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Accu Chek Combo System
Dealing with diabetes can be problematic without the proper tools. Now, with better than the proper tools, not only can you manage this disease you can take control with the Accu Chek Combo system. Using the latest technology to put the information you need at your fingertips, while managing your blood glucose levels, brings a new level of freedom to diabetics.Features and Benefits
Employing a two-way Bluetooth wireless technology that works between the meter and the pump, you have remote control ability over the pump function. Because of this ability you can deliver a bolus dosage in a quick and discreet way while having complete visibility on the pumps status and activityk, all in the palm of your hand. There is no need to even look at the pump.
• Fully customizable bolus calculator included on the combo meter which helps deliver a quick, easy and discreet bolus dosage.
There are Several Options From Accu Chek for Data Transfer:
• 360° software
• Smart Pix device reader
• 360° USB cable
• Real time USB cable
Having the flexibility for data transfer to a PC helps to meet your needs and capabilities with preset and customizable reminders. There are also warnings and error signals for glucose level variances, pump occlusions and more. You have the option to customize the reminders and glucose warnings to support you in your daily pump therapy.
Pump Features and Benefits
There are three pump menus – standard, advanced, custom - that are customizable. As you work through the menu’s you will learn about the combo pump in a step by step method and will be able to customize the pump for your personal daily usage.
Protection from incidental water contact, the pump is rated for 8 feet of submersion for 60 minutes. The manufacturer guarantees the pump against brief water contact such as rain, splashes of water or unintentional submersion.
The pump can be operated discreetly from under clothing because of the tactile buttons it employs, even without the meter. It has a 315 U reservoir for insulin that is easy to fill and because of the larger capacity will save time by not requiring refill as often.
A basal rate that is small enough for ninety-nine percent of those who require insulin delivery from a pump at a rate of 0.05 U/hr. This is possible because of the delivery method of low dosing over the course of an entire hour, approximately every three minutes or twenty times an hour instead of just a couple of doses.
Highly developed occlusion alarm that is sensitive enough to detect change at an average of 0.7h with a basil rate of 0.1U/hr which ensures the continuous and reliable insulin delivery required. It will also help to improve your blood glucose control by reducing occlusion related high blood sugar also known as hyperglycemia.
Meter Features and Benefits
The display is in full color and the clarity for graphs is enhanced with the color display as well as key items being highlighted.
Delivering a dosing command is as discreet as it gets with the capability to send the pump a bolus from two meters away with the high tech Bluetooth wireless system.
There are three levels that are a menu driven user interface. It is easy to use and designed with intuition in mind giving you the functionality to grow into features as you use them allowing you to become comfortable with this type of therapy.
Bolus calculator is on the meter that helps deliver a straightforward and intuitive bolus calculation process from determining blood glucose levels to insulin delivery.
Customizable reminders that are great for changing infusion sets, making visits to the doctor’s office, retesting after meals as well as out of range blood glucose test results.
Conclusion
With all the capabilities of the combo system you can have confidence because you don’t have to remember everything in your head - you can let the system keep track of it for you. You also can enjoy the discretion you get through this system because you don’t have to look at the pump to see and act on reminders.