Accu-Chek Spirit Quick Reference Guide

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Program Basal Rate Profi le
Your insulin pump delivers basal insulin every 3 minutes, 20 equal doses each
hour, 24 hours a day. This fl ow of insulin, measured in International Units per
hour (U/h), is called the basal rate and is prescribed by your doctor or healthcare
team to meet your basic insulin needs.
A Basal Rate Profi le consists of 24 hourly basal rates. Each hourly rate is programmed
independently. The sum of all 24 hourly basal rates in one Basal Rate Profi le is called
the daily Basal Rate Total.
In the ADVANCED user menu, up to fi ve Basal Rate Profi les can be programmed into
the ACCU-CHEK Spirit insulin pump.

Accu-Chek Spirit Specifications

General

Type	Insulin Pump
Manufacturer	Roche Diabetes Care
Insulin Type	Rapid-acting insulin
Bolus Types	Standard bolus, Extended bolus, Multiwave bolus
Battery Type	AAA alkaline
Reservoir Capacity	315 units
Bolus Dose Increments	0.1 units
Display	LCD
Connectivity	Infrared
Battery Life	Approximately 4-6 weeks