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Customer Technical Support:
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Overview
Pump Terminology
Basal
Basal is a slow, continuous delivery of insulin, which keeps BG levels stable be-
tween meals and during sleep. It is measured in units per hour (units/hour).
Basal-IQ
Basal-IQ is the name of the technology embedded in the System that predicts
when your glucose level will reach 80 mg/dL or less within 30 minutes and sus-
pends insulin delivery to prevent hypoglycemia. It will also suspend insulin delivery if
the CGM glucose reading is already 70 mg/dL or less.
Blood Glucose (BG)
BG is the level of glucose in blood, measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL).
Glucose Target
Glucose target is a specific blood glucose goal; it’s an exact number, not a range.
When a BG or CGM value is entered in the t:slim X2 insulin pump Bolus Calculator,
the calculated insulin bolus will be adjusted up or down as needed to attain this
target.
Bolus
A bolus is a quick dose of insulin that is usually delivered to cover meals or an
elevated BG. There are several types of boluses that can be delivered by the t:slim
X2 insulin pump with Basal-IQ technology, including food, correction, extended, and
quick boluses.
Cannula
Insulin is delivered through the cannula, the part of the infusion set that is inserted
under the skin.
Carb
Carbohydrates (carbs) are the sugars and starches in food that the body breaks
down into glucose and uses as an energy source. Carbs are measured in grams.
Carb Ratio
The carb ratio is the number of grams of carbohydrate that one unit of insulin will
cover. Also known as insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio.
Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)
CGM systems sense glucose in the interstitial fluid at regular intervals.
Correction Bolus
A correction bolus is given to correct elevated BG.
Correction Factor
A correction factor is the amount that BG is lowered by one unit of insulin. Also
known as the insulin sensitivity factor (ISF).
Summary of Contents for t:slim X2
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