Glucagon Emergency Kit - An
injectable form of glucagon
that can be used to treat
severe low blood glucose
levels (hypoglycemia). A
Glucagon Emergency Kit can
be obtained in a pharmacy
with a prescription.
Glucose tablet - A simple sugar
in tablet form, that is taken
orally to treat low blood
glucose (hypoglycemia).
Glucose tablets can be
purchased from the Medtronic
Diabetes online store at
www.medtronicdiabetes.com
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Glossary
as well as drug stores and
pharmacies.
H
HbA1c - Glycosylated
hemoglobin
HDL - High-density lipoprotein A
complex of lipids and proteins
in approximately equal
amounts that functions as a
transporter of cholesterol in
the blood.
Hold - Press and continue to
press a pump button.
Hyperglycemia - A condition in
which blood glucose values
are elevated above target.
Symptoms may include
excessive thirst, frequent
urination, dry mouth,
headache, fatigue, and
blurred vision.
Hypoglycemia - A condition in
which blood glucose values
are low below 3.9 mmol/L (70
mg/dL). Symptoms may
include behavioral changes,
pale complexion, hunger,
sweating, sudden weakness,
headache, confusion,
drowsiness, non-
responsiveness to questions,
and the most serious: seizure,
convulsion or loss of
consciousness.
I
Idle - The pump is at the HOME
screen.
Increment - A small increase or
decrease in a measurement.
Indication - A condition that
makes a specific medical
treatment or procedure
advisable or necessary.
Infusion set - Flexible tubing
with a reservoir connector
and an infusion site. This
tubing delivers insulin from
the pump to the body.
Infusion site - The end of the
infusion set held to the body
with a tape. It consists of a
cannula and an introducer
needle.
Insulin - A hormone that helps
the body use glucose (sugar)
for energy. The beta cells of
the pancreas make the
insulin.
Insulin sensitivity - The amount
by which your blood glucose
(BG) level is reduced by one
unit of insulin. (Bolus Wizard
feature data)
Insulin to carbohydrate ratio -
The amount of insulin
required to cover a given
number of carbohydrates.
This ratio helps you estimate
what size bolus you should
take when eating
carbohydrates. Your
healthcare professional will
determine your insulin to
carbohydrate ratio.
Introducer needle - This needle
allows the insertion of a
cannula into the subcutaneous
tissue. It is removed and
discarded after insertion
leaving only the cannula in
the body.
IPX7 - Protected against water
immersion. Immersion for 30
minutes at a depth of up to 1
meter.
K
Ketone - A chemical created by
the human body when there is
not enough insulin in the
blood.
kPa (kilopascal) - A unit of
measurement for quantifying
force. Used to measure
atmospheric pressure.
Equivalent to 10,000 dynes
per square centimeter.
L
LDL - Low-density lipoprotein A
complex of lipids and
proteins, with greater
amounts of lipid than protein,
that transports cholesterol in
the blood.
Link - To turn on and setup the
meter option that allows the
pump to receive BG readings
from a meter that
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communicates with your
pump.
Log - A record of measurements,
alarms or other actions by
your pump.
Low resv warning -
Programmable warning that
notifies you with an alert
when either a specified
number of units remain in the
reservoir or a specified
amount of time remains
before the reservoir will be
empty.
M
Manual bolus - Selectable item
available in the BOLUS MENU
when the Bolus Wizard
feature is active. It is one
method of programming a
bolus without the Bolus
Wizard feature. (see Set
bolus)
Manual prime - Fills the infusion
set tubing with insulin before
you insert the set into your
body. (This function is
available after a rewind)
Max basal rate - The maximum
amount of basal insulin that
the pump will deliver at one
time. (set by the user)
Max bolus - The maximum
amount of bolus insulin that
the pump will deliver at one
time. (set by the user)
Meter - An optional blood
glucose meter powered by
MWT1 technology. Your pump
can be programmed to
receive your BG readings from
this meter.
Meter option - Feature that
allows the pump to receive
BG readings from a meter
powered by MWT1
technology.
Mineral - Minerals and vitamins
are essential micronutrients,
needed in very small amounts
to keep our bodies functioning
properly.
MWT1 technology - MWT1 is the
wireless Radio Frequency (RF)
technology that is used to
transmit information from the
meter to the pump. You can
program your pump to
automatically receive your BG
reading from this meter.
N
Normal bolus - An immediate
delivery of a specified unit
amount of insulin.
Normal mode - Regular
operating mode. No special
features are active, no alert
or alarm conditions exist.
