Accu-Chek Insight Manual

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Accu-Chek Insight Insulin PumpInsulin is delivered from a cartridge held inside the pump. The pump ispre-programmed to deliver insulin continuously (basal insulin) to keep the blood glucoseconstant. When any carbohydrates are eaten the carbohydrate amount needs to be enteredinto the handset by the user/carer. The handset will then advise an additional amount ofinsulin to be delivered (bolus insulin).Navigating the pump and handsetThe pump (figure 1) is attached to a thin flexible tube – the infusion set - which is insertedinto the skin of the abdomen or buttock via a fine needle called a cannula. The cannula isheld in place by an adhesive dressing. The pump itself can be operated independently or byusing the handset (figure 2), which communicates with the pump via Bluetooth®.Figure 1