6.Press f to confirm.

Check the new daily BASAL RATE TOTAL.

7.Press f to save and exit.

If the current active basal rate profile is the same as the new programmed basal rate, it is active immediately.

Basal Rate and Bolus

During normal use, your pump is in RUN mode and insulin is continuously delivered (basal rate).

A bolus can be programmed when it is needed. A bolus is the amount of insulin delivered (in addition to the basal rate) to cover the intake of food and correct high blood glucose levels. The bolus amount is determined by your doctor or healthcare team’s guidelines, your blood glucose level, your food intake, and your activity level as well as stress and illness. See the section “Understanding Boluses” (page 75) for more information.

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Accu-Chek insulin pump manual Basal Rate and Bolus