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This chapter explains how to prepare your new insulin pump and
begin pump therapy.
Before you can start your pump, you need to:
j Insert the battery
j Set the time and date
j Program at least one basal profile
j Insert the cartridge
j Connect the infusion set’s tubing with the adapter to the pump
and fill it with insulin
j Connect the tubing to the infusion set’s head set and fill the
head set with insulin (prime the infusion set)
Remember that successful pump therapy requires you to check
your blood glucose level frequently. It is therefore recommended
that you use a blood glucose meter as often as instructed by your
doctor or healthcare team (at least 4 times a day).
2 Starting your pump
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