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Basal patterns
The Basal Patterns feature is optional for pump users. You can set your pump to deliver a standard
basal and two additional basal patterns to meet your individual daily, weekly, or monthly needs. Keep a
paper copy of your programmed patterns with you at all times in case you need to reprogram your
pump. To select and use pattern A or pattern B, the patterns option must be on and programmed.
Basal patterns are useful to establish different sets of basal rates to match different needs such as:
NOTE - You may want to explore this option after you become familiar with the basic pump
functions. It is important that you consult your healthcare professional before using a pattern
other than your standard pattern.

Patterns on/off

Your pump is set at the factory with the basal patterns feature turned off. After you turn on
patterns, you still have to program and select a pattern (A or B), as described in the next sections,
before the patterns feature is active. If you turn off the patterns feature, your pump will automatically
select your standard basal pattern.
1Go to the PATTERNS OPTION screen.
Main > Basal > Patterns
Select On or Off and press ACT.
2The screen will go back to the BASAL MENU. The patterns feature is now on. Exit the menus.
➠Changes in time of sleep (for example,
work shift)
➠Extended periods of higher or lower activity
➠Different schedules during the week
versus weekend
➠Softball games every Saturday morning, etc.
➠Menses
➠Standard pattern: Your normal basal that supports your usual day-to-day activity. When the
Patterns feature is off, the pump uses your standard basal pattern.
➠Pattern A/B: Basal pattern that supports activity levels that are not a part of your day-
to-day routine, but are normal in your lifestyle. Such activities could be a
sport that you do once a week or a change in your sleep pattern over the
weekend.
PATTERNS OPTION ACT
Off
On