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Glossary
Accu-Chek Aviva Combo Meter
This is a diabetes management device that enables you to
measure your blood glucose level, manage your blood glucose
data, and get bolus advice. It also enables remote control of your
Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump, using Bluetooth
®
wireless
technology.
Adapter
The adapter connects the cartridge and infusion set. It has two
seals and forms an efcient seal for the cartridge compartment
of your Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump. The two small
vents on the adapter allow the equalization of air pressure.
Automatic Off
Automatic Off is a safety feature that stops insulin delivery and
triggers an Error if no keys are pressed within a programmed
time period in RUN mode. See the entry in chapter 5 Persona-
lizing your pump.
Basal rate
This is the amount of insulin delivered per hour that is required
to cover your basic insulin needs. In insulin pump therapy, your
basal rate is determined together with your doctor or healthcare
team and can be adjusted to meet your individual physiological
needs throughout the day. Your basal rate is delivered by your
Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump according to the curve of
your personal basal rate prole or proles.
Basal rate prole
Your Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump offers you the option
of delivering up to ve different basal rate proles in order to
easily meet your changing insulin needs (for example during the
week rather than at the weekend). A basal rate prole consists of
24 programmed hourly basal rates.
Basal rate total
The sum of all 24 hourly basal rates in one basal rate prole is
called the (daily) basal rate total.
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