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Glossary
A1c (see Hemoglobin A1c)
Advisory alarm
Notification by the PDM that a serious condition exists.
Aseptic technique
A method for maintaining sterilization and preventing
contamination.
contamination.
Basal program
One or more basal rates that together cover a 24-hour period
from midnight to midnight.
from midnight to midnight.
Basal rate
A small base or background amount of insulin that is delivered, at
a preset rate, continuously for a specified period of time. Basal
rates are measured in units per hour (U/hr).
a preset rate, continuously for a specified period of time. Basal
rates are measured in units per hour (U/hr).
Basal segment (time segment)
The time period during which a specific basal rate is delivered.
BG goal
A range of blood glucose levels that you are trying to achieve
during a certain period of the day. For example, you may want
one BG goal before meals, a different BG goal two hours after
meals, and yet another BG goal for bedtime.
during a certain period of the day. For example, you may want
one BG goal before meals, a different BG goal two hours after
meals, and yet another BG goal for bedtime.
Blood glucose (see glucose)
Blood glucose level
The amount of glucose, or sugar, in the blood.
Blood glucose meter
A device used to check blood glucose content.
Bolus dose
A dose of insulin taken to correct an elevated blood glucose level
or to cover carbohydrates in a meal or snack.
or to cover carbohydrates in a meal or snack.
Bolus preset
A bolus dose of insulin, in units, that can be assigned a custom
name and preprogrammed into the PDM.
name and preprogrammed into the PDM.