Insulin delivery is normal
during this mode.
Now portion - The normal
portion of a Dual Wave bolus.
The now portion delivers
immediately and is then
followed by the Square
portion.
Nutrition - The process by which
the body draws nutrients from
food and uses them to make
or mend cells.
Nutrition label - Used to
determine the nutritional
content of foods, as well as
calories, carbohydrates, fats,
proteins, vitamin and mineral
content.
Nutritional content - The
breakdown of nutrients found
in a particular food.
P
Pattern feature - Extended
pump feature that allows you
to program optional basals
(Pattern A, Pattern B) that
support activities that are not
a part of your day-to-day
routine, but are usual in your
lifestyle. Such activities could
be a sport that you do once a
week or a change in your
sleep pattern over the
weekend.
Pattern, standard - Your normal
basal that supports your usual
day-to-day activity. When the
Patterns feature is off, the
pump uses your standard
(basal) pattern.
Post-prandial reading - Blood
glucose reading taken after a
meal
Press - To push and release a
button.
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Glossary
Protein - One of the three main
sources of energy or calories
in food. Proteins are made of
amino acids, which are called
the building blocks of the
cells. The cells need proteins
to grow and to mend
themselves. Protein is found
in many foods such as meat,
fish, poultry, and eggs.
PSI - Pound-force per square
inch.
Pump S/N - Pump S/N is the
serial number of the pump
currently in use.
R
Reservoir - The syringe that
holds insulin.
Reset - To set again, or change
the information (reset your
glucose values).
Resume - Restarts basal delivery
after the pump is suspended.
Rewind - The pump drive moves
back to its starting position to
prepare the pump for a new
reservoir.
RF - Radio frequency
S
Scroll - Press the up or down
arrow buttons to move
through the screen text.
Select - Pressing the up or down
arrow buttons to highlight a
desired screen item.
Sensitive - Easily irritated
(sensitive skin), or able to
measure very slight
differences (a sensitive
instrument).
Set - To enter or establish a
value for your pump (set your
Basal Reminder).
Set bolus - Selectable item
available in the BOLUS MENU
when the Bolus Wizard
feature is inactive. One
method of programming a
bolus without the Bolus
Wizard feature. (See Manual
bolus.)
S/N# - Serial number.
Sodium - Is an essential element
for your body. As table salt, it
is used freely in foods as a
flavor enhancer and a
preservative. Sodium is listed
on food labels and is
expressed in milligrams.
Special mode - Operating mode
that indicates one or more
special functions is active or a
condition exists that requires
attention.
Square Wave™ bolus -
Immediate bolus delivered
evenly over a specified time
period (30 minutes to 8
hours).
Square Wave portion - (Sq) The
second part of a Dual Wave
bolus. The Square Wave
portion delivers evenly over a
period of time after the NOW
portion delivers.
Status - The condition of a part
of your system (battery
status, alarm/alert status).
Status screen - Displays the
current operations of the
pump, including active
functions, the most recent
basal and bolus deliveries,
reservoir information, and
battery condition.
Step - Measurement of insulin
that you set and use for Easy
Bolus and other bolus
deliveries.
Submerge - To place under
water or cover completely
with water.
Suspend - Function that stops all
insulin delivery. Any current
bolus and/or prime deliveries
are cancelled. The basal
delivery is paused until
restarted.
T
Temp - Temporary
Temp basal - (Tmp basal)
Temporary one-time basal
insulin with a specified
amount and duration. Used to
support insulin needs for
special activities or conditions
that are not part of the
normal daily routine.
Glossary170
Timeout - If you do not enter
information or do something
in a specific length of time,
your pump automatically
stops what it is doing and
goes to the HOME screen.
