Spirit Combo - Accu-Chek

Glossary
Accu-Chek Aviva Combo or Performa Combo
This is an intelligent diabetes management device that enables
you to measure your blood glucose level, manage your blood
glucose data, and get bolus advice. It also enables remote
control of your Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump, using
Bluetooth ® wireless technology.
Adapter
The adapter connects the cartridge and infusion set. It has two
seals and forms an efficient seal for the cartridge compartment
of your Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump. The two small
vents on the adapter allow the equalization air pressure.
Automatic Off
Automatic Off is a safety feature that stops insulin delivery and
triggers an Error if no keys are pressed within a programmed
time period in RUN mode. See the entry in chapter 5 Personalizing
your pump.
Basal rate
This is the amount of insulin delivered per hour that is required
to cover your basic insulin needs. In insulin pump therapy, your
basal rate is determined together with your doctor or healthcare
team and can be adjusted to meet your individual physiological
needs throughout the day. Your basal rate is delivered by your
Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump according to the curve of
your personal basal rate profile or profiles.
Basal rate profile
Your Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump offers you the option
of delivering up to five different basal rate profiles in order to
easily meet your changing insulin needs (for example during the
week rather than at the weekend). A basal rate profile consists of
24 programmed hourly basal rates.
Basal rate total
The sum of all 24 hourly basal rates in one basal rate profile is
called the (daily) basal rate total.
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