Energizer MMT-511 manual Temporary basal rate temp

2. Select Max Basal Rate. Press ACT.

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Max Basal Rate

3.The maximum basal rate will flash. Use the and buttons to change the rate. Rate range is 0.0 to 35.0 u/h. Press

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Temporary basal rate (temp)

Provides a temporary change to programmed basal rates to match a change in short-term insulin requirements. Temporary basal rates offer an easy way to meet situations that may affect your insulin needs.

Two examples of when a temporary basal rate would be used are:

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The stress of illness can elevate your blood glucose. Setting a higher temporary basal rate can help to meet this rise in blood glucose.

Setting a lower temporary basal rate when you exercise may help prevent exercise-related hypoglycemia.

The Basal Patterns feature may be more appropriate for longer periods of increased or decreased activity.

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