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glucagon - Glucagon is a hormone produced by the alpha cells in the pancreas. It causes
blood glucose levels to rise.
glucose - Glucose is a carbohydrate and the body’s most important source of energy. It is
produced from digested food, by the normal action of the liver, and is carried by the blood
throughout the body.
hyperglycemia - Hyperglycemia is also known as high blood glucose. It occurs when blood
glucose levels rise above 180 mg/dL (10.0mmol/l), and the body does not have enough or
cannot use insulin to process food. Symptoms of hyperglycemia include nausea, vomiting,
muscle and joint aches, blurred vision, excessive thirst and frequent urination. Over time,
weight loss can result. Hyperglycemia can occur even while using an insulin pump and can
lead to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) if untreated.
hypoglycemia - Hypoglycemia is also known as low blood glucose. It occurs when blood
glucose levels drop to below 70 mg/dL (4.0mmol/l). This can happen if a person with
diabetes has taken too much insulin or has exercised more than usual. Symptoms of
hypoglycemia include dizziness, shakiness, rapid heartbeat, sudden hunger, cold or clammy
skin, fuzzy vision, confusion, mood changes, and tingling or numbness in the hands, arms,
tongue or lips. Hypoglycemia can occur even while using an insulin pump, and if left
untreated, can lead to unconsciousness and diabetic coma.
infrared – Infrared is a wireless means by which the pump communicates with external
devices using an optical signal which is invisible to the human eye.
infusion set - An infusion set consists of a length of thin plastic tubing (available in
various lengths) with a Luer-lock connector at one end, and at the other end, a very small
cannula that is placed under the skin. It is connected to the insulin pump and used to
deliver insulin to the body.
infusion site - The infusion site is the place on the body where the infusion set needle is
inserted under the skin.
insulin - Insulin is a hormone produced by the beta cells in the pancreas. Insulin is needed
by the body to regulate the production and use of glucose.
insulin limits - Insulin limits are a programmable feature of the ANIMAS pump. After
consulting with your healthcare team, you can use the advanced menu to program
maximum limits for basal rate delivery, bolus delivery and total daily delivery.
insulin pump - An insulin pump is a small, battery-powered device that mechanically
pumps measured amounts of insulin through an infusion set into the body. THE PUMP IS
NOT AUTOMATIC. You program and control it, and you must perform four to six blood
glucose tests daily to ensure delivery of appropriate amounts of insulin by the pump.
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