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Accu-Chek Performa Connect Getting Started Manual

Manual is about: Blood Glucose Meter

Summary of Performa Connect

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    00048009787-0709 ©2009 roche diagnostics. All rights reserved. Roche diagnostics gmbh sandhofer strasse 116 68305 mannheim, germany www.Accu-chek.Com accu-chek, accu-chek performa, performa combo, accu-chek spirit combo and accu-chek multiclix are trademarks of roche. The bluetooth ® word mark and l...

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    Last update: 2009-07 roche diagnostics australia pty. Ltd. 31 victoria avenue castle hill nsw 2154, australia abn 29 003 001 205 phone +61 (0)2 9860 2100 (accu-chek pump hotline) www.Accu-chek.Com.Au www.Rochediagnostics.Com.Au roche diagnostics nz ltd. 15 rakino way, box 62089, mt wellington, auckl...

  • Page 3: Contents

    1 contents introduction 3 1 understanding your new system 5 1.1 overview 6 1.2 the accu-chek performa combo meter at a glance 7 1.3 the accu-chek spirit combo insulin pump at a glance 12 1.4 screen content and navigation 13 2 getting started 21 2.1 overview 22 2.2 coding your meter 23 2.3 setup wiza...

  • Page 4: Glossary

    2 3 testing your blood glucose 55 3.1 overview 56 3.2 performing a blood glucose test 57 appendix: explanation of symbols 63 glossary 65 index 73 43068_gsg_en.Indb 2 11/5/09 12:59:02 pm.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    3 this booklet includes information about: • understanding your new accu-chek performa combo system • getting started • coding the meter • completing the setup wizard • testing your blood glucose introduction whether the accu-chek performa combo meter is your first blood glucose meter or you have us...

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    4 w warning: this getting started guide does not replace the standard owner’s booklet for your accu-chek performa combo meter. The standard owner’s booklet contains important handling instructions and additional information. Suitable for self-testing should you have any questions, please call the ac...

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    1 5 1 understanding your new system 1.1 overview 6 1.2 the accu-chek performa combo meter at a glance 7 1.3 the accu-chek spirit combo insulin pump at a glance 12 1.4 screen content and navigation 13 43068_gsg_en.Indb 5 11/5/09 12:59:02 pm.

  • Page 8: 1.1 Overview

    6 1.1 overview your new meter has several new features to assist you in managing your diabetes. It is important that you understand the features and how to operate the meter correctly. I notes: • this booklet shows sample screens. The screens in this booklet may look slightly different from the scre...

  • Page 9: Display

    1 7 bolus advice pump my data settings bg test 10:02 2 feb 08 1.2 the accu-chek performa combo meter at a glance display shows menus, results, messages and data stored in the diary. Buttons press to enter menus or the diary, adjust settings and scroll through results. Left/right soft keys press to s...

  • Page 10: Top View

    8 top view infrared (ir) window code key (for example) batteries insert batteries according to the + and - symbols in the battery compartment. Test strip yellow window - touch blood drop or control solution here. Golden end - insert this end of the test strip into the meter. Test strip container (fo...

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    1 9 bolus advice pump my data settings bg test 10:02 2 feb 08 the meter has seven buttons and two soft keys. I notes: • you hear a sound every time an active button/soft key is pressed unless you turned off the key sound. • press + or insert a test strip to turn on the meter. Left soft key up arrow ...

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    10 table of buttons and soft keys button name function left arrow j move or scroll to the left in a screen. > right arrow j move or scroll to the right in a screen. X up arrow j move or scroll up in a screen. Z down arrow j move or scroll down in a screen. , left soft key j select the option above t...

  • Page 13: Table of Button Combinations

    1 11 table of button combinations button combination name function when the buttons are locked, press and hold , and . Until the main menu appears. Unlock keys j unlocks the buttons. With the meter turned off, press and hold * and then press + . Meter/pump pairing j begins meter and pump pairing. 43...

  • Page 14: Menu Key

    12 for information about the pump, see the accu-chek spirit combo insulin pump user guide. 1.3 the accu-chek spirit combo insulin pump at a glance menu key cycles through menus, functions and information screens. Ok key selects current settings displayed on screen, saves changes, exits a screen and ...

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    1 13 1.4 screen content and navigation this section provides an explanation of how to understand and navigate the screens on the meter. Each time the meter is turned on, this splash screen is displayed for a short period of time. 43068_gsg_en.Indb 13 11/5/09 12:59:08 pm.

