Chapter 3: Using Your Pump

Before Using

Training and using your insulin pump requires the support of

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an experienced doctor or healthcare team. Regular visits

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to your doctor or healthcare team are absolutely essential

 

during insulin pump therapy.

 

Always follow the instructions given by your doctor or

 

healthcare team.

Successful insulin pump therapy requires you to check your blood glucose levels often. It is a good idea to check your blood glucose (using an ACCU-CHEK blood glucose monitor) at least four times a day, or as often as you are directed by your doctor or healthcare team.

Wearing Your Pump

When wearing your insulin pump make sure to prevent

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any contact with objects that may damage or accidentally

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press the keys of your insulin pump (e.g., keychains, keys,

 

pocket knives, and coins).

Attach your pump safely to your body or clothes to prevent damage. Special carrying systems let you carry your pump on or under your clothes. All specified accessories have been tested and approved for use with your ACCU-CHEK Spirit insulin pump. The proper functioning of your pump can only be guaranteed if you use it with ACCU-CHEK Spirit insulin pump accessories.

See Disetronic Medical Systems sterile products and accessories catalogs and brochures for more information. Or, contact Pump Support at 1-800-688-4578.

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Accu-Chek manual Before Using, Wearing Your Pump, During insulin pump therapy, Pocket knives, and coins