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Delivering Insulin
Loading a cartridge
e Load feature in the pump menu takes you
through each step needed to load a lled cartridge in
the pump and start delivering insulin.
Warning: Always use the pump’s Load feature
when starting a new cartridge. is will assure
that the cartridge is properly loaded.
Warning: Whenever you load a new cartridge and
attach an infusion set, you should test your
blood glucose level within one to two hours to
make sure that insulin is being properly deliv-
ered. If you do not test within this time-frame,
and insulin delivery is delayed or blocked, you
may develop hyperglycemia. If desired, you can
use the Glucose Reminder and/or Custom blood
glucose alerts to remind you to test your blood
glucose level (see Personalizing Alerts, page 94).
Warning: Always use aseptic technique, particu-
larly when working with the cartridge, infu-
sion set, catheter and access site. An increased
risk of skin infection is associated with pump
use, as the access device remains in place for two
or more days (see Aseptic Technique, page 4).
Warning: ere are potential health hazards as-
sociated with improper disposal of batteries,
electronics, and contaminated (used) infusion
sets and cartridges. Dispose of used batteries,
infusion sets, cartridges, and other used ac-
cessories, or a pump that has reached the end
of its useful life, in an environmentally safe
manner, and according to any regulations that
may apply.
Gather your supplies
In addition to the pump, you will need:
• Onevialrapid/short-acting,U100insulinthat is
room temperature (if the insulin is too cold, it
mayformbubblesinthecartridgeandthetubing
which can aect your insulin delivery)
• OneDeltecCozmo®3mLInsulinCartridge
• OneinsulininfusionsetwithstandardLuercon-
nection(forconnectingtothecartridge)
• Antisepticsolutionforpreparingyouraccesssite
(I.V.Prep®,isopropylalcohol,Betadine®,Hibiclens®,
etc.)
• Medicaltapeand/orsteriledressingforsecuring
the access device to your body (optional)
Warning: Always read the Instructions For Use
provided with the insulin, cartridge, infusion
set, and any other accessory used with the Deltec
Cozmo® Insulin Pump.
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