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ketones - Ketones, or ketone bodies, are substances produced by normal liver activity, and
used by muscle tissue. In uncontrolled diabetes, the process becomes unbalanced and
ketones can accumulate in the blood, pass through the urine and ultimately result in
diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
Luer-lock - A Luer-lock connection is a standardized, specially threaded fitting used to
connect the infusion set to the pump’s insulin cartridge.
mg/dL - mg/dL is the unit used to measure blood glucose levels. It is the abbreviation for
milligrams of glucose per deciliter of blood. To convert mg/dl to mmol/L, divide by 18 or
multiply by 0.055.
mmol/L - mmol/L is an alternative unit used to measure blood glucose levels. It is the
abbreviation for millimoles/liter. To convert mmol/L to mg/dL, multiply by 18 or divide by
0.055.
occlusion - Occlusion means “blockage.” The ANIMAS pump is designed to be able to sense
when delivery of the insulin is being blocked for some reason. The pump will automatically
stop delivering insulin and give an alarm to alert you to clear the occlusion and restart the
pump.
OLED display (organic light emitting diode) – This is the kind of display screen used on
the Animas pump. The OLED display uses color and provides enhanced contrast.
o-ring - Both the cartridge and the battery cap contain an “o” shaped ring made of a soft
material that functions as a seal when compressed. O-rings operate properly only if the
surface is free of defects (cuts, scratches, abrasion).
pancreas - The pancreas is a glandular organ just behind the stomach, next to the liver. It
produces digestive enzymes used to break down proteins in food. It contains alpha cells,
which produce glucagon, and beta cells, which produce insulin.
stress hormones - Stress hormones (or “counter-regulatory” hormones) are released by the
body in times of intense physical or emotional stress. These hormones cause the body to
release glucose. If the glucose is not used as energy, hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis can
result.
subcutaneous - Subcutaneous means beneath the skin. The infusion set needle is placed
subcutaneously.
Type 1 diabetes - Type 1 diabetes results from destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas.
People with Type 1 diabetes must use insulin to regulate their blood glucose levels.
Type 2 diabetes - Type 2 diabetes develops as a result of insulin resistance and usually
occurs in people 40 years old or older. People with Type 2 diabetes can usually regulate
their blood glucose levels by following an individual meal plan, exercising, and taking
certain medicines, including insulin, if needed.
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