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7.1.1 Checklist
Check your pump daily, and make sure that:
j The pump casing, the display, and the cartridge are not
chipped or cracked and that the display does not show
incomplete or abnormal letters or symbols.
j You carefully inspect the cartridge. Make sure that the actual
amount of insulin in the cartridge equals the displayed
cartridge amount on the Quick Info screen.
j You inspect all parts of your pump and infusion set regularly
during the day and before you go to sleep. If you detect any
loss of insulin, immediately replace the leaking component.
j The battery cover is correctly tightened and positioned, in line
with the pump casing.
j The adapter is correctly attached.
j Your infusion set is primed, free of air bubbles, and tightly
connected to the adapter.
j Your infusion set is inserted according to the instructions for
its use.
j Your infusion site is secure, comfortable, and free of irritation
or infection.
j The cartridge is free of air bubbles.
j Your pump is in RUN mode.
j The basal rates are set correctly according to your doctor’s or
healthcare team’s recommendations.
j The time and date are set correctly.
j The Temporary Basal Rate changes are set according to your
doctor’s or healthcare team’s recommendations.
j The beeps and / or vibrations are set.
j You have your personal emergency kit with you.
(See section 1.5 Emergency kit)
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