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Basal menuUse the Basal menu to program a continuous amount of insulin 24
hours-a-day. Your basal rate is the amount of insulin required to
maintain your target glucose values when you are not eating. Your
healthcare professional will calculate this rate for you.
Prime menuUse the Prime menu to fill the infusion set with insulin before use.
Utilities menuThe utilities menu allows you to customize your pump. Utility
features that can be set for your personal lifestyle are:
■Alarms
■Daily Totals
■Block
■Time/Dat e
■Language
■RF Options
■Clear Pump
■Selftest