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46 Chapter 4
Dual wave bolus
A dual wave bolus is a combination of a normal bolus and a square
wave bolus. Programming a dual wave bolus will deliver an imme-
diate bolus followed by another bolus delivered evenly over a period
of time, from 30 minutes to 8 hours.
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What is the advantage of the dual wave bolus?
This bolus option is useful for meals that contain both rapidly and
slowly absorbed carbohydrates. Example: Fruit and crackers fol-
lowed by pasta. This option meets both immediate and extended
insulin needs.
Delivering a dual wave bolus
1. From the HOME screen, press ACT. Bolus will be selected. Press
ACT.
2. Set Bolus will be selected. Press ACT.
MiniMed
MAIN MENU
Suspend
Basal
Bolus
MiniMed
BOLUS MENU
Bolus History
Max Bolus
Set Bolus