Infusion site

The place where the infusion set cannula or needle is inserted into your subcutaneous tissue to deliver insulin.

Insulin

A hormone that helps cells turn glucose into energy. Insulin is produced in the beta cells of the pancreas (also called islets of Langerhans).

Insulin, rapid-acting (insulin analog)

A type of insulin created using recombinant DNA technology. The onset time of insulin analog is 5 to 15 minutes.

IPX8 according to IEC 60529

Protection against the effects of temporary immersion in water. Ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects is not possible when the device is temporarily immersed in water under standardized conditions [maximum of 60 minutes a day and 8 feet (2.5 meters) depth].

Luer-lock connector

A standardized fitting at the end of the infusion set, the cartridge, and the adapter that lets them be locked together without leaking.

Personal settings

Your pump must be programmed with your personal settings prior to starting insulin pump therapy. Personal settings include the basal rate profile(s), the correct time and date, and all other variable values that can be tailored to your individual needs on your pump.

RUN mode

During normal use, your pump is in RUN mode and insulin is continuously delivered. Boluses, Temporary Basal Rates, and almost all functions can be programmed from RUN mode.

RUN screen

The RUN screen is the starting point for all functions that can be accessed while your pump delivers insulin. Your pump displays the RUN screen during normal use when no programming is currently being performed. The time, current hourly basal rate, basal rate profile, and all functions currently activated appear on the RUN screen.

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ACCU-CHEK Spirit Insulin Pump

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Accu-Chek insulin pump Infusion site, Insulin, rapid-acting insulin analog, IPX8 according to IEC, Luer-lock connector