Accu-Chek Insight User Manual

Accu-Chek Insight Insulin Pump
Insulin is delivered from a cartridge held inside the pump. The pump is
pre-programmed to deliver insulin continuously (basal insulin) to keep the blood glucose
constant. When any carbohydrates are eaten the carbohydrate amount needs to be entered
into the handset by the user/carer. The handset will then advise an additional amount of
insulin to be delivered (bolus insulin).
Navigating the pump and handset
The pump (figure 1
) is attached to a thin flexible tube – the infusion set - which is inserted
into the skin of the abdomen or buttock via a fine needle called a cannula. The cannula is
held in place by an adhesive dressing. The pump itself can be operated independently or by
using the handset (
figure 2), which communicates with the pump via Bluetooth®.
Figure 1

Accu-Chek Insight Specifications

General

Device Type	Insulin Pump
Display	Color touchscreen
Connectivity	Bluetooth
Manufacturer	Roche Diabetes Care
Reservoir Capacity	200 units
Bolus Increment	0.1 U
Battery Type	AAA alkaline
Water Resistance	IPX8 (protected against continuous immersion in water)
Bolus Options	Standard bolus, extended bolus, multiple bolus
Battery Life	Up to 30 days

Summary

Navigating the Pump and Handset

Button Functions

Details the functions of various keys on the pump's interface, including navigation and action buttons.

Status Screen

Pump Status

Indicates if the insulin pump is currently running or stopped.

Communication Icon

Shows that the handset and pump are communicating.

Basal Icon

Denotes an active basal rate profile or temporary basal rate.

Basal Rate

Displays the basal rate in units per hour or percentage of active profile time.

Bolus Type Icon

Indicates the type of bolus that is currently active.

Bolus Insulin Remaining

Shows the amount of bolus insulin still active.

Bolus Time Remaining

Indicates the remaining time for extended or multiwave boluses.

Bolus Progress Bar

Visually represents the amount and duration of an active bolus.

Cartridge Level

Shows the number of units of insulin remaining in the cartridge.

Pump Battery Level

Displays the remaining charge of the pump's battery.

How to Use the Accu-Chek Insight Pump to Give Insulin at School

Carbohydrates

Setting the number of carbohydrates consumed to calculate insulin dosage.

Meal Time

Selecting the time the meal was consumed for record-keeping.

Health Events

Option to select specific health events as advised by a healthcare professional.

Note

Optional feature to add notes to the record, useful for parents.

How to Set Temporary Basal Rates

Exercise and Snacks

Guidance on using temporary basal rates during exercise and for snacks.

Pump Removal for Sports

Recommendation to remove the pump during high-impact sports.

Stopping the Pump

Suspend Insulin Delivery

Procedure to stop all basal and bolus insulin delivery.

Resume Insulin Delivery

Procedure to restart basal and bolus insulin delivery.

Warnings and Errors

Information on audible alarms, warning messages, and error codes.

Troubleshooting Messages

Warnings

Details common warnings like low cartridge or battery, and invalid time/date.

Maintenance Messages

Explains maintenance alerts such as cartridge empty, battery dead, or occlusion.

Errors

Lists error codes like mechanical or electronic errors requiring support.