Energizer 515 Blood Glucose Meter User Manual


 
Setting the Carb/Exch ratios
Your pump allows you to set up to eight Carb/Exch ratios because this ratio may vary throughout the day. Your
healthcare professional may only have you program one or two carb ratios when you first start using the Bolus Wizard
feature.
1
Make sure the EDIT SETTINGS screen is open.
Main > Bolus > Bolus Wizard Setup > Edit Settings
2
Select Carb Ratios, then press ACT.
3
The SET CARB RATIO 1 (if you are using grams) or SET EXCH RATIO 1 (if using exchanges) screen appears. The
default ratio flashes on the screen.
4
Set your first ratio, then press ACT. Carb ratio values are normally between 5-50 grams/u or 0.3-3.0 u/exch.
If your ratio value is outside the range, a warning message will appear on the screen. This message warns that
the entered carb ratio is valid but outside the usual range. Press ESC to correct or ACT to continue.
The start time for your first ratio is midnight and cannot be changed.
5
The SET START TIME 2 screen appears. The dashes under the screen name flash. The first Carb Ratio or Exchange
Ratio is now set.
If you do not need a second ratio, press ESC and skip to the next section. If you need to set up another ratio,
follow steps 6 through 9.
6
In the SET START TIME 2 screen, enter the time of the day you want this ratio to become active.
7
Press ACT. The SET CARB RATIO 2 screen appears.
8
The default ratio flashes. Select your ratio.
9
Press ACT. The SET START TIME 3 screen appears. The second carb or exchange ratio is now set.
10
If you do not need to set up any more ratios, press ESC. If you need to set up more ratios, repeat steps 6 through
9 above for each ratio.
You are now ready to set up the BG units.
Setting the BG units
You can select mmol/L or mg/dL as your Blood Glucose Unit (measurement type). If you make changes to your BG
settings, you must reprogram your insulin sensitivity and BG targets.
1
Make sure the EDIT SETTINGS screen is open.
Main > Bolus > Bolus Wizard Setup > Edit Settings
2
Select BG Units, then press ACT.
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