Accu-Chek insulin pump - Manual (Page 42)

6. Press f to confirm.
Check the new daily BASAL RATE TOTAL.
7. Press f to save and exit.
If the current active basal rate profile is the same as the new programmed
basal rate, it is active immediately.
Basal Rate and Bolus
During normal use, your pump is in RUN mode and insulin is continuously
delivered (basal rate).
A bolus can be programmed when it is needed. A bolus is the amount of insulin
delivered (in addition to the basal rate) to cover the intake of food and correct
high blood glucose levels. The bolus amount is determined by your doctor or
healthcare team’s guidelines, your blood glucose level, your food intake, and
your activity level as well as stress and illness. See the section “Understanding
Boluses” (page 75) for more information.
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