Using a Square Wave Bolus
and How to Mimic it with the MiniMed 506 Insulin Pump
Mary Jean Renstrom,
Mjrenstrom@aol.com
v1.01, Jan 12, 1998
This document tells what a square bolus is, how it is used and how to simulate it on a MiniMed 506 insulin pump.
1.
Introduction
1.1 Acknowledgements
1.2 What is a square wave bolus and why would I use one?
1.3 Disclaimer
2.
Which pumps can deliver a Square Wave Bolus?
3.
What happens to the basal insulin while the square wave is in effect?
3.1 The MiniMed 507
3.2 The MiniMed 506
4.
HOWTO program a Square Wave Bolus with a MiniMed 506
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Copyright notice.