Accu-Chek insulin pump - Manual (Page 76)

Chapter 4: Boluses and TBRs ACCU-CHEK Spirit Insulin Pump
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Chapter 4: Boluses and Temporary Basal Rates
Understanding Boluses
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 type and
amount is determined by your doctor or healthcare team’s guidelines, your
blood glucose level, your food intake, your health condition, and your activity
level. Discuss the timing and the amount and type of bolus you need with your
doctor or healthcare team. You can review the time, date, and amount of the
last 30 boluses in the bolus history. See the section “Review the Bolus History”
(page 107) for more information.
Your pump can deliver three types of boluses:
Standard Bolus fast delivery
Extended Bolus delivery over a programmed period of time
MultiWave Bolus combines fast delivery with delivery over a
programmed period of time