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Term

Definition

Hypo

Hypoglycaemia:­an­abnormally­low­level­of­glucose­in­the­blood.

Hypo­Warning­Limit

When­your­blood­glucose­test­result­is­below­the­hypo­warning­limit,­a­
warning­is­displayed.

Insulin­Pump

A­device­that­delivers­a­continuous­supply­of­insulin­into­the­body.

Insulin­Sensitivity

The­amount­of­insulin­necessary­to­lower­your­blood­glucose­by­a­certain­
amount.

Ketones

A­by-product­or­waste­product­when­your­body­burns­stored­fat­for­
energy.­Ketones­are­produced­when­there­is­not­enough­insulin­to­help­
your­body­use­glucose­for­energy.­Without­enough­insulin,­glucose­builds­
up­in­the­blood.

Key­Lock

A­meter­function­which­disables­the­keys­(buttons)­in­order­to­prevent­its­
unintended­use.

LO

The­test­result­is­below­the­meter’s­measurement­range.

Meal­Rise

During­or­after­meals,­an­increase­in­blood­glucose­levels­is­considered­
normal­within­a­certain­range,­even­though­a­meal­bolus­has­been­
delivered.­A­meal­rise­is­in­effect­for­a­specified­time­period.

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