Accu-Chek insulin pump manual Setting Time and Date, Insulin pump’s memory, Settings are identical

Setting Time and Date

Be careful to set the time and date correctly, because the basal rates and all history information are stored on the basis of time and date set in the pump.

When you travel across time zones, make sure that the time and date are set correctly.

The time format can be either American or European/Military Time.

American	European/Military Time
12-hour clock	24-hour clock
month/day/year	day/month/year

!	Incorrect setting of time and date can lead to incorrect
	insulin delivery. Make sure that the time and date of your
▲	insulin pump is programmed correctly to ensure the
WARNING
	correct insulin delivery and data memory. Do not make
	therapy decisions based upon a single result in the
	insulin pump’s memory.
	If you, your doctor, or healthcare team reviews your therapy
	data electronically, it is essential that the time and date
	of your insulin pump, your blood glucose measurement
	system (such as an ACCU-CHEK blood glucose meter),
	the PC, and other devices used are set identically. If they
	are not, the gathered data might not be meaningful. Check
	these devices regularly to ensure that the time and date
	settings are identical.

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