Μ
μL - microliter
Glossary 171
Glossary
Glossary172
Index
A
accessories 3
activity guard 3
CareLink USB 3
holster 3
leather case 3
meter 3
pump clip 3
remote control 3
active insulin 82
Active insulin time
setting 83
alarm clock 117
Alarm conditions 137
alarm frequency 143
ALARM HISTORY screen 111
Alarm types
A (alarm) 137
Auto off 137
Batt out limit 137
Bolus stopped 137
Button error 137
Check settings 131, 137
E (error) 138
Empty reservoir 138
Failed batt test 138
Max delivery 139
Motor error 139
No delivery 129, 139
No reservoir 139
Off No power 139
Reset 139
Weak battery 139
Alarms
responding to 136
review 111
alert frequency 143
alert type
Setting your 111
alerts
for alert conditions 135
low reservoir alert 135
areas
inserting infusion set 65
Attention mode 32
auto-off 112
B
backlight 31, 165
BASAL MENU 34
basal rate
daily 51
maximum 52
patterns 100
programming 50
stop delivery of 53
temp 103
battery, pump 141, 149
install 26
removing 130
short life 130
beep/vibrate, alert type 31
BG reminder 47
BG targets 81
BG units 79
Block feature 119
Turn on 119
BLOCK OPTION screen 119
bolus
basic 40
details 46
history 45
manual 92
maximum limit 47
stop delivery of 53
bolus delivery
Easy Bolus 97
bolus delivery, methods for
normal
Bolus Wizard 85
remote control 3
BOLUS MENU 33
bolus types
Dual Wave 91
Normal 40
Square Wave 91
Bolus Wizard
about 73
estimate details 46
how it works 77
maximum delivery 77
on/off 78
review settings 83
Index 173
Index
settings 74, 75, 76
Active insulin time 76
BG target range 76
BG units 75
Carb ratios 74
Carb units 74
Insulin sensitivity 75
specifications 152
your BG reading 73
buttons, pump 25, 28
C
Carb units 78
carbohydrate counting 20
CareLink Personal 125
CareLink USB 3
CHECK BG message 48
cleaning the pump 142
Clear settings 123
consumables 2
correction bolus 40, 85, 86
D
Daily totals 114
DAILY TOTALS screen
Review 113
default settings
insulin delivery 158
Dual Wave bolus programming
with Bolus Wizard 95
without Bolus Wizard 92
dual/square option
on-off 92
E
Easy bolus 97
cancel 99
deliver an 98
step value 98
emergency kit 2
ESC 4
cancels programming 34
express bolus button 28
F
filling
reservoir 58
food bolus 40, 74, 77, 85, 86
food entry 74, 86
food label 21
frequency
alarm 143
alert 143
H
high BG levels
Bolus Wizard and 77
history
alarms 111
bolus delivery 44
user settings 123
HOME screen 29
I
infusion set 2, 57
changing your 61
inserting 65
best sites 65
rotating sites 65
Insulin sensitivity 80
L
Language setting 39
Lock keypad feature 120
low battery
affects meter option 84
affects remote control 118
affects selftest 121
affects your alert type 111
low BG levels
Bolus Wizard and 77
low reservoir alert 135
Low resv warning feature 112
M
MAIN MENU 33
manual
prime 64
maximum bolus limit 47
menus 33
meter 3, 73
meter IDs
add, delete, review 85
meter option 83
rules 84
METER OPTION screen 85
modes
Attention 32
Normal 32
Special 32
MWT1 3
MWT1 technology 73
N
no delivery 129
Index174
Normal Bolus
with Bolus Wizard 85
without Bolus Wizard 40
Normal mode 32
Now 96
Now portion
of the Dual Wave bolus 93, 96
nutrition 19
P
Patterns
basal 100
on/off 100
pattern A, B 100
Program a basal pattern 101
Select a basal pattern 102
standard basal pattern 100
Personal reminders 117
personal settings 74
practicing 62
prime
manual 64
PRIME MENU 34
pump
battery compartment 25
buttons 25, 28
if you remove your 35
screen 25, 29
using in water 133
warranty 163
R
Reminder, alarm clock 117
remote control 3
remote control IDs
add, delete, review 118
Remote control option
turn on 118
removing your pump 35
reservoir
filling the 58
inserting in your pump 62
low reservoir warning 112
plunger rod 59
removing the 61
transfer guard 59
tubing connector 25
reservoirs 2
Restore settings 122
rewinding your pump 62
during practice 62
RF features
meter 83
remote control 117
use on aircraft 7
S
Save settings 122
scroll bar 31
Selftest 120, 133
Special mode 32
Square portion
of the Dual Wave bolus 96
Square Wave bolus programming
with Bolus Wizard 95
without Bolus Wizard 92
STATUS screen 34
Step value setup 98
supplies, ordering 3
Suspend function 33, 53
T
Temp basal 134
Canceling a 108
Deliver a 107
rates 103
Selecting type 107
verify delivery 108
temp basal types
Insulin rate 104
Percent of basal 105
terms and symbols 4
therapy follow-up
Recommended 127
time and date, setting 37
U
User settings 121
User Settings menu 133
Utilities 111
UTILITIES MENU 34
W
warranty 163
Index 175
Index
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