Accu-Chek insulin pump - Manual (Page 94)

Programming a Temporary Basal Rate (TBR)
Your pump lets you temporarily increase or decrease your basal rate. This lets
you match changing insulin needs from increased or decreased activity level,
illness, or stress.
Typically, a basal rate is set to 100%, but you can:
• Increase it to 200% for up to 24 hours
• Decrease it to 0% for up to 24 hours
When you increase or decrease your basal rate, each hourly basal rate for the
duration you program is increased or decreased. The characteristic shape of
your basal rate profile remains and does not become a flat curve, if the change
is larger than 0%. For 0% the basal rate profile becomes a flat curve and no
insulin (except boluses) is delivered during the programmed duration.
Discuss programming a Temporary Basal Rate with your doctor or healthcare team.
Note:
A running Temporary Basal Rate increase or decrease remains active,
even if you changed the basal rate profile.
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! Incorrect programming of your insulin pump may cause
incorrect insulin delivery. Your insulin pump must be
programmed with your personal settings prior to starting
insulin pump therapy.
Do not operate your insulin pump without knowing your
personal settings. If you are not sure about your personal
settings or if you are less experienced, have your doctor
or healthcare team check your personal settings.
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