  • Page 16: Sound Icon

    14 bolus advice pump my data settings bg test 10:02 am 2 feb 08 sound icon appears when the beeper is turned on. Time menu options vibrate icon appears when vibrate is turned on. Date low battery icon appears when the meter batteries are low. Bluetooth wireless technology icon indicates whether the ...

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    1 15 bluetooth wireless technology icon communication states icon communication state bluetooth wireless technology is on. The meter and pump are communicating. Bluetooth wireless technology is off. The meter and pump are not communicating. Bluetooth wireless technology is on. However, the meter and...

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    16 connecting to the pump this screen appears when bluetooth wireless technology is on and the meter is connecting to the pump. Connecting to the pump screen: 43068_gsg_en.Indb 16 11/5/09 12:59:09 pm.

  • Page 19: Title Bar

    1 17 title bar primary menu title is displayed here. Secondary title bar when necessary, a secondary title bar appears. Secondary menu text is displayed here. Left soft key option press , to select the option above the button on the screen. 3.3 8.6 7.1 3.8 22.1 back select view view data 5:33 pm 2 f...

  • Page 20: Pop-Up Entry Field

    18 9:30 pm 5:00 pm 8 mmol/l cancel time blocks mmol/l 4 21:30 17:00 8 mmol/l cancel time blocks mmol/l 4 cancel view data 5:33 pm 2 feb 08 4:06 pm 1:52 pm 9:03 am 8:06 pm bolus carbs bg value 22.1 information can be entered on some screens. Numerical entry fields appear as pop-up entry fields. When ...

  • Page 21: General Navigation Steps

    1 19 general navigation steps to change the settings or enter information into the meter: 1. J press x or z to select a menu option and press = . J repeat the previous step as necessary. Bolus advice pump my data settings bg test 10:02 am 2 feb 08 bolus advice pump my data settings bg test 10:02 2 f...

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    20 4. J select save by pressing . To save changes and return to the previous screen. J press x or z or or > to select an option or a desired entry field and press = . 2. J press x or z to select the desired entry and press = . J repeat steps 2 and 3, as necessary. 3. Target range cancel 5:30 am time...

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    21 2 2 getting started 2.1 overview 22 2.2 coding your meter 23 2.3 setup wizard 25 2.4 setup wizard: important information 45 43068_gsg_en.Indb 21 11/5/09 12:59:14 pm.

  • Page 24: 2.1 Overview

    22 2.1 overview prior to using your accu-chek performa combo meter for the first time: • code the meter. If a code key is not inserted into the meter prior to turning on the meter, an error message appears. See section 2.2, “coding your meter” for instructions. • set up the meter properly. See secti...

  • Page 25: 2.2 Coding Your Meter

    23 2 1. 2. 2.2 coding your meter j ensure the meter is off. J turn over the meter. 3. J position the code key so that the code number faces away from you. Push it into the code key slot until it stops. 43068_gsg_en.Indb 23 11/5/09 12:59:14 pm.

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    24 4. J leave the code key in the meter until you open a new box of test strips. W warning: change the code key every time you open a new box of test strips. C caution: do not force the code key into the meter. It is designed to go in the meter only one way. I notes: • a new code key is inside each ...

  • Page 27: 2.3 Setup Wizard

    25 2 2.3 setup wizard the first time you turn on the meter, the setup wizard is activated. The setup wizard assists you in selecting settings for: • meter language 1 • time and date 1 • units (carbs) 1 • warning limits for hypo (low) and hyper (high) blood glucose levels 1 • time blocks 1 • bolus ad...

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    26 i notes: • prior to turning on your meter for the first time, code your meter. See section 2.2, “coding your meter” for instructions. • the setup wizard activates every time you turn on the meter until you complete the process. • if you turn off the meter during the setup wizard, you must reconfi...

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    27 2 1. English language language press enter to display available options next 2. Time format time date 10 00 am 2 feb 08 back next hh mm a/p dd mmm yy time/date 12 hr 3. Completing the setup wizard j press + . The meter beeps and displays this splash screen for a short period of time (this screen ...

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    28 carbs back next grams units 4. 5. Select the upper (hyper) and lower (hypo) limits of your bg 3 mmol/l 12 mmol/l back next warning limits hypo hyper to change the carb units: j press = . J select grams, be, ke or cc and press = . To continue: j select next. To change the hyper (upper) blood gluco...

