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Example
Ian Insight is a construction worker and from Monday to
Friday he is on his feet from early morning until knocking-
o time. On the weekend, he likes to sleep in late and
reading books for hours. After discussing his varying daily
routines with his doctor, Ian Insight programmed Basal
Profile 1 for working days. He also programmed Basal
Profile 2 that provides more basal insulin for Saturdays
and Sundays.
5.2 Additional Basal profiles
As well as your initial basal profile you may want to use other
Basal Profiles for dierent daily routines.
You can program up to 5 dierent basal profiles. Discuss using
dierent Basal Profile with your doctor or healthcare team.