Dual Wave™ bolus - Combination of a normal bolus that is delivered immediately, then followed by a Square Wave bolus. The Square Wave portion is delivered evenly over a period of time.
Duration - Amount of time it takes to administer a bolus or basal delivery. Also, length of time for an action or condition.
E
Easy bolus™ - Method of delivery for a Normal
bolus using the Easy Bolus button 
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Exch ratio - (Exchange ratio) Used when counting carbohydrates as exchanges. The amount of insulin needed to cover one (1) carbohydrate exchange. (Also see carb ratio.)
Express bolus - Method of delivery for any bolus
type using the express bolus button | . |
F
Fixed prime - To fill (prime) the cannula with insulin. This is done after you insert the infusion set into your body and remove the introducer needle.
Food bolus - A type of bolus insulin dose given before meals or snacks to keep your blood glucose level from going above your target range. The amount of insulin needed is calculated using your insulin sensitivity (page xix), the amount of active insulin in your body (page xvii), the amount of carbohydrates in the meal or snack, and how much your
current blood glucose levels is above your target range.
G
Gastroparesis - A condition of the digestive system that slows down the emptying of food from the stomach.
H
HbA1c - (Glycosylated hemoglobin)
HDL -
Hold - To push and keep pressure on a pump button.
I
Idle - The pump is at the HOME screen.
Ins sensitivity - (Insulin sensitivity) The amount that your blood glucose level is reduced by one unit of insulin.
K
Kilopascal (kPa) - A unit of measurement for quantifying force. Used to measure atmospheric pressure. Equivalent to 10,000 dynes per square centimeter.