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    29 2 would you like to receive bolus advice from your meter? Setup no yes 6. Edit at least one time block by selecting a time block and pressing enter setup back next 7. To change the hypo (lower) blood glucose level: j select the hypo entry field and press = . J set the hypo (lower) blood glucose l...

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    30 start end 5:30 am 11:00 am 5:00 pm 9:30 pm 9:30 pm 5:00 pm 11:00 am 5:30 am 12:00 am 12:00 am back time blocks start end 5:30 11:00 17:00 21:30 21:30 17:00 11:00 5:30 0:00 0:00 back time blocks target range cancel 5:30 am time blocks 12:00 am 8 mmol/l save 4 mmol/l target range cancel 5:30 time b...

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    31 2 the target range is copied to all time blocks. You may edit the target range for any other time block, if necessary. J select ok. Settings copied to all time blocks. Adjust as necessary. Time blocks ok j repeat the previous steps to change another time block. J to continue, select next and proc...

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    32 end back 5:30 am time blocks start 11:00 am 5:00 pm 9:30 pm 12:00 am 12:00 am 5:30 am 11:00 am 5:00 pm 9:30 pm 12:00 am target range 5:30 am cancel save time blocks 4 mmol/l 8 mmol/l 10 g 1 u carb ratio for end back 5:30 time blocks start 11:00 17:00 21:30 0:00 0:00 5:30 11:00 17:00 21:30 target ...

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    33 2 to change the target range: j select the entry field for the lower value of the target range and press = . J set the lower value and press = . J select the entry field for the upper value of the target range and press = . J set the upper value and press = . To change the carb ratio: j select th...

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    34 start end 5:30 am 11:00 am 5:00 pm 9:30 pm 9:30 pm 5:00 pm 11:00 am 5:30 am 12:00 am 12:00 am back next time blocks start end back next time blocks 5:30 11:00 17:00 21:30 21:30 17:00 11:00 5:30 0:00 0:00 or j repeat the previous steps to change another time block. To continue: j select next. 9. E...

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    35 2 to change the snack size: j select the snack size entry field and press = . J set the snack size amount and press = . To change the acting time: j select the acting time entry field and press = . J set the acting time duration and press = . To change the offset time: j select the offset time en...

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    36 to change the remind after time: j select the remind after entry field and press = . J set the amount of time after a high bg test you want to be reminded to retest your blood glucose and press = . To continue: j select next. 13. To turn on the after low bg reminder: j select the reminder entry f...

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    37 2 14. Reminder snack size remind after 24 g 2:00 on back next after meal hh mm to turn on the after meal reminder: j select the reminder entry field and press = . J select on and press = . To change the snack size: j select the snack size entry field and press = . J set the snack size amount and ...

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    38 16. You are ready to begin using your new meter. Congratulations on completing the setup wizard! J if the meter and pump are not paired, the pairing setup has not been completed screen appears. Proceed to step 17. Bolus advice pump my data settings bg test 10:02 am 2 feb 08 bolus advice pump my d...

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    39 2 19. 18. Pairing setup has not been completed setup next cancel to start pairing, turn off meter, hold backlight button down and then turn meter on not paired pair with pump pairing the meter and pump if the meter and pump are not paired, this screen appears. To cancel pairing: j select cancel. ...

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    40 20. J on the pump, press d until the bluetooth settings screen appears. J on the pump, press f. 21. On the pump, the bluetooth on/off screen appears. J ensure bluetooth wireless technology is turned on. If turned off, press a to turn on. 22. J on the pump, press d until the add device initiate pa...

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    41 2 23. J if the no device found screen appears, see the pump user guide for information on troubleshooting. J on the pump, select the meter to add and then press f. 24. J continue to the next step. 25. On the meter, enter the pin shown on the pump display: j press = . J set the first pin number an...

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    42 26. J ensure the pin entered matches the numbers on the pump screen. Select confirm. Pair with pump enter pin shown on pump display confirm 7 7 1 2 4 2 9 8 3 2 27. If the correct pin was entered, the pair with pump screen appears on the meter and the device paired screen appears on the pump. J tu...

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    43 2 29. You are ready to begin using your new meter. Congratulations on completing the setup wizard! Bolus advice pump my data settings bg test 10:02 am 2 feb 08 bolus advice pump my data settings bg test 10:02 2 feb 08 or 28. J turn on the meter. The setup completed successfully screen appears. J ...

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    44 i notes: • for instructions on how to cancel the pairing process, see the advanced owner’s booklet. • for more detailed instructions on pairing and unpairing devices, see the advanced owner’s booklet. 43068_gsg_en.Indb 44 11/5/09 12:59:25 pm.

  • Page 47: Carbohydrate Units

    45 2 2.4 setup wizard: important information carbohydrate units you have a choice among different carb units in the meter that best fit your needs. The following carbohydrate units are available on the meter: abbreviation unit of measurement gram equivalent g grams 1 gram ke kohlenhydrateinheit 10 g...

  • Page 48: Time Blocks

    46 time blocks • setting time blocks to fit your own schedule helps you and your healthcare professional see how patterns in your blood glucose may be affected by your daily activities and lifestyle. • time blocks cover a 24-hour time period (from midnight to midnight). • the meter comes with five p...

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    47 2 time block 12-hour format 24-hour format 1 12:00 am–5:30 am 0:00–5:30 2 5:30 am–11:00 am 5:30–11:00 3 11:00 am–5:00 pm 11:00–17:00 4 5:00 pm–9:30 pm 17:00–21:30 5 9:30 pm–12:00 am 21:30–0:00 your meter comes with the following default time blocks: 43068_gsg_en.Indb 47 11/5/09 12:59:25 pm.

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    48 time block start time end time 1. Night time midnight the time you normally wake up 2. Breakfast the time you normally wake up 1 ½ hours before you normally eat lunch 3. Lunch 1 ½ hours before you normally eat lunch 1 ½ hours before you normally eat dinner 4. Dinner 1 ½ hours before you normally ...

  • Page 51: Bolus Advice

    49 2 bolus advice • bolus advice calculates a bolus for you that is adapted to the time of day and your changing situations. • this function is activated only if you set up bolus advice on your meter. • bolus advice provided by the meter is solely advice. Do not change your therapy based on one read...

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    50 health events health events can be selected to indicate how you are feeling or what you are doing that might affect your diabetes. Your meter allows you the option of setting a percentage for each health event if you set up bolus advice. Health events available on the meter are: • fasting • exerc...

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    51 2 bolus advice options meal rise, snack size, acting time and offset time are bolus advice options. Below are detailed descriptions of each of these settings. Meal rise • during or after meals, an increase in blood glucose levels is considered normal within a certain range, even though a meal bol...

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    52 acting time • the period of time from the start of the meal rise or the delivery of a correction bolus until your blood glucose level returns to the target level. • you can adjust the length of the acting time to fit your individual needs, within a specified time interval (1 ½ hours to 8 hours). ...

  • Page 55: Bg Test Reminders

    53 2 bg test reminders • your meter can be set up to remind you to retest your blood glucose after a high bg test result, after a low bg test result or after a meal. • the after meal bg test reminder is set up with a carb value for the snack size and occurs only after the snack size is exceeded. • a...

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  • Page 57: Testing Your Blood Glucose

    55 3 3 testing your blood glucose 3.1 overview 56 3.2 performing a blood glucose test 57 43068_gsg_en.Indb 55 11/5/09 12:59:26 pm.

  • Page 58: 3.1 Overview

    56 3.1 overview before you perform your first blood test, ensure the accu-chek performa combo meter is set up correctly and that you perform a control test. You need a coded meter, a test strip and a lancing device. W warnings: • do not change your treatment because of one blood glucose test result....

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    57 3 1. J wash and dry your hands. J prepare the lancing device for a fi ngertip test. Or j wash and dry your hands. J wash and dry the area for the alternative site test (ast). J prepare the lancing device for an ast test. J insert the golden end of a test strip into the meter in the direction of t...

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    58 apply sample bg test j the apply sample screen appears. The test strip is ready for testing. 4. Fingerprick: j perform a fi ngerprick with the lancing device. Blood samples taken from the palm are equivalent to blood taken from the fi ngertip. 5. Or yellow release button ast: j press the lancing ...

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    59 3 fingerstick: j gently squeeze your fi nger to assist the fl ow of blood. This helps you get a blood drop. 6. J touch the blood drop to the front edge of the yellow window of the test strip. Do not put blood on top of the test strip. 7. Or apply sample bg test ast: j trigger the lancing device w...

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    60 10. When the test strip has enough blood, the analyzing screen appears. 8. Analyzing bg test 9. The result appears on the display. 2 feb 08 5.8 bg result 10:02 am mmol/l 2 feb 08 5.8 bg result 10:02 mmol/l or 10:02 am mmol/l carbs health --- u active insulin menu bolus meal time bg result 5.8 app...

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    61 3 i notes: • if the blood drop is too small, reapply pressure to get a sufficient blood drop. • for important information on alternative site testing, see the standard owner’s booklet. • for more information regarding blood glucose test results, see the standard owner’s booklet. • to add detailed...

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    63 appendix: explanation of symbols you may encounter the following symbols on the packaging, on the type plate and in the instructions for the accu-chek performa combo meter, shown here with their meaning. J the compliance mark indicates that the product complies with the applicable standard and es...

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    64 j for in vitro diagnostic use j blood glucose meter and test strips: these products fulfill the requirements of directive 98/79/ec on in vitro diagnostic medical devices. J 1.5v aaa 43068_gsg_en.Indb 64 11/5/09 12:59:33 pm.

  • Page 67: Glossary

    65 glossary term definition acting time j the period of time from the start of the meal rise or the delivery of a correction bolus until your blood glucose level returns to the target level. Advice options j factors that influence bolus advice calculations including meal rise, snack size, acting tim...

  • Page 68: Term

    66 term definition be j bread equivalent (1 be = 12 g carbohydrates). Bg test reminders j reminders to retest your blood glucose after a high blood glucose test result, after a low blood glucose test result or after a meal. Bg threshold j a bg test reminder setting. The upper limit for your blood gl...

  • Page 69: Term

    67 term definition carb ratio j the amount of insulin necessary to account for a certain number of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates (or carbs) j carbohydrate foods include sugars and starches. Carbohydrates can raise blood glucose levels slowly or rapidly. Carbohydrates are generally counted to calculat...

  • Page 70: Term

    68 term definition health events j a pop-up menu selection (fasting, exercise 1, stress, illness, exercise 2 or premenstrual) that allows information to be stored with a blood glucose test result or in a diary record and percentages that could adjust bolus advice recommendations for your current hea...

  • Page 71: Term

    69 term definition meal rise j during or after meals, an increase in blood glucose levels is considered normal within a certain range, even though a meal bolus has been delivered. A meal rise is in effect for a specified time period. Meal time j a pop-up menu selection (pre-meal, post-meal, bedtime ...

  • Page 72: Term

    70 term definition remind after j a bg test reminder setting. The amount of time after a high blood glucose test result, after a low blood glucose test result or after a meal you want the reminder to occur. Reminder j when enabled, reminders occur to remind you to test your blood glucose, to retest ...

  • Page 73: Term

    71 term definition time blocks j up to eight time periods within one day to facilitate your changing insulin needs throughout the day. User j a person using the meter or pump. Warning j describes items and conditions that present hazards and may cause personal injury. Warning limits j see hyper warn...

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  • Page 75: Index

    73 index a acting time, 35 , 51–52 advice options, 51–52 after high bg reminder, 36 , 53 after low bg reminder, 36–37 , 53 after meal bg reminder, 37 , 53 alternative site testing (ast), 57–61 b backlight, 7 , 9–10 batteries, 8 , 14 , 63 be, 45 bg test reminders, 25 , 35–37 , 53 bg threshold, 36–37 ...

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    74 g g (grams), 45 h health events, 34 , 50 , 61 hyper blood glucose level, 25 , 28 , 45 hyper warning limit, 25 , 28 , 45–46 hypo blood glucose level, 25 , 29 , 45 hypo warning limit, 25 , 29 , 45–46 i infrared (ir) window, 7–8 insulin pump, 12 insulin sensitivity, 32–33 , 46 , 49 k ke, 45 l lancin...

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    75 s set up, 25–26 snack size, 34–35 , 37 , 51 soft keys, 7 , 9–10 , 17 start time, 46 , 48 symbols, 63 t target range, 30–31 , 33 , 45–46 test strip, 7–8 , 24 , 56–61 time, 14 , 25 , 28 time blocks, 25 , 29–34 , 45–48 time format, 27 u units of measure. See carbohydrates, units of measure w warning...

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