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Multiple Basal Programs ...........................................................................................76
Insulin on Board .....................................................................................................77
Sick Day Guidelines .................................................................................................77
Chapter 13 Care and Maintenance.............................................................................79
The Vents...............................................................................................................79
Battery Cap with O-ring and Vent..............................................................................79
Cleaning.................................................................................................................79
General Wear and Tear .............................................................................................79
Disposal .................................................................................................................79
Chapter 14 Safety System and Alarms .......................................................................81
Chapter 15 Troubleshooting Guidelines .....................................................................87
Hypoglycemia .........................................................................................................87
Hyperglycemia ........................................................................................................88
Problems with Infusion Sets and Sites .......................................................................90
DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis) .....................................................................................91
Chapter 16 Sick Day Guidelines ..............................................................................93
Medication .............................................................................................................93
Blood and Urine Testing...........................................................................................93
Fluids and Diet .......................................................................................................93
Chapter 17 Lifestyle Issues ....................................................................................95
Exercise and Sports .................................................................................................95
Swimming ..............................................................................................................95
Traveling................................................................................................................95
Intimacy ................................................................................................................96
Chapter 18 My Information.................................................................................97
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ............................................................................103
Glossary...................................................................................................................105
Tech Specs ...............................................................................................................109
Patient’s Bill of Rights...............................................................................................111
Supplier Standards....................................................................................................115