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7.2. Starting a Temp Basal
Note: You cannot start or cancel a temp basal during an immediate bolus, but you
can start or cancel a temp basal while an extended bolus is in progress.
To start a temp basal:
1. Navigate to:
Menu button (
) > Set Temp Basal
e screen shows a graph of the Basal Programme in progress.
2. Tap the Basal Rate eld and scroll to the desired change in the basal rate:
• If using a percentage (%) change:
An UP ARROW (
) indicates increasing the basal rate above that of
the Basal Programme in progress.
A DOWN ARROW (
) indicates decreasing the basal rate below that
of the Basal Programme in progress.
• If using a at rate (U/hr), scroll to select the basal rate for the entire temp
basal period.
Note: To change whether temp basals are congured as a percentage (%) or
in U/hr, see “10.3. Basal and Temp Basal Settings” on page 123.
Note: e scroll wheel will not scroll above your Maximum Basal Rate. To
adjust your Maximum Basal Rate, see “Maximum Basal Rate” on page 123.
Tip: You can turn OFF insulin delivery for the duration of the temp basal
by setting a decrease of 100% or setting the temp basal to 0 U/hr. For more
information, see “Temp basal limitations” on page 103 and “7.7. Temporary
Basal Rates Delivery” on page 101.
3. Tap the Duration eld and scroll to the desired temp basal duration (between
30 minutes and 12 hours).
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