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5.5 Activating a Basal Program
From the Home Screen, press the Basal
Function Button to enter the Basal Screen
shown in Figure 31. Select the correct basal
program by choosing the correct tab. Press
the “Activate <Program Name>” button,
and confirm using the dialog box.
5.6 Temporary Basal Rate
Normally, your basal rate does
not require frequent changes, but in
certain circumstances you may want to
temporarily administer a different basal
rate to avoid low or high blood glucose levels.
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When a basal program is
running,
the Activate Program button inside the
running program's tab will change to
Temporary Basal Rate (see Section 5.6).
Note
If you have edited a basal program
that is currently running on the pump, a
dialog box will open asking if you would
like to send the updated program to the
pump. Choose OK to update and save
or Cancel to return to the Basal Edit
screen.
Note
After completing the Settings Wizard
for the first time, you must start basal
delivery by activating a basal program.
Thereafter, activating a new basal
program will supersede any programs
that were previously running.
Note
Your basal insulin requirements might
change during periods of exercise, sick
days and travelling. Climate changes,
hormonal changes, menstruation,
medication, alcohol and certain foods
might also require an adjustment to the
basal insulin rate. Your healthcare
professional will be able to advise you
on when and how to set a temporary
basal rate.
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