Bolus Wizard A feature that uses your individual Bolus Wizard settings
to calculate an estimated bolus amount based on the BG
values and carbs that you enter. These settings include
Carb Ratio, Insulin Sensitivity Factor, BG Target Range,
and Active Insulin Time.
calibrate The process of using a meter blood glucose reading to
calculate sensor glucose values.
Calibration reminder A reminder you can set to let you know when your next
calibration is due.
cannula Short, thin, and flexible tube placed in the tissue below
the skin. Insulin is delivered through the cannula into the
body.
carb ratio The number of grams of carbohydrates covered by one
unit of insulin. The carb ratio is used to calculate bolus
amounts.
carb unit The unit of measure for carbohydrates, either grams (g)
or exchanges (exch).
CGM Abbreviation for continuous glucose monitoring. See
continuous glucose monitoring.
continuous glucose
monitoring (CGM)
A monitoring tool that uses a glucose sensor placed
below the skin to continuously measure the amount of
glucose in your interstitial fluid.
correction bolus Insulin used to lower a high blood glucose value down
to your target range.
Daily History A feature that displays the actions that you performed
using your device.
Dual Wave
™
Bolus
A type of bolus that provides a dose of insulin delivered
as a combination of a Normal Bolus followed by a
Square Wave Bolus.
Easy Bolus™ A feature that lets you deliver a Normal Bolus in preset
increments using only audio or vibrate confirmation.
Event Marker A feature that allows you to record events, such as blood
glucose readings, injections, carbohydrates, and exercise.
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