Energizer 715 - Manual (Page 17)

Glossary xix
Dual Wave™ bolus - Combination of a normal
bolus that is delivered immediately, then
followed by a Square Wave bolus. The Square
Wave portion is delivered evenly over a period
of time.
Duration - Amount of time it takes to administer
a bolus or basal delivery. Also, length of time
for an action or condition.
E
Easy bolus™ - Method of delivery for a Normal
bolus using the Easy Bolus button .
Exch ratio - (Exchange ratio) Used when
counting carbohydrates as exchanges. The
amount of insulin needed to cover one (1)
carbohydrate exchange. (Also see carb ratio.)
Express bolus - Method of delivery for any bolus
type using the express bolus button .
F
Fixed prime - To fill (prime) the cannula with
insulin. This is done after you insert the infusion
set into your body and remove the introducer
needle.
Food bolus - A type of bolus insulin dose given
before meals or snacks to keep your blood
glucose level from going above your target
range. The amount of insulin needed is
calculated using your insulin sensitivity
(page xix), the amount of active insulin in your
body (page xvii), the amount of carbohydrates
in the meal or snack, and how much your
current blood glucose levels is above your
target range.
G
Gastroparesis - A condition of the digestive
system that slows down the emptying of food
from the stomach.
H
HbA1c - (Glycosylated hemoglobin)
HDL - (High-density lipoprotein) A complex of
lipids and proteins in approximately equal
amounts that functions as a transporter of
cholesterol in the blood.
Hold - To push and keep pressure on a pump
button.
I
Idle - The pump is at the HOME screen.
Ins sensitivity - (Insulin sensitivity) The amount
that your blood glucose level is reduced by one
unit of insulin.
K
Kilopascal (kPa) - A unit of measurement for
quantifying force. Used to measure atmospheric
pressure. Equivalent to 10,000 dynes per square
centimeter.