xx Glossary
L
LDL - (Low-density lipoprotein) A complex of
lipids and proteins, with greater amounts of
lipid than protein, that transports cholesterol in
the blood.
Link - To turn on and setup the meter option that
allows the pump to receive blood glucose
readings from the Paradigm Link meter.
Low resv warning - Programmable warning that
notifies you with an alert when either a
specified number of units remain in the
reservoir or a specified amount of time remains
before the reservoir will be empty.
M
Manual bolus - Selectable item available in the
BOLUS MENU when the Bolus Wizard feature is
active. One method of programming a bolus
without the Bolus Wizard feature (see “Set
bolus” on page xxi).
Manual prime - Fills the infusion set tubing with
insulin before you insert the set into your body.
This function is available after a rewind.
Max bolus - The maximum amount of bolus
insulin that the pump can deliver at one time
(set by the user).
Max basal rate - The maximum amount of basal
insulin that the pump will deliver at one time
(set by the user).
Meter - The Paradigm Link Blood Glucose Monitor
Powered by BD Logic™ Technology (Paradigm Link
meter). Your pump can be programmed to
receive your blood glucose readings from this
meter.
Meter option - Feature that allows the pump to
receive blood glucose readings from the
Paradigm Link meter.
N
Normal mode - Regular operating mode. No
special features are active, no alert or alarm
conditions exist. Insulin delivery is normal
during this mode.
Normal bolus - One of three types of bolus insulin
deliveries where all the insulin is delivered at
once. This is usually used to bring your blood
glucose level back down to your blood glucose
target range when you are fasting, and the high
blood glucose is unexpected. The other types of
bolus insulin deliveries are Dual Wave (see
page xix), and Square Wave (see page xxi).
Now portion- The “Normal” portion of a Dual
Wave bolus. The now portion is delivered all at
once, followed by the Square portion.
P
Pattern feature - Extended pump feature that
allows you to program optional basals (Pattern
A, Pattern B) that support activities that are not
a part of your day-to-day routine, but are usual